My daughter began beginner horseback riding lessons over a year ago and absolutely loves her time…read moreriding every week at Beautiful Shoe farms. The instructors are professional, friendly and always prioritize safety.

From the owner: We offer horseback riding lessons in a family oriented and relaxed environment, serving Dublin,…read moreHilliard, Westerville, Upper Arlington, and the general Columbus area. We have clients who travel from Gahanna and Delaware County. English and Western riding are available. Beautiful Shoes has been a part of the community for 20 years, and our instructors have 8-10 years of experience riding, handling horses, and have taught lessons for many of those years. We teach at the student's ability while encouraging them to advance skills at their own speed in a safe environment without undue pressure. We teach beginners up to intermediate levels for children and adults. Scheduling is flexible, available on weekdays and weekends, and we will work with schedules and around other activities as best we can. Our goal is to offer a safe place for kids and adults to enjoy horses and learn to ride. Riding and learning to care for horses can provide connection, responsibility, confidence, and physical conditioning in a fun environment. Our mission is to provide a place for this to happen for kids of all ages, and adults too!

This was our first experience horseback riding. My granddaughter is 11 and very hesitant about…read moreriding. Amy was so patient with her. By the time our first lesson was over my granddaughter was completely comfortable, it was amazing to see. I highly recommend Royal Creek Farm.

Went to Royal Creek today to just enjoy some relaxing horseback riding. The experience we had was…read moreabsolutely AMAZING. Jules was our guide. She was absolutely sweet, understanding, knowledgeable, and very patient. My two cousins who went with me aren't very experienced riders, and she walked them through everything. Royal Creek has an amazing way of setting up the entire experience. They are really good at pairing the rider with the house -- not easy to do, but very well done. Once you arrive, you meet your "guide" and then are introduced to your horse. I really enjoyed the fact that you have some one on one time with the horse you'll be riding before you actually get on. You get to give your horse a brush down so they get comfortable with you, after that the horses are saddled up, and they take you to an indoor arena to ride around and get comfortable. Your guide will then make sure you're comfortable to take you out to the field where you'll ride around for a while. This was honestly one of the best horseback riding experiences I have had in a long time. Also, their prices are super reasonable. $105 for 3 people for an 1 1/2 hours

We love MVF! The…read moreowners are amazing people and the staff is excellent. If you are looking for a great trail ride or just a place to come and enjoy farm life, Marmon Valley is the place. The location is in beautiful Logan Co with the rolling hills with the lovely landscape.

My daughter was very excited to attend her first day camp this summer. I filled out her medical…read moreinfo, letting them know that she had been diagnosed with separation anxiety and asthma. I expected and received a phone call on the first day. I discussed with the counselor what coping skills worked best with her. On the fourth day of camp, I received a call saying that she has attempted to assault a counselor. I rushed in to discover that she had been crying, wanting to come home and had just been told "no. You have to participate with the rest of the kids." I was told by the counselor that she had been wheezing all day, and vomiting. When she went to hug the counselor (counselor told me herself that she opened her arms to invite her in for a hug) for some comfort, she was mouth breathing at this time as nothing was done about her asthma even with an air quality alert. They accused her of attempting to bite and refused to allow her to finish the last day of camp. There are 3 times they should have called me before this moment, 2 of which were medical emergencies and could have resulted in hospital visits. I made the mistake of thinking that because they call themselves "Christian based" that my seven year old would be treated with love and kept safe. Instead she was out into a dangerous situation and then criticized and accused of things she never did.

I've ridden with Ashley and her company twice now - looking forward to future rides Her horses are…read moreincredibly patient and kind. Don't think about the booking, just do it!!

Had the nicest ride with Ashley! She was so fun to chat with and I really enjoyed the beautiful…read morebridle trails at Rocky Fork. I had a great big chestnut horse named Hank and he was an absolute sweetheart! As a horse person who is without a horse right now, I appreciate a well trained, smooth and willing horse. (Thank you Hank! ) Will definitely go back to enjoy the other rides.

