We loved our experience here! We did a private two hour horseback ride on my boyfriend's birthday…read moreand they really made it a humbling and relaxing experience for us. Their property is absolutely beautiful and they will tell you all about it while you are on the ride.

We had such a great time here! Beautiful, healthy horses and gorgeous scenery. Thanks and see you…read moreagain!

The only thing keeping great guys from being the knight on a white horse, is probably learning how…read moreto ride. Thanks to a Groupon deal, and a few phone calls back and forth with Christina here, I'm finally on my way to fulfill my dream, that is to change my career to full-time jousting. Christina is not only a professional herself, she also excel at training others on their way to be professionals, whether little girls learning to ride her first pony, or someone like me who bloom late in life and want to go out and experience it all. I have had a few lessons already, and quite content with continuing the session with or without another Groupon deal. Don't forget that besides riding lessons Dreamwood Farms also offers boarding accommodations for your lovely rides. Christina's schedule is quite busy, but she is always more than accommodating on scheduling and rescheduling. I thank her for that very much. P.S. I don't know if Google Maps have issue with this address, or anyone else having issue finding this place, but if you plot it in your turn-by-turn GPS it'll land you short (or long depends on which way you are coming from.) The best way to describe the location of the farm, if you are looking at the map of the area, is right before Rolesville Rd and Riley Hill Rd split up; so if you coming down Rolesville Rd you want to turn into the farm right before the road forks, or if you coming up from Rolesville Rd, after merged with Riley Hill Rd, you can see it right after the tree line and a white barn.

Dreamwood Farms is a family owned farm in north east Wake County. Located almost half way between…read moreRolseville and Zebulon, Dreamwood facilities are top notch. Christina, the head horse trainer works great with all age levels on teaching the correct way to handle and ride horses. The farm offers boarding facilities for horses also. The rates are reasonable and the barns are clean. I recommend highly to head out to Dreamwood farms and introduce your child to the joy of horseback riding.

I've been riding at Castle Farm for a little over three years. I needed a barn that was a closer…read moredrive in Knightdale/Raleigh and this was a good fit. While you have the opportunity to do horse shows (eventing; hunter/jumper; dressage; drill team), it definitely does not have the snobby "show barn" vibe like many places. It really is a team/family environment and I've made some wonderful friends here who I do things with away from lessons. Horses have a way of bringing people together! Heather (owner/operator) has been doing this for decades and is incredibly knowledgeable both in horse care and riding itself. She gets to know each individual student and their quirks/personalities. You won't just be sitting on a pony walking around a ring...you will learn the ins and outs of horsemanship and equitation. I appreciate that Heather takes the time to explain the mechanics of things rather than just pointing you at a jump. Safety is the top priority (closely followed by "Did you have fun?") for both riders and horses. I have ridden off and on since I was around 10 and I can say that Castle Farm ranks #1 for this of anywhere I've been previously. Lessons (group and private) are available for children and adults every day except for Thursdays and Sundays. There are around 15-20 horses, all of them with individual personalities and for riders of varying skill levels. The farm has a medium sized arena/stadium jump ring, a large field with various cross country jumps, another field with stadium jumps, and a grassy dressage arena. Come check it out!

I rode at Castle Farm in high school it is an amazing environment! I was also one of the feeders…read morefor Heather she is great! She fosters a welcoming and friendly spirit there i learned a lot from her. Even after i left the Raleigh area she had been a tremendous help for me as a resource she has given me so much advice over the years. i am truly grateful for all the experiences she facilitated!

We just moved to the area from Tampa Bay two months ago and discovered Black Creek Hill Farms while…read morelooking for trail rides. We are so glad we found them. Brenda, the owner, is an incredibly warm and friendly person who does some wonderful things at her farm. The day we arrived for our trail ride Brenda greeted us, got us situated with gear and horses. Then she personally adjusted the saddles and stirrups to ensure the best fit. The farm has a number of volunteers who help guide the riders through the trails in the beautiful surrounding countryside. Our two volunteers were incredibly polite and thoughtful as they guided us through the ride. The horses were gentle and responsive. The entire experience was wonderful from start to finish. After we returned to the stables Brenda talked about the impact the horse therapy they do at the farm has had on participants. This has literally changed peoples lives. Outstanding place and people. We will absolutely be returning. Highly recommended.

Fun and excitement riding the trail with my grown girls. Staff was very professional, patient, fun…read moreand accommodating. I recommend Black Hill Farms for beginners and experienced riders. We had a great time.

Blue skies of maple view is the best barn in the WORLD! This stunning stable has changed my life…read moreforever in the best way possible! The horses are so gentle, well cared for, sweet and loving! Summer camp at Blue Skies is one of my favorite times of the year! The best way to describe it is a cowgirls heaven! Each day you get to ride horses, learn about horses, and draw horses, and then take a refreshing dip in the pool!!! I have been riding at Blue Skies for six years and every moment I have been smiling! Ms. Deborah is one of the kindest, most loving and patient people I have ever met! She is so passionate, caring and truly the heart of Blue Skies! This delightful barn has an amazing community, full of kind and loving people who share their appreciation and compassion for these amazing horses! When someone asks me if i could go anywhere in the world, my answer is always Blue Skies! If you are looking for a phenomenal, non-competitive, welcoming and unforgettable barn, than Blue Skies of Mapleview is your place!

