A great place to ride and take lessons! I started taking lessons there several years ago as a…read morebeginner and now own two horses and attend rated shows. My riding has progressed tremendously. The trainer Hannah really tailors the riding to each individual's goals and expectations! Cannot recommend enough.

Horrible. Do not recommend this stable at all. The new lady who is the main operator of "HR…read moreEquestrian" is unprofessional, childish and is out for your money. Advertises a boutique stable that is quite literally falling apart. No rideable outside ring. Small indoor. Lessons advertised for over $100 for 30 minutes- including jumping lessons. And to lease a horse here? Forget it. You'll spend at least 10k in lease fees where you stay stagnant jumping cross rails, and having no goals to work towards. Hannah plays favorites, is constantly late and her instruction is just straight up lazy. Want to change directions 400 times and jump 2 cross rails for $115? This place is for you!

My wife and I had an amazing experience at Piscataway Riding Stables. The ranch is easy to find…read morewith plenty of parking. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They will take the time to give you a tutorial and ensure your safety. Weekends are first come, first serve. They go out in groups, so by the time we signed up, paid, and got a quick tutorial, we didn't have a long wait to ride. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who want to ride. They also offer volunteer opportunities.

I had an amazing experience. Took the family and her friends for her 16th birthday. She loved it…read more It's very economical $70 for one hour and we all loved it. Nick and the crew were amazing. I hope they keep up the great work. I will be back as soon as I can to experience more. Highly recommend.

My painfully shy 6 yo granddaughter has a history of disliking and then quitting any activities…read morewe've offered - swimming, soccer, gymnastics, etc. She absolutely blossomed during her first lesson, though! Marina was an engaging, energetic, and informative trainer and Teddy was the perfect first horse to ride. She's hooked!

I'm a novice in this area so my review is based mostly on the horseback riding instruction they…read moreprovide. I had been searching for lessons for my child and stumbled across their site and ad on Craigslist. I was impressed with the instructor's credentials and work with kids so it seemed to be a good fit for my needs. Upon my first visit, she greeted me promptly at our lesson time. She introduced herself, pointed out the horses and pony and started instruction immediately. What I liked is that she began the lesson with getting my daughter familiar with the pony, safety, grooming, saddling, picking, etc. The instructor is patient and my daughter is very comfortable around her. It also helps that she's a military brat :). There are a lot of "brats" around these parts and I try to support these business owners when I can. Unlike many facilities, they are closer to areas in eastern Prince William County, a definite plus for those in Woodbridge/Dale City. It is a small stable with 4 horses and 1 pony on the premises from what I've seen. The horses appear healthy and well maintained. The barn is kept clean. I don't know how long my daughter will want to continue horseback riding lessons at her age but she appears to really enjoy them and her time at the stables.

I've been taking lessons here with contract instructor Britton Marcoe for over a month. It's been…read moreincredible. I came to LBF feeling intimidated because, although I've grown up riding Western, I'd never ridden English nor tacked a horse, even though I worked at a horse farm during college. LBF insists you tack your horse, get him or her out of the paddock, etc. It's a real experience that teaches you to respect the animals, the sport and joy of riding. Britton is awesome to work with; she's kind and patient but doesn't let you off the hook. She expertly manages to keep your self esteem afloat while forcing you to improve. The farm is a surprise--it sits at the end of a nicer housing development and you'd never know it was there unless you were looking for it. Mark, the owner, is very cool and laid back, trusting of his riders and instructors. There is one arena, there is no indoor riding. It's not the fanciest of farms but that's just perfect for a novice like me who is already feeling a bit unsure. The last thing I need is a group of prisses casting sideways looks my way because I'm unschooled in picking hooves. I highly recommend this farm and Britton in particular. It's a great addition to your life. While it's a bit expensive, compared to other riding clubs and farms it's a steal.

This is a tough update to post. I like the staff of LBF, I think it was a great place for a…read morebeginner rider, but... the owner recently increased the prices considerably. After a bit of outrage by all he changed his original increase from doubling prices to a $50 a month increase. I still have nothing but respect for the staff there and think it is a great place to learn to ride. As my daughter is getting more skilled, we have moved to an indoor arenas where she can jump snow or sun.

I have been here for 2 1/2 years - the Sander's are wonderful, no other way to put it. They have…read morereturned my calls and cared for my old QH like one of their own. They called me tonight to let me know they'd use one of their blankets if they needed if all of mine were wet! Way above and beyond care, wonderful trail access. Thank you so much!