Dream keeper riding stables is a very nice place. I like…read moretaking my exchange students here, it's a nice memory for a new experience. The owner is very caring. I think it's a ver nice family activity that is not too expensive and builds great memories. In October the have a haunted hayride ( family approved) also changes so you can go back and it be different. If you want to teach your teens some responsibility or they are animal lovers just ask the owner if they can volunteer there here and there.

Great experience! Today was my first time at "Our Barn." My daughter & her 4 children (11,9, 8 & 6)…read moreaccompanied me. Jake, Reese & Taylor were all very knowledgeable, caring & careful. They are great with kids. The 6 year old was initially terrified but he was the first mounted and rode the whole time! Taylor worked with him so he was calm when Reese was ready to start. Most of the children had never been on a horse. Jake is a very attentive trail boss & made the ride calm & enjoyable. We plan on spending more time there!

From the owner: Here we teach our students from the ground up. Horsemanship is about the partnership between human…read moreand equine. So understanding horse behavior and understanding how we effect their behavior helps grow a better partnership. We are looking for long term students who want to commit to being a better horseman. We also attend fun shows over the summer to show the progress of the student.

Wonderful full service barn! Our daughter and pony are thriving under the care and guidance of…read morethe Hawthorne Hill team!

From the owner: Hawthorne Hill offers a fun and professional atmosphere for adults and developing young riders. We…read moreaccept riders of all levels and encourage parents to begin lessons after 5 years of age. Hawthorne Hill encourages teamwork and believes in educating students on becoming well-rounded horseman. We have prepared horses and riders for some of the highest level competitions on the Hunter/Jumper Circuit. Hawthorne Hill upholds the highest standards in horse care and offer more than just a training facility.

I wanted to go to a small business riding facility, but I would NEVER go here again. We arrived…read more30min early as requested, only to be left waiting for an hour. We did not get on our horses until an hour past our scheduled time, and the next group had already shown up. Our trail guide was vaping and talking on the phone the whole time, the vapor blowing back into my face. But worst of all, the trail guide did not tighten my saddle, claiming that she doesn't believe in having the girths super tight. When the saddle proceeded to slip, just a few yards from where we took off, it was blamed on me. She claimed it was because I have uneven stirrups and she "knew they didn't look right". I was highly upset by this experience and her ignorance. Do not go here, it is unsafe and unpleasant. I will highly recommend trying a different facility.

My two kids (they are older teens) and I had the most fantastic time horseback riding together…read morethrough Hocking Hills with Blue Moon Acres. It was a phenomenal experience and I highly recommend booking a ride here! We will definitely be back again in the future.

Today I had my second ride in 2 years here. I have been…read moreriding regularly for the past 12 years so my perspective might be a little different than other reviewers. First of all, I love that the animals all seem really healthy and well cared for. They are not your typical 20yr old skinny trail horses standing on their last leg. And the tack is not falling apart. The staff is clearly knowledgeable about their horses and the beautiful trails they take people out on. Unlike what previous reviews said, they do actually have several helmets to borrow. I can understand where a mother with a small child might feel uncomfortable with this being a first riding experience. The terrain is narrow and hilly at times. And they let you trot in the flat areas. If you are a first timer this can be a bit much with the lack of instruction given. Being that I am an experienced rider, I loved it. I also think it's probably fine for an adult that is a first timer. The tour is guided by one person in the front and one in the back and although it may not seem like it, they really were keeping an eye on everyone. This place let's you enjoy the sites and rides in your own, they aren't there to yap your ear off. Although if you do have a question they are there to answer it. Did I mention they have a rescued zebra?!

After calling over 10 places and being sent straight to voicemail we finally found equestrian…read morevalley farm. The owners were happy to get 2 more horses ready for me and my friend in their 4 o'clock slot. When we arrived there was a very friendly atmosphere and many cute animals playing in the yard to watch while you waited. We then signed in and they gave us a quick walkthrough and we were on our way. The ride was about an hour and a half throughout their beautiful property. There was one other party with us, and through the whole ride the hosts were talking to us making you feel very at home. I would definitely recommend this is you want to go on a nice horseback ride this is the place. Special shout out to "cloud" for chauffeuring me around on his back:)