Crossroads Farm is an excellent hunter-jumper barn with a trainer owner (so emphasis is on riding…read moreand horses instead of profit)! A wide range of riders who have everything: ponies, quarter horses, thoroughbreds, and warmbloods. The prices are excellent, too. I was surprised to find a barn within 30 minutes of the South Mountain area that is reasonable with excellent training and a fun, down-to-earth crowd. http://www.crossroadsfarm.com/

The amenities offered at Crossroads Farm, at first glance, appear and sound incredible. However,…read moreafter several months of boarding there, I began to have a feeling that my horse was not being tended to per the contract. To verify that my horse was not being given his supplements and also not being turned out regularly, which I paid for, I devised a way to keep track of my horse's care and found out my hunch was correct. Even after voicing my concerns to the barn owner twice, nothing changed. I believe socioeconomics played a big role in the lack of care for my horse. As a school teacher, I was not one of the clients at Crossroads Farm whose horse was in training nor was I able to afford regular lessons. Neither of these variables should have diminished the care that my horse was guaranteed in my contract and the services I was paying to receive. I was a client at another hunter jumper barn for many years and never experienced this type of "you are less than" regardless of a training program, going to shows, or how many lessons I took. That barn made always made my horse and myself feel no less important than their other more wealthy clients. The same certainly cannot be said for Crossroad Farms.

My 11-year-old daughter and I have been taking lessons with Janet at Kira's Dream Horses since it…read moreopened last June. We were previously taking lessons at a different barn and had the pleasure of having a make-up lesson with Janet, and I appreciated her style of teaching both riding and horsemanship - I'd never had an instructor who would grab a horse and jump on mid-lesson to demonstrate a skill. She had my daughter executing a reining spin at the end of our first lesson! My daughter found her confidence and joy while riding and leasing Lucky, one of Janet's lesson horses, and was heartbroken when she left the program with Janet, so we followed them both to KDH. As a healthcare professional who works with children and adolescents, I can confidently recommend KDH for any level of rider who is interested in learning more about riding or horsemanship. Janet is a patient, persistent, professional educator who values safety and fun for both horses and riders and provides a positive environment for her students to learn and grow. I would specifically like to encourage adults who would like to return to riding horses after a lengthy period away to consider KDH. I was an enthusiastic, but unskilled rider as a child. I have always loved horses, but never had formal lessons. I am ridiculously uncoordinated, and more than a little anxious. While my love for horses was put on the back burner once I became an adult, it never completely faded. As I arrived at a place in my life where buying a horse of my own became a possibility, I wasn't sure how to proceed. How do you go try out a horse when you haven't been on a horse in 25 years? How do you try a horse without a saddle of your own? Which should come first, the saddle or the horse? What about a trailer? What do you feed a horse and how do you find a good vet and skilled ferrier? These were all questions that I never had to consider when riding as a child. I seriously considered just jumping in -- picking a horse from a Craig's list ad and figuring it all out myself. I knew that I should take some lessons and ease back into horse ownership in a safe, responsible way, but the thought of being the only adult in a lesson full of little kids was mortifying. I pored over all the reviews I could find for lesson barns in the East Valley, but none seemed to cater to adult re-riders who weren't interested in competition. Luckily, my daughter and I were able to find a program that worked, and were able to eventually connect with Janet. I am so glad that I didn't jump into horse ownership on my own. After 18 months of lessoning and learning, I realize what a disaster that would have been for both me and any horse I would have bought without knowing how to handle, communicate with, care for and (least of all) ride. Since I started spending time around horses again, I have met quite a few adult re-riders who have struggled with confidence in riding or handling their horses who would have benefitted greatly from professional guidance, advice and time re-building their confidence in the saddle before buying a horse. KDH is a great place for adults as well as kids. People of all ages and experience levels come together in a friendly, non-competitive, encouraging environment to share their love of horses. While I feared being the only adult in a lesson full of kids, I have been pleasantly surprised with all the support that I get from riders of all ages and from fellow parents at the KDH barn. There is no drama, no competition and no negativity. My daughter loves it as much as I do, and my husband has even started coming to watch lessons because the atmosphere and people at the barn are so enjoyable. Finally, I must say a few words about Janet's great lesson horses. A great instructor can't be effective without safe, reliable, well-trained and well-cared-for horses. KDH has a variety of horses for people of any ability. Her horses truly love being lesson horses - they meet you at the stall door and love being groomed and tacked to get ready for lessons. They are in great health, fed well, shod regularly, and receive regular vet care, massage and chiropractic treatments. Janet has an intuitive ability to match a rider with the horse that can teach them what they need to learn. It is a great feeling to master riding one horse, and then be able to move on to learn from another. She has several retired reiners (and if you haven't ridden a reining horse, you should!), retired ropers, English horses and general all-around good mounts. She has several horses that are appropriate for anxious or fearful riders, and who treat even the tiniest students with care and respect. Janet selects her horses with temperament and safety in mind, and I always feel that my daughter and I are safe when handling them.