I recommended Sanders Ranch for years and even referred two new boarders there. Unfortunately,…read morebased on what I experienced during my final months at the barn, I can no longer recommend it. There has been a dramatic change in the way disagreements with boarders are handled. In my experience, longtime, paying boarders who have not violated barn rules can suddenly find themselves being told to leave simply because they question or disagree with Kim Sanders. Two boarders were told to leave after they wanted to continue using their own veterinarian--even though the boarding agreement specifically allows boarders to choose their own vet. After more than five years at Sanders Ranch, during which I paid my board, followed the rules, welcomed new boarders, organized activities and tried to contribute positively to the barn community, I was also told to leave. I was never accused of violating a barn rule or failing to meet my obligations under the boarding agreement. Instead, the issue appeared to stem from Kim's feelings about my relationships and interactions with other boarders. More recently, another longtime boarder was told she should find another barn after she simply questioned why approximately 50 boarders had not been informed that the owners were leaving the country for two weeks. People who board horses understand that disagreements occasionally happen at barns. But horse owners also need to feel secure that asking a reasonable question, choosing their own veterinarian when the contract permits it, or simply being an active member of the barn community isn't going to suddenly jeopardize where their horse lives. I truly enjoyed many of my years at Sanders Ranch, particularly the wonderful access to the Battlefield trails, and I made some great friends there. That's why it's disappointing to write this review. But based on what I witnessed and personally experienced toward the end of my time there, I believe prospective boarders should be aware of these issues before deciding whether Sanders Ranch is the right place for them and their horse

My experience at Linden Farm has been phenomenal! I started as an adult student with little…read morehorseback riding experience. Through excellent instruction and encouragement, I am now participating in horse shows and leasing a horse. I recently traveled to Ireland on a horseback riding holiday and received compliments on my riding. This can be 100% attributed to the quality instruction at Linden!

This farm is such a great place to learn and grow in horsemanship. All of the teachers are fabulous…read moreand everyone there is always very kind and helpful. The horses are very well taken care of and good mannered. 100% come here for your lessons.

The person who leads the trial ride is very friendly. The whole experience is relaxing and fun.read more

I'm a new horse owner and I couldn't have ended up with a better boarding farm. I'm so grateful to…read moreWayne and Beth for (1) taking such good care of my horse, (2) helping me learn how to handle and care for my horse, and (3) providing the facilities I need, PLUS direct access to all 80-some miles of trails in the Patapsco Valley State Park. The cats, rabbits, and chickens keep things fun if you ever get tired of looking at horses (as if!)

I went to Tamarack for a morning trail ride on my birthday and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I…read morehadn't been on a horse in at least 15 years but the instructors there were patient and helpful. I was the only person that morning so it was just me and my guide peacefully riding through the woods. I will say it rained the morning I went and for some reason that equates to spiders coming down from the trees and riding through their webs that you couldn't really see coming.... let's just say my first lesson of 33 was to *breathe*. Luckily, my instructor was in front of me and caught most of the webs before I did. Lol. Afterward, they were okay with me walking the grounds a bit which are beautiful and I watched some of the kids take lessons and chatted with the horses in the barn. It was really enjoyable. I'll be back.

Some very rude staff. Not sure she's still there, one of the lead teachers, Susan was very…read moredysregulated and would yell quite a bit at the riders in an unhinged way, it was abusive. They got this feedback before from others and don't care. Beware.

My girls have been riding here with Lacy and we love it. Everyone is really nice and helpful as…read morewe've learned our way around the barn. My girls have gotten to ride a variety of horses, and have learned to tack and care for the horses in addition to riding. Their scheduling is very flexible and easy, you schedule/pay for individual lessons not a block of lessons which makes it great for us. The facility is nice with both indoor and outdoor rings and a clean, organized barn. It's been a pleasure to ride here!

Absolutely beautiful facility with trail access and impeccably maintained…read more It has been placed under new management and the care is first rate! The indoor has a misting system, so no dust, and they have guineas to help with pest control. Truly great people and beautiful facility.

4/12/20 This is not the biggest pathway I have been on, but…read moreit's got potential. It is also covered in horse shit too. As Liam Neeson aka Ra's al Ghul said "mind your surroundings." The pathway leads you to a big gap in the walkway. If your feeling brave, "Only in the leap from the lion's head will he or she prove his or her's worth." Now the good news, if you jump and fail, you won't die, but you will become very wet indeed. The creek blow has lots of water in it. You can follow this watery path if you have on the proper gear. There are also hidden paths if one wants to follow the road less traveled by. It might make all the difference. "Across the street the river runs Down in the gutter life is slipping away Let me still exist in another place"...sorry you can if you're will to get your feet wet. Walk on to the horse riding campus find yourself a horse with permission of coarse....nope...wrong coarse...its course. This park has many trails, but when I was here, it was pretty cold. Yes, I am posting this review from months prior, but the landscaping was beautiful...you should check it out when you get a chance, but remember, watch your footing.