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.

If you're looking for a laid-back no drama facility to board your horse, relax on amazing trails or…read moretake lessons, then look no further than Hidden Spring Farm! Lighted arena with great footing, dressage ring, open field jumps and great trails. What more could you want?!? Full board to pasture board, they have you covered! You and your horse become part of the family. No matter your skill level they have you covered with lessons from beginner to advanced.

At the begin they where very nice and took well care of my horse as they needed new clients. Later…read moreon they where preoccupied with building up a lesson barn as well the quality of care went downhill. My horse lost a lot of weight, muscle mass and had a dull coat from receiving very little poor quality grain. Also at the begin it was promised 2 times a day hay and grain, that didn't happen and it was taken off the website. Instead they raised the board to 50 dollars more after just 4 month! Water was sometimes algae infested sometimes dirty and less then an inch in 90 + degrees . Shelters are facing the wrong way and it's hotter in them then outside. I was promised one of the big front pastures which at that time still had some grass. But my horse was moved 3 times to different horses in different pastures within less then 4 month. At the end he was in a tiny pasture with another gelding and one that came out at night. No grass growing anymore There where kids running around all the time between horses and where even allowed to feed them .. dogs on long leashes blocking the tack rooms or jumping on you. No peaceful place at all as I was looking for. I was promised lots of trails but all they have is a tiny wooden area behind the farm. Remaining accesses to possible trails where shut down. They will hunt you down even if you owe them supposedly 10 dollars .. I wish them well but major attitude adjustment, less money greed and better care of the horses needs too happen

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!