Scheduled a private trail ride over the phone. Upon arrival, I was provided instructions on safety…read morewith the horse. My guide, Liz was very helpful and informative during the ride. I felt safe and became much more confident on the horse by the end. Appy Orse Acres has been around for a long time and I can see why. Bernadette and her staff take great care of their horses and customers.

THE ABSOLUTE WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! I never leave reviews, but I don't want someone else's kid to…read moreexperience this so I'm hoping I persuade someone to find another stable for their equestrian needs. I don't know who is writing all these positive, glowing reviews about Bernadette, but our experience was absolutely terrible and left my daughter and her friend in tears. Since then, everyone I talk to has had a similar awful experience with her. She's an old crabby woman who's tired and has no patience for kids (the last person that should be running a summer camp). My 11 yr old daughter (an experienced rider who leases her own horse and takes private riding lessons twice a week, shows and has many awards and ribbons) signed up for a week-long, overnight riding camp last summer at Appy Orse Acres. She was soooo excited! But Bernadette's demeanor, approach to teaching the kids, and treatment of the horses left her begging and pleading to come home the first night. -- First of all the kids are left in old RVs on one end of the property, out in the middle of nowhere, without any adult supervision overnight. And they are not allowed to lock them. WHAT? -- They are not allowed to have any technology, no cells phones, tablets, anything. No one is allowed to call home. What if something happened overnight? Thankfully I deliberately broke this rule and allowed my daughter to have her phone in the RV. -- In a tour provided for the kids after arriving at the camp (I was the only parent that stayed for the tour), one of the staff said to the kids "I promise you, there will be tears tomorrow". Seriously, isn't summer camp supposed to be happy and carefree? -- During the first riding lesson of day 1, my daughter and her friend were riding together, and again remember they are experienced riders, Bernadette said on her microphone to her staff (she didn't know the girls could hear her), "these girls are terrible, who taught them to ride, they're just awful." During the entire lesson, she was yelling and criticizing them. In my opinion, who cares if they're doing things wrong or not to her liking... camp is supposed to be fun. We weren't paying Bernadette to "fix" anything she saw wrong. The intent was to go and have fun with the horses and friends... we quickly learned that this was not the intent of her camp. -- Also during the lessons if the horses weren't responding to the commands of the rider, she made the rider put on spurs so they could kick the horse. Anyone that knows anything about how to properly train and work with horses, knows that if you're doing it the right way, there is never a need for spurs. This was animal abuse. -- All the kids did the entire first day was have one riding lesson and then do manual farm labor the rest of the day with Bernadette and her staff barking orders at them, with very few breaks or time for fun. Both of our families confronted her about this, but of course she denied everything, and refused to refund us our $750 for the camp. What a joke. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO HER SUMMER CAMP but if you do, please make sure they have a way to contact you if they want to come home!

I have been riding and showing Saddlebreds for over 50 years. Eric and Erica are the best. About 5…read moreweeks ago, it was necessary to move my horse from the trainer he was with. Things weren't good. I reached out to Erica and met with them at a show that day. I explained what was happening and asked them to please take my horse back to their farm from the show. I was worried for his safety. They got him the next day and stabled him with them until they took the horses home. The changes in my horse are amazing. He no longer bites or paws. He is happy!! The stalls are immaculate every time I go even when they are away at a horse show. I am riding my horse regularly and Eric is a fantastic teacher. I am having so much fun!! People from my previous barn are there in the lesson program and say it is fantastic!! Everyone there is so professional. All the horses are happy and calm. Best decision I ever made. Five weeks after getting my horse, Eric showed him in the championship at a horse show and won. My horse has never looked so good!!!

I have been riding at hillside for almost 6 years!!! horse back riding is a really expensive sport,…read morebut because of margie and her prices i am able to horseback ride. their is such an amazing community and i have made so many amazing friends. their are so many horses for so many levels. hillside is not abusive, supportive barn. you will never be made fun of, or bullied at hillside. no matter your level, you will be treated with respect. i have learned to much because of margie (owner and instructor). anyone who has met margie knows how nice, funnny, and talented she is. margie has 3 sweet dogs, and lots of horses (over 28). i love all the people at hillside, and i hope if you are considering going here, this is your sign to.

Margie is the best! Margie is the trainer and co-owner here, and she is a fabulous trainer. She has…read moreapproximately 30 horses of all ability levels, meaning there is a horse for everybody. This is a great place to start learning to ride or to continue to develop your jumping skills. Margie is also a great fan of polo, and both teaches polo and puts together teams. If you've never played polo, this is a great place to learn. One of the things I especially appreciate about Margie is that she's very flexible with scheduling lessons, which is fabulous for a working adult who has to schedule around work commitments. I've ridden at a number of facilities, and I like this place the best. The other ridders out there are supportive, and it just feels like home. Overall a great place!

What wonderful people! Our little 4 year old and her bestie went for their first rides and had a…read morewonderful time. The staff knows what they're doing and provide a great experience. 10/10, WILL do it again!

From the owner: Pine Ridge Riding Center LLC provides horseback riding lessons, horse day camps, birthday parties,…read morescout day events, and Total Equine feed to our clients in Slinger, WI.

Unfortunately this barn focuses on getting customers and promoting a third party multi level…read moremarketing company instead of the welfare of the horses and the safety for the riders. Using horses and ponies that should be retired and then winging it new horses who have shown unsafe behaviors is DANGEROUS and irresponsible. Also proper medical attention, proper farrier care and appreciation of volunteers is lacking. What could be such a great place is lost among the issues stated above. With an actual barn manager and proper care and respect for the horses, this facility could have shot at being decent.

From the owner: It is the sincere pleasure of Rides & Reins TEC to provide riders with developmental, emotional and…read morephysical needs the experience of relaxation thru horseback riding. The walking gait of the horse simulates the movement of a healthy person's pelvis when walking on two legs. During a therapeutic riding session, this action relaxes and stimulates unused muscles while building muscle tone, improving balance, coordination and joint mobility.

Not a safe boarding facility, but not bad for beginner lessons.read more

From the owner: Glen Valley Farm is a Proud Breeder of the American Saddlebred. We are a home for people who love…read morehorses; and Welcome all breeds!

Good facility with an amazing trainer and great selection of school horses!read more

From the owner: Horse boarding and Riding lessons.read more