I love this place! It feels like home to me with Deborah and those that I've met here. Everyone is…read moreso warm and welcoming. Deborah and Zoe really know what they are talking about, I've never been to a barn with so much respect for the horses and others and it's wonderful. I've learned so much here and found some a deeper respect and love for these beautiful horses.

We went horse back riding with the grandchildren on yesterday and we found this place in Apex we…read morehad never been on horses before and this was a wonderful experience for the grandchildren and the price was very reasonable. I would highly recommend this place especially if you are first timers. The children had an opportunity to groom the horses and give them treats

Stay away!! Worst experience I've ever encountered with any sport or recreational activity. The…read moreowner/ manage is completely absent and unresponsive to communications. They do not check or respond to emails. They over charge and the trainers do not really teach for progression. My daughter kept being put on horses who clearly do not want anyone riding them so she could not learn any new techniques. When providing feedback to the owner, Andi, she doesn't follow up or even address it. It's clear they are only about taking money and not giving quality services. In all honesty, they should lose any business license they have based on the lack of service. When multiple texts, calls or emails repeatedly go unreturned, there's a huge problem with saying this is a legit business.

My friends and I went to the advanced horse camp this past week. Our instructor Paige, who taught…read moreus Thursday and Friday was absolutely amazing!!

I had my first horseback riding experience here, and it was honestly better than I expected…read more I rode a horse named Preacher, and he was such a good boy. Super calm, gentle, and perfect if you're nervous or brand new to riding. I'd definitely recommend him for first-timers. My husband rode Kahlua. She was funny and entertaining; trying to eat everything that came across her path. Lol The guides were upbeat, informative, and kept everything running smoothly, which made me feel a lot more comfortable. You can tell they know what they're doing. All of the staff were friendly, patient, and really knowledgeable, which made the whole experience even better. I had a great time and can't wait to come back again!

Dead Broke Farm was awesome and the staff was extremely helpful and nice. Clyde, the horse I rode,…read morewas so well behaved and knew what he was doing, especially since I am a beginner. Highly recommend this farm for first timers and experienced riders!

Barrett, the head instructor of Top Flight Equestrian, has extensive experience that's been…read moreincredibly helpful for me and the rest of her students at learning about horses, riding, and showing / eventing. A lot of people evaluate a trainer by their experience. Barrett has that down, since she has over 20 years experience in the equestrian (dressage / eventing) world. However, being a great trainer requires 2 other aspects that are super important which Barrett shines in. The first of those 2 things is to make things enjoyable, entertaining and fun. There's many highly qualified trainers that are so burnt out that they make lessons like pulling teeth. Barrett instructs in ways where you can tell she loves the sport and that love for it is contagious for all of us. The second thing is the ability to convey that knowledge to someone. It's not just about knowing it, but actually being able to explain it in so many different ways and angles that she can make a concept make sense to someone that's 7 or 70 years old, experienced, or even completely new to riding. Barrett has shown she can easily adapt her lesson to any of these situations. Highly recommended!

My 13 year old son and I have been taking lessons from Barrett for several months now. She is an…read moreamazing instructor. My son describes her as phenomenal. She is dedicated to her craft, very knowledgeable, with decades of experience. She's committed to excellence, yet instructs with thoughtfulness and patience. Her passion for horses, horsecare and riding shines through every time we're with her. My husband recently observed one of our lessons and he was impressed with her teaching style. She is right there with the student, engaged the entire time, coaching and instructing. I'm also impressed with the way she has easily maneuvered the different dynamics of teaching a wide range of ages and abilities. My 13 year old son quickly connected with her and respected her leadership and instruction. As a 39 year old mother of 3, and beginner, she has been just as great with me - patient, thoughtful, yet challenging. We really can't say enough good things about Top Flight Equestrian.

We love haven farm, obsessed. My kids and I go multiple times a week. They frequently have events,…read moreclasses, groups, storytimes, and more! I go for the chai latte they make which is superior to Starbucks or any other coffee shop. My kids love the playground. And of course, they have goats. It's such a great place whether you're going as an adult for a coffee, on a play date for the kids, or attending one of their many events which you can follow on their IG page.

Beautiful family-owned wedding and event venue in Knightdale. The farm is spacious and has so much…read moreto offer! Haven hosts a variety of events throughout the year. We attended a sound bath event then perused the gift shop. The farm is easy to locate and offers ample parking. Haven Farm consists of aesthetic repurposed barns and stables. They decorate beautifully and utilize the areas well. The sound bath took place in a large barn. The sound quality was good, however, the barn did get chilly (the event was in the fall). After the sound bath we walked through the gift shop. The shop is filled with locally made items. I love the addition of signs displaying a picture and description of the local business who made the items.