If you need horse riding lessons or just want something to do! Take your kids over to this place…read more Fun times for the whole family!

Just had my first polo lesson and it was great. Dan and his boys where polite, friendly and so very…read moreknowledgeable about the sport. It's not easy but I sure enjoyed the introductory lesson. Try it yourself you might get hooked!

My husband got me a private polo lesson as a gift. As a woman who has always been horse crazy, this…read morewas some thing I had always dreamed about but never thought I would be able to do. My instructor, Dan, was very patient and very positive. He evaluated my horsemanship skills and tailored the lesson around my ability. By the end of one lesson I was hitting the ball with my mallet while on horseback (it's harder than it looks).

Love Triple L Stables! I have my sweet Mare Annie here! They have everything we need, everyone is…read moreso nice and she is Happy!! I highly recommend to Horse Lovers! :)

This is a great place to board your horse!!! It is very clean and welcoming…read more The facility is well looked after with the owner Max on the property. Max kindly introduced himself to familiarize himself with new faces that would be coming to Triple L. He responds timely to my texts. We had some difficulty loading our horse and I called and he came right out to assist. He got out his lasso and it did the trick quickly. Our horse Travis loves it there. Thank you for such a wonderful place to spend time with our horse.

Under new management and it's great!!! Large stalls cleaned daily horses fed hay (Bermuda or…read morealfalfa) twice a day. Fresh water . Wash rack, tack rooms, riundpen, riding arena, miles and miles of trails right outside the gate. Dutchman BBQ is a block down the street and it's a great place to eat after your ride. Or you could ride down to the hitching Post two blocks away...

Jaimme has always been professional, patient, and, most importantly, safety-conscious with both…read morehorses and riders. My daughter has grown tremendously under her instruction, and I've always felt confident that her well-being comes first. I highly recommend Jaimme to anyone looking for a knowledgeable trainer who genuinely cares about her horses and her students.

I can't recommend Jaimee Gregg enough! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your…read moreriding skills, she has a true gift for teaching. Every lesson is thoughtfully structured, safe, and incredibly fun. What really stands out is jaimee's patience and clear communication. She takes the time to explain techniques in a way that's easy to understand and always provides encouragement and constructive feedback. I've gained so much confidence in the saddle thanks to her guidance. The horses are well-cared for and clearly love working with Jaimee which says a lot about the positive environment that's been created here. If you're looking for someone who is passionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in your growth as a rider, look no further!

We just checked out Rump N Roll and had such a great time! It's a brand-new spot and such a cute…read moreplace for kids. My three kiddos loved the soft play area. they had so much fun climbing, balancing, and running around. They also have a really cute arts & crafts area, which was a big hit with my kids! The staff were seriously SO friendly and sweet with my three kiddos. They were engaging with them, playing with them, and making them feel so welcome. As a mom, that really stood out to me! We're so happy to have a fun new place like this for kids and will definitely be back! Highly recommend checking out Rump N Roll!

Dingers rules. Brandon and his staff is always very accommodating…read more The facility is very clean and organized. The trainers are mostly former MLB players and are really great with the kids

Second season with a membership. Great facility, never had a single issue in all my times here.read more