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The place is ok, kinda messy and there are spiderwebs everywhere. They have some awesome teachers…read moreand some really bad ones. Laylani and Katy are really great and know so much! Taylor is a good teacher and so sweet with the littles. Judy is rude and doesn't really seem to know anything. Molly is the kindest and is so friendly with everyone! I would recommend them because the horses are great and some teachers are awesome. Just make sure you get one of the good ones.

Stunning! The place is run brilliantly by highly skilled people who not only care deeply for horses…read moreand animal welfare in general, but are also professionally trained to look after them. Sara is a qualified trainer and a national-level competitive rider. Once you enter the facilities, you know you're in great hands. From beginners to professional riders competing at top levels, they truly cater to everyone. Since my last visit, they've made further improvements to the facilities, and the quality of service is even better than before. I would definitely bring children here to learn the basics of horse riding and progress all the way to high-level competition. The staff can train riders at every stage, from novice to advanced, and they excel in both dressage and show jumping. They also bring in top trainers from out of town to ensure the best possible instruction at all times. A truly exceptional equestrian centre -- it has the warmth of home combined with the standards of high-level competition.

I came here for an Italian wine pop-up and little did I know that I would be spending my Sunday…read moreafternoon drinking wine on a beautiful equestrian ranch, enjoying the sun and petting horses. My friend and I had a great time and enjoyed the wine, we got to talk to the owners, and support local small businesses. The owner told me they'll be doing events with horseback riding lessons in 2025 so I will definitely be back!

My journey began with Hannah as an adult lesson student in Nov 2023. I hadn't ridden horses since…read morethe age of 14. I fell in love with the horses and the environment at the barn very quickly. A few months later I started showing, and subsequently - fast forward to December of 2024 - I bought my first horse with Hannah's help. Hannah has made me feel incredible comfortable in a completely new world. She knows her stuff and looks after the horses incredibly well. I always love my time at the barn and Hannah has helped me push myself to improve. She is an incredible riding instructor and trainer, and I truly can't recommend her enough. She has made fall in love with the sport - that also helped me through some pretty challenging personal times. Highly recommend if you are looking for a family like barn experience.

I started riding at Laurel Ridge Stables in January of 2022 and it was the best decision I've ever…read moremade for myself. I am a beginner adult rider, having started at age 31! Hannah is extremely patient and kind and has helped me along in my very short riding journey. I value her as a trainer and friend so much! She is extremely compassionate and understanding. She will never make you feel bad about your riding, rather provides positive feedback and a plan of action for improving at your pace. The barn is like a second family. From the horses, the riders, and their families, Laurel Ridge Stables has really created a safe space focused around community, determination and good sportsmanship. I always joke saying I'm healing my inner child but it's true. Working with Hannah and the horses have changed my life. This barn is a show barn, so the barn participates in shows in/out of state (mainly in Texas). I started showing this year and it's such a fun way to get more involved and work towards a goal. No matter how young or old, there's always room! The lesson program is wonderful and each horse has something to teach (just be sure to say thank you and give lots of treats)!The horses are all well taken care of and barn is beautiful. There is an outdoor bathroom on site and a sink to wash your hands. If you thought about horseback riding and didn't know if it was possible, please know it's completely feasible and worth it! It's never too late to start riding!

Quick communication and reasonable prices. Very nice and we will in the future be using this…read morecompany for horse riding lessons for our son.

Arrived for our first lesson on a Sunday afternoon....no-one at office…read more. no one around except other riders...ask a rider, young man, where we were suppose to go. He directed us thru two barns to our instructor. She was nice , a little rough. but nice. She told our daughter to go pick a hat. What?! We had NEVER ridden english and had no idea what we were suppose to be looking for. But we picked one, which ended up being to big. She had our daughter get on, now our pony looked like a underfed old barely able to stand older pony. I felt very sorry for the little thing. We were lead around the entire barn area twice...then taken to the covered arena , where another lesson was being conducted and I think we intruded. After about 3 times around our instructor told our daughter that she had another student and she needed to get off. I was very very put off from this experience. I guess the western world is a little more friendly....or perhaps I chose the wrong English place for our first lesson. Needless to say I canceled our camp reservation. I think I can do as well as they did. I do NOT recommend this place.

