Fairhope does a great job and are so pleasant to work with. Two of my kids take lessons there and…read morethey love it. Their horses are happy, healthy, and gentle. Prices are very reasonable. The previous review saying they mistreat their horses is completely ridiculous. They have been operating for decades and I know many families who have used them over the years, including some who grew up owning and training horses themselves. Fairhope is well-known in the community for having excellent practices with their horses as well as excellent training.

If you want a safe environment, do not go here. Lessons are held in a barn aisle, which is…read moredangerous on so many levels. The rider's head is three feet away from unprotected overhead fluorescent lights, legs can get caught on stall hardware... riding in barn aisles is strictly against the rules at any reputable facility for these reasons. Plus, you don't actually learn how to ride if all you do is walk/trot up and down a barn aisle. There was also no instruction on horsemanship skills included in the lessons. What's more, Valerie is stunningly rude. I was introduced to her, and when she was told about my national championship hunter/jumper experience, the first words out of her mouth to me were a curt, "I'm sorry." Let's be clear that this place specializes in saddlebred riding, which is not exactly the pinnacle of equestrian sport. Valerie only became interested in me when she found out how I make my living and saw dollar signs. This place is a hazard. This is not the equestrian experience you are looking for.

This year I took my 40th birthday by the reins and ventured out to Georgia Frontiers with the…read morefamily for an hour trail ride in the great outdoors! It's been a while since I've been on a horse and this was the first ride for my kiddo. Before I forget to mention the barn is equipped with helmets if you would like one which is so awesome! After filling out the paperwork they give a brief tutorial before your ride on how to stop/start/ guide the horse to do what you want which was really helpful. The horses were so sweet and gentle my daughter rode Simon, I rode Rusty, and my husband got Bella. The trail was great a little narrow at times between trees but the horses definitely kept us on track and going smoothly. My husband ended up getting the sweetest horse who loved to stop every couple of minutes for snacks so every time we looked back he was a bit behind us lol! It made for a great moment that we will remember and laugh about for years to come! Our guide was very knowledgeable and great with my daughter who despite being nervous beforehand rode like she had been riding her whole life! Proud mama moment for sure!! Their barn cat greeted us when we got back and was all purrs & brushing up against our legs such a little cutie (check out the picture). We got to meet all of the other horses and fed our horses a treat in their buckets after the ride! We had a fantastic time and we really enjoyed the horses and the beautiful scenery! If you love horses whether you're a beginner or just want a great spot to get back in the saddle check this place out for sure! It's a blast!!

We enjoyed our two hour ride. The guides were friendly and the horses were calm. They let us even…read morerun them in certain places. I am advanced beginner. It was a beautiful untouched wood area, with a Creek. I definitely would come back.

Jaid Stables is an amazing place. Jamie Bice is the most amazing trainer. My daughter has been…read moreriding with her for over5 years. She has a lot of patience and is positive and really understands kids like my daughter who have anxiety or ADHD or just need someone who understands. It's refreshing to have someone who is positive and caring and doesn't yell. The other trainers at the barn are equally amazing. It doesn't matter if you are 5 or 65, you will be treated with kindness and respect and learn so much! This barn is well maintained and the horses are well taken care of. They are always glad to see all the people. This barn is like a family. You should definitely come to be part of it!

If you are looking to move up a level in your riding or looking for excellent care for your horse…read moreJaid Stables is the place to go! I recently moved my horse to Jaid stables at the beginning of September. It has been an amazing month with top notch care and attention to my horse. They love her like their own and I never have to worry about not being able to make it to the barn some days because I know that she is getting top notch care. In addition to their 5 star boarding, the trainers are top notch! My horse receives training rides once a week and is already showing vast improvements on the flat and over fences. My weekly lessons are always engaging and present new but feasible challenges that help me grow and become a better rider. Although I am not showing at the moment all of their riders have demonstrated top placings at local and A rated shows. I can't wait to start competing with Jaid next season!

Kelsey is the best trainer!!! The horses are some of the most well trained I've ever seen, both…read morewith ground manners and riding. Highly recommend!

I have been taking lessons from trainer Marian Bickers at Cornerstone Equestrian for a while now…read more As an adult returning to riding, I tried several other trainers before I found this one, she is a great match. Flexible scheduling, reasonable prices, and excellent training are my main reasons for really liking this place. The location is pretty close to me, about 20 minutes from the Mall of Georgia, which is a good drive, not too far like a lot of places. Showing is definitely encouraged, and there is a fantastic team attitude, but it is not required and as I work full time with my own business, it doesn't always fit into my schedule so it's important to me that I am not required to show like at some barns. Marian is always professional, her concern for the horses is Priority One, and I feel as though my riding has improved drastically over my time with her. During the summer, my preteen daughter also took camp at Cornerstone and really enjoyed it. I highly recommend Cornerstone Equestrian to anyone.

I have ridden with Jill for many years and think she is a phenomenal rider and trainer! Her…read moreattention to detail comes through both in her care of the horses as well as in her teaching! She has found great horses for me that have surpassed my expectations! While I no longer show, I spent years showing with Jill and had excellent experiences! My young daughter (age 4) has just started her riding lessons and Jill and her staff has been very patient and warm with her! It is the highlight of both of our weeks when we get to go out for her lesson! We trust Hidden Knoll to provide the best care for horses and riders!

Top notch training and care! Jill is a true horseman who emphasizes best practices for the horses…read moreas well as training each individual to meet their potential as an athlete.

After setting up an appt., Shana was generous enough to show us around her stables, small farm…read moreanimals, pony, miniature horse and horses that all live/board there. We got to go up into the Tree Fort that the kids get to climb up (regular stairs) into, to have lunch and play games in, during summer camp. Shana is super sweet and ,also, spent time showing my granddaughter how to brush Tank the Pony's blonde mane and winter-coat, as well as ,how to clean his hooves. In the end, my granddaughter went home with a Pony-poster, horse stickers and a cute, decorated, pink horseshoe! She loved it, after being all shy and tentative in the beginning. Thanks, Shana. We hope to be back for a private riding lesson very soon.

A fantastic place to take lessons that's much closer to Atlanta than many other stables! Tammy is…read moreso sweet, positive and truly cares about her riders and horses. Her horses are safe and so well taken care of. I am so glad I found Tammy and have really enjoyed getting back into riding at the Willows Connection.

Went on a trail ride yesterday with Joarder Acres and had a great time. Our trail guide was…read morepatient, kind and knowledgeable with my first time rider daughter and myself who hadn't gone on a horseback ride for years. We took the trail ride to flat rock which was good for beginner riders! It was a very pretty but mostly flat with one small hill toward the end. I would recommend booking a ride with them!