I'm updating my review of Flying Fox, as I've now been boarding my beloved horse Jubilee there for…read more10 years. Everything I said previously still holds true and my horse is healthy and happy at Flying Fox. It's a special barn with a fabulous group of gals who do all sorts of activities with their horses from eventing, dressage, show jumping, and trail riding. Our trainer, Taylor Lindsten, is outstanding, very versatile, and a wonder with horses of all types. We also have a group (me included) that go horse camping, ride to 92nd Street Cafe for cocktails, go swimming with our horses at Lake Pleasant, ride in parades, and more. Meanwhile, the feeding program at FF is top notch. And, the owners are always looking out for your horses.

I cannot say enough good things about this place! They take really good care of all the horses,…read morecustomize feed to suit each one, and their coats show it! They also make sure the horses are fed three times a day to keep their guts healthy. They have also been supportive of my experience with a green horse, helping when she was a challenge - no judgement. Please also note, there is also an excellent trainer working exclusively from this facility that I would highly recommend.

El Rancho Rojo is an exceptional place to board. The owners Liz and Joanne make sure every horse is…read moregiven the utmost care. From the stalls being cleaned three times per day, to feedings three times per day. On top of that, they feed supplements, blanket and place fly masks at no added fees. Truly, the care is unbeatable and the facility is pristine. They do constant barn checks and workers are amazing and live on the property. They also run a dog boarding service, which I utilize. It doesn't get any better than Liz and Joanne! I would never take my horses anywhere else...we compare their facility to the Ritz Carlton for horses!

The owners of El Rancho Rojo are Joanne and Liz and they will tell you anything you want to hear in…read moreorder to get you to board there. I had numerous issues which I brought to their attention and every time Joanne would start yelling and screaming and throwing a conniption fit. When I first arrived my horse had very calm horses on either side of him. Shortly thereafter Joanne allowed a high strung horse to be stabled next to my horse which created issues. I asked Joanne if she would move the high strung horse and she did not. There very small riding arena has 4 to 5 inches of sand which is not suitable to ride in as it will cause suspensory issues to your horse. A sand based riding arena should be 1 to 2 inches. One of Joanne's horses chewed and destroyed my very expensive halter I kindly asked her to replace it she said she would but after 4 weeks it still hasn't been replaced. They lock up the feed room and do not allow you access to your own supplements and grain which is unheard of in a barn. Joanne did not disclose that her neighbor to the east hates her so much that he fires up the lawnmower or something very loud daily to disrupt the horses and your experience while at the barn. Joannes cursing is offensive and she's constantly ranting and raving. Joanne and Liz created a very stressful environment for my horse and myself and therefore I would never recommend this place to anybody under any condition or situation.

