I honestly don't know how to start this review. I have been boarding horses since I was 18 years…read moreold and I'm 54 now. I have NEVER had an issue at any other boarding facility, but this one place. The owner of Forbes Ranch, Kim, has made this whole experience a nightmare. Let me inform you of what happened to my daughter's horse since she has been at this facility. First, she basically starved our horse and then blamed us by stating it was because of her lowered work schedule and that her weight loss was due to her age. Ginger was 18 years old at the time. I was out of town on business, but called the vet immediately when I came back a month later. Her explanation did not make sense because her top line was gone and the vet put Ginger on a re-feeding program. That program is used for extreme weight loss typically due to starvation, not age or lowered work. It's absurd that her weight came back immediately after starting this program, right? I started buying my own hay because the basic level of trust was gone. She did not even deduct the hay from the board bill every month. It's funny because one of her main arguments is that this is not about the money, but the good of the horse. However, that's laughable because it is ALL about the money for her. She charges $4.50 a day just to keep Ginger in her stall that we already pay for every month instead of turning her out. This is also while Ginger is healing from an injury, so she couldn't go in the dry lot anyways. She also charges $1.50 daily to stir water in her grain during the winter months. It's unprofessional that she gives a boarding contract with a flat fee price and then changes the price by charging additional fees for the most nonsensical things. She doesn't even send you a bill every month over email or break down the amount, but just sends you the number over text instead. I payed less at A show barns when my daughter was competing competitively in California. That is complete insanity! I am not from Missouri and do not know the horse community out here. I was on waiting lists for other facilities in the area, but nothing opened up. It's been very difficult to find a good barn in this area close to our home. Besides that, she demands that you put your horse in a dry lot with other horses. We agreed to that because I hired a trainer to introduce them properly to each other. All was good, but one of the two horses left for 6 months at least. Everyone who has a clue about horses knows that an alpha mare (which Ginger is) will build a bond with the horse left and become protective. But not Kim, she puts the returned horse back in with them immediately. They fight, Ginger gets kicked, and receives a laceration on her leg and additionally re-inured her other leg from a previous injury. Kim did not even inform or ask us about the new horse joining Ginger again until it already happened. She sent us a video over text of it after the fact. Furthermore, she did not reintroduce them properly and we didn't even know or have the time to hire a trainer help again. The vet now states that she can never be ridden again. We are rightfully devastated. Ginger is still only cleared for hand walking. One thing to know about Kim is that she does whatever she wants and informs you after the fact, but finds it preposterous when you get upset, especially after your horse is injured because of her decisions. She told my daughter that she knows what is better for Ginger because she cares more and puts Ginger first instead of what we want to do. The whole purpose of putting the horses in the dry lot is because she doesn't have enough employees to clean the stalls or doesn't want to pay someone to cleaned the stalls twice a day. And then you have to argue with her to even let you clean your own horse's stall. She does not allow you to put shavings in your horse's stall either. She only permits her "green shavings" which are just shavings that are not kiln-dried. I have never been to a facility that doesn't allow you to have as many shavings as you want, specifically when your horse is healing from an injury. She charges you for shavings, but doesn't even let you know the amount she is charging you for because there are no bags to go off of. This boarding facility bosses you to the point of misery. You have to defend and debate with her about anything you want to do with your horse. It's exhausting! I totally understand and support rules at a facility to keep everyone safe. But DO NOT tell me how to take care of my horse that I pay everything for. This is the most vet bills we have EVER received compared to all the years we've had Ginger and when she was showing competitively every weekend. Never in my life have I been so disappointed in a facility. I truly am trying to warn everybody about the realities of this place. Kim tries to portray a high quality barn, but looks can be deceiving. She's a CONTROL FREAK!

Great place to have my horse. Clean and well kept environment run by caring people!!read more

Thunder Ridge is a 30 acre facility that offers pasture or self care stall-boarding for horses…read more They have five pastures, a 14 stall barn, a round pen and an arena. At least two pastures are always left on "rest" and available to ride in. It's a private setting, but there's almost always someone around so I feel safe riding alone. It's only about three miles from Blue and Grey Park (great place for trail riders) and offers reasonable rates. Debbie and Gary are great, I would recommend this farm to anyone.

I went for a trail ride here with my husband. We were very happy with the kindness, preparedness…read moreand professionalism of the staff. The animals there were well kept and happy. We felt that the pricing was competitive as well. It will be a little out of the way for some, but don't let that deter you from these beautiful trails!

Wonderful place for trail rides! I did the one hour trail ride and it was hands down the best part…read moreof my vacation. The owners are amazing and extremely nice. I felt comfortable and safe riding and appreciated that they took the time to find a horse that worked for me. Thank you for such a great experience I will definitely be back the next time I come to town!

Absolutely amazing!…read more I cannot wait to go back! It was everything I imagined from the simple booking process, to the dreamy atmosphere, and gorgeous trails they took us on! I will definitely be going back as often as I can! Thank you so so much!

We recently went with some friends to Wild Rose to go riding. We hadn't rode horses since we were…read morekids and some hadn't ever been on a horse before. The staff was more than awesome. We really enjoyed our time out there. The horses are very well trained and the country was beautiful. It was a very memorable trip and we will return. If you are looking for a great place to ride wether for the first time of experienced, i would highly recommend Wild Rose Equine Center.

I have boarded my horses here for almost three years. The knowledge that I have gotten from this…read morestable is invaluable! I learn something new about horse care almost every time I visit my horses. Not only do my horses get top notch care, but I also don't have to haul my horses anywhere unless I want to because most local farriers and vets will travel to the facility. The camaraderie that I experience with the other horse owner's is great! The indoor arena and viewing rooms are added bonuses. The pricing is very reasonable and includes parking for my horse trailer.

My horse gets excellent care at Kill Creek Arena. The owners live on site so I know that things…read moreare taken care of. Very close to Kill Creek Park, large indoor arena and full sized outdoor arena. Trailer parking, nice tack room, heated viewing room with indoor plumbing. No drama facility

My daughter and nephew had a great lesson with Sarah. She did a great job teaching them how to…read moregroom the horses, how to talk to them, how to walk around them safely, all the directions for riding and answered questions from inquiring minds. By the end of the lesson they were trotting around the arena with her! Nice facility, tons of horses and great people!

I don't know who in their right mind would review this facility as a decent boarding barn. My horse…read morealmost died of starvation there, the pasture is horrible and the horses continually suffer from thrush and virus. It is unfortunate because the instructor is very good. We left before my horse died. None of the show horses or stall board horses were turned out the entire winter. The main trainer uses unethical training practices on Saddlebreds.

I want to start by saying THANK YOU so much . We were a group of 7 people and each of us had so…read moremuch fun . ALL of the staff members were respectful, so kind, professional, and most importantly patient with us .Their horses are beautiful and very gentle . Even though we took up more time than scheduled, we were not rushed and we even got to see a show horse preform for us . If I can give this place 100 stars, I would . I highly recommend this place for all your horse events, training, etc.

We attended The Easter Butter event at Liberty Farm it was a blast. Definitely will return for…read moreother upcoming events very kid oriented the horses are gorgeous and the people are amazing.