So happy to have found Happy Path Meadows. Great location and right next to Lord Hill Park for…read moretrail riding. April builds confidence for you and your horse which creates a great riding experience. Your horse will be so well cared for if you board. If you are looking for riding lessons you'll find April is so patient and provides great guidance and education!

Finding Happy Path Meadows was a dream come true for my 8 year old daughter. We didn't know at the…read moretime that my 4 year old son would also be similarly infatuated. They've experienced love and growth in unmeasurable ways. I've watched her confidence grow, his gentleness expand and their appreciation for the equestrian world blossom. April makes horsemanship fun and exciting in a warm and safe environment. She keeps the kids engaged and excited while allowing them the opportunity to learn what the universe needs to teach them that day (patience, compassion, physical advancements). My kids started with vaulting and quickly learned to ride with balance and Grace. They love coming to this amazing property and just being present. We all leave the lesson feeling refreshed and happier than when we arrived, The Happy Path is addictive!

Horseback riding lessons at Horse Haven (also Equine Life Solutions) are the highlight of my…read moreweekend. I love Robyn and Michelle and the fun group of horses. They start you off slow but build a strong foundation for the future. I was a complete beginner and can now get my own horse from the field, groom, saddle, and ride. The focus is on natural horsemanship and balance. I have a horseback riding vacation coming up in August, and they are helping me get ready in time. There are always lots of volunteers on hand as well to assist as needed. I will probably be taking lessons here for years!

i admit it--i'm horse-crazy. grew up riding bareback at summer camp and briefly had a horse in high…read moreschool. the barn we kept her at was so typical--full of teen drama, unhealthy behavior (both girls and horses) and in general not a nice place. flash forward 45 years to Seattle, where i now have a teen daughter who loves to ride. we stumbled upon horse haven via a good friend and i'm still pinching myself that this place exists. Robyn is great with the girls and the horses, offering life lessons disguised as horsemanship lessons. if you have a rider who's interested in truly listening to herself and her animal, this is the place for you! PS: only 4 stars 'cuz i wish it were :15 from my house instead of :40.

Lisa Copeland is a great instructor and the care of the horses here is fantastic. One of the best…read morehorse boarding experiences I have had in the Redmond Washington area. Horses are immaculately cared for and tailored care for each individuals needs.

I boarded at San Sebastian Equestrian for 7 months and took lessons for almost a year. In the time…read moreI have known Lisa (Owner) she has been nothing but exceptional! Her facility is beautiful and the horses are WELL taken care of. Her feed management program is amazing and she really works hard to care for each horse individually. Lessons at San Sebastian are goal orientated and really produce results! I original had the intention of selling my horse but after training with Lisa have decided he is actually a very suitable partner for me! If you are interested in making a huge change in your riding, this is your place! The only reason I am no longer there is because I moved to another state.

Maybe it's my own bad luck cause i've only had two trainers here a while ago, so I'm only talking…read moreabout my own experience . They seemed to care more about their business than what the students learn. I was a total beginner, and after an evaluation session, was placed into a group class with people a lot more experienced than I was. The trainer also was not friendly at all. When I asked a her to show me how to tack up, which was only my second time doing it, the trainer got impatient and said "you forgot everything from last time huh?" During another class, the trainer also complained that she thought she'd be riding her own horse instead of teaching today. Hope they improved their training now.

The teaching here can be inconsistent. They are very demeaning when giving you feedback to…read moresomething they haven't taught you. If you like negative feedback, this might be the place for you, no joke. More importantly, I would question your safety. There isn't a safety protocal for for when a rider falls. I recently fell and was lying in the arena in pain for several minutes. 911 was not called and the instructor did not come by to do safety checks. I was urged to get up and shake it off by folks watching the lessons. Fortunately Im ok but people taking lessons should beware.i could have had a serious back injury. I also question their ability to assess new riders and what skills they should practice when taking lessons.

Rebecca M. I think you may have the wrong barn. Ive spoken with several ladies who have been at…read moreRolling Gaite Stables for years, over the three years your speaking of and this is far from true. I brought my gelding here last spring and he is settled unlike any other place and just a happy boy! The staff is amazing along with the owners. The owners have gone above and beyond when my horse went through a small injury. I do not worry if I cannot make it to the barn knowing my boy is well taken care of. Most horses and their owners have been here for YEARS something like 5-10 years. This is a drama free, non judemtnal sanctuary for your horse. The turn-out is unmatched around the Snohomish area.

Nightmare. If you love your horse stay far away from these people. Otherwise be prepared to clean…read moreyour own water and pasture because they just won't. Be sure to ask about the 8 horses that have died or been put down there in the last few years. Literally anywhere else will be better, no matter how bad it is. You've been warned.

