Thea is an excellent instructor! She is very knowledgeable and encouraging…read more I started out with a groupon for two lessons. If you're doing the Groupon, I highly reccomend doing more than one lesson. I liked it, so I kept going! It has been YEARS since I rode as a child, so it took about 3 before I really got the hang of it again. Crescent Stables has great rates for lessons, and wonderful facilities. You can do individual lessons, but they also have packages by the month or buy 10, get one free. This is something I have not seen from other stables in the area. Go to Crescent!

I first found out about Crescent Stables through livingsocial. The voucher was for two 45 minute…read moreriding sessions or one 90 minute session. When I redeemed the voucher I asked if it was ok if I used one session and my sister used one session on the same day and she said it was fine. When we got there we signed our waivers then picked out riding boots and helmets. We got our horse ready (brushed, saddled, cleaned out his hoofs etc) and then it was time for the lesson. Carly was so patient and friendly with us. My sister and I hadn't been near a horse in years so it was nice to have such a good teacher who clearly adores horses! The lesson was fun. I highly recommend Carly!! We rode Squirty and he was so patient and gentle. I will be back to ride again.

Absolutely nothing but good words about this place and the people here…read more The family that owns this property is unbelievably kind, considerate and caring towards the horses and the boarders, and the people that opt to take lessons here. Stephanie is great human. Through and through. A well experienced rider, coach/trainer and barn owner. Park Lane is a family oriented community and business, that spreads this compassion into the boarding and riding experience. It is an immediate sense of calming and zen-like feels upon entering, and I cannot recommend it enough.

I've recently started taking lessons here with Academie Duello School of Modern Swordplay through…read moretheir Cavaliere Program for mounted combat. The facilities are great, the people are friendly, it's a great location and there is on-site parking. Some of the horses are owned by Academie Duello (Jack & Flavie) and some are owned by individuals who are boarding on the farm. Leasing is available for some of the horses and there are live-in caregivers on the property full time.

Red Colt is a unique horse boarding facility in Richmond, offering full horse board, lessons and…read moreleasing programs. I've boarded my mare at Red Colt for the past two years and love it there. She is well taken care of and the people are very friendly. It's also small (about 10-13 horses) and affordable - which is wonderful as it's so close to the city. I would totally recommend it!

Amazing family ran business. Patty and Len really care about their horses. Patty is an excellent…read moreinstructor, shes very kind, patient yet firm in her teaching. Safety is always a first priority. If you are a new beginner or looking to brush up or advance your skills. I highly recommend you choose Patty! Her years of horsemanship skills are invaluable. You can tell she really loves it. Shes very good at communicating and transferring her knowledge and skill. Super blessed to have her as an instructor!

From the owner: Blackstock's Performance Horses & Arena is a riding academy in Chilliwack. We specialize in horse…read moreboarding, training and provide weekly roping lessons as well as therapeutic riding sessions to customers of all ages.

I have been a boarder here since 2004 and have nothing but great things to say. The staff is very…read moreknowledgeable and diligent when caring for the horses. They are always upgrading and bringing in new ideas/things to do. I would highly recommend Langlee Acres !

From the owner: Horse boarding from Self to Full Board in the Milner area…read more Family run, great friendly environment all disciplines are welcome 15 acres DRY, individual paddocks with crusher dust footing in/out paddocks available round pen with sand footing 2 sand outdoors indoor riding hog fuel track 3 feedings daily - Orchard Grass hay and Complete pellets knowledgable staff seasonal pasture on and off property small trails on property trailer parking horse trailer for rent or hauling available to boarders bring in your own trainers

My 8 year old son and I had a great experience here. We booked a one-hour horseback ride, but we…read moreended up getting an hour and half because they told us there was a group of wedding guests (this place does weddings) that had taken over the intended route with a post-wedding picnic, and they wanted us to have a more secluded experience. They gave us two wranglers for just the two of us, and both were knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. It's worth noting that the prices here are better than the other horseback riding outfit I'm aware of on the island that runs rides in Moran State Park. They don't actually seem to get a lot of business, even on mid-summer weekends -- which means that if you go with them you may well get a private tour like we did (hope they stay in business though!).

We went for a 2 hour ride yesterday and the experience was so positive I'm compelled to post here…read more I highly recommend these folks. Most importantly the care and consideration for the animals is obvious - from the kind of shoes they wear to how they introduce you to the animal. The grounds were impeccabley kept and a sprawling private experience. And the guide was born on the islands with a wonderful local perspective. I'm confident you'll feel good about going riding here. They were a little more money but well worth it.

