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!

I wanted to go to a small business riding facility, but I would NEVER go here again. We arrived…read more30min early as requested, only to be left waiting for an hour. We did not get on our horses until an hour past our scheduled time, and the next group had already shown up. Our trail guide was vaping and talking on the phone the whole time, the vapor blowing back into my face. But worst of all, the trail guide did not tighten my saddle, claiming that she doesn't believe in having the girths super tight. When the saddle proceeded to slip, just a few yards from where we took off, it was blamed on me. She claimed it was because I have uneven stirrups and she "knew they didn't look right". I was highly upset by this experience and her ignorance. Do not go here, it is unsafe and unpleasant. I will highly recommend trying a different facility.

My two kids (they are older teens) and I had the most fantastic time horseback riding together…read morethrough Hocking Hills with Blue Moon Acres. It was a phenomenal experience and I highly recommend booking a ride here! We will definitely be back again in the future.

My mom and I had a lovely and relaxing time horseback riding through the autumn colored leaves at…read moreEquestrian Ridge. Let's start from the beginning... My mom grew up riding and training horses and while it's been years, I thought it would be a great 60th birthday gift to go riding in Hocking Hills. After a few searches online, I found this place. The booking was easy and the owner, Jackie, was very attentive and communicative throughout the process. The weather was absolutely perfect on the day we arrived and we were part of a small group including two others, making it 4 total, which was honestly ideal. We were greeted with a warm welcome and Jackie got straight to introducing us to our paired horses. She was great at putting us each with a horse that would go well with our riding experience. I got Duke, who was a sweetheart from start to finish. He did a fabulous job and I had no problems at all. He was just as Jackie explained he would be. After getting our mini riding lesson, away we went. We rode through beautiful meadows and even through the forest with high trees, downed logs, and a ton of brush. Every single one of the horses did great. They loved to stop to eat and Jackie knew all the good spots for "cheesecake." That's what they called the horse's favorite snack. Funny, because that's my favorite too! We rode around for just over an hour after getting our lessons and it was wonderful. Everyone had a blast and I would totally go again, only for a longer ride next time. I highly recommend it!

Funny grumpy old lady. Been riding longer than I've been alive, and I'm old. Rescue horses. Gentle…read morehand with kids. Not a bad deal.

My girls have done lessons here for a few years. They truly care about their horses and their…read morestudents. There is an indoor and outdoor riding area. Call for appointments. They also do horse boarding.

My wife and I have wanted to take riding lessons for a while. Fairy Tale had good reviews, so we…read moredecided to take the plunge. We rode with Oliver and Timmy, and Kaitlin was our instructor. Oliver and Timmy were the sweetest horses. Very gentle and friendly. Kaitlin clearly loves the horses and she was very clear in her instructions, as well as quite patient with us, as newbies. We rode indoors, as it was a snowy day. But we can't wait to go back, and get to a point where we're no longer in need of lessons, but instead just freely riding. Definitely recommend.

Came here on a weekday to celebrate my husband's birthday. The roads were winding on the way so I…read moredid get a little motion sick. Off the main road was a sign that let us know we were in the right place. There was plenty of parking next to their big barn. We were told to check in at the office and then go back to the stables. We were offered helmets if we wanted but it was not a requirement. I opted to wear one while my husband did not. We were part of a group with 4 other people. Our lead was very nice and funny, and she quickly gave instructions. She had us sit on the horses and she adjusted our feet into the stirrups. My horse snacked a lot and it was difficult to move them away from various plants. However, overall all of the horses were well behaved and listened. We did the trail that was 2 hours. I've ridden horses before, but 2 hours was a lot. If you are not experienced or used to sitting in a horse I would suggest the 1 hour trail ride. We saw a cool tunnel but we essentially went through it and then turned around and went back. We had a good time and my husband loved it. I would just be warned on which trail ride you use based on your experience

Great trail ride!! Our guide, Connor was so nice and patient with our group. My horse, Pepper,…read morewas the best mannered horse I have ever rode. I look forward to riding again.

Great experience! Today was my first time at "Our Barn." My daughter & her 4 children (11,9, 8 & 6)…read moreaccompanied me. Jake, Reese & Taylor were all very knowledgeable, caring & careful. They are great with kids. The 6 year old was initially terrified but he was the first mounted and rode the whole time! Taylor worked with him so he was calm when Reese was ready to start. Most of the children had never been on a horse. Jake is a very attentive trail boss & made the ride calm & enjoyable. We plan on spending more time there!

From the owner: Here we teach our students from the ground up. Horsemanship is about the partnership between human…read moreand equine. So understanding horse behavior and understanding how we effect their behavior helps grow a better partnership. We are looking for long term students who want to commit to being a better horseman. We also attend fun shows over the summer to show the progress of the student.

Came here with a group of 7, ranging in age from tweens to 75. Most had never ridden before. We all…read morehad a blast. Ben, our guide, was very knowledgeable and also patient with us. He knows everything about each horse, and the best way to get each horse to go where you want it to go. You can tell he loves what he does. Would highly recommend. FYI, they don't ride when it's over 95 degrees, for the safety of the horses. There is little if any cell service in "these parts". Your gps won't work. Take screen shots of your directions before leaving your hotel or whatever. You are not in the city - it's easy to miss street signs.

I bought a Morgan horse from Ben over 20 years ago. she was the best trail horse I ever had.read more

After calling over 10 places and being sent straight to voicemail we finally found equestrian…read morevalley farm. The owners were happy to get 2 more horses ready for me and my friend in their 4 o'clock slot. When we arrived there was a very friendly atmosphere and many cute animals playing in the yard to watch while you waited. We then signed in and they gave us a quick walkthrough and we were on our way. The ride was about an hour and a half throughout their beautiful property. There was one other party with us, and through the whole ride the hosts were talking to us making you feel very at home. I would definitely recommend this is you want to go on a nice horseback ride this is the place. Special shout out to "cloud" for chauffeuring me around on his back:)

After calling several places, found the perfect one. My daughter and I had a very enjoyable ride…read moreon their horses. They are easy going polite friendly made us feel at home.