Fairhope does a great job and are so pleasant to work with. Two of my kids take lessons there and…read morethey love it. Their horses are happy, healthy, and gentle. Prices are very reasonable. The previous review saying they mistreat their horses is completely ridiculous. They have been operating for decades and I know many families who have used them over the years, including some who grew up owning and training horses themselves. Fairhope is well-known in the community for having excellent practices with their horses as well as excellent training.

During my experience with the owner, a comment was made about African American children and their…read moreability to grasp phonics. I found the comment inappropriate and concerning, and it left me feeling that this business was not welcoming to people from different backgrounds.

The ride and the history surrounding this terrific place is exceptional. Just getting to know the…read morepersonality of your horse was pretty good way to start. This is a very special place and the biggest compliment I can give is in planning to return.

This year I took my 40th birthday by the reins and ventured out to Georgia Frontiers with the…read morefamily for an hour trail ride in the great outdoors! It's been a while since I've been on a horse and this was the first ride for my kiddo. Before I forget to mention the barn is equipped with helmets if you would like one which is so awesome! After filling out the paperwork they give a brief tutorial before your ride on how to stop/start/ guide the horse to do what you want which was really helpful. The horses were so sweet and gentle my daughter rode Simon, I rode Rusty, and my husband got Bella. The trail was great a little narrow at times between trees but the horses definitely kept us on track and going smoothly. My husband ended up getting the sweetest horse who loved to stop every couple of minutes for snacks so every time we looked back he was a bit behind us lol! It made for a great moment that we will remember and laugh about for years to come! Our guide was very knowledgeable and great with my daughter who despite being nervous beforehand rode like she had been riding her whole life! Proud mama moment for sure!! Their barn cat greeted us when we got back and was all purrs & brushing up against our legs such a little cutie (check out the picture). We got to meet all of the other horses and fed our horses a treat in their buckets after the ride! We had a fantastic time and we really enjoyed the horses and the beautiful scenery! If you love horses whether you're a beginner or just want a great spot to get back in the saddle check this place out for sure! It's a blast!!

Jaid Stables is an amazing place. Jamie Bice is the most amazing trainer. My daughter has been…read moreriding with her for over5 years. She has a lot of patience and is positive and really understands kids like my daughter who have anxiety or ADHD or just need someone who understands. It's refreshing to have someone who is positive and caring and doesn't yell. The other trainers at the barn are equally amazing. It doesn't matter if you are 5 or 65, you will be treated with kindness and respect and learn so much! This barn is well maintained and the horses are well taken care of. They are always glad to see all the people. This barn is like a family. You should definitely come to be part of it!

If you are looking to move up a level in your riding or looking for excellent care for your horse…read moreJaid Stables is the place to go! I recently moved my horse to Jaid stables at the beginning of September. It has been an amazing month with top notch care and attention to my horse. They love her like their own and I never have to worry about not being able to make it to the barn some days because I know that she is getting top notch care. In addition to their 5 star boarding, the trainers are top notch! My horse receives training rides once a week and is already showing vast improvements on the flat and over fences. My weekly lessons are always engaging and present new but feasible challenges that help me grow and become a better rider. Although I am not showing at the moment all of their riders have demonstrated top placings at local and A rated shows. I can't wait to start competing with Jaid next season!

My family and I have been dealing with Liz and her stable for years. My kids love the summer camp…read moreand can't wait to return next year for another session. Liz and her staff are experienced not only with the horses but also keeping the kids interested and busy the whole day! They keep their barn much cleaner than most I've seen and the horses are healthy and very well trained. If you haven't had the opportunity to check out Liz and her stables, you're missing out!

Last month, my daughter and I visited Little Creek hoping to see the horses. I didn't realize at…read morethe time that we had gone outside their official visiting hours. We went to the office and were met by the RUDEST person I have encountered in a long time and it turned out that she, Tamara, is the barn manager. Unbelievable to be treated in such a harsh and unfriendly manner, in front of my 7 year old daughter, at a COUNTY PARK. I am a DeKalb Co resident so my tax money is paying for this kind of behavior. I worry what the horses themselves must experience as well as her staff and anyone else who has to deal with her. A personality like that should not be in the position of dealing with the public. Unbelievable!

Every few months I hear about $5 pony rides here and never went.....until this weekend!…read more This 40 acre hideaway is across from the QT on Lawrenceville. Who knew that it was this big?!? They are usually closed to the public except for these events. They had a ton of volunteers wearing matching vests which was really helpful. You parked on a residential street and got to walk through the conservancy and look at horses in the field. Then came the fun part. Kids 4 and up could ride on a pony for $5. They did 2 huge round a outs in the corral. You sign a waiver, learn about the conservancy via a waiver, and wait in line to ride the horse. In the meantime they teamed up with DH high (I think) what was selling chicken biscuits and snacks as well as doing face painting. They had 7 horses in the corral that kids were riding in. We are not talking tiny little things either. They were huge! Afterwards, you got to walk by the area at that the horses stay in and could read about them and see any awards the won. They also had free arts and crafts projects setup like making horse puppets. They offer riding lessons, but I didn't tell my kids because I am nervous that they will want a horse.

Kelsey is the best trainer!!! The horses are some of the most well trained I've ever seen, both…read morewith ground manners and riding. Highly recommend!

I have been taking lessons from trainer Marian Bickers at Cornerstone Equestrian for a while now…read more As an adult returning to riding, I tried several other trainers before I found this one, she is a great match. Flexible scheduling, reasonable prices, and excellent training are my main reasons for really liking this place. The location is pretty close to me, about 20 minutes from the Mall of Georgia, which is a good drive, not too far like a lot of places. Showing is definitely encouraged, and there is a fantastic team attitude, but it is not required and as I work full time with my own business, it doesn't always fit into my schedule so it's important to me that I am not required to show like at some barns. Marian is always professional, her concern for the horses is Priority One, and I feel as though my riding has improved drastically over my time with her. During the summer, my preteen daughter also took camp at Cornerstone and really enjoyed it. I highly recommend Cornerstone Equestrian to anyone.

The manager I spoke with was friendly and patient (with all my questions)…read more The horses appear to be well cared for and facility is well kept. Riding lessons are reasonably priced and they are located very close to my home - so this is my frontrunner. Riding lesson info: Private $45 per single lesson OR Private $170 per month, 1 lesson per week Group $35 per student for 1 single lesson) OR Group $140 per student for a month of lessons (1 lesson per week - max of 4 students per class)

I take lessons here, and could not be happier with the instruction and folks at this barn. It is…read morewarm, inviting, and most importantly - knowledgeable! The horses are happy and clearly love what they do. I am looking forward to many years of learning and progressing as an equestrian here! Thank you, Pony Tail Acres!

I have ridden with Jill for many years and think she is a phenomenal rider and trainer! Her…read moreattention to detail comes through both in her care of the horses as well as in her teaching! She has found great horses for me that have surpassed my expectations! While I no longer show, I spent years showing with Jill and had excellent experiences! My young daughter (age 4) has just started her riding lessons and Jill and her staff has been very patient and warm with her! It is the highlight of both of our weeks when we get to go out for her lesson! We trust Hidden Knoll to provide the best care for horses and riders!

Top notch training and care! Jill is a true horseman who emphasizes best practices for the horses…read moreas well as training each individual to meet their potential as an athlete.