I will start by saying that we stumbled upon Hailey's while looking for a facility to take couple's…read morelessons in Western riding. Since they confirmed this was an option, we went ahead and booked a meet and greet to check it out and get the tour, which I thought was a great thing to offer prospective clients. First impressions, the facility was clean, well kept, well stocked, organized and all the horses we saw were healthy, happy and well mannered. These folks clearly care about the animals and have deep bonds with them, something which was evident not only in the animals and their surroundings but also how the staff interacted with them. Everyone we met was respectful and friendly, both to each other and to us, so that was nice to see. While on the topic of first impressions, there are a few things that could have been better and which, in concert, stopped us from returning after the tour. For one thing, we never actually got to meet Hailey, due to some kind of scheduling goof at her end. No disrespect to James, he did a fantastic job in her place, but it was very awkward to show up expecting Hailey and having no clue what was going on until James stumbled upon us, figured out we were Hailey's prospects and introduced himself. It may not be a big deal to some folks, but this is one of my pet peeves. If I'm looking to spend THOUSANDS with your barn and you can't be bothered to even be present for the meet and greet, then intentionally or not, you convey to me that I'm not worth your time. This goes doubly when your absence is a total surprise. If I'm not worth your time, not even an email or text to let me know James is filling in, what does that tell me as a client? Call that the first strike and the first dropped star. Another thing which was compounded by Hailey's absence was that we didn't really get a sense for whether couple's Western lessons were really a thing at this barn or not. I saw virtually no Western tack and there was lots of commentary from James that what they mean by "couple's lesson" is that you will pay for two trainers to work with you simultaneously, in separate parts of the facility. To me this is NOT a couple's lesson, it's just two people taking lessons apart from each other at 2x full price. Additionally, we couldn't get clear answers on taking specifically Western lessons. I was told that whether we would ride/learn Western or English would depend first on the tack that was best for the horse and that we'd use a mix of English and Western tack depending on what we were learning that day. I also was told that James is primarily a Western trainer while Hailey's background is English. I had a hard time understanding how we'd be doing couple's Western lessons if there's one Western trainer and one English trainer and sometimes one of us would be learning English riding in an English saddle with an English trainer. Again, that is NOT a couple's Western lesson, it sounds like two people taking lessons in different disciplines, apart from each other at 2x full price. Call this the second strike and second dropped star. After the tour and subsequent follow-up emails, we reluctantly decided to look elsewhere for our lessons. To be clear, it was never about the money, it was about spending time and learning together as a couple. It just didn't seem like that was an option here. When a barn has a fundamental misunderstanding of what clients are looking for in a "couple's lesson", they probably shouldn't offer them in the first place. Anyone that spends any amount of time working with horses will quickly learn that behavior is a language. Unfortunately, as seems to be the case here, some trainers don't appreciate that their own behavior is a language, let alone what it's saying to their clients. I have said before and will repeat it here: riding instruction is a people business, NOT a horse business. You will be more successful and attract more customers if you act like you understand the difference. Bottom line: I think this might be a good place for individuals looking for English or maybe inter-disciplinary/mixed riding lessons, but if you're looking for couple's lessons, or specifically Western instruction, neither seems to be offered here and you'd be better served elsewhere.

We started lessons here at Hailey's Horsemanship with James. Our first impression: the facilities…read moreare clean, the horses are happy and well cared for, and both James and Hailey are very welcoming as well as knowledgeable. I would recommend this place to anybody who is considering lessons for their kids or themselves!

Amazing riding instructors and top notch care for the horses! Whether you are just starting out…read moreriding, or are an experienced horsemen, BPH is the place for you!

I wish I could leave a good review for this facility as my girls were super excited to get to ride…read morehere! We recently relocated to Arizona from another state and were very excited at the opportunity the new ESA program offers for homeschooling families (and others) in the state. Both of my girls love horses and riding so much and horseback riding lessons are not something our family could afford to do without the assistance of ESA funds. We did one lesson at Bein Performance Horses with Miss Kelly, and both of my daughters had such a good time. Miss Kelly was a wonderful and kind instructor and we were very pleased with the facility overall. When I requested to receive a copy of the facility's credentials in order to have our payment through ESA approved, the owner refused to provide it saying that she was not willing to provide credentials for the purpose of ESA funds (I spoke with the accounting manager on the phone and she was relaying the owner's response to me). It was not expounded upon as to why so I can't give more specifics to her reasons other than what I was told, which wasn't much. So while our girls may have had an opportunity to foster their love for equestrian disciplines, they instead are being excluded from the opportunity on the basis of the owner's opinions. Certainly she has the right to run her business how she chooses, but it is heartbreaking to me that my children are discriminated against in this way. The ironic thing is, we moved to Arizona partly because we thought that we'd be less discriminated against in our homeschool endeavors in this state than where we came from. I'm sure many families who can outright afford to send their children here will be blessed by the instructors' great care and knowledge, but for any families who were hoping to have their children attend here with the assistance of ESA funding, be warned that you and your children will likely not be welcomed by this facility. I want to add that before officially submitting this review, after speaking with the accounting person on the phone about this matter, I did attempt to email Bein Performance at the email listed on their website and it bounced back saying it was undeliverable. I also reached out via the contact form on their website and it said, "failed to submit". In one last effort to reach out, I messaged on their instagram account as well but no one ever looked at the message or responded. I wanted to give one last opportunity for the business to clarify their position before I wrote this, but all my attempts at communication were unsuccessful.