We had a perfect day at Diamond Head. The ranch is about 99 acres of amazing scenery, and…read morelandscape, and Jim made it really come alive with the help of his wonderful and powerful horses we rode (Mojo, Jerry, Trump and Rocky), and of course, T-Bone the dog - always looking our for us along the ride. Four of us were ranging from beginner to semi-experienced riders and Jim made it easy for us, and the river trail with the gorgeous valley views was awesome. A big thank you to you, Jim, for your "Stetson" advice ! We'll be back for a longer ride soon, even though the 1 hour ride turned out to run a little longer...we were in no hurry and all five seemed to enjoy each other's company. Magic.

I was up the ridiculously scenic Squamish Valley and stumbled across the ranch with these beautiful…read morehorses and ponies. I like exploring and thought I'd check out the "Trail Rides" sign. Jim and Vinny were super chill and up for heading out to the river. They asked me if I'd ridden horses before. Which, I have, half a dozen times or so. They saddled up Shade for me and off we went. :D He tried to walk into some low branches at first to test me! Lol. But, fortunately I'm intelligent and experienced enough to know you can steer a horse. After that he was pretty good. We crossed 2 small arms of the river, turquoise water! Then came out to see the river valley like something out of a wizard book! So coool! Mountains and waterfalls, forest and river! Very surreal. It was sometimes a narrow forest trail with some reasonably shallow crossings. Shade did try to test me again. So, having confidence and at least a bit of practical experience riding smart horses in varied terrain made it fun and exciting. If you are a super beginner, it may not be for you. But, anyone who loves amazing scenery and actually knows how to ride a horse would have the time of their life for sure! So close to the city, yet felt a world away. Thanks Jim, Vinny, Shade and T-Bone! (The coolest cowboy dog ever) see you again soon! Rich.

Located just down the street from Richmond Country Farms and just shy of Riverport Entertainment…read morecomplex, Blue Meadow is a lovely riding facility in south east Richmond. It's really easy to get to as the bus to Riverport stops right at Palmberg, and it's just a hop and skip down Steveston Hwy off Highway 99. Blue Meadow has both an outdoor arena and a covered arena (not a completely indoor arena, but sheltered) which is great for our wet climate. The area footing is excellent. It's not soggy and water-logged, which can be a problem in Richmond as we're so close to sea level. The farm is three acres--plenty of room for the horses to graze and run around--and is owned by a family who leases it to the barn manager Yolanda Bloomers. Yolanda has school horses available for lessons and there are also boarding facilities. Blue Meadow has certified Equine Canada instructors/trainers who coach numerous English riding disciplines including dressage and jumping. The Equine Canada certification was important for me when researching a riding instructor, and as I don't own my own horse (yet!?), I needed someone with school horses available. I've recently started taking lessons with Yolanda who came highly recommended from other barn friends. When I emailed Yolanda, she suggested I first come and observe a lesson, so I could see her teaching style. I really appreciated this! It was so great to see her interacting with a rider to see her style, her mannerisms, and her competency. I definitely wanted to take lessons! I've had a couple lessons with Yolanda already at Blue Meadows, and I *definitely* intend to keep going. The price for a private lesson with use of a school horse is fair--equestrian sports are expensive--and I also think it's great value. What I really love about Yolanda's teaching style is that she explains the "why" of things--when this particular exercise is useful, the benefit of lunging in both directions, or how to do this weird terminology thing. Instead of shouting at you from across the arena, she either uses a small microphone and fanny-pack speaker, or walks with you (not beside you, but comes down to the end of the arena you're working in). She also gives the rider ample notice, like a GPS in the car would say "in 500 metres, turn left". I really appreciate that Yolanda gives positive feedback with the constructive criticism. I've worked with a lot of kids, and I've also worked as an instructor (not horseback riding), so I know the benefits of the "compliment sandwich". Yolanda also explains why the horse might not be responding to what the rider is asking, listing a couple possible reasons and then saying what to try adjusting the next go around. I can't wait to continue lessons, despite my sore muscles the day after!

I've been riding here for almost three years now and I love this place. It's clear that everyone is…read morehere because they love and care about the horses and their welfare, not to show off social status and appearance like some stables can be. Yolanda is an excellent instructor for beginners and advanced students alike, and knows her horses' capabilities and personalities well. The boarders and other riders are unpretentious and enthusiastic, and the horses are sensible and lovely, and great teachers themselves. It's low-key and friendly here, a wonderful environment whether you're a human or an equine.