I've been riding with Maya for two and a half years. I came to her barely knowing how to ride…read morewestern, let alone english. Today I have my own horse named Teddi, which Maya helped me choose. We are jumping about 3ft, and I love him more than the world. Maya is one of the most compassionate trainers there is. She is firm, and moves her students along, but knows when they need reassurance. She not only would do anything to protect the safety of her horses, but also watches over all the horses at the Charlottewood barn. There is no possible way Teddi and I would be such a successful team without her. She is a hardworking, and inspirational coach who will try her hardest to make you the best rider you can be. She is extremely experienced, and deals with all types of riders very well. There is VERY RARELY a person she does not get along with. Maya is extremely polite, sweet, and sensitive to riders, as well as their ideas, questions, thoughts, and concerns. When I very first got Teddi, almost a year ago, I could hardly canter around the arena with him. He is a very large, and powerful thoroughbred. I would ride him in a gag, and still have trouble working with him. Within a month I was jumping him. Within 3 months I was riding him with a softer bit. Today, I jump and ride Teddi on trails bareback. We ride in a hackamore now (a bitless bridle). I have a much stronger connection with him, as well as he does with me. None of this would be possible without Maya. She has led me to achieve all these goals. I'm so happy to have her as a trainer, friend, and role model. I couldn't be more blessed to have her in my life. Maya, thank you for helping me find my best friend, Teddi :) and thank you for being an outstanding, and understanding trainer.

Over the 3 months I rode in Maya Huberman's program there were 3 occasions when I arrived to find…read moremy assigned mount unfit to ride. Twice the horse (Griffin, white gelding) was obviously lame and I reported it as such, but it took days before Maya admitted there was an issue with the horse and rested/treated it for a suspected hoof abscess. The final episode was July 4, 2013 when I arrived to find the horse with a raw sore on his head (bite from another horse) right where the leather headstall would rub. Much to my dismay Maya said it was fine and that she'd been using the horse (Ashton) in lessons with no problems for 2 days already. To me it looked quite raw and painful, so I declined to ride the horse in that condition despite pressure from Maya. Finding myself arguing with Maya for a second time about the welfare of her horses was extremely upsetting. At this point I no longer want to do business with Maya or ride in her program, but I do want a refund of the July lease money I paid to her since no riding took place in July. Maya refuses to provide any sort of refund and no signed contract exists, so unfortunately I don't have much hope of ever seeing my money again. The last time I saw the horse (Ashton, palomino Haflinger gelding) was on July 4, 2013. The sore was beneath his left eye and was bad enough that I'm sure it will be visible for a long time. Decide for yourself if you think it hurt. UPDATE: After seeing that family wrote such nice reviews in response to mine, I thought I'd add to my feedback to say that Maya is a good instructor for beginners & children who won't question why a horse is limping or if something Maya does is right or wrong. That is why all of her students are children and beginners. Additionally, although my complaint isn't about her abilities as a riding instructor, I do question what Maya's credentials actually are since she refers to BHS training in her online bio and on her web site but does not mention a specific university or actually receiving a degree.

My kids have been in the program since 2020. They're there about twice a week, almost every day off…read morefrom school, and most weeks during summer. This farm camp is so much more than just riding lessons. Kids spend hours learning real horsemanship--caring for the horses, doing groundwork, and understanding what it takes to run a farm. Lisa teaches them everything from horse anatomy and health to tack, equipment, and riding etiquette. They also help take care of the farm's chickens and ducks--looking after broody hens, meeting the chicks when they hatch, and collecting eggs from "their" birds. This program isn't for everyone. If you're looking for a once-a-week class where your child simply shows up, hops on a horse, rides for an hour, and goes home, this isn't that kind of program. It's more of an animal farm lifestyle camp, where kids are given real responsibilities and the freedom to learn through experience. Not all kids may do well with the independence and lack of constant parental supervision, but for those who enjoy hands-on learning and being part of a group it's an incredible opportunity. Do I pay so my kids can clean the horse stall? Yep! And it's worth every penny. Because work ethic, responsibility, and respect for animals (and others) are lessons that go far beyond the barn. But most importantly, my kids (even the teenager) can be just kids at the farm. With all the deadlines and pressure at school and organized sports, the farm is just "simple". Also, where else my kids can witness a tiny bird hatch right in front of them (sometimes on the palm of their hand!) and build a real connection with animals much bigger than themselves through patience, care, and trust.

Lisa's program at Halo Hills has been a transformative addition to our daughter's life…read more Every day our 12-year-old spends at the farm is is a good day. The comprehensive experience of learning to care for and ride horses, combined with the various responsibilities of farm management, has fostered remarkable growth in her character. We've watched her develop greater independence, reliability, work ethic, and both physical and mental resilience, and we couldn't be more proud of who she is becoming. What began as horseback riding lessons has evolved into a formational experience that I now believe every child would benefit from. Lisa has transcended the role of instructor to become a true mentor and significantly positive influence in our daughter's life. Her guidance has helped our daughter flourish in ways that extend far beyond the barn. We feel fortunate to have Halo Hills in our community and wholeheartedly recommend it to parents looking to either introduce their children to horseback riding or to provide them with an environment that naturally builds the confidence, resilience, and life skills that will serve them well in all future endeavors.

