Sunny Riding Stables is a welcoming, friendly, kid-friendly, family oriented facility, with many…read morelesson horses to learn from beginner through intermediate level riding.

From the owner: We strive towards the goal of spreading the positive effects of horse riding. Sunny Riding Stables…read moreis a business that promotes healing, learning and bonding.

I've been on many horse trail rides and I've never in my life been so disappointed and frustrated…read morewith an experience. Zsa Zsa asked us to be there at 4PM for a 4.30PM ride, and didn't show up to the park until around 5.10PM - she had overbooked and there were two people there that had to be sent away (a family of four). They were debating and talking for about 15 minutes, after she was very late. She didn't acknowledge being late, apologize or anything. All we heard was her yelling at her young helpers because they weren't doing something right. After the whole debacle, we finally got on our horses and started our 4.30PM ride at 5.45PM. The horses had been riding since noon and had NO BREAK in between the rides. They were moving slow, and were tired. My friends horse buckled forward and was dragging his hooves, she was extremely scared and told Zsa Zsa she was going to get off the horse in case he was going to fall. Zsa Zsa didn't seem to care and kept riding forward. We felt our safety was at risk. Zsa Zsa's horse was out of control and it made for a horrible ride. We'd call out to her to ask her for help and she would just yell back and say we weren't doing something right. We got back to the park after 7PM. This was an hour ride that cost us half a day. We all had important plans and they got cancelled. She did not respect our time, our experience was not fun at all. There was nothing pleasant or tolerable about this ride. I will NEVER go there again and will recommend others to stay away as well. The horses were not treated well, and I will be reporting it to animal services.

There was no 'contact us' page on their website. No email. Just a cell phone #. That should have…read morebeen a red flag. When we phoned to confirm on the day of, their cell phone was no longer in service. We drove out to Maple Ridge anyway and according to directions, arrived at the horse corral shortly into Golden Ears Provincial Park. No one was there at appointed time. Waited 30 minutes but no one came. So we drove further north to Gold Creek and had a lovely time walking the trail to the North Beach of Allouette Lake.

I recently retired and can now spend time doing what I love. I love being around horses, so a…read morefriend and I went on the hunt for riding opportunities. We tried several places that advertised trail rides. One of the best, without a doubt, is Glen Valley Stables in Langley, BC. My friend and I have ridden there several times - taking varous routes through the beautiful Campbell Valley Park. Their horses are excellent and owner Gene, and his partner Joanne, are professional and fun to be around. They not only take good care of their horses, they take good care of their riders. They pay attention to the abilities of their riders, and ensure that the rides are safe and fun. I will return often. Christal Pendleton

Grandkids enjoyed a great ride today. They loved being outside, riding on trails in Campbell…read moreValley Park. Everyone connected with this outfit seemed committed to making this experience excellent for everyone. Our grandkids want to go out again, feeling confident enough to want to go 'faster'. We would highly recommend this business for anyone wanting a great time for beginning riders.

If you truly love horses, it is a great place to be! I love…read moreeverything about Freestyle Horsemanship! The horses, the barn, the instructor/owner (Aidan) is absolutely wonderful! I definitely agree with previous reviewers. Aidan has very nice view for her business, and horses. She is so respectful, and friendly! I love having her teaching me how to work with a horse. She teaches me how to be a leader, how to read horses' body language, and how to be a great rider. I recommend this place to everyone! This place is very different from other barns and horseback riding schools, and that is why it is the nicest place I've ever been to. You can see that horses are very calm and relaxed. I feel safe around Aidan's horses! Aidan keep doing what you are doing!

Aidan was amazing. I signed up for a lesson to see if I wanted to pursue this as I hadn't been…read morearound horses for many years. She was very patient with me, walked me around to meet all the horses and then we groomed Neesha, a beautiful black horse. I was tentative but she showed me and gave me the confidence to perform all the tasks and helped with the hind hooves when it was a little more challenging for me. We lead the horse around and she showed me how to use my intentions to guide the horse. She is so gentle with the animals and really tries to get that across. Once I was comfortable leading the horse on the ground I got on a very thin saddle. And from there I was lead around while learning how the horse can feel my body in order to determine the correct action. And then I was on my own! Directing the horse by myself was so rewarding. It is only the beginning of my adventure but I would hands down recommend her if you are a novice like myself. She also teaches more advance riders and although I cannot speak for those riders, I think she would be a wonderful teacher for all levels. And just mentioning again how gentle her methods are!

