This saddle club has been here since the 1950's. It looks it too…read moreThe facility is busy with horseshows The grounds and buildings are well kept but old The footing is good for horses The maintenance is done by volunteers and it shows that people care but don't have lots of money for new things The stalls are permanent and wood. They are safe but pretty tired. There is a round pen to use too The women in the restaurant are super friendly and want to please. Usual horseshow food ( burgers, hot dogs,and bbq) Great place for clubs to put on a show

Only trick riding instructor on the eastern seaboard given by Miss Rodeo NC. Ashley is an…read moreamazingly patient instructor, and has a wonderful sense of humour. We'll definitely be back. Her horses are amazing, and seemed to be willing to put up with pretty much anything the clumsy student might accidentally do. We lucked out and attended a private lesson in Aiken, SC at a local equine training facility. Top notch experience, worth every bit!

Great place and great people. Highly recommend. Great with kids. The staff was so friendly and they…read morereally took the time to teach our children how to maneuver the horse. The kids even got to feed the horse after we were done riding. We will be back for sure.

Everything!! I have been so very pleased with Beverly. Her knowledge of upper level techniquesare…read moreperfect for those hoping to grow in their riding skills. Her ease and relatable knowledge and experience with inexperienced riders, also proves to be invaluable in making them feel comfortable and she ensures they have a safe experience! You will not find alcohol, drugs, bad language or the shifty type here, this is exactly where I would want my children to learn to ride and where I would feel very comfortable riding as well. Riders are greeted with the appropriate mount to suit their skill level, from cantering 3ft walls to enjoying a relaxing hack around the beautiful farm through creeks, fields and forest paths. Such a kind, knowledgeable lady!!!

Really Good Experience, Instructors Know what they are doing, Overall Great experienceread more

Bay View stables is not just a place to take your child or yourself to sit on a horse to sit on a…read morehorse and look pretty like a statue. Bay View Stables is an amazing place that is a family that doesn't turn horses or people away. My kids have autoimmune conditions that other places wouldn't allow them near the horses. When I called Bay View over a year ago, the owner, Christy did not hesitate and told me to bring my kids in. Not only that she actually researched my daughter's conditions and worked on a plan to help them grow and keep them safe in their riding journey. My youngest daughter is more of a casual rider but my middle daughter started competing only two months after she started her lessons and won in her class. But the best part about Bay View is that the instructors actually teach the kids and adults how to ride horses. Sometimes that I have noticed going to competitions is that the horse are like robots and I have seen the lengths that some stables will go to and I have heard about medicating horses. At Bay View a high Majority of the horses are rescues. So these horses are not perfect but they are as sweet as they can be. They love the kids and the kids love them. Some do get scared some freeze up and need their rider to give them confidence, and some need their rider to let them borrow their energy. At Bay View Stables you are truly learning to connect with the horse and ride them. My middle daughter is becoming an absolute amazing rider. That is all thanks to Mrs Christy, (the owner, head instructor and head trainer) and Ms Kayla (Instructor and assistant Trainer). Mrs Christy truly has a super power to read both her horses and her riders. She knows when to push and how to help both horse and rider grow and work as a team. Ms Kayla has one of the biggest hearts I have ever seen. The kids connect with her extremely quickly. She has a way of understanding them that most adults don't. She is very special. Mrs Christy and Ms Kayla are an amazing team together and they complement each other beautifully. If you are looking for a stable that your child is going to learn to truly ride a horse Bay View is the place to go!! There is nowhere better. Plus you get to get a true part of American heritage, the American Saddlebred is an important part of our history.

My son and I have tried this twice. It's such a nice time to bond, build trust and confidence and…read moreto be active together in between the beautiful North Carolina forest. Whenever we are in town this activity is a must in our list. The staff is helpful and I'm looking forward to their new built facility. The allowed time give you the chance to complete many courses.

Visited in the summer when my friend was in town - it was my first time to the Science Museum, but…read moreI've been to a few ropes/obstacle courses. You start off with an intro, which doesn't take too long. You have to wear a helmet and you can't bring anything with you like a phone, which is different than other places I've been. I know it's for safety, but just something to be aware of! They make everyone start with a beginner course to get the hang of things, which is a little unnecessary but also understandable. I didn't mind it much, but they need to manage that better in terms of the order for people to go through. A family of moms and small children led this, and since they were more uncomfortable, it caused a backlog and we had to wait a while to get everyone through when we really just wanted to start on harder courses. The difficulty level definitely ranges quite a bit, which is great for all skill levels and ages. I also liked the glider options, which is not something I've seen before! It would be nice if people could walk around underneath and take pictures if they're not joining in the actual ropes course. Overall, I had a nice time and it's definitely a great experience!

This review is based on my daughter's first lesson at VRF. Michelle and her staff are wonderful…read more Michelle wants her students to know all facets of the stables, not just equitation. She took her time with my daughter and explained why she was having her do certain things during her lesson. My daughter is a beginner, only riding for less than a year and then taking the last six months off due to our family relocating. I highly recommend Valley Ridge Farm and will update my review after more lessons and camp.

We had the best float ever. The people who run the place are very cool. They gave very clear…read moreinstructions and prioritized our safety. Out tubes were so cool and fit together like puzzle pieces. Our cooler tube was a great size and we fit our cooler and a dry bag in it. The weather happened to be perfect at 1 pm and the water was high bc of all the rain. There are 3 little rapids at the beginning and it took us a minute to figure out how to navigate it once we dropped in, but once we were past, it was very peaceful and fun. We will be doing this one again! Best place yet!

Went with my family and we had the best time.They make sure you are safe and they take good care of…read moreyou.We had the time of our life.We most definitely will go back again.