I am a very picky horse owner. I have had farriers screw up my horses' feet causing acceleration of…read morearthritis to form which shortened my horse's life! Because of this, I interview farriers and vets! After moving to Snohomish county and away from my farrier who had 30 years experience, I interviewed farriers and had some horrible candidates. I had one feed my horse corn as a treat without asking, another who claimed he was the President of the WSFAA who did a hot shoeing without discussing it with me, and one that just bragged about his work! Most failed candidates would never watch my horse walk/trot or ask what I do with them prior to working on them. This information is important to ensure that they work the feet meets the needs of the horse's movement and what riders are doing with them. All of the candidates that failed were only used ONCE. I have had Kolb Professional Farrier Service work on my horses since 2018! No farrier is a trainer of any horse. I have already trained my horses to stand for me, farriers, and vets (no horse will be 100% but they are pretty close). It is not the farrier's job to train someone else's horse. I have had another horse who did not do well the first time and I made sure that he was trained up by the next appointment. Did Derek get mad when my horses were being impatient or taking their feet away? No. NEVER! He does not get annoyed at them ever and never expects 100% perfect behavior. There is no such thing with horses. But I agree with him that there is a line that the horse should not cross & it is up the owner to train the horse. If I was working on their feet and the horse was misbehaving, I would do something about it and not allow the horse to do what they wanted with me. I would not allow them to do what they wanted with a vet or farrier either. I completely understand that he has a hard job (which is why I pay him to do this work) and he should not have to deal with untrained horses over long run. It is the owner's job to do that work and make sure that the vet or farrier can do their jobs. Derek was great when I told him that I need to have a "come to jesus" conversation with my horse and he appreciated that I would not allow my horses to misbehave in such a manner. I do not want them doing that to me so I make sure they do not do it to the vet or farrier either. THIS is solely the job of the owner. Derek is also very knowledgeable in regards to Friesian hoof care (my kids are barefoot). When I got my mare in May 2020, her feet were had chips & cracks. He set up a path to get them corrected and discussed this with me. Between my plan on nutrition, some topical products, and his plan of gradual trims, her feet got better within 6 months. This allowed me to get her going under a rider knowing her feet were in good health to do so. With my gelding , I perform as a Jouster with the Seattle Knights. Dereks ensures that his feet were done no matter what type of terrain we were on. Sometimes we did not know what the ground is like for the performance until we got there. This is vital for me and my horses. Derek always kept this in mind while working on him. Having a farrier who understands Friesian feet is reassuring. Derek cares not only for my horses but for me too. I can be a worrywart mom. He eased my mind when I had an issue with my mare's feet in Dec 2020 being trimmed too short by another farrier (long story but this was due to someone else doing her feet when I was sick). Derek has never been rude, unprofessional, short, or angry EVER with me or my horses. If a farrier ever did this, I would kick them off my property in a heart beat. Derek would never work on a horse with the owner or their representative present. My horses live on my own property with no other horses. He would never start working on my horses here unless I was there. I work from home currently but he waits for me to come out before starting work. So I know that he would never go to a barn and grab a horse he thought was his client's. NEVER EVER. He would also know if they had been done recently. He was able to ascertain the trim that my mare go 2 months prior with ease. His knowledge is more than just farrier school. He has gone beyond that and although I do not trust many with my kids, I do trust him. Be mindful of the source of the comments here. I have seen comments by the competition to try to hurt other businesses. I would never think of other farriers doing this but apparently I believe that some of these are. I usually see this dishonesty in comments for nail salons but it seems that others are doing it too. I stand by this recommendation/review here. So much so, that I would gladly discuss my experience with anyone who wants more info. I ride with the Seattle Knights & can be located via their website or FB page. Feel free to reach out.

Kolb Professional Farrier Service is exceptional- from manners and scheduling to the outstanding…read morejob he does. If you want a farrier who calls you back (or texts), shows up on time, is professional and fun to chat with while he does an incredible job on your horse... look no further! He texts the Saturday before your appt to remind and checks in the day of. My horse has a full set of shoes and is 22 with arthritic hocks and Derek Kolb had him tracking straight and moving better after just one shoeing... and his feet look beautiful, too. I show, so finish matters to me. I want a break-over without making my horse's feet look square or like his shoes are an inch too far back... and I get that here. Derek Kolb is also exceptional at handling your horse- no smacking them with the file or impatience like many shoers. And you know what? My horse can tell! He LOVES Derek and is better for him than any other shoer he's had and he's 22! Derek is also an expert at barefoot and transitioning to barefoot and while I've used other Mission Farrier School grads he's the best shoer I've used. Give Kolb a try and get great hooves! #farrier #horseshoer #equestrian #shoer