I worked with Lori setting up a half-day 'Group Event' and could not have been more pleased with…read morehow it turned out. We had a group of six people and everyone had a fantastic time. I had been looking for something with more immersion than a simple trail ride, and wanted the members of our group to experience a taste of horsemanship, rather than just hopping on a horse and going nose-to-tail for an hour. Lori worked with me to put together a full agenda including everything from a facility tour, safety/horse psychology seminar, gathering horses, to grooming, tacking up, lunch, then bridling and getting some basic riding lessons in the arena before tackling a trail ride together. We had the great privilege of meeting the one and only Rocco and having him give us a phenomenal overview of horse psychology and sharing well informed views on safety around these powerful animals. While their horses are supremely well trained (especially Jimmy!), Rocco made sure everyone understood that part of being a good horseman is having respect for the dangers associated with what you're about to do, and an understanding of how to stay safe. Lori and her wranglers, along with Rocco, joined us on the trail ride. Most barns will have only a couple wranglers for a group of our size, but Lori arranged for us to have one wrangler per guest, which was fantastic and likely helped people's confidence, since only two of us had ever ridden before. The trail ride was outstanding and so much better than your typical "follow this well worn dirt path on level ground" that I've experienced in the past with other trail riding outfits. It was much more free form and spontaneous and that made it a lot more fun. It was a great privilege to personally meet and then ride the trail with both Lori and Rocco. Their enthusiasm and energy were infectious and kept everyone in our group engaged and excited for what we were doing. In fact, every single person we dealt with was super friendly, professional and courteous. It's unfortunately quite rare to find a trail riding barn where the management appreciates that they are in a people business, not a horse business. I was really happy to see that this place was the rare exception. At the end of the day, everyone was thrilled with the experience and had a fantastic, memorable time. This was so much more than a simple trail ride, and I am so grateful that Lori was able to help me put this together. I would highly recommend this barn, whether for a trail ride or something more involved like this half-day event. It was absolutely worth it and a tremendous value that was competitively priced. Please give them a try and see for yourself, you will NOT be disappointed.

It was a really great experience such an enjoyable trail ride I would definitely recommend. It was…read morea very beautiful ride through the desert. I can't wait to do it again.

Super fun trip and amazing employees!…read more My group of 3 booked the 1.5 hour horseback ride and we were joined by another group of 4. Rick led our group on the ride and Lex followed. They were kind, funny, and very helpful. They took us on a great relaxing ride and by the end of it I felt like an experienced rider! The horses were beautiful and very easy to ride. They fit us for our size compared to their horses before and gave us instructions and information on how to ride and deal with the horses. They gave us a water bottle for our trip too. The trail was beautiful and scenic and it was nice to pet and love on the horse too. Plenty of photo ops and Rick stopped and took photos for us on the horses! I would absolutely recommend Cave Creek Outfitters for a beautiful ride in the Tonto Forest. Thank you guys!!

We came for a bachelorette and we had so much fun! It was my first time horse back riding and I was…read moreso scared but the guys are there to guide you and the horses to make sure we stay on path. It was such an amazing time!

I started working with Sam over a decade ago. I started as a beginner who simply wanted to learn…read morehow to ride a horse. I've been amazed at what I've learned over the years about horses in general and each specific horse I've ridden -- there have been many! Sam has a set of lesson horses that she can use in combination to teach specific lessons. And after I bought my own horse she taught me the specifics about my horse and how we can best work together Sam is able to quickly identify the challenge the rider and horse is facing. She is able to clearly communicate how to work to overcome those challenges. Sam is able to answer my endless questions and she always has a new idea about how we can continue to make progress. Sam creates a safe, fun environment where you are likely to have a number of laughs throughout your lesson. I recommend her completely.

