If you have been on a typical Mexico beach ride.... try this, so much better! My daughter and I…read morehave been going on "dates" for a couple of years now and this month she came up with a horse riding experience. Ok, let's give it a try. The experience was great! Picture a day that was a little cloudy, fog in the hills, and the sound of a steam locomotive in the distance. Traveling up the single-track trail in the forest felt like we had gone back in time. Our guides were so great, so informative, and helpful. We chatted about just about everything, but mostly horses and how to interact with them. We learned more about horses in that hour then in our whole lives. Money well spent, experiences are everything, and Eztimes added a great one for us. Thanks everybody!

We stopped by here after our Ranier trip was cancelled. The staff was amazing! We obviously didn't…read morehave a ticket or appointment but they found a way to get my daughter a chance to ride. The horse was a perfect fit, calm and clearly experienced with young riders. They engaged her directly and talked to her, chatting like old friends. It truly turned our whole day around. They even let my 1 year old sit with her for a picture and one of the staff held him as they walked around, letting him pet and coo at the mare. Honestly one of the best experiences we had on the entire trip. It is worth it to drive to Elbe just for this place.

I absolutely cannot recommend this place enough. My daughter did Donna's parks and rec class at 5…read moreyears old and then again at 6, followed by a full summer of volunteering, although she is quite a bit younger than the "normal" volunteers she has the maturity and pure passion to make up for it and had an amazing experience. The first thing all the kids are taught at Longacre is safety, regardless of age they're taught that the horses are bigger stronger and if not handle properly can lead to injury. I spent almost everyday this summer at the barn with the volunteers and was amazed by how extensive the education they got was, she didn't just teach them about horses, horsemanship and riding but also all the responsibilities that go into horse and barn ownership (definitely not for the faint of heart!). They would clean stalls, feed and water, groom, pick paddocks, clean tack, lunge, lead, ride and cool down. They even did car wash practice for the nexts days car wash fundraiser! The teens she had leading the volunteer program are a huge reason I believe in her methods, they're some of the most respectful and responsible kids I've ever met, and as I've gotten to know her other students over the last 9 months it's the same for all of them. They're also incredibly knowledgeable and taught us all a wealth of information. My daughter is continuing to volunteer and ride at at Longacre and I can't thank Donna and her barn family enough for taking her in and teaching her. We look forward to the many horse crazed years to come! I recommend Longacre to everyone, lessons are awesome but if you're serious about committing to horse ownership someday (especially with kids) the summer volunteering is a jump start into the responsibility of horse ownership without the commitment.

From the owner: Riding lessons. School horses available…read more Certified Riding Instructors. Specializing in Dressage and Jumping for all ages. Multiple youth programs available.

The guide was awesome and he took nice photos of of family riding. We got along great with horses…read moretoo.The sand dunes and bald eagles on the beach made it memorable

Our second time riding here. We had a great time. They have really nice horses. Do a great job of…read moresetting things up and treat their guest really nice. Highly recommended. We'll do this again riding horses on the beach is really cool.

I have been participating in clinics at Rusty Bar for several years now. I always come away with…read morenew knowledge that helps me with training my horses. Kathy's concern for safety is always a priority and she is always willing to share her knowledge and expertise. Her facility is well cared for and clean. I highly recommend!

I signed up for the Unforgettable Riding Experience at Rusty Bar Ranch this past spring, and it was…read moreamazing! I was a bit nervous, having little to no prior experience. We started inside on Sheena the Wonder Horse. I have to say, the state-of-the-art simulator really helps to get comfortable in a number of ways. After that, it was on to the arena & Valentine, a real horse Rusty Bar Ranch owner and trainer, Kathy really knows horses & also cares about them. She was such a kind & patient teacher. I felt totally comfortable & at ease. She teaches at every level, depending on the student. I'm clearly a beginner & if you've been on the fence about horseback riding, I highly recommend this experience. You're NEVER to old to learn something new! Go to the website & sign up. It was definitely an unforgettable experience for me.

Wonderful ride with Jeff! Thank you, we will be back. The horses were perfectly pleasant and fun.read more

My husband and I took our teenage niece for an afternoon ride, walking the horses along the shore…read more The horses appear well cared-for and are well trained. The business is truly a family affair, with the owners' daughters serving as wranglers to accompany us. They got some good photos of us on horseback.

I had a wonderful experience riding horses with them, meeting the donkey and riding in the donkey…read morecart. I fed the horses and the donkey carrots and apples. It was a beautiful and healing experience. I want to go there and experience this again. Rosemary G.

