This farm and Kelly are amazing for horse back lessons. Kids and adults as well as polo lessons…read more Kelly is amazing. She loves the kids and teaching and her horses are very sweet and cooperative and gorgeous. Place is clean. And Kelly does great job training i tried other farms. And this was the best. I recommend for anyone looking to seriously train for polo or simply try learning getting on a horse and riding ! Thank you Kelly. Thank you Marlan farm !

My daughter started riding lessons in Florida and loved being on a horse. When we moved north, we…read moremade it a priority to find a place that she could continue riding. My wife came across Graham Equestrian and we decided to give it a try. After such a long time off (moves take a while you know) we opted for private lessons to begin with. Within the first hour long lesson, my daughter did things that she never did in her previous lessons. She had to give the horse a quick brush before and after riding and also had to tack and then untack the horse. During the lesson, my daughter had to almost completely control the horse herself with shouted instructions here and there. Occasionally, if things went really awry, the trainer would come intervene. After a half dozen or so private lessons we began doing group lessons. This gave my daughter experience controlling the horse with other riders and horses around. The instructor my daughter typically has really understands how to connect with her and meet her where she is. I can't say enough about how awesome taking lessons at Graham Equestrian has been. They have allowed my daughter to become a much more independent rider and her instructors have pushed her to do things that she had never done before. Would recommend!

I can't say enough good things about the Graham Equestrian Center and trainer Rachael North! Only a…read morecouple of lessons under my belt but I'm so in love with it! I've always loved horses but could never afford lessons, but here they are affordable and Rachael is so fun! She really wants everyone to be great and is super patient! Private or group lessons are reasonably priced and scheduling is flexible! Highly recommend GEC and Rachael for your lesson needs!

I've been riding at Full Moon Farm for almost 3 years now. I used to ride horses when I was a child…read moreand decided I really wanted to get back on (I'm in my 30's now). This place was perfect! The trainers are all very knowledgeable, helpful, and just fun to learn from. Everyone (children and adults) at the barn are friendly and always willing to help when you need a hand or just don't know how to do something. I highly recommend Full Moon Farm!

Great farm. i've been riding and moved up many levels. the horses here are cool. the trainers are…read morevery thoughtful and think about the rider and the horses. they do have everything you would need if your a beginner

This is a great place to see some of Maryland's racing history. Take a tour of the barns, see the…read moreold track and the new ones! See some of the horses that are there, and get a feel for how much this niche industry has been a a part of Maryland for a very long time. They have events throughout the year for the public, be sure to take the trip down there if you can - it's not far from the city. Everyone there is awesome and invested in making this place a world class horse farm!

I've been training with Burning Benjamins for the last year and have been thrilled with the…read moreexperience. My equine has an old injury that needs special consideration and they have gone above and beyond to keep that in mind, offer advice, and strategies to manage it, as well as to manage her arthritis. I've struggled in the past to find trainers that are willing to work with our physical limitations. Burning Benjamins has never pushed us beyond our abilities, but are able to also challenge us to continue to move outside our comfort zone in a safe and encouraging way. Horse health and happiness is always the first consideration. We regularly discuss feed management, training plans, tack fit, shoeing strategies, veterinary care as well as chiropractic and acupuncture treatments to assist in achieving our goals. It is a thoughtful process and my opinions and wishes are never disregarded in the discussions regarding any plan of action. The farm is a welcoming environment and you instantly feel like part of the team. On my first cross country schooling in years with my horse, the Burning Benjamins team was helpful, encouraging and so patient with my nerves. I couldn't have asked for a better first time back out. There was none of the "get over yourself" attitude I've experienced with other trainers. This was encouraging and we worked through strategies to acknowledge and overcome my fears, not ignore them. We also worked on creating the best experience possible for my horse, and we both came out that day with a great attitude for the future!

I've known Chiantel for quite a few years now and she is one of the most determined, hardworking…read morepeople I know. When we met, we really connected. She has taken so many horses from nothing to great and all of her students love her. Her commitment to horses, both her own and those owned by others (client or not), is hard to beat. She has been involved in so many different equine operations and has a real plethora of varying experiences including a certification in equine massage, and a Bachelor's of Science degree. Finally, her love for eventing is impressive, based in preference and reason, but only ask her about it if you're prepared to have several hours of conversation on the topic. Chiantel is a genuine and special individual. If you're looking for help with your horse in any way, I absolutely recommend giving Chiantel and Burning Benjamins a real shot. P.S.: The name of her business is hysterical, but any investment you make in her or it, is anything but wasteful.

This was my first time visiting this horse trial, and my coaches first time visiting in 10 years…read more So it was a relatively new experience for the group of us. I was very pleasantly surprised how beautiful the cross country course is. Lots of room to gallop, and some friendly, but tall jumps. The dressage rings and Stadium jumping ring were absolutely fabulous, and beautifully cared for. I do wish that they had some more selection for food. A few more healthy options for those who are competing would have been great. Being stabled at The White Barn was initially quite challenging to find, the directions were not super clear. The beer garden is a surefire way to keep non-horse friends and relatives entertained. There's only one bathroom with indoor plumbing in the whole facility. And it's a hike away from where most people are stabled. I would love to come back again.

Made a reservation and brought our own picnic. The beer was wonderful and the service was great. I…read morereally like how they had a flag for when you were needing refills. Lovely scenery!

So this barn is many peoples first introduction to horse care, and it was mine, so I only later…read morerealized that this facility isn't the best. two years ago I was a working student here, I was excited because they said on their website that for every eight hours you work, you get a free lesson. I figured that meant my weekly lesson paid itself right? wrong, it was such a hassle I didn't get any extra lessons. Anyways I have since found a private barn and am a non formal 'working student', since then, I have learned way more about horse care and realized how low Talbots bar was. Things I never realized until later included horses being left with tack on for over an hour, very basic feed, most horses we're just fed sweet feed(that I saw). I was also occasionally asked to dump a horses feed straight onto the ground (stall and field). And don't get me started on the rats, everywhere, it was perfectly normal to see like three rats in the corner of a stall. Horses are also very hard to get going, most needed to be harshly kicked to simply trot. And extreme girthiness was present. I would also like to mention I posted a three star review on Google (being generous) and the owner Emailed my mother, Trying to get me to take it down. Stating that she dosen't think minors shouldn't be posting reviews, and that I didn't see the full extent of their feeding program. No I was not included in the feeding program, but from what I saw in the nasty fly swarmed, rat filled feed room, It wasn't that extensive.

My daughter has gone to summer camp here for the past several years. She also rides at another…read morebarn. Ann and Robin (the owners) are a delight to deal with and they have plenty of student helpers on hand for the newer riders. My daughter has really wanted to learn to canter and they worked one on one with her (even as part of a larger group) to achieve her goals. My daughter's smile at the end of the week during their "show" was totally worth it. They are conveniently located between Carroll and Frederick counties. Excellent value for your time and money!!

Beautiful brand new facility (built in 2012) with world class Reining horses and trainers. 38…read morestalls with large indoor and outdoor arenas. Two large paddocks with run in sheds. Dutch Chapman specializes in lessons and training for non-professional beginners all the way up to professional riders. Check website for lesson prices and information. Closed on Mondays. Busy show season is from April to October - call before stopping by on weekends during this time. Mostly western horseback riding (Reining), but they have a few English horses also. Field and/or stall boarding available.