Don't really have a review but as an fyi- the website says they take riders of all levels but when…read moreI inquired starting back as an adult (rode as a child/teen) it's a "show barn only" and the lessons are full.

Absolutley the best! I ride there and i love everyone. Bringing up Ali W. , it is a show barn, you…read morehave to specifically speak on texts to one of the trainers to have a lesson. I do that each week. Please understand that most trainers at the barn are incredibly busy with all the shows that they are attending for their other lessoners.

Amazing stables. My 6 years old daughter has been taking lessons with Witte Stables for almost a…read moreyear and absolutely loves it. Susan and Peter are very knowledgeable, professional and kind. They also have an awesome summer and winter camps, focused on basic horsemanship skills, general care and and horseback riding. I highly recommended it for any student that want to share their dreams and love for the horses.

How do I start? Witte Stables is beyond incredible, I spent several hours researching a place for…read moremy 10 year old daughter to get horse riding lessons. I even made the mistake of getting a groupon for a 4 day package at, I digress an unnamed stable (BIG MISTAKE). Peter and Susan Witte of Witte Stables run a fantastic operation. If you want to take a single lesson, if you want to do a camp, multiple lessons, or if you want the chance to become a CHAMPION, thats what they do and do it very well. Their work ethic, training abilities and excellent facilities not to mention very well trained horses was a blessing. My daughter had a marked improvement in her 12 lessons and we will definitely be back ( If she keeps her grades up =) ). Thank you very much Witte Stables for your professionalism and excellence. STOP looking now and call them!

I'm updating my review of Flying Fox, as I've now been boarding my beloved horse Jubilee there for…read more10 years. Everything I said previously still holds true and my horse is healthy and happy at Flying Fox. It's a special barn with a fabulous group of gals who do all sorts of activities with their horses from eventing, dressage, show jumping, and trail riding. Our trainer, Taylor Lindsten, is outstanding, very versatile, and a wonder with horses of all types. We also have a group (me included) that go horse camping, ride to 92nd Street Cafe for cocktails, go swimming with our horses at Lake Pleasant, ride in parades, and more. Meanwhile, the feeding program at FF is top notch. And, the owners are always looking out for your horses.

I cannot say enough good things about this place! They take really good care of all the horses,…read morecustomize feed to suit each one, and their coats show it! They also make sure the horses are fed three times a day to keep their guts healthy. They have also been supportive of my experience with a green horse, helping when she was a challenge - no judgement. Please also note, there is also an excellent trainer working exclusively from this facility that I would highly recommend.

My fiance & I got Groupons for 3 horse riding lessons at Twisted Tree Farm. The stables themselves…read moreare very pretty and set into a calm area of North Scottsdale with views of Pinnacle Peak. It'd be a really cute place to take engagement or family pictures, if they let you. Twisted Tree Farm caters to real riders, like the kind that do jumps and that sort of competition. We didn't quite realize that when we got the groupons...my fiance trying to post and such was a funny site. We just wanted to learn how to ride horses and get to run with them cause trail guides on the hour rides in the desert never let you. Our instructor Victoria was really nice, knowledgeable, and patient. She let me go slowly (those horses are giant) and made sure I felt comfortable with everything. Twisted Tree Farms seems like a great place to go if you want to learn english-style, jump-style horse riding. If you are just looking for regular horse riding lessons like we were, someplace else would probably be better.

I went to their summer camp and though they have a great riding experience, they cram too many kids…read moreon one horse. They only have two riding horses for like 30 kids so while two kids ride, 28 kids stand out in the sun waiting for hours for their turn. And they only let a kid ride once. Other than that and their lack of a cool place to stay, it is a fun riding place.

El Rancho Rojo is an exceptional place to board. The owners Liz and Joanne make sure every horse is…read moregiven the utmost care. From the stalls being cleaned three times per day, to feedings three times per day. On top of that, they feed supplements, blanket and place fly masks at no added fees. Truly, the care is unbeatable and the facility is pristine. They do constant barn checks and workers are amazing and live on the property. They also run a dog boarding service, which I utilize. It doesn't get any better than Liz and Joanne! I would never take my horses anywhere else...we compare their facility to the Ritz Carlton for horses!

The owners of El Rancho Rojo are Joanne and Liz and they will tell you anything you want to hear in…read moreorder to get you to board there. I had numerous issues which I brought to their attention and every time Joanne would start yelling and screaming and throwing a conniption fit. When I first arrived my horse had very calm horses on either side of him. Shortly thereafter Joanne allowed a high strung horse to be stabled next to my horse which created issues. I asked Joanne if she would move the high strung horse and she did not. There very small riding arena has 4 to 5 inches of sand which is not suitable to ride in as it will cause suspensory issues to your horse. A sand based riding arena should be 1 to 2 inches. One of Joanne's horses chewed and destroyed my very expensive halter I kindly asked her to replace it she said she would but after 4 weeks it still hasn't been replaced. They lock up the feed room and do not allow you access to your own supplements and grain which is unheard of in a barn. Joanne did not disclose that her neighbor to the east hates her so much that he fires up the lawnmower or something very loud daily to disrupt the horses and your experience while at the barn. Joannes cursing is offensive and she's constantly ranting and raving. Joanne and Liz created a very stressful environment for my horse and myself and therefore I would never recommend this place to anybody under any condition or situation.

I never even heard of this place and I was very fortunate to have been asked to go to a fundraiser…read moreat the establishment. Honestly, there's so many wonderful places like this that take in animals, especially horses that are going to the kill shelter or that have been abused. The same way how they help people connect to the horses. Horses are so healing and wonderful. It's hard to phantom how anyone could abuse any animals. As I walked around, I was able to enjoy the property and to learn more about the program. I really can't wait to go back, I think I missed a few animals. I want to ride a horse and to see more, but to really talk to the owners. They, are extremely passionate. This area is beautiful and I can't wait to discover it on horseback. Thanks again for such a fun night, Great chuck wagon food, and music.. I WOULD RECOMMEND

My daughters and I have done a few horseback riding tours in the Phoenix area and its always a…read moregreat way to get out in nature and take in the scenery a little differently. The staff is very friendly and accommodated a last minute schedule change with incredible courtesy. My reason for 4 stars is we booked a 1.5 hour tour and our tour was about 1 hour and 10 or 15 minutes, so a little short. The area for the ride was easy to find with Apple maps and the surroundings were gorgeous.

I've boarded here for many years and continue to be impressed by the impeccable care of the horses!!read more

Krista has a magic touch with not only the horses she trains, but also with my little girl. She has…read morea special way about her. It's no wonder the horses love her.

Krista has worked with my horses and me for 2 years now and I have seen more progress in both of us…read morethen I have with all my past trainers put together in the 7 years I've owned her. I've got blue ribbons to prove it! Being a beginner horse owner Krista has really been kind and respectful of my own knowledge and areas of improvement. She's been flexible and so sweet, but she also pushes you to push yourself and surpass what you think your limits are. We've mainly focused on dressage, though to have a more rounded mare Krista has included jumping and even trail riding. She's made the challenging hobby of riding and owning a horse even more rewarding and enjoyable. I've had experience with multiple trainers in the past, but I've never felt so educated and included on what is going on with my horse and how to get to our goals. Obviously, I would highly recommend Krista when choosing a trainer, so much that I've written my first review in like 8 years!!!