Owner is full of himself thinking he is above other people and has the right to put down children…read moreand boarders in front of other people. We boarded there and were looking at buying a saddle from Kai, the owner and while trying to negotiate a price, he called my daughter a barn rat. There was also a lot of insanity around him not allowing people to leave with their horses once disgusted by his terrible manners. Literally tried blocking the exit until people threatened to call the police to remove their own horses! This man is unhinged, very unprofessional, and extremely rude.

Visited Equest on my bus tour with JLD and the facility and staff were phenomenal! I can definitely…read moresee myself requesting Equest as a placement location in future. The staff are so patient and kind. The amount of care the animals receive is just indescribable. I'm not an animal woman at all and these horses were gentle, patient and so sweet. I faced my fears and pet a few and I want to go back just to see them lol. The facility is very well-kept and clean considering what it is used for. I recommend taking your children for horse therapy and rehabilitation. If applicable to me I would be one of the first to sign up.

This place gives me so much happiness. I've waited over a year to write a review and have gone back…read moreover 20 times. As a volunteer, the staff treats you with respect and like you're a family member-after all, the program only survives on volunteers for classes to assist the instructor in each class. Ellie is the volunteer coordinator and she is so easy to talk to and makes it easy to communicate with her via text/email! She and everyone there make a point to thank you every time you come in too! Why do they need volunteers for class? Well, As many as 3 volunteers could surround and support a beginner or riders with more emotional or physical needs by holding them in the saddle, maybe just putting a hand on their leg so they know they are safe, etc.... While maybe 1 volunteer would be used for an experienced rider to simply lead the horse. I can't say enough about this place! Looking to help your community and volunteer your time around KIND people and animals? LOOK NO FURTHER!

I took my daughter and some friends there for a birthday ride. From booking it with Cassandra who…read morewas very pleasant and helpful. To the ride itself they had a wonderful time. Regina was absolutely the best trail guide/leader and they all loved Emma's basics on how to do what and what to look for with the horses. Would definitely go back and recommend to friends.

Rode here for 10 years, they're actually located in Nevada, Texas now. Lovely staff with a very…read moreunique friendly community. All of the staff comes from former students and it creates a very supportive and special environment. The horses are great for teaching the little ones and for those who are more advanced.

I've been riding at Rose Gate Farm for over 8 years. I've never left a review before because it's…read moreso hard to fully give justice to how incredible my experience has been, but I think that makes it even more important to try to share it. On my first visit to Rose Gate, I was searching for a barn that was right for me and after a few failed attempts, I realized that you can tell a lot about a horse facility (as with many things), by paying attention to where the time and money are focused. My first impression of Rose Gate was that it's a modest facility, certainly there are flashier ones out there. Then I went into the barn to see the horses. All of them looked fantastic- they were clearly expensive, well cared for horses. At a closer look, their feet were trimmed (I always look at that specifically because I've found that barns trying to save money often go too long between trims), their coats were shiny, they had water in clean buckets; they looked healthy and happy... And then I found a hole in the tack room floor, and I knew then that the majority of the time, money, and attention here was going to the care of the horses. I thought perhaps this could be the barn for me, but I was curious how the lesson would go because I'd never had a riding instructor quite like Pete. During my first lesson, I was struck by how intuitively Pete gave direction and how quickly I could feel the difference in my riding. I'd never had an instructor point out a seemingly minor form adjustment- I think it had something to do with my elbow sticking out too far or being bent too much- and when he told me how to correct it, suddenly I could feel that I had a better line of communication with the horse. Something I was doing was disrupting my signals to the horse through the bit, and I'd never had an instructor who could notice and articulate something like that before and help me fix it. I'd been riding since I was 8 years old and that day I began to realize how much more there was to learn. I had found the right barn for me and I'm so glad I did. I've learned so much at Rose Gate, have ridden many amazing horses, and have met some wonderful people along the way. My experience there has truly been one of the most meaningful ones in my life and every time I visit, I feel so lucky to be there and so thankful to be able to learn about riding and caring for horses from someone who has so much to teach. If you really want to learn about horsemanship, you're willing to put in the hard work that entails, and you're humble enough to listen to feedback and hold yourself accountable, this is the best place to do that. In case you're wondering about the hole in the tack room floor, yes, it was repaired before my next visit the following week. But I'm certain all the horses were fed, watered, and had clean stalls before that happened, and I have all the respect in the world for that. Some places were built for the money they can generate, but it seems to me that Rose Gate Farm exists for the horses and the pursuit of learning how to get along with them, which is something that's surprisingly hard to find.