I can't say enough good things about Cassie, Josh and the whole team at Coquitlam Equestrian…read moreCentre. They have been unbelievable in instilling confidence in my 2 young daughters who are novice riders. Their horses are beautiful and very well loved and their teaching has been second to none. My daughters attended one of their camps which has been the highlight of their summer! I myself have also started riding again after many years away and have been very impressed with their knowledge and skills. I have ridden in many places over the years but CEC is something very special.

Amazing family ran business. Patty and Len really care about their horses. Patty is an excellent…read moreinstructor, shes very kind, patient yet firm in her teaching. Safety is always a first priority. If you are a new beginner or looking to brush up or advance your skills. I highly recommend you choose Patty! Her years of horsemanship skills are invaluable. You can tell she really loves it. Shes very good at communicating and transferring her knowledge and skill. Super blessed to have her as an instructor!

From the owner: Blackstock's Performance Horses & Arena is a riding academy in Chilliwack. We specialize in horse…read moreboarding, training and provide weekly roping lessons as well as therapeutic riding sessions to customers of all ages.

Located just down the street from Richmond Country Farms and just shy of Riverport Entertainment…read morecomplex, Blue Meadow is a lovely riding facility in south east Richmond. It's really easy to get to as the bus to Riverport stops right at Palmberg, and it's just a hop and skip down Steveston Hwy off Highway 99. Blue Meadow has both an outdoor arena and a covered arena (not a completely indoor arena, but sheltered) which is great for our wet climate. The area footing is excellent. It's not soggy and water-logged, which can be a problem in Richmond as we're so close to sea level. The farm is three acres--plenty of room for the horses to graze and run around--and is owned by a family who leases it to the barn manager Yolanda Bloomers. Yolanda has school horses available for lessons and there are also boarding facilities. Blue Meadow has certified Equine Canada instructors/trainers who coach numerous English riding disciplines including dressage and jumping. The Equine Canada certification was important for me when researching a riding instructor, and as I don't own my own horse (yet!?), I needed someone with school horses available. I've recently started taking lessons with Yolanda who came highly recommended from other barn friends. When I emailed Yolanda, she suggested I first come and observe a lesson, so I could see her teaching style. I really appreciated this! It was so great to see her interacting with a rider to see her style, her mannerisms, and her competency. I definitely wanted to take lessons! I've had a couple lessons with Yolanda already at Blue Meadows, and I *definitely* intend to keep going. The price for a private lesson with use of a school horse is fair--equestrian sports are expensive--and I also think it's great value. What I really love about Yolanda's teaching style is that she explains the "why" of things--when this particular exercise is useful, the benefit of lunging in both directions, or how to do this weird terminology thing. Instead of shouting at you from across the arena, she either uses a small microphone and fanny-pack speaker, or walks with you (not beside you, but comes down to the end of the arena you're working in). She also gives the rider ample notice, like a GPS in the car would say "in 500 metres, turn left". I really appreciate that Yolanda gives positive feedback with the constructive criticism. I've worked with a lot of kids, and I've also worked as an instructor (not horseback riding), so I know the benefits of the "compliment sandwich". Yolanda also explains why the horse might not be responding to what the rider is asking, listing a couple possible reasons and then saying what to try adjusting the next go around. I can't wait to continue lessons, despite my sore muscles the day after!

I've been riding here for almost three years now and I love this place. It's clear that everyone is…read morehere because they love and care about the horses and their welfare, not to show off social status and appearance like some stables can be. Yolanda is an excellent instructor for beginners and advanced students alike, and knows her horses' capabilities and personalities well. The boarders and other riders are unpretentious and enthusiastic, and the horses are sensible and lovely, and great teachers themselves. It's low-key and friendly here, a wonderful environment whether you're a human or an equine.

Simply put awesome, from the moment we arrived Meil and her staff were excellent. We brought our…read morekids with 2 other families ( 8 kids total ) for pony rides. The staff and horses were friendly and location immaculate. The kids rode outside as you have a option of inside or out. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience and we will definitely see you again

From the owner: Miellie Meadows is a full surface natural equestrian Center. We offer full board, riding lessons,…read morehorse experience and equine rehabilitation. We are also a certified organic farm and have many organic products for sale such as produce, preserved and fermented items. We also offer holistic nutritional consulting and cooking and nutrition classes.