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.

came with my boyfriend for our 4 year anniversary and BEST EXPERIENCE EVERRR!!! Andie and lumi were…read more wonderful guides and over all fun to chat with! I rode phoebe and she was such a good girl! she just followed along! My boyfriend was on Duke and he was also such a good boy both very friendly horses

It was amazing, our guide Dallas was so helpful and understanding. My horse Rubble was a sweet old…read moreguy. Loved it!

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!

We used a Groupon for 2 riding sessions. The first is on Saturdays for new riders. The horses were…read morealready prepared for the riding session. I love that S.T.A.R.S. teaches Horsemanship not just riding skills. You can tell that Danya has a passion for horses and teaching others about how to care for and ride horses. We will definitely be back for more lessons.

We absolutely love S.T.A.R.S. of Horsemanship! My daughter Lailah takes lessons here, and it's been…read morean amazing experience. Her instructor, Rose, is wonderful--patient, knowledgeable, and great with kids. Lailah has grown so much in both her riding and confidence. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a positive and supportive place for their kids to learn!

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!

I highly recommend Emma Lee, she has been working with my horse Comanche a young quarter horse for…read moreseveral months now. I am a new horse owner, I recently purchased my first horse, not being very confident myself on handling him, I hired Emma to assist me with guidance in my horse journey. She has been outstanding, working with my horse in the arena, round pen, ground work, taking him out for walks on the public streets, she is getting him ready for the trail rides, also recommending the best tack and saddle for him..etc. Emma also does body work for him, this has improved with muscle gain and muscle tightness. I am truly grateful to have found Emma, to say I was a bit nervous about the big responsibility of horse ownership, is an understatement, she has helped me gain confidence in working with my horse. Her high equestrian knowledge, professionalism and calm demeanor make Emma a pleasure to work with.

Emma is absolutely amazing with horses. She has done body work on 4 of my horses and I'm finding…read moreout new things that I never knew about them. She really understands them and pays attention to every sign they give. My older gelding (who never rolls, EVER) now rolls during every session with her. I would definitely recommend her to anyone with horses. She truly cares about my fur babies well being.

I had never been to a regular yoga class so yoga being my very first foray into yoga was a…read morepleasant surprise! I wasn't sure what to expect but with baby goats and other farm animals (alpacas, ponies, a cow) running around it was like doing yoga on a farm. The goats jump on your back and it feel surprisingly good! At the end of class, the instructor lines up all the party right next to each other and the goats walk from one person to the next along their backs. So much fun! I'd do another class in a heart beat!

Terrific people, excellent moving company. Loved working with Corwin, Cody and Christian. Such hard…read moreworking and kind, humble guys! I would always use this company for any moves in the future! 5-star experience. Christian Westerman

It was excellent all around. Good pace, good number of breaks and discussion versus being on the…read morecourse. The instructor was well spoken and super friendly. Overall, a very valuable skills day that was also fun. The cost was reasonable for the value.

My 4 yo, 6 yo and husband had a wonderful experience here! The session was well thought out with a…read moreprogression of challenges from start to finish. Kai is very good with children, addressing concerns by providing solutions and opportunities to overcome challenges.