My horse tragically died at Rose Gate Farm on 7/29. Some of the events that happened need to be…read morequestioned! First is the way this man has treated me and my family. It was pretty obvious that I personally did something to Pete to make him hate me. And for whatever reason that is, it was poorly and childishly handled. And for the record, I am sorry for whatever I did to him. I cherished our friendship and it broke my heart on the way I have been treated the last couple of months. He came to my house for Thanksgiving for God's sake! We had every intention of leaving. But unfortunately we were in a contract that we could not financially afford to leave early. In retrospect we should have left early! Second is the way this extremely emergent and fatal event was handled. When I first got the phone call, I was there within 15 minutes. When I pulled up, Pete was having a lovely conversation with a friend in the front and not caring for my dying horse. When I got to my horse, it was obvious that something terrible was happening. No sympathy or comfort from Pete. Just stone cold. Then he left!! He left before veterinary care arrived. The comment was made that a vet tech was there but I was not a vet tech, I was a horrified owner trying to comprehend what was happening to my beloved family member. Third was the absolute most horrifying thing. He made the comment that my horse was not going to make it and he does not want a dead horse on the property. So instead of making the hard decision to euthanize my horse in a peaceful manner, we had to scramble on trying to figure out where to euthanize her to appease his demands. Because of this, my poor horse was in an unbearable amount of pain longer than she needed to be. She did not deserve that. And I will always regret the fact she suffered longer than she needed to. The vet finally made the decision to drop her because I don't think that he could watch her suffer anymore. Moments after she was gone, he demanded us to remove her from his property. No time for grieving. No time for comforting my 8 year old daughter who just witnessed a terrifying event. No offer to help move a 1000lb animal! His comment was, he had people coming and he didn't want any of the children to see a dead horse. Absolutely understandable! WHAT ABOUT MY CHILD?? Did he even think about the terrifying events that she just went through? Lastly is the awful accusations against me. He is blaming this entire event on me. Again, no sympathy and no accountability on his part. He claims that I rode her right after eating and that's what caused the colic. Unfortunately HE WASN'T THERE so let me clear some things up. When he told me not to ride before she was done eating, I listened. I have made the effort to not be there before 8am. I have also been keeping a close eye on the weather to make sure it is not above 90 when I'm out there. So your comment of how ungodly hot it was...that's why I ride in the morning! Your "rule" of not riding on Sundays or Mondays...those are my days off and I will ride my horse whenever I want to. And it should not matter what days I ride. Didn't you say "we are always open! Come anytime!" when we first came to your facility? What happened to that? To clear up the events of the day of the colic. Yes, we were out there that morning. The horse did eat and was in the walker when we arrived. I DID NOT RIDE! My daughter rode. Which means we saddled her, walked around for 20 minutes and was done. No more strenuous than what she would have gotten in the walker. His ranch hand even said that she was fine after my daughter rode. On a side note: thank you to his ranch hand! He stuck with us, helped with the vet, and tried his best to make my horse comfortable in her final moments. That is a good person! And I will be forever grateful to him! The timeline of when we left from my daughter riding and when I got the phone call that she was in colic have yet to be answered. I would like answers on what happened between 9-2 that day. If he truly feels like he did nothing wrong, then why can't he tell me what happened between 9-2? Pete is accusing me of bad mouthing him. I have not said anything that has been untrue. I am making an effort to get my story heard! Which is my right! I want Pete to know I am not blaming him for my horse going into a fatal colic. I am simply saying that his actions were cold, hurtful, down right cruel, unprofessional and unacceptable.