"Our daughter has been riding for several years. However, It was not until this year '11 that she…read morestarted riding with Samantha Walker. Samantha's knowledge of the rider and horse is incredible! Right away I saw a remarkable difference in my daughters confidence and skill level. With each lesson she improves not only her skills but her self esteem. Samantha also has been training our horse. When he first came he was scatter brained, unpolished and not in tune with his body. Within four short months he has become amazing to watch. His mind and body are working together and it shows in his over all appearance. Not only will he be ready for showing I know the training Samantha is giving to both my daughter and horse will provide them both with an enriched life. I truly can say Samantha is one of the best trainers in Arizona!

Jeffrey Wilms Training and Management has been an amazing life experience for me! I came to them…read morewith very little riding experience and was a little timid of horses and they immediately got me comfortable around horses. Amy and Jeffrey both are well spoken and extremely knowledgeable. I am new to horses so their patience has been great. They implement multiple different techniques to cater to how you learn the best. I come from a Motocross racing background, all of the techniques used on a bike are opposite of a horse. Amy Wilms takes the time to understand the techniques used to ride a bike in order to understand and make corrections to help me sharpen my horse riding skills. From my racing background I know its is crucial to learn the proper technique. Practicing the basics every time you throw a leg over a bike or horse... is key. I grow more and more comfortable after every lesson. The Wilms family are a real American family with solid values and a great facility. My son will also begin taking lessons with Amy when he is of age. Jeffrey and Amy are real life Cowboy and Cowgirl and Jeffrey Wilms Training and Management has been an amazing life experience for me! I came to them with very little riding experience and was a little timid of horses and they immediately got me comfortable around horses. Amy and Jeffrey both are well spoken and extremely knowledgeable. I am new to horses so their patience has been great. They implement multiple different techniques to cater to how you learn the best. I come from a Motocross racing background, all of the techniques used on a bike are opposite of a horse. Amy Wilms takes the time to understand the techniques used to ride a bike in order to understand and make corrections to help me sharpen my horse riding skills. From my racing background I know its is crucial to learn the proper technique. Practicing the basics every time you throw a leg over a bike or horse... is key. I grow more and more comfortable after every lesson. The Wilms family are a real American family with solid values and a great facility. My son will also begin taking lessons with Amy when he is of age. Jeffrey and Amy are real life Cowboy and Cowgirl and there son is even already a well established young cowboy. Their ranch is a piece of country paradise in an urban setting. I am now a horse lover for life. country paradise in an urban setting. I am now a horse lover for life. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to get into horses and do so safely and properly.

Had a great time on my training lesson. Very good staff they know what they are doing. Highly…read morerecommend

Lori was my second mom growing up. I couldn't recommend a better woman, family, place, to take…read moreyourself or your kids to learn about horses!

Lori Bridwell is great with kids and great with horses i suggest the summer lessons. Her horses are…read morewell trained. Sge also does really fun activities for kids

I've been bringing my daughter to Twin Acres for private riding lessons and summer camp since…read moreFebruary of 2012. It was the only riding school I could find that would take my daughter, who was 4 at the time. Janice told me that as long as it was her choice to ride, her age wasn't an issue. All the other places I contacted had a minimum age of 5. Since then she has had the same horse, Lucky, and instructor, Julie, who's been really great. Julie is patient and knowledgable. She also gives compliments when needed and is firm when warranted, which my daughter has responded really well too. And Lucky...he's just the sweetest horse ever. Overall, I've had a really good experience with Twin Acres and those I've interacted with the past few years. I also wanted to mention that when my daughter turned 5 I threw her a "horse" themed party. I asked Janice if there was any way she could surprise my daughter with a visit from Lucky. She wasn't sure because the school had an event that day but the Saturday afternoon of the party, Janice and Julie arrived to give the birthday girl a special ride. Lucky looked amazing with ribbons in his hair and glitter on his hooves. It was a party my daughter still talks about.

I've been riding with Janice for about a year now after a 20+ year hiatus from riding and can't…read morerecommend Twin Acres enough. She is incredibly knowledgeable about all things equestrian and she's unbelievably patient with riders. Her horses are well cared for (you might even say spoiled) and even tempered so they are great for beginners and those who already know their stuff. If you are in the Phoenix metro area and have any interest in riding, this is the place to go.

