I had the best time ! Matt, the owner, is such an amazing teacher. He is super knowledgeable and…read morehis teaching style was fantastic. I am a beginner and he was able to teach me, and at the end of our lesson, I felt like I was riding like a pro. The farm itself is beautiful and so are the horses. You can tell the horses are happy and well taken care of. I highly recommend to others.

Our daughter takes lessons at South Miami Riding Club for 2 years now. In short: We could not be…read morehappier! The riding instructor Matt is phenomenal. The progress our daughter made already in the first couple of weeks and months was astonishing. With a very warm and no-pressure approach and years of experience, Matt helps the kids become great, responsible riders that take good care of their horses. Kids are involved not only in the riding lessons, but also with preparing the horses, feeding them, giving them a shower, etc. Horses are great, safe school horses but they also have horses for more advanced riders looking for more challenging rides (Like this, my wife recently also re-started riding again). Our daughter found new friends at the barn and it has since become her favorite hobby Overall, we highly recommend that place.

Our first introduction to Elysian Stables was while visiting a horse show in plantation with my…read moredaughter. As we were walking around, a lovely trainer named Isa introduced herself, told us about the school, and introduced us to some of her wonderful ponies. She was so welcoming and kind that we decided to reach out and book a lesson. That's when we connected with Adrienne, and our first impression of Elysian was confirmed: this is a beautiful clean show barn that truly respects the sport and, most importantly, the horses and ponies. Adrienne was punctual, patient, encouraging, and incredibly positive with my daughter from the very beginning. She is extremely knowledgeable and has such a kind and thoughtful way of teaching. She has already helped my daughter improve her technique while making every lesson enjoyable and confidence-building. Everyone we have met at Elysian has been so friendly, dedicated, and passionate about what they do. We were also so happy to see Isa again, and she remembered us from our first visit, which made us feel even more welcome.That includes the workers like Israel. We are very grateful to have found Elysian Stables and are excited for the wonderful journey ahead. We look forward to many happy memories, new accomplishments, and lots of time spent learning and growing together!

I love it here! It's been years since I've been on a horse, but they got me right back on track and…read morebetter than ever. Vivian, the owner is amazing and very professional and personable. My trainer Alexa, is excellent and the perfect match for me. In just a short time, she's helped me overcome fears and accomplish things I never imagined. I love it and look forward to riding with beautiful Mocha. Mocha and I have a connection and I love it!

I recently discovered this place and instantly fell in love. They offer horseback riding classes…read morefor children and adults in a very family friendly environment where you can enjoy a nice time surrounded by horses and some other animals. On Saturdays they have vendors including food and kid activities. Parking is easy and free. Classes area affordable and offered at 30 min and 1 hr options. Family owned and operated. My 3 year old instantly felt confident in his trial class and I look forward to seeing his confidence and skills grow. If you are looking for a fun, relaxing and family oriented afternoon, don't miss the chance to check them out!

This a beautiful place! Is very Colombian, managers are amazing people, prices are fair ... and the…read morebest of all is the trainers ! My daughters (7/11 yo) enjoy every minute of their classes! Highly recommend it!

Immaculate. Thoughtful staff. Amazing teaching . Well cared for and healthy horses, lovely…read more"country" setting. Highly highly recommend this place for all your riding needs and wants.

I grew up riding and wanted to find a place that would teach my daughter the reality and…read moreresponsibilities of riding and they did it! From the first moment Jackie put my daughter to work, making her carry the saddle (which was bigger than her) and I loved it. They don't fluff things. They make them get down and dirty (even washing the horses down after the ride. The lessons were great, Jackie really pushed my daughter and by her 4th lesson she was able to canter in the ring alone! Highly recommend!

What a spectacular experience our Alper JCC campers had this summer at Whispering Manes! Our…read morespecial needs campers loved grooming the horses and the staff made it such a special day for them. The pictures we brought home tell beautiful stories, and our staff absolutely loved being hands-on, supporting this experience through their campers' eyes. Camp J Miami Tikvah campers would love to come back summer after summer!

The best therapeutic horsemanship place in Miami. Robin, is excellent with special needs &…read moreaccommodating whatever you need to make your time worth while & informative. My special needs son, has a new love for horses not only riding but grooming them too.

My daughter has boarded her champion hunter jumper Murphy with Gold Stirrup for years now. Thammy…read morethe owner is wonderful, caring and a great trainer. My daughter has competed at Wellington and is now on her way to even higher levels of competition. Gold Stirrup is an excellent place to board and train your horse.

AVOID - exceptionally rude and poor customer service. They don't answer the phone (not unexpected…read moresince they are working with horses etc) so I texted to arrange a time to come by. It was like pulling teeth to get any info. First response was "see the website." Eventually I finally caught her on a day that she was available and confirmed that I was coming in an hour. I was given no instructions, no name to ask for, etc. I show up to what I suspect is the correct location and no answer, no response to texts, so I wandered around for 30+ minutes (asked a farm hand if he knew who I should be looking for, he didn't speak English or just didn't want to help -unclear). She texts me back 2 HOURS later telling me she was busy and maybe I should find somewhere else to go. See photos. Classic Miami service. Avoid this poorly managed & rude establishment. You have better options.

This place is serene. Ann Marie (instructor/trainer) is amazing! I bought a groupon for my daughter…read moreto go try horseback riding lessons during the summer. She LOVED it! She only went four times total and wants to spend the rest of the year there. Every person I met there was very nice and welcoming. The horses are beautiful, and the place is pretty clean for a horse place! My daughter gained a lot more confidence as well. Highly recommend this place!

Great place to come and learn to ride horses. My daughter has attended this club for a little over…read morea couple of months and she loves it. The people are wonderful...

My sister surprised me with this horseback riding experience as a gift, and I was genuinely…read moreexcited--especially about riding along the beach and having my family, including my 4-year-old son, watch from the cabanas. It was something I had really been looking forward to. Unfortunately, the experience did not match what was advertised. When it was our turn, our group included two younger children (around age 8 and up), and because of that, the guides decided not to take us through the main beach route. Instead, we only went along the shoreline for what felt like less than two minutes before being redirected back onto a road. We were told this change was due to the presence of the children and the guides not feeling comfortable continuing along the intended beach path. While I understand safety is important, this was never communicated beforehand. We paid for a beach horseback riding experience--not a brief pass by the water followed by a road ride. What made it more disappointing was that my family had been waiting to watch this special moment, only to find out last minute that we wouldn't even be going through the designated beach area that was part of the tour. This experience was not cheap, and we did not receive what was advertised. I would strongly recommend that if you book this tour, you confirm in advance that your group will actually be riding along the beach and not grouped with younger children, as this may significantly change your experience without prior notice. Overall, I was very disappointed and felt that the experience did not deliver what was promised.

We had such a wonderful experience on this guided horseback tour! The horses were calm, well cared…read morefor, and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. A special thank you to our guide, who was a friendly French woman with such a warm personality. She made everyone feel comfortable, shared interesting information along the ride, and even stopped several times to take photos for us without us having to ask. Those little touches really made the experience feel special. If you're looking for a fun, relaxing horseback ride with exceptional service, I highly recommend this tour. We'd definitely do it again!