This was our first experience horseback riding. My granddaughter is 11 and very hesitant about…read moreriding. Amy was so patient with her. By the time our first lesson was over my granddaughter was completely comfortable, it was amazing to see. I highly recommend Royal Creek Farm.

Went to Royal Creek today to just enjoy some relaxing horseback riding. The experience we had was…read moreabsolutely AMAZING. Jules was our guide. She was absolutely sweet, understanding, knowledgeable, and very patient. My two cousins who went with me aren't very experienced riders, and she walked them through everything. Royal Creek has an amazing way of setting up the entire experience. They are really good at pairing the rider with the house -- not easy to do, but very well done. Once you arrive, you meet your "guide" and then are introduced to your horse. I really enjoyed the fact that you have some one on one time with the horse you'll be riding before you actually get on. You get to give your horse a brush down so they get comfortable with you, after that the horses are saddled up, and they take you to an indoor arena to ride around and get comfortable. Your guide will then make sure you're comfortable to take you out to the field where you'll ride around for a while. This was honestly one of the best horseback riding experiences I have had in a long time. Also, their prices are super reasonable. $105 for 3 people for an 1 1/2 hours

Great horses! Rent them by the hour and trot along the winding roads of Indian Hill. Very relaxing…read more They have a wide selection of horse here ranging from very fast to average horse speed. Long and short haired breeds too! I'm coming back and renting my favorite boy for 7 hours and I am going to ride him to Goshen and back!

From the owner: Our prestige horse boarding and training facility has professional trainers on staff for all ages…read more We specialize in training for the events of hunter jumper, dressage and offer horseback riding lessons.

I visited once in early September and had such a positive experience I had to go again just a few…read moreweeks later. this place was so uplifting and edifying to me both mentally and spiritually. the handlers are very kind and work with you. the horses are gentle and beautiful. Just be sure to listen to instructions and be respectful of your horse. It's become a must-visit whenever I visit Ohio shout-outs to Max and Rio. Both are very very good horses

I went with a group off friends, with the purpose of taking an hour horse ride. Since we knew the…read moreowner he allowed us to go for an hour and a half ride, and at a discounted price. The ride was fantastic! The trail leads you winding up a hill, thus the second half if the ride is a slow meandering walk back down. The horses were gorgeous! Mine gave no trouble. This was a wonderful way to spend a fall Sunday!!

My daughter began beginner horseback riding lessons over a year ago and absolutely loves her time…read moreriding every week at Beautiful Shoe farms. The instructors are professional, friendly and always prioritize safety.

From the owner: We offer horseback riding lessons in a family oriented and relaxed environment, serving Dublin,…read moreHilliard, Westerville, Upper Arlington, and the general Columbus area. We have clients who travel from Gahanna and Delaware County. English and Western riding are available. Beautiful Shoes has been a part of the community for 20 years, and our instructors have 8-10 years of experience riding, handling horses, and have taught lessons for many of those years. We teach at the student's ability while encouraging them to advance skills at their own speed in a safe environment without undue pressure. We teach beginners up to intermediate levels for children and adults. Scheduling is flexible, available on weekdays and weekends, and we will work with schedules and around other activities as best we can. Our goal is to offer a safe place for kids and adults to enjoy horses and learn to ride. Riding and learning to care for horses can provide connection, responsibility, confidence, and physical conditioning in a fun environment. Our mission is to provide a place for this to happen for kids of all ages, and adults too!

Completed the perfect fall day! My kids loved the pony rides. The staff was friendly and helpful…read more The barn felt clean. Great experience!

Advertised pony rides for kids. We got to the farm and thought we were in the wrong place. We…read morepulled up to a house that looked run down and like we were in the wrong place. We called and left a message. A few minutes later a very sleepy sounding person called back and said that "something came up" and they weren't doing pony rides that day. She stated that rides would be happening the next weekend. We had driven 30 minutes for this experience. Needless to say, we never went back and won't be going back. It seems like the owner could have updated the website so that we wouldn't have made the drive. I understand that things come up and that life happens. I wish this organization the best, but my advice to anyone who might be hoping for a pony ride would be to call ahead!

Amazing stable, it's a little piece of heaven on earth, Kid friendly swing set, brilliant trainers,…read morenatural spring on the property. You'll feel like part of the Pathfinder family in minutes! Stalls are huge, neat and beautifully designed. Right on the Little Miami River w/in a short distance of Bellbrook and fantastic Sugarcreek Metro Park. My three kids ride here every week.

These folks are absolutely fantastic. They are also still in business which is a good thing…read moreconsidering how badly Covid has wrecked many of the stables in the area. They teach English style riding, are exceptional with kids, usually work in the evenings, and can work with your schedule. I don't know about your schedule they work well with my schedule. The rates are reasonable. This place is a win. We've been going here since June, and are looking forward to continuing.

Worked their and place was horrible. Drug addict, family problems and arguing behind closed doors…read morealot. I would extremely recommend finding another trainer and or stables for proper horse care.

I have been around horses and their instructors and trainers for the past 20 years since my…read moredaughters started riding at a young age. They've leased and owned horses, and they've shown in both little local shows and the "big one" in Louisville. So I feel qualified to comment. Craig Cates can do it all! He understands horses and owns many for whatever your riding level. Whether it be training your horse, lessons in riding, taking you to compete in a show...Craig has the experience to make it fun and safe for you. He is one of the best instructors I've seen...soft spoken and patient and excellent with both youngsters and seniors. He is also an honest businessman and a friend to all. Boone County is lucky he settled here!

This guy never picks up his phone. I heard he tossed them…read moreinto the Ohio River for some reason. UPDATE: he called me back after I left like a hundred moderate-cringe voice mails, and flat up told me he was booked for the next 30 days and didn't know anyone else who could take me on in the next couple day either - and then hung up. Informative chap.

I've been taking lessons here since spring of 2020. Natalie is dedicated to helping her riders…read moremeet their riding goals, and her prices are competitive for the area. You will learn about horses both in and out of the saddle, and I would recommend her to riders of all skill levels. If you've always thought riding might be a fun hobby to take up but maybe a bit intimidating, Emberwood is a perfect starting point. For students who are advanced enough or become advanced enough through lessons, Natalie offers partial onsite horse leases. I've been leasing one of her horses since fall of 2020 and it's been a great experience. We also go to shows if you're interested in showing.

Natalie is a knowledgeable horse owner and business owner who always puts the health and safety of…read moreher animals and students first! She also loves to see her students excel at not only riding, but horsemanship as well. She's the best!