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!

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.

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.

I've been an adult rider at FRF for going on two years now and I absolutely love it. Everyone is so…read morefriendly and kind there it's like a big family. Im so glad I found them- especially love the indoor arena so you can ride rain or shine and the horses are all healthy, happy and lovely. They also host events from time to time so you can get to know the owners and trainers and other riders which is nice. I just can't say enough good things about this place. It is an animal paradise.

We recently had my daughters 7th Birthday Party at Fire Run Farm. From beginning to end the ladies…read morethere were extremely helpful and friendly. The party went above and beyond my expectations! It was seriously the BEST PARTY EVER!! The kids were kept busy the entire time, they toured the farm, played games, rode horses and had the best time. I have gotten so many compliments on the party. My daughter said it was her dream come true!! :) I mean what little girl doesn't dream of a horse back riding party!? Morgan, Jessica and the other girls there are so sweet and absolutely amazing!! The farm is beautiful and it is kept immaculate, you can tell that everyone there truly cares and loves what they do! We are now taking riding lessons there and LOVE the program. Fire Run Farm is one of a kind!! They have a wonderful kids program, they do birthday parties, camps and offer even more fun days... I highly recommend them!

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.

Tina makes rosecrest keep 5 stars! Always busy and helpful. She is a true professional and other…read morehorse trainers should take her noble advice.

I have to be very impressed to write a review. My daughters (ages 6 & 8) had their first riding…read morelessons this weekend with Tina Wolfe. We have gone on many trail rides, pony rides and even leased a horse for a year at a facility near Lake Stevens. Tina Wolfe has, by far, the best program to fit our needs. Tina is kind, patient and professional. Her lessons are either private or semiprivate and very affordable in comparison to other programs. The horses are well cared for, responsive, gentle and beautiful. The facility she is teaches at is quite, large, and DRY! Here is their web address www.rosecrestfarm.com The arena is large and covered and she welcomes you to sit and watch from seats at the end of the arena. The lessons are 30 minutes and includes a small trail ride at the end. Another wonderful bonus, she teaches cart driving to the lesson kids! I won't hesitate to give her as a reference to our friends looking for lessons.

Topline is a wonderful and worry-free boarding facility. The owners, trainers and staff are all…read morevery friendly, plus super skilled and knowledgeable. Full-care here really means full care! From turnout to supplements, and property upkeep to customer service, Topline is 10 out of 10 for attention to detail and a laser eye on safety. Every horse here is seen and treated as an individual and part of the big barn family, and the community of boarders here is just delightful. I wish there were 10 stars on Yelp!

I can only rave about the top quality care my 3 horses have received at Topline for 2 years. Andre…read moreprovides a safe and predictable environment for both people and horses. I have never once worried about the health and happiness of my herd. All 3 arrived at Topline underweight and in months their condition improved and muscling was put back on. I've had some bad barn experiences with sketchy care so knowing my horses are in good hands when I'm not there is worth gold.

Gates Equestrian is owned and operated by Kristi Gates. I've been riding with her for well over a…read moreyear now, and I have nothing but positive experiences to share. Every horse-back-riding lesson Kristi teaches is custom to the rider, and though I've been riding for a long while now, I'm constantly being challenged and learning new things. The facility itself is spectacular. It's located in Monroe of Old Owen Road. It's easy to miss, but there's a brown Gates Equestrian sign by the entrance to the driveway. Once you're parked and enter, there's a single barn aisle with many stalls for horses. In the center, there's a bathroom right next to the two wash stalls, which is super convenient. The tack room is across from the bathroom, and the entrance to the arena is adjacent to the tack room. Everything you need is in one central location and covered, so you don't have to worry about getting wet on a rainy day. The arena is massive as well and covered. Kristi owns several horses and ponies for her lesson program (which are all super high quality and well taken care of). She also teaches lessons to people who haul in and bring their own horse or board their horse at the facility. I've seen her teach kids who've never been on a horse before and riders who compete over large jumps. No matter the type of rider, she can come up with an incredible lesson so you always feel like you're getting a quality lesson. I highly recommend taking lessons and boarding your horse with Kristi!

Amazing experience taking our two little ones (turning 2 and 3.5 years old) for a pony ride with…read moreKristi. Kristi was fabulous with the children, and handled the older child's nervousness brilliantly. She gave the children carrots to feed the pony, and time to pet the pony before riding. She even did "jumps" walking the pony over some logs of wood, which the kids loved! The facilities are top notch and the ponies were healthy and very well cared for. We couldn't recommend Gates Equestrian more highly. We will certainly be back again and look forward to the children's weekend pony rides once those are up and running!