My 11-year-old daughter and I have been taking lessons with Janet at Kira's Dream Horses since it…read moreopened last June. We were previously taking lessons at a different barn and had the pleasure of having a make-up lesson with Janet, and I appreciated her style of teaching both riding and horsemanship - I'd never had an instructor who would grab a horse and jump on mid-lesson to demonstrate a skill. She had my daughter executing a reining spin at the end of our first lesson! My daughter found her confidence and joy while riding and leasing Lucky, one of Janet's lesson horses, and was heartbroken when she left the program with Janet, so we followed them both to KDH. As a healthcare professional who works with children and adolescents, I can confidently recommend KDH for any level of rider who is interested in learning more about riding or horsemanship. Janet is a patient, persistent, professional educator who values safety and fun for both horses and riders and provides a positive environment for her students to learn and grow. I would specifically like to encourage adults who would like to return to riding horses after a lengthy period away to consider KDH. I was an enthusiastic, but unskilled rider as a child. I have always loved horses, but never had formal lessons. I am ridiculously uncoordinated, and more than a little anxious. While my love for horses was put on the back burner once I became an adult, it never completely faded. As I arrived at a place in my life where buying a horse of my own became a possibility, I wasn't sure how to proceed. How do you go try out a horse when you haven't been on a horse in 25 years? How do you try a horse without a saddle of your own? Which should come first, the saddle or the horse? What about a trailer? What do you feed a horse and how do you find a good vet and skilled ferrier? These were all questions that I never had to consider when riding as a child. I seriously considered just jumping in -- picking a horse from a Craig's list ad and figuring it all out myself. I knew that I should take some lessons and ease back into horse ownership in a safe, responsible way, but the thought of being the only adult in a lesson full of little kids was mortifying. I pored over all the reviews I could find for lesson barns in the East Valley, but none seemed to cater to adult re-riders who weren't interested in competition. Luckily, my daughter and I were able to find a program that worked, and were able to eventually connect with Janet. I am so glad that I didn't jump into horse ownership on my own. After 18 months of lessoning and learning, I realize what a disaster that would have been for both me and any horse I would have bought without knowing how to handle, communicate with, care for and (least of all) ride. Since I started spending time around horses again, I have met quite a few adult re-riders who have struggled with confidence in riding or handling their horses who would have benefitted greatly from professional guidance, advice and time re-building their confidence in the saddle before buying a horse. KDH is a great place for adults as well as kids. People of all ages and experience levels come together in a friendly, non-competitive, encouraging environment to share their love of horses. While I feared being the only adult in a lesson full of kids, I have been pleasantly surprised with all the support that I get from riders of all ages and from fellow parents at the KDH barn. There is no drama, no competition and no negativity. My daughter loves it as much as I do, and my husband has even started coming to watch lessons because the atmosphere and people at the barn are so enjoyable. Finally, I must say a few words about Janet's great lesson horses. A great instructor can't be effective without safe, reliable, well-trained and well-cared-for horses. KDH has a variety of horses for people of any ability. Her horses truly love being lesson horses - they meet you at the stall door and love being groomed and tacked to get ready for lessons. They are in great health, fed well, shod regularly, and receive regular vet care, massage and chiropractic treatments. Janet has an intuitive ability to match a rider with the horse that can teach them what they need to learn. It is a great feeling to master riding one horse, and then be able to move on to learn from another. She has several retired reiners (and if you haven't ridden a reining horse, you should!), retired ropers, English horses and general all-around good mounts. She has several horses that are appropriate for anxious or fearful riders, and who treat even the tiniest students with care and respect. Janet selects her horses with temperament and safety in mind, and I always feel that my daughter and I are safe when handling them.

If you need horse riding lessons or just want something to do! Take your kids over to this place…read more Fun times for the whole family!

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.