John and Alicia took great care of us for a 30 minute trail ride. I wanted to do more than just…read morewalk, but with me were a 6 year old and a 13 year old that had never ridden and my wife and others on with very limited experience. These folks did a great job of making us all feel comfortable. Highly recommended for a ride. About 25 minutes south of Charlotte

We took our daughters today as an early birthday. We rode as a family, and they were so good with…read moreour kids! We had an hour ride, which was the perfect amount of time. They gave us all a little mini lesson before we started, which was great for the girls. My husband and I have ridden a good bit, but we still learned a new trick as well. Friendly folks, gentle horses, beautiful country.

First, our server CHRIS was warm and inviting. He greeted us with a smile and made sure we were…read morecomfortable and satisfied throughout. The food presentation was outstanding, and everything tasted GREAT!!!

I've been taking lessons from Anne for almost 2 years now. I learned more from her in 6 months…read morethan I did after 2 years at a previous facility. She's very intuitive and knows how to communicate instruction to help you become a better rider, whether it's English or Western riding. Anne & Peyton truly care about the animals and the people that board and ride at their farm. Cedar Lake is a haven for me to visit after working in the corporate environment all day. The atmosphere and surroundings are beautiful and peaceful and a welcome change from the day-to-day. There are a lot of activities for both kids and adults. They are very active with local animal charities and give back to the community.

Awesome place, my daughter is very happy riding here, great teacher. It is far from our house but…read moreworth it

Gorgeous barn! Great instructors! This is the perfect barn for young riders to learn everything…read morehorse including care and barn maintenance.

Very knowledgeable staff, beautiful horses, and an interesting experience. Learned a lot about Paso…read moreFinos and got to experience the quality of their gait out on a trail ride. Great with the kids, and reasonably priced!

My daughter loves this place. They are great with kids and the riding camps they offer. We have…read morebeen coming here since before we moved out here almost 2 years ago... Matt, Lindsey, and Nicole are awesome with these kids and the horses... Ireland and Sarah are her favorites lately...

We discovered Chesnut Lane with a summer camp Groupon three years ago and it has been our…read moredaughter's favorite/happy place EVER since! All the staff is AWESOME, they are knowledgeable, experienced, friendly, patient and the horses are the best. (Matt, Kayla, Journey) Their facilities are big, clean and organized. We HIGHLY recommend them! Our daughter has discovered her passion and she has made the best friendships at the barn while learning how to ride.They don't teach them just how to ride but also how to be responsible for a horse and all that's involved in caring for it. They are big on responsibility and making the young girls/boys aware that riding is a privilege. It is a priceless experience!

I wrote an accurate experience I had with this boarding facility regarding multiple attempts to…read moreschedule a farm visit. This was true and accurate. I just received an email from them, below in quotes, is their response: "No visit was scheduled as the barn network suggested issues, which were validated by your actions. All barn owners openly exchange details and communicate short tempered impatience owners like this to avoid the dramatic impact this lack of maturity can have. " My response is: 1) sending a personal note like this to my personal email is very unprofessional and may be considered bad conduct by a business owner using the internet to bully a potential client. 2) no visit was scheduled, that was the point of my original review, I couldn't get an appointment through the methods given through their business internet site. 3) If I ever get another email by this business again, I will be filing with The Attorney General's Office of North Carolina.

It is by far the best equestrian facility in Union County. The owner is knowledgeable, and always…read morestrive to provide the best care for the horses. The facility is stunning, the pastures impeccably maintained, and the riding arenas have the best footing. Can't recommend enough.

We have really enjoyed the lessons here. It's more expensive than other places but the trainers are…read morevery good at what they do. They also have a good variety of horses to ride. Classes are small and trainers pay close attention to each rider. Everyone is very nice and there's always someone ready to help if you're struggling with your horse.

Lauren rode here before we moved to Brigadoon. There were some issues at the time which lead a lot…read moreof the boarders and trainers to leave for other stables. I am not sure if they still have the same issues now, but of course, in any case you should do your homework before choosing a stable. To be fair, we were there when the current owner was still fairly new to the ownership of PEC, so some of the issues may have been transitional. However, the main issue that bothered me and why we left had to with allegations of improper care/feeding of the horses. Even though the new owner is/was a Veterinarian, there were major conflicts between the trainers and the owner about that issue. I recently checked out their website and since the time we were there, they have torn down the old barn and built a new & improved facility. They are also now hosting the UNCC Equestrian team. Hopefully, the other issues have been resolved as well.

God I had such an amazing time riding at Country Time. Trace was our guide and we took it easy…read morethrough a trail and then along a road for a short distance. It was an easy ride and the horses were so well behaved. You could tell they were really well taken care of. This is a great activity for families, dates, or just by yourself (what I did). The staff is lovely and friendly. I can't wait to go back. I'll probably do an individual ride next time and see if we can do some running. Insider tip, bring apples for the horses! Just cut them in half before you come, they'll love you for it.

Kat was a wonderful guide. The horses were so calm and beautiful. My husband had been asking to go…read morehorseback riding, so this was part of his birthday gift. We will definitely do this again. Thanks again!

​We are wrapping up our week at the Waxhaw Recreation Barn sports camp, and it has been fantastic…read more My son did the full-day camp, but it's great that they offer a half-day option too for extra flexibility. ​First of all, the logistics are excellent. Drop-off and pick-up are incredibly organized, quick, and easy, which makes a huge difference. Coach Conroy has been wonderful, introducing the kids to a variety of sports while keeping a great focus on teamwork and sportsmanship. They even got some fun swag from local sponsors, and I really love that community-first aspect of supporting the kids through play. ​The best part of the week was seeing my son discover a real love for basketball. He is already asking how he can play more and dive deeper into the sport. We are very pleased with the experience, would absolutely do this camp again, and highly recommend it!

My son absolutely LOVES this camp! We are headed back for year 3 and this is a camp we don't miss…read moreyear after year. As a parent, I love the emphasis on character development and my son loves all the fun he has!