Teri (owner & head trainer) does a tremendous job taking exceptional care of the horses/ponies; my…read moredaughter has a young (6 yrs.) horse in training and he is thriving. She is also deeply committed to maintaining an intentionally positive and uplifting atmosphere!

I've been riding here for nearly two years and love it. Teri, the owner, is an expert instructor…read morewho gives solid instruction and feedback. She really knows what she is doing. She works patiently with where you are at. She genuinely loves to see her students excel and is happy for you when you improve. As an adult coming back to riding, this has been the highlight of each week for me! The horses are well trained and clearly well cared for. The vibe at the stable is friendly and relaxed. It's perfect for adults, children or teens. I am really glad I found this stable!

I was extremely disappointed watching the poor handling of horses coming in from turn out on…read moremultiple occasions. Horses are brought in using a golf cart in groups of often three at a time. The horses aim to kick and bite each other and all the handlers do is yell at them. If that wasn't bad enough, I watched the lead stablehand lead a very gentle older mare into a stall and when she didn't go he smacked her with the lead rope on her face and she spooked and bashed her head on the overhead beam of the stall - he seemed less than concerned. When horses kick for dinner they throw brooms and other items at the front of the stalls. The stalls frequently smell of heavy ammonia. Horses are constantly escaping their turnouts. Running down fences, bolting out open gates and getting away from handlers with the golf cart. One poor filly even ran the fence and got in with another horse and was kicked, broke her leg and was euthanized. Horses will be horses but there are no changes being made. When these concerned were brought to the owner, she denied that her staff is hard on the horses and claimed her fencing was in working condition and safe. Boarder beware.

We have had our our horses boarded at Greatful Pines for two years. I have never seen someone who…read morecares for the horses here like Kelly does. We were out of town for a while when the weather was hot, we got a call saying they suspected our mare was colicky, in our absence Kelly walked our mare and cooled her off until she felt better, then checked on her through the night. There have been numerous times that either her or Lisa have been available to help with an abscess or any number of injuries our horses may have managed to acquire. Top quality training is also available at GP- I have taken lessons from both Lisa and Kelly-I love them both!! For the time my husband I were there we felt like we were a part of one big family. Sadly we have had to move, but we take with us many fond and happy memories of our time at Greatful Pines.

Absolutely love this barn, happy horses, happy people, happy clients, happy staff. Just a great…read moreplace to be

I love this place! A wonderful environment to be a part of. My daughter took lessons here for…read moreyears. Looking back, Sheryl (God Bless) was like a Aunt to my daughter. She taught her to ride, along with the responsibilities of having a horse, barn duties and above all safety! My daughter has met lifetime friends that she stays in touch with to this day! There isn't enough star's on Yelp!

Really good, friendly and patient trainers in an informal, no-drama, barn. My wife and I have been…read moregoing there every week for nearly 20 years now, and we see a lot of loyal, happy students and boarders (some who started as young kids). We love it there.

My wife and I have had our horse here for a few months and could not be happier. The atmosphere is…read moregreat. Everyone pitches in to make sure the barn and arena stay clean and ready for the next person to use. The trainer and barn manager both deeply care about the horses and their well being (even going so far as to give up their holiday to make sure the horses were doing ok with all the fireworks). Well organized and on top of schedules and communication. Would recommend to anyone looking for a hunter/jumper home for their horse.

From the owner: Oxer Hill Farm is a full-service, private equestrian stable specializing in English riding sports…read more The facility is one-year-new and impeccably maintained with professional onsite staff to care for your horses 24 x7. We are conveniently located in Clearview, WA. Onsite Trainer: Courtney Palmer of Noble Jumpers offers Hunter/Jumper training and lesson programs for beginners to experienced riders.

I moved my daughter to this center after the promise of good communication, plenty of riding…read moreopportunities, and what sounded like a structured learning methodology so that my daughter could continue improving her skills. Unfortunately, I experienced cancellations that would actually occur just minutes ( like 23 minutes ) prior to the lesson time due to things like mud from rain, and other reasons that I wouldn't receive until getting to the center as I was already en route. My daughter spent very little time on the horse in all. The disorganization was blatantly obvious and very frustrating. Their muddy dogs jump into your car as soon as you open the door so watch out if that would bother you. The faculty is very unwelcoming. I do NOT recommend this place. Go anywhere else that would appreciate your business.

My 3 granddaughters love going here for lessons. Cat, Athena, Martti, and all the other helpers…read morehave been so wonderful. The horses are beautiful and so gentle. It's so nice to have boots and helmets available to use, also, if needed. I especially like that Cat has worked with our schedules. I've been looking for a place that is friendly to those who are not horse owners and experts on everything about horses. This place is great. Down to earth, safe and so much fun! Thank you so much for everything you do to make my granddaughters love their lessons!

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.