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.

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!

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.

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.

we purchase 2 labradoodle puppies - litter mates from Olivia and they are wonderful! Olivia…read moreanswered all my questions, sent pictures and videos upon request and set up transportation. This was our first time buying a pet by selection from a picture/video. I would highly recommend White Oak Doodles! Olivia was great! We love our boy and girl!

After losing my dog in March, I finally got the courage to adopt. I filled out the application, I…read morelisted my references, I called my vet to let them know someone may be calling you because I'm trying to adopt. I do all this and we're emailing back and forth. Everything from my point of view is going well. Then I scroll on facebook and they posted that the dog I wanted has been adopted and all communication stop. I wish they would have sent a follow up email letting me know he had been adopted.

Just adopted a beautiful puppy from F.O.R. Laura is a friendly and caring person who made the…read morewhole process easy and fast. She is quick to respond to emails and thorough in explaining the process and what to expect. The puppies I met were all very clean and obviously well cared for. All vet and shot records were provided at the time of the adoption. I highly recommend this rescue to anyone wanting to adopt. Our family is extremely happy with our new puppy!

Respectful, professional and kind…read more Everyone I have interacted with has been wonderful. They actually listen to your concerns. Thank you to the entire staff for helping Lily.

My fur baby had a severe reaction to the rabies shot. I was told after my baby reacted to the shot…read morethat it is common among her breed (dachshund). You'd think they would suggest giving prevention prior to the appointment knowing this information, but I was not informed. also asked the veterinarian on duty which box of heart worm prevention I should order as her weight had changed. The dr told me which one to buy and said she'd sent over the script. After leaving the appointment and waiting 15 minutes to make sure my fur baby was okay we left... Within an hour my babies face was swollen as if she were stung by a bee and she was VERY lethargic. I called Brentwood and they suggested I take her to points East. I rushed her to points East and $300 later we were finally able to go home but she wasn't herself for about 2 days after... Also after telling them I no longer want her vaxxed they heavily suggested I had no choice and that they would heavily medicate her before the next shot... UM if you have to HEAVILY medicate before a shot then you probably shouldn't take that said shot just saying. Anyway.... I went online the same day we left the horrific vet appointment and ordered her heartworm medication that she needs by the 15th which is coming up and we all know things are slow waiting for packages.... I just learned 3 days later after checking the shipping status that Brentwood cancelled my prescription unbeknownst to me. Said she needs a test first. If that were so why would you not say something while we were there? I could have done it then. Now I have to wait until next week, schedule an appointment, then order and wait for it to ship. i called this morning 9/12/26 for the receptionist to brush me off while giving me an attitude telling me they are short staffed and she couldn't do anything. I told her to send me my records. If your looking for an honest vet worth your time I'd look elsewhere. Brentwood needs to do better. It's hard finding decent, caring people anymore.

Hope Reins opened in 2010 with one rescued horse and now has a site on 38 acres with seventeen…read morerescued horses. There are two ponds, trails and a 4000 sq ft log cabin on what was once a cattle farm. They take in rescue horses that were abused and neglected. Hope Reins then pairs a troubled child with a horse. The children have faced some kind of trauma, which could be the death of a parent, neglect, violence, or sexual abuse. The services provided are completely free. They work on building trust and providing a safe environment for these children and their families. The horses bond with the children and start the process of healing. The horses have been through difficult situations, too. In the past 15 years, they have helped 2,200 children through donations. The facility is open for tours once a month; details are on their website. And if you know a child needing their services, there is an application form on the website as well.