Went to the website for information and it's shut down. No big deal, I'll just call right?…read more The lady that answered could not be bothered and seemed put off by the fact that I had the audacity to call. "As it CLEARLY states on our website, we don't do that." Sorry for checking, miss.

So happy to of found Soft Landing Stables. The property is idyllic and the horses are well loved…read more It's been a wonderful experience riding at this barn, the horse trainer- Wendy Powers, is amazing! Would highly recommend this barn!

Excellent program. My child transitioned to Meadowood from another nearby riding program and they…read moreimmediately set to work undo bad habits learned there. Lessons are usually taught in small groups, but individual lessons are also available. My child has progressed rapidly under the tutelage of a wonderful and highly experienced instructor who emphasizes proper horsemanship technique. Meadowood is a beautiful and well-maintained facility with professional and caring management. The hardest part is getting in because I don't think they take that many beginners, but my child entered as an advanced beginner and has flourished here. Highly recommended.

My wife and I had an amazing experience at Piscataway Riding Stables. The ranch is easy to find…read morewith plenty of parking. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They will take the time to give you a tutorial and ensure your safety. Weekends are first come, first serve. They go out in groups, so by the time we signed up, paid, and got a quick tutorial, we didn't have a long wait to ride. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who want to ride. They also offer volunteer opportunities.

I had an amazing experience. Took the family and her friends for her 16th birthday. She loved it…read more It's very economical $70 for one hour and we all loved it. Nick and the crew were amazing. I hope they keep up the great work. I will be back as soon as I can to experience more. Highly recommend.

In brief: Best, most professional training and instruction in the DMV area…read more The owners live on the property and are completely devoted to the horses. Lots of individual attention and customized care. If you're at the barn in the late evening... you might notice Jen or Sam coming out to check on the horses, tuck them in, and give them a flake or two of hay for "midnight snack." The lessons are simply THE BEST. Thoughtful goal-setting... specific feedback and exercises aligned to your goals... and a totally positive, encouraging, yet demanding atmosphere. No matter your level, you WILL become a better rider and you WILL feel better about your riding. Lots of opportunities to compete, but no pressure if you're not interested. Barns are notorious for drama and craziness... so much so that a certain degree of barn drama comes to seem inevitable. Not so at ACSH. The vibe is professional and friendly. In six months, I have heard zero critical comments about anybody else's riding or handling or anything else. You'll get lots of feedback but it will never feel negative. Drawback: The facility is not pretty nor in particularly good repair. The tack room is crowded and poorly lit... but the water buckets are SPOTLESS. It's all about the priorities, right? (: FWIW: I've boarded at four different facilities in the area... ridden at five... and taught at four. ACSH wins the blue ribbon for everything but looks.

I have been here for 2 1/2 years - the Sander's are wonderful, no other way to put it. They have…read morereturned my calls and cared for my old QH like one of their own. They called me tonight to let me know they'd use one of their blankets if they needed if all of mine were wet! Way above and beyond care, wonderful trail access. Thank you so much!

From the owner: Large horse boarding facility adjacent to 5000 acres of bridle trails at Manassas National…read moreBattlefield Park.

When you drive up to Summerfield Farm, the barn looks like it belongs on a Hollywood movie set. And…read morethe care the horses receive is equally impressive. I've had my horse there about seven months now and couldn't be happier. The horses graze in huge pastures and the barn is so clean you could eat off the floor 90 percent of the time. Lol They have beautiful indoor and outdoor arenas which are kept immaculate as well. Owner Ann Marie makes sure the place shines. For those interested in lessons and showing, their horses are top of the line. And it's relatively convenient as far as horse barns go in the DC area. I live in SE DC and it literally takes me 25 minutes, an easy commute. So if you are looking for a good barn, I highly recommend Summerfield Farm.

I have been taking lessons for 6 weeks, and Megan has a measured and sequential training to teach…read moreme how to know the horse and then how to ride. It has been a fantastic experience so far. It is also a wonderful family-owned stable--Tim is around the property all of the time, and clearly loves what he does and loves those horses. The horses get basically free rein and are very well tended to. It is an amazing piece of property nestled in the Mason Neck/Pohick Bay Area of Loudon--beautiful and green, and just a quick drive to get there and home.

I've had a very frustrating and negative experience with Tamarack. In fact, if I could rate at…read morezero, I would. I had been trying to get someone to contact me for years--literally--about riding lessons for my daughter. Finally decided to try one last time and I was pleasantly surprised when Megan, an instructor, reached out to say she had availability in August. We set the date for a lesson but not the time. I subsequently emailed her back 3 or 4 times asking to provide a time for the lesson and/or confirm the date and never heard back. I haven't heard from her in 6 weeks at this point. Even if something had changed, that's ok, but at least have the courtesy to reply and not ghost me. Don't waste your time on this completely unprofessional establishment.