Exceptional time! Darla is so sweet and knowledgeable. She makes the experience very calming and…read moresafe. The trail is so beautiful!! It is the perfect activity. It was SO easy to schedule.

this ranch is unmatched across the board. equine facilities have so many factors that go into…read moreensuring a healthy, fun & safe experience for the rider, horse & coach alike; & misty acres is winning the reach for top billing in the greater 'seattle' area. kind & knowledgable staff, clean + safe facilities & animals. my daughter, now almost 7 has been riding since she was 3 & this past year with misty acres has been our favourite. darla, james, monet & everyone we've worked with has been a delightful experience for us. & as hydrated girls, we appreciate that a warm indoor bathroom is available on site!

It looks good, but probably not cheap. I would definitely try this place. It's looks very cozy and…read morerelaxing.

Crystal cares deeply about our horses and us boarders. My horse and I have landed in the place we…read moreneed. The arena is large and well maintained. The stalls and paddocks are well kept up. Crystal is on it maintaining a safe no drama environment. She checks in to make sure everything is going good. I really appreciate the being present and available. Quality Hay and alfalfa! I've met so many nice and helpful people there. A big plus is they are long time boarders. That says a lot right there.

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 wanted to go horseback riding for my birthday. I found Stillwater Ranch by searching for trail…read morerides. I am so happy I did. This place was EXACTLY what I was looking for. The owners, Barbara and Dalton were so nice and down to earth, They are true animal lovers just like we are. They have over 20 horse, 3 dogs, 2 mules and they offer it all. This isn't your 1 hour trail ride up a dirt road and back. This ride is 3 to 4 hours long, through trees, down what looks like animal trails in the woods, you criss cross through the woods and clear cuts in the Skykomish River Valley then you head up mountain to this amazing lookout and have lunch. I rode a wonderful gelding named Bernie. Bernie's a Missouri Fox Trotter and he was super sweet. Chris rode Comet, she's a Tennessee Walker. Chris said she floated. You can see for miles up on "the rock". When you look down into the valley and see just how far you have ridden, you are amazed. Dalton said it is probably 5 miles. The lunch is amazing, it's from the Sultan Bakery and it is one of the best lunches I've had. Sitting up on the rock just me, Chris, and Dalton was so relaxing. We became instant friends. Stillwater Ranch offers a variety of rides that include river rafting, fishing, moonlight rides, overnight camping and much, much more. You can ride in all seasons - We are looking forward to a winter ride when the valley is covered in snow. They are even starting a wine dinner ride - woo hoo. The next time we need an equestrian fix, we will look to Stillwater Ranch to supply it.

From the owner: Professionally Guided day Horseback rides in the Cascade Foothills- less than l hour from Seattle…read more Horse and River Rafting Trips Drop Camping with horses and mules Horse drawn hay wagon rides Summer Day Horse Camps Classes on Horse and Mule Packing Team Building Events

Trainer, Tom Estes, is absolutely amazing. I have been taking lessons here for almost 2 months and…read moreI have learned so much from Tom. He is so positive and he is always introducing me to other people at the barn (mostly young adults/kids that ride at this barn). I met with a ton of instructors in the Snoqualmie Valley and I am so glad I chose Mt. Si Stables. I look forward to leasing my own horse here soon and spending more time with the Mt. Si crew.

I can't say enough about Mt Si stables and Tom Estes in particular. I have ridden my own horses…read morefor years but never had any formal training. I have had a lot of questions and a lot to learn about showing and formal riding. Tom has been a wealth of knowledge and patience and his life long love of horses is evident every time he steps in the barn. I have worked with 3 trainers over the past few years and have found Toms quiet but firm method to be very very successful with the Arabian/Saddlebred horse I am riding. Additionally, my 5 year old son who has been around horses all his life begged for lessons. Tom agreed to give him a half lesson and has been wonderful with my very talkative boy who spends at least half the time in the saddle telling the horse how much he loves her. It takes a patient and kind person to manage that. He trotted for the first time last week very nicely, is sitting properly and has a great position in the saddle. Amazing. This stable is not the newest, fancy place you can find but the facilities are always clean, secure and the horses are happy. (Frankly, all of the horses I have been around at the stable have had great manners etc.) I would suggest that anyone looking for a family friendly barn with a great expert trainer check out Mt Si Stables!

I have been boarding my horse with Black Forest stables for the last year and couldn't be happier…read more So happy to finally find a perfect fit for my gelding. Nancy and Vic are great and take great care of all the horses. They treat their boarders as if they were their own horses. The facilities are well maintained and remarkably mud free, even last winter during the rainiest year on record! I really appreciate that they put horses out in groups - slowly at first to acclimate a new horse- but eventually working up to herd because the horses are so much happier that way. They have a nice covered arena as well as round pen and best of all- miles of trails right out the back pasture! Horses have access to covered areas no matter what field they are in and of course free access to water and great grass in the spring and summer. They feed high quality hay as well. They are always quick to let me know if my horse needs anything and always responsive if I need something from them. Rates are fair and reasonable and overall a great barn. I've added some picture of the trails, fields and arena.

Waitlisted for more than a week, never heard back. No confirmation, email, or return call. If you…read moreare too busy to even let someone know to make other plans, maybe you shouldn't have a wait list open at all. Some of us are trying to plan our time ahead of time.

After completing multiples trips with Equescapes, I can say they are truly top notch! Adrienne,…read moreHolly, Tirzah, and the entire crew are incredibly knowledgeable and super helpful with making each ride a great experience. 5-star treatment for both guests and horses!!! Cannot recommend them enough!

I'll admit I was skeptical when I first heard there was an actual farm in Seattle. Land here is…read morescarce and expensive. But lo and behold - there really is one! Seattle Farm is a privately owned 20-acre property, and I'm pretty sure it's the only farm within city limits. The place is beautifully maintained and feels like a hidden gem. No cows or chickens, but there are plenty of horses. We came during pumpkin season and paid $25, which covered both parking and admission. Big parking lot, easy access. At the barn you'll find several horses, and feeding them hay was a hit for both kids and adults. The darker horse was especially affectionate - kept rubbing its head against us, super sweet. You can also pay extra for horse/pony rides; they are all calm, well-trained, and come in various sizes. There's a food area with picnic tables where you can grab hotdogs and drinks. The pumpkin selection isn't as large as farms farther out, but still enough. It's great to see a place like this still operating in the city, and it's definitely worth supporting to help keep it going. I think they also host private events like birthday parties and weddings, and offer dedicated horseback-riding lessons - you'll need to call for details. Awesome family-friendly spot. We'll definitely be back next year!

Great event space, had a corporate event here and Army and Lisa were great hosts! Will definitely…read morebe back.

FUN!!! We went on an hour-long trail ride. Neither of us had ridden a horse in over 30 years…read more Wasn't a problem. Trail guides were terrific. Scenery was beautiful. Horses clearly knew more about this activity than we did. They do one hour, two hour and all-day trail rides. I'm old and so is my booty so one hour was fine for us. Great activity for adults or families. Call or message to make a reservation.

We stopped by the area while geocaching and saw the horseback riding sign- purely on a whim we…read morestopped at the East Side of the pass location and had a fun hour horseback ride- I'd come back and do it again.