This is a really great barn. My horse is so happy since she got here. I have checked out many barns…read morein the area and have not been too impressed. They are usually very pricey for not good service. What I like about this place: The stalls are really nice. Everyone has their own locker. I have my horse in a barn with a covered walk out. She loves it. It is usually about 15-20 degrees cooler in that barn. I like the multiple grass turnouts. It lets the horses be a horse for a little while. They also many large dirt paddocks. All night turn out is offered for those horses who do not have a walk out which is really great. The atmosphere is laid back and they are really accommodating. Overall a great place.

I ride here with Alice Sarno, and I can't say enough about this place! Well kept and clean. The…read morehorses are all happy and the facilities are fantastic! There's an exercise track, a jumping arena, a cross country course with multiple jumps, and two dressage arenas. Love this place!

They work with my adult son with a traumatic brain injury. Very patient, calm and helpful! They…read moredo amazing work. My son has been coming for many years and he always looks forward to groom and ride the horses. I highly recommend Horses Help!!!

Horse's Help is a hidden gem in the valley for kids with special needs! They truly love the horses…read moreas much as they love the children who ride on them! My son participated in two Adaptive Riding Sessions with his instructor Saebra. She was incredibly kind and patient with my son and the weekend volunteers made his experience fun and educational! He loved riding on "Chuck" the horse and gained many valuable skills! We will miss riding with Horse's Help this summer and are excited to return back in the fall!

Jeffrey Wilms Training and Management has been an amazing life experience for me! I came to them…read morewith very little riding experience and was a little timid of horses and they immediately got me comfortable around horses. Amy and Jeffrey both are well spoken and extremely knowledgeable. I am new to horses so their patience has been great. They implement multiple different techniques to cater to how you learn the best. I come from a Motocross racing background, all of the techniques used on a bike are opposite of a horse. Amy Wilms takes the time to understand the techniques used to ride a bike in order to understand and make corrections to help me sharpen my horse riding skills. From my racing background I know its is crucial to learn the proper technique. Practicing the basics every time you throw a leg over a bike or horse... is key. I grow more and more comfortable after every lesson. The Wilms family are a real American family with solid values and a great facility. My son will also begin taking lessons with Amy when he is of age. Jeffrey and Amy are real life Cowboy and Cowgirl and Jeffrey Wilms Training and Management has been an amazing life experience for me! I came to them with very little riding experience and was a little timid of horses and they immediately got me comfortable around horses. Amy and Jeffrey both are well spoken and extremely knowledgeable. I am new to horses so their patience has been great. They implement multiple different techniques to cater to how you learn the best. I come from a Motocross racing background, all of the techniques used on a bike are opposite of a horse. Amy Wilms takes the time to understand the techniques used to ride a bike in order to understand and make corrections to help me sharpen my horse riding skills. From my racing background I know its is crucial to learn the proper technique. Practicing the basics every time you throw a leg over a bike or horse... is key. I grow more and more comfortable after every lesson. The Wilms family are a real American family with solid values and a great facility. My son will also begin taking lessons with Amy when he is of age. Jeffrey and Amy are real life Cowboy and Cowgirl and there son is even already a well established young cowboy. Their ranch is a piece of country paradise in an urban setting. I am now a horse lover for life. country paradise in an urban setting. I am now a horse lover for life. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to get into horses and do so safely and properly.

Had a great time on my training lesson. Very good staff they know what they are doing. Highly…read morerecommend

Great facility. Great staff. They take great care of my precious dogs. Thank you Pal's Inn.read more

I recently boarded my 15 year old dog here twice and I highly recommend them! Friendly staff,…read moreclean, and my pup was calm and happy when we picked him up! 10+ rating