I bought a horse from Pine River Stables. She was gentle and hackmore trained...I do not like…read moreusing a bit...their trails are beautiful a combination of woods and open fields....most of all you have 24 hour access to be with your horse..!!! The Bodens are a wonderful family..it is a pleasure to know them....their son Dan is an extremely knowledgeable and always willing to help..with sincere loving memories of the best part of my life ! With Love, Darlene Snider & NightMare

We had a awesome ride, the guides were very knowledgeable and the horses were perfectread more

I have been taking my daughter here for about a year now, and I truly cannot say enough good things…read moreabout this school. Yeah there have been changes along the way, some that could be prevented and others completely outside of anyone's control... but the staff always does their absolute best to make sure every child is safe, happy, healthy, and cared for. I'm not just saying that. I genuinely mean it when I say this place feels like family. This past year has been one of the hardest years of my life, especially when it comes to court-related issues and protecting my daughter. Her safety has always been my number one priority, and I tell the staff all the time that I truly don't know what I would have done without them. If you are lucky enough to have your child in Ms. Rory's class, please understand how fortunate you are. As a mom, watching how she interacts with the kids tells me everything I need to know. And as someone who has worked in the social services field for over five years and is currently finishing my master's degree in counseling, I know how important it is to make people feel seen, heard, and valued. Ms. Rory does exactly that with every child. She notices the smallest details, understands each child's individual needs, and makes every child feel safe, important, and cared for. That kind of compassion and attentiveness is rare, and it isn't something you find everywhere. She truly cares, and it shows in everything she does. Jeanette, Elayne, and especially Ms. Rory--you were placed in mine and Josie's life for a reason. Thank you all so, so, so much for everything you do every single day. Thank you for loving these kids, for keeping them safe, and for creating an environment where parents can leave their children knowing they're in the best hands. me and my daughter are beyond grateful for you.

I feel like they are family. Our two boys have attended; our youngest since he was an infant and…read moreis now in first grade. Their flexibility and kindness has made childcare one less worry!

The level of care they've given my daughter since she started at 10 months has been above and…read morebeyond. She's nearly 2.5 now. She has learned so much from being there. The teachers are exceptional - from infant level to toddler. We have had such an incredible time growing there. Would recommend over and over again.

I honestly cannot say enough about this place, my son absolutely loves it and the…read moreteachers/administrators are a blast! highly recommended!!!

Would definitely not recommend. The communication is terrible and the entire system is very…read moreunprofessional.

staffing isn't what it should be. 5 beginning swimmers and 1 instructor??? Consistently…read moreunderstaffed.

I've heard many positive things about this place from other autism parents but have always…read morehesitated to go because my son has difficulties in new places. I decided to check it out today with all 3 of my kids and I'm very glad i did. Checking in was easy and the staff is very friendly and helpful. There are several different stations and play areas set up in a large space but luckily you can see pretty much everything around you if your kids decide to head in different directions like mine did lol they really enjoyed the large bounce house, bubble machine, chalk area, swings, and reading area. There is also a climbing wall and computer area. They have a hair salon on site which is very cool and convenient but it was not open when we arrived. I have heard they do a great job with the kids though. It is $7 per child and $3 per adult for admission but you can get an unlimited membership for $45 a month which includes 1 haircut and a pizza dinner every month as well. Very good deal. If we lived closer i would probably get it. Thank you for providing a fun and safe space for our kids!

Shell has done something amazing here. We utilize the rec area for our non-verbal son. Our other…read morespecial needs son loves the respite pre-school! Very clean and nice, they are always doing something new and different.

I want to give this place 5 stars. I really do. There's just a few things holding me back…read more If you're looking to ride horses in the GP area, and are willing to shell out an extra car payment a month, then this is the place to go. They accept riders of all ages and ability. However, I do believe there is currently a wait list. The property is huge and very welcoming. I do suggest calling and setting up a tour, if possible. The schooling staff couldn't be more nice and helpful. If and when you or your littles do get into a class, there are indoor viewing lounges to watch the lessons and keep warm or cool, depending on the season. You can also observe from inside the arena as to be able to hear all that is going on. The lounges are quite cozy with plenty of comfortable seating and some playthings to keep any siblings entertained. But do make sure they are entertained as horseplay and loud noises are a big no-no around the 700lb+ animals that can get spooked and spill a rider. The students are expected to help get the horses ready (tacked) for each lesson. As well as getting the horses untacked afterwards. Depending on the age and ability of the student, the staff will help and teach along the way. But as you/they progress this responsibility falls to the student. Parents will have to assist or at least accompany the student for about a half hour prior and at the end. Now, for the "bad" bits... -Some of the other rooms and areas of the property need a lot of love. As I said, it is a huge property that obviously was a bit run down by previous ownership. There does seem to be constant upgrading and in due time it should all be quite nice. -The barn, in particular can be VERY dirty at times. Lots of cobwebs and poop and birds and bird droppings and dust. A lot of dust. This is no barn for a clean freak. I assume it comes with the territory. -The prices for lesson packages are astronomical. We're talking upwards of $100 per weekly lesson. With a little research, one could find the same type/style of lesson at half the cost elsewhere. But, as noted earlier, the facility itself and the ideal location (especially for Grosse Pointers with gobs of disposable income) justify some of the high pricing. Otherwise, you're traveling at least 25 minutes to next closest location. -The entire facility is also shared with Boarders. People who keep their horses stabled at the barn. The school horses only take up about 25% percent of the stalls. The boarders walk around as if they own the place (they kinda do) and some have no qualms about telling you how they think you should be acting at their "club". However, some are equally as pleasant and helpful. They do tend to occupy one side of the very large U shaped barn. The school is only on the other side. So, interaction is quite minimal. -One other minor issue is the fact that there is no "Western Style" riding focus. It's all Dressage and Jumping. All in all, if you've got the money to spend and a healthy stick-to-it-iveness attitude, this is the place for you.

What a beautiful place! We were trying to find trail riding but my daughter is too young and it's…read morequite far away. This place is very close and suggested we come watch the showings. Friendly staff and seating/viewing area for 3 arenas. Popcorn, couches and tables, huge flatscreen tv in the viewing lounge. Riders were also friendly!! The young man that assists in the stables was especially friendly and helpful. One rider let the kids pet her beautiful show horse... their first time being so close with one! I think I loved it more than they did! Thank you so much for the experience!

Knowledgeable and friendly staff, outstanding and supportive members, great facilities. Great…read morechoice whether simply looking for an addition to your fitness routine or setting serious goals as an athlete.

The pricing is reasonable, the different activities for all ages was plentiful! The facility was…read moregreat! My only issue was the front gate the locks was not working perfectly. If you loose track of a 3 year old they could push open the 1/2 door. Just freakishly concerned about child safety. We had 5 under 3 years old.

It's fun, but super dirty. Thick layers of dust EVERYWHERE. Staff is on their phone, never see them…read morecleaning. Desperately needs a deep cleaning. They don't have much for competition in the area, so there's zero incentive for them to make improvements. It's good enough for my toddler, but I always cringe about coming here. It is what it is. Our last visit there was an open tampon, bag of chips under the area where the kids climb. I told the employees but they were checked out on their phones. Don't blame them. The owners need to set a better example by getting their place in order. *edited to show that the employee cleaned up the tampon and dirty area. This place needs a PROFESSIONAL DEEP CLEANING. Ownership needs to open their wallet and take care of their facilities. This is not a cleaning job that employees who are there to manage operations can do, nor should they be expected to.