Review for soggybottom ranch & pony parties. My daughter and I really wanted to reconnect with the…read morehorses and spend some quality time together, so we reached out to a friend who told us about tammies business. I reached out and was met with only the kindest, quickest, most personal able customer service ive had in a long time. It was like talking to a old friend. We purchased trail ride for 2 got in quickly, she was accommodating, even packed little waters and stuff for us. Great experience! Plan to utilize her company more! Great business! A must try! Horses are treated great and look in optimal health! It's clear to see they love and take care of their family. - marissa+ chey

To be fair, the last time we rode with Misti was 5 years ago and things may have changed. I…read moregenuinely hope they have. The only reason I am posting is because I'm seeing her advertise a lot, and I think this is important information to have as a prospective riding student or parent of one.  When we rode with Misti, I was initially impressed. She was present, involved, knowledgeable/experienced, and had some incredible young helpers, some of whom she'd worked with for years. After the first lesson, I stopped seeing Misti at the barn aside from one-off's. She was not involved. She hired on various trainers. Notable: most only lasted for 6 months to a year.  Also notable, multiple horses were in unhealthy states: elderly (well beyond retirement due to age or injury), battling unaddressed health issues, missing a shoe, etc. I watched her tell a rider to "go ahead" and ride an elderly horse recovering from an injury after discovering he'd thrown a shoe. Multiple horses were also not young/green-rider appropriate, and yet used with young/green riders. This resulted in multiple falls and injuries.  Having grown up with horses, I knew this was not okay and left. Shortly after we left, I learned all of her teen and pre-teen helpers had left as well and gone to other barns. The hired trainers followed suit. It wasn't safe or healthy for rider or horse.  Yes, she is affordable and promises the moon in her adverts and social media posts, but there are far better facilities out there for riding lessons. Facilities that prioritize not only the safety of their rider, but that of the horse. Many offer more contact time, and one-on-one, higher quality instruction at a comparable price.  As a side note, I am posting this anonymously because I've noticed that she "goes on the attack" when people provide constructive feedback. I watched her lose it on a 12yo helper one time, and her responses to negative/constructive reviews on the various sites are biting (she's always right, never the customer). I left on good terms with her. I simply saw that this was not where we wanted to be and moved elsewhere.

My girls went for a lessons for their summer visit. Their lesson was tailored to their skill level…read more It was nice to see more advanced girls taking lessons at the same time too. The girls also learned a bit more about horse care and the equipment. I will be signing up for lessons too!

It was my first ride in many years. Starting from ground 0…read more MJ is so encouraging, kind, calm and patient. She was by my side the whole day. She loves what she does and it shows. Thank you~ All Tacked Up! What a day!! Patty

I leased a horse here and was told this would be a full lease. I was told that I would be the only…read moreone leasing the horse, since the previous lessee would no longer be riding him. That turned out not to be true: the horse was being leased to another person at the same time throughout my lease, which I found misleading and which caused ongoing scheduling conflicts for me. I also prepaid for two lessons before my lease officially started. When my lease ended up beginning earlier than planned and those lessons were absorbed into the lease fee, I was told I'd be refunded for the prepaid ones. That refund never came. From what I observed during my time there, the horses were kept mostly in stalls with very limited turnout. There's a substantial body of research on the physical and mental effects of limited turnout. This includes hoof issues, joint issues, GI issues, elevated ulcer risk, behavioral problems, and respiratory issues, among others. If that matters to you, it's worth knowing before you commit. After I posted an honest review of my experience, the owners publicly commented that there was "pending litigation" against me. This claim surfaced only after I posted the review, which was more than a year after my lease had ended. I took the review down shortly afterwards, since at the time I figured it wasn't worth the hassle and drama given how busy I am. I later learned they had in fact filed a small claims case against me over an alleged $500 shortly after their comment, which I believe was directly in response to my review. I'm posting a review now because I believe potential customers deserve accurate information, and because I believe my experience reflects a pattern others may have run into as well. I was only actually riding here for about a month and a half. More than a year later, I'm still dealing with the fallout of that short arrangement. In my opinion, this says something on its own.

This is one of the most impressive eventing facilities I've visited in my life. It is designed to…read morebe a world-class, Olympic-quality facility, and it lives up to its goals. If you've any question, visit the website and view the photo galleries; the images speak for themselves. Beautiful facility. Beautiful, pristinely maintained grounds. All of the horses are in perfect shape and treated like royalty. I cannot speak highly enough of Aspen Farms!!! I wish I lived there!!!

This place is completely amazing! Even if you're not competing the events they put on here are fun…read moreto watch. The facilities and cross country course are by far the best in the area.

Although things got off to a very rough start, I felt the need to update my review. I am adding a…read morefew more stars because the owner ended up apologizing and trying to help solve the problem with me. I appreciate the humble apology and help to try and fix the issue.