I feel so lucky to have my horse at Greenlight Farms. Of course it is absolutely beautiful but…read moreeven more importantly, I know my horse is in the best hands. Gabrielle and her team ensure that every detail to the horses physical and mental safety is looked after. The stalls are beautiful , the footing in the ring is perfectly maintained, and there is plenty of all year turn-out. The outdoor arena is brand new! Happy horses and happy owners. I cannot recommend this farm enough.

Horse boarding is this area is not cheap at all, but my mom and I found Willowcrest Stables and…read morethought the pricing was more than fair for the value it offered. First off, the location is amazing. It is less than a 10-minute drive from my work in downtown Redmond. I need to emphasize what a benefit this is because most of the horse places are far off in Woodinville or even farther in Monroe. And if you want something close in Kirkland, be prepared to pay more for keeping your horse there than your own mortgage. Every horse gets turned out in a pasture to graze every day and are stalled at night. There are a couple of stalling options including a 16x32 stall and run outdoors for $700 (really good value). The other option is an indoor stable with daily shavings for $800. Boarders also get really generous lockers for storing tack. There are two arenas, one indoor and outdoor. I never rode in the indoor arena for a couple of reasons. The arena is very small and narrow. With a large horse, you have to make a lot of tight turns. Additionally, the wall is made of hard cement material, versus a wood, so if a horse kicked the wall for any reason, this could make for a very bad injury. The outdoor arena is great, but the only problem is that it's outdoors... and we are in Washington. I've enjoyed the outdoor arena in the warmer months, but it's a shame when it rains. There are two round pens for turning your horse out or even riding. One of the best parts about this facility is that there is a trail that goes around the property that's about a mile long. The community itself is incredible. Everyone is really friendly, and you don't get the common barn drama that you will find in many locations. All of the staff members are also knowledgeable and work well with the animals. I'd definitely recommend checking out Willowcrest if you are looking for a place to board your horse. However, I will caution you about the arena situation, given that it rains a lot and then indoor arena isn't great.

The owner Ralph loves the horses. He has a passion for horses and will do whatever it takes to…read morekeep them happy and healthy. I highly recommend Raflyn Farms if you want to ride dressage, ride for pleasure, or just board your horse in a safe and happy environment!

Bridlewood is the best facility/barn I have ever boarded with. Sue and Jeanne Wolfe are incredible…read moreequestrians with decades of experience. Sue is a perfectionist in making sure that every horse there is healthy and fit and that the barn is spotless. She gives tirelessly of herself in answering questions and helping in medical emergencies. Everything at Bridlewood is the best that money can buy: the hay, the bedding, the arena footing. The proximity of Bridle Trails Park across the street is just an added perk. The people who board there are uniformly friendly and drama free. It doesn't get better than this.

Lisa Copeland is a great instructor and the care of the horses here is fantastic. One of the best…read morehorse boarding experiences I have had in the Redmond Washington area. Horses are immaculately cared for and tailored care for each individuals needs.

I boarded at San Sebastian Equestrian for 7 months and took lessons for almost a year. In the time…read moreI have known Lisa (Owner) she has been nothing but exceptional! Her facility is beautiful and the horses are WELL taken care of. Her feed management program is amazing and she really works hard to care for each horse individually. Lessons at San Sebastian are goal orientated and really produce results! I original had the intention of selling my horse but after training with Lisa have decided he is actually a very suitable partner for me! If you are interested in making a huge change in your riding, this is your place! The only reason I am no longer there is because I moved to another state.

Absolutely love this barn, happy horses, happy people, happy clients, happy staff. Just a great…read moreplace to be

Flicka Farm in Bridle trails is the barn for a person who wants to learn the full circle of horse…read moreownership. It is a combination of youth lesson barn and horse owners from all ages. The number one thing is the Flicka Family. It is a true community feeling at the barn and the age bracket among the riders are all from young beginners to riders up in their 70s. Recently more and more men have showed up for beginner lessons. The instructors teaches both western and English riding. I would highly recommend learning western at this barn. It is fairly easy to find instructors for English riding. Proper western riding is harder to find, unless you There are few lesson barns that are not show-barns that give such an in depth education in western riding. If you are looking for a hard core competition barn, this is not the place for you. If you on the other hand want a thorough education in how to take care of and keep your horse as safe as possible, maybe attend a couple of shows a year, just for fun, this is your place. The barn is in direct access to all the wonderful trails of Bridle trails and lessons are provided to teach appropriate and safe trail-riding.

This is a riding school for people who really love horses. Great teaching, comfortable place to be,…read moreand if you don't have your own horse (or if you do and riding another is useful) the school horses are happy, curious and very well trained. When my daughter and I come for lessons often Craig Stevens or Mary Anne Campbell will be working with students from other countries who've come all the way here to work with them. Even though they are riding at very high levels, my daughter and I never feel lower in anyone's eyes because we're beginners. As a teacher, Mary Anne is encouraging and supportive, demanding without ever demeaning. Craig is just brilliant, and what he knows about horses can keep you really truly progressing for decades- many of his students have been working with him for twenty years or more, and they ride beautifully and they still keep learning! I find that exciting. As a boarding and training facility, my horse is progressing calmly and more fun to ride each visit, and he's healthy and well cared for. Mary Anne is always ready if I have questions and offers suggestions if she sees something that might help him, and my daughter and I love the facilities and the community. Very happy at NSAE.

The previous reviewer is spot-on: NSAE is a riding school for people who just love horses. The…read morelearning here is in pursuit of creating a connection between horse and rider, developing clear and open communication that has its own kind of quiet power. Craig and Mary Anne break down the lessons into a language of manageable chunks that help us to find and use balance, space, and movement to work effectively with horses. My daughter and I both take lessons and every teacher is able to flex to our levels and styles. I especially appreciate that safety is always first; the teachers ensure we understand how to be safe - and keep our horses safe - whenever and wherever we are in the barn: grooming, riding, or horse-in-hand. The horses are well taken care of and there is obvious attention to keep them healthy and happy. The arena is large, clean, and covered; comfortable for riders or watching another lesson. There is an ever-present tone of calm and respect at the barn for horses and students alike. NSAE creates a welcoming space for everyone - new or experienced - who wants to learn about horses and explore the relationship we can create with any horse.