Molly Stanfield Green is by far the best horse trainer around! She can fix unfixable equestrian…read moreproblems she's amazing! I have been riding at crystal creek farm for almost 2 years now! I love it I totally recommend putting your child in this horse riding facility!!!!

Great place and great people. Highly recommend. Great with kids. The staff was so friendly and they…read morereally took the time to teach our children how to maneuver the horse. The kids even got to feed the horse after we were done riding. We will be back for sure.

From the owner: We are a horse boarding business.Horse hauling is a service we do also.read more

We've had many horses here over the years and have been nothing but thrilled with their care. The…read moreplace is beautiful and safe. I can't say enough good things.

I have been a boarder with 2 horses for 10 years. The manager lives on the property and the two…read moreowners are vets. The footing is great (sand/rubber). There is a nice covered arena and also a nice big jumping arena. Any instructor is welcome to teach a boarder there. Boarders are very nice and easy going, the barn is higher end but also easy going.

From the owner: Chapel Hill Equestrian the premier boarding stable!…read more Chapel Hill Equestrian, an equestrian center offering full service boarding for horses in various equestrian disciplines (primarily dressage & hunter-jumper). We're a high quality and beautifully maintained facility situated on 31 acres located 1 mile north of Route 40 in Chapel Hill, and adjacent to Duke Forest and the Triangle Land Conservancy. The owners are two veterinarians dedicated to making the facility a safe, pleasant environment for you to enjoy many equestrian activities!

Best trainer to go to get results with your horse. Honest and trust worthy. You get a lot of…read moreinformation from his lessons. Reliable horseman.

Pasture Boarders Beware…read more Jim's barn is beautiful with gorgeous indoor and outdoor arenas. There is a tack room for boarders, and slots for tacking up as well as several wash stalls. He has one person working for him, Pancha, who feeds all the horses, cleans stalls, and generally takes care of things. The horses in the barn seem well cared for. The pasture has 2 run-ins that seem in good shape, and 17 acres to spread out on with seemingly good grass. The water trough was a little questionable... There is only one other horse on pasture board and it's his horse (RED FLAG). There are lessons on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays - if you want to ride on those days, outdoor arena only. Feed for pasture boarders is grain in pans 20ft apart. I expressed that I was concerned about that because one of my 2 eats significantly more than the other, and the one who gets less will steal food. Jim stated (his idea) that there was a paddock in the field where one horse could go in to eat so he wouldn't steal food. He stated that I would have to pay his help extra for her time. I made sure to tell him that one of my horses was 18hh. He didn't seem to have a problem with it and asked more questions about his breeding. I asked if he would feed supplements and he said yes. I also asked about using an open stall temporarily while I tacked up one of my 2 horses and he said yes as long as I cleaned up after myself. I moved in and everything seemed fine. Jim was very pleasant and easy to talk to. I felt very comfortable with him and our decision to move there. I watched a few lessons - he was very kind and patient. I helped Pancha feed the horses that evening and the next morning so that they could get used to their new routine and one of them going into the paddock. We talked the whole time (in what little Spanish I know) and she even was showing me pictures of her family. I brought my horses inside to ride and put one in the "preapproved stall". I gave him a flake of hay to munch on while he was waiting (it is explicitly stated on the website that grain AND HAY are included in board). While I was tacking up my other horse, Jim walked in and told me "you're expecting too much as pasture board horses and you need to leave". I tried to fumble through a question as to why and he simply stated that I expected to much and Pancha was not comfortable working around my horses. I said ok, I'll try to find another barn as soon as I can, but it may be next week sometime to which he replied "the sooner the better, you need to get out". I told him that I had given a flake of hay to my horse and offered to buy a bale (EVEN THOUGH HAY IS SUPPOSEDLY INCLUDED IN BOARD per the website) and Jim stated that I was stealing..... I immediately packed up my trailer and left after being there less than 24 hours. He went from being very friendly and easy to talk to, to INCREDIBLY rude and hurtful in a very short period of time. I think the real issue is that I was too much of a presence in the barn. I never saw any other boarder there, and in the boarders tack room, pretty much everything was covered in dust. He is obviously used to doing things his way and in his routine, and I was interrupting that. I also don't think he really wants to deal with pasture board horses. So, if you have a horse that you need stall board for and don't plan to ride often, this is the place for you. They will be well taken care of. I think if you just want lesson, this is also a great place to come. Otherwise, stay away.

Jim is a terrific teacher He is particularly patient and gentle in his criticism. The facilities…read moreare terrific, safe and convenient for those who live in Chapel Hill and Durham. Although Jim is best at teaching English but he was willing to take me on as an older adult who just wanted to refine his Western riding. Kind man with a good manner

We moved our horse to Leg Up Stables in January within 1 month the horse had lost around 100lb. By…read morethe 2nd month it was 200lb. We then confronted the issue by asking to up the grain and the owner told us she would. Then by the 3rd month the horse was now 300lb under weight. We were now believing that the horse was having a medical issue since he was eating 2x the amount of grain he was when we dropped him off. The vet came out this last month (the 4th month) the horse was now 500lb underweight and the vet advised us to move the horse. The horse is now going to have regain all the weight back over the next 6 months. The owners continued to lie to us and even lied to the vet. They also have a policy of not giving the horse water in stalls so that the horses will not pee in the stall. The hay huts were left empty in the pastures for 2 weeks at a time. All of this has led to our horse being malnourished and having to have time off to recoup after this terrible experience. I advise that no one trust them to take care of their horses. We will never be coming back.

From the owner: Here at Leg Up we are a full service equestrian facility…read more We offer full care boarding, lessons, horse training, horse sales and competitive showing from the local level to the rated circuits. We produce Champions in the Hunter and Jumper rings with our basics anchored in Dressage. We also successful in low level Eventing and have welcomed Western Dressage. Whether you are a pleasure rider or a serious competitor Leg Up has benefits for all. Our farm is nestled on 63 acres in Southwestern Virginia between Martinsville and Danville. We have a large 14 stall barn with a heated wash stall including hot and cold water, smaller 4 stall barn large outdoor ring 150 X 200, indoor arena with viewing room and a secure tack room

I LOVE this place!…read more I found Good Hope looking for volunteer opportunities for my 14 y.o. daughter. The work that Peggy and her staff do is indescribably wonderful! Not only is the place clean and well kept, but the horses are well groomed, well cared for, and well loved. These beautiful animals are trained to work with special needs children and adults. The horse's power and strength is able to empower a rider who cannot walk, or cannot talk, or maybe cannot sit upright without assistance. Peggy and her staff are gentle, yet stern to both the horse and the rider. Peggy keeps everyone safe, and has at least 3 other people helping the rider at all times. She always asks the rider if they are having fun, but also always reinforces the need for safety. The grounds are a little slice of heaven. Even if you just need some time to commune with nature, take a ride down south, park your car, and sit in the shade to watch the little miracles performed here. You will not regret the trip! Thank you for what you do Peggy! We LOVE YOU! P.S. Lessons are also available for non-special needs riders too! Check out their website!

I love the place a person that work with kid and very patient professional, they dedicate all time…read moreto teach them how to ride horse not only that , they care about kid , my son love to be there he enjoy all clases and the time spent with a teacher .Thank you for your job

Beautiful farm to ride at and best sunsets around.read more

Blue skies of maple view is the best barn in the WORLD! This stunning stable has changed my life…read moreforever in the best way possible! The horses are so gentle, well cared for, sweet and loving! Summer camp at Blue Skies is one of my favorite times of the year! The best way to describe it is a cowgirls heaven! Each day you get to ride horses, learn about horses, and draw horses, and then take a refreshing dip in the pool!!! I have been riding at Blue Skies for six years and every moment I have been smiling! Ms. Deborah is one of the kindest, most loving and patient people I have ever met! She is so passionate, caring and truly the heart of Blue Skies! This delightful barn has an amazing community, full of kind and loving people who share their appreciation and compassion for these amazing horses! When someone asks me if i could go anywhere in the world, my answer is always Blue Skies! If you are looking for a phenomenal, non-competitive, welcoming and unforgettable barn, than Blue Skies of Mapleview is your place!

I love this place! It feels like home to me with Deborah and those that I've met here. Everyone is…read moreso warm and welcoming. Deborah and Zoe really know what they are talking about, I've never been to a barn with so much respect for the horses and others and it's wonderful. I've learned so much here and found some a deeper respect and love for these beautiful horses.