I've been searching for a place that made us feel at home with my son's riding. Virginia is just…read morethat person and her facility checks all the boxes. I'm excited for us to continue to come here weekly. Lessons are expensive no matter where you go- it's important to feel good about the time, energy and money spent. So far- I have a great feeling about all of it.

From the owner: We bring people & horses together through healing, growth, meaningful connections & strong…read morerelationships. We offer horse boarding. horseback riding lessons, Equine Assisted Learning, equine yoga and birthday parties & other group events. We are a lesson & therapy barn we do not offer trail rides to the public. All services are provided onsite in an arena

Crossroads Farm is an excellent hunter-jumper barn with a trainer owner (so emphasis is on riding…read moreand horses instead of profit)! A wide range of riders who have everything: ponies, quarter horses, thoroughbreds, and warmbloods. The prices are excellent, too. I was surprised to find a barn within 30 minutes of the South Mountain area that is reasonable with excellent training and a fun, down-to-earth crowd. http://www.crossroadsfarm.com/

The amenities offered at Crossroads Farm, at first glance, appear and sound incredible. However,…read moreafter several months of boarding there, I began to have a feeling that my horse was not being tended to per the contract. To verify that my horse was not being given his supplements and also not being turned out regularly, which I paid for, I devised a way to keep track of my horse's care and found out my hunch was correct. Even after voicing my concerns to the barn owner twice, nothing changed. I believe socioeconomics played a big role in the lack of care for my horse. As a school teacher, I was not one of the clients at Crossroads Farm whose horse was in training nor was I able to afford regular lessons. Neither of these variables should have diminished the care that my horse was guaranteed in my contract and the services I was paying to receive. I was a client at another hunter jumper barn for many years and never experienced this type of "you are less than" regardless of a training program, going to shows, or how many lessons I took. That barn made always made my horse and myself feel no less important than their other more wealthy clients. The same certainly cannot be said for Crossroad Farms.

A nice professional barn well maintained with a structured environment geared towards safety. This…read morebarn also has well known reputable trainers a huge plus, especially for those who show.

I have been boarding my horse here now for almost two years and the staff and other boarders are…read moregreat. The facility is well maintained. They have two big arenas, two round pens, and seven turnouts. The stalls are cleaned every day. The horses are fed twice a day (supplements included) when they say they are. Horses are turned out once a week with the price of board or for only $25 more a month they are turned out three more times a week for the whole month. It's a quiet no drama place and I love it here.

My 11-year-old daughter and I have been taking lessons with Janet at Kira's Dream Horses since it…read moreopened last June. We were previously taking lessons at a different barn and had the pleasure of having a make-up lesson with Janet, and I appreciated her style of teaching both riding and horsemanship - I'd never had an instructor who would grab a horse and jump on mid-lesson to demonstrate a skill. She had my daughter executing a reining spin at the end of our first lesson! My daughter found her confidence and joy while riding and leasing Lucky, one of Janet's lesson horses, and was heartbroken when she left the program with Janet, so we followed them both to KDH. As a healthcare professional who works with children and adolescents, I can confidently recommend KDH for any level of rider who is interested in learning more about riding or horsemanship. Janet is a patient, persistent, professional educator who values safety and fun for both horses and riders and provides a positive environment for her students to learn and grow. I would specifically like to encourage adults who would like to return to riding horses after a lengthy period away to consider KDH. I was an enthusiastic, but unskilled rider as a child. I have always loved horses, but never had formal lessons. I am ridiculously uncoordinated, and more than a little anxious. While my love for horses was put on the back burner once I became an adult, it never completely faded. As I arrived at a place in my life where buying a horse of my own became a possibility, I wasn't sure how to proceed. How do you go try out a horse when you haven't been on a horse in 25 years? How do you try a horse without a saddle of your own? Which should come first, the saddle or the horse? What about a trailer? What do you feed a horse and how do you find a good vet and skilled ferrier? These were all questions that I never had to consider when riding as a child. I seriously considered just jumping in -- picking a horse from a Craig's list ad and figuring it all out myself. I knew that I should take some lessons and ease back into horse ownership in a safe, responsible way, but the thought of being the only adult in a lesson full of little kids was mortifying. I pored over all the reviews I could find for lesson barns in the East Valley, but none seemed to cater to adult re-riders who weren't interested in competition. Luckily, my daughter and I were able to find a program that worked, and were able to eventually connect with Janet. I am so glad that I didn't jump into horse ownership on my own. After 18 months of lessoning and learning, I realize what a disaster that would have been for both me and any horse I would have bought without knowing how to handle, communicate with, care for and (least of all) ride. Since I started spending time around horses again, I have met quite a few adult re-riders who have struggled with confidence in riding or handling their horses who would have benefitted greatly from professional guidance, advice and time re-building their confidence in the saddle before buying a horse. KDH is a great place for adults as well as kids. People of all ages and experience levels come together in a friendly, non-competitive, encouraging environment to share their love of horses. While I feared being the only adult in a lesson full of kids, I have been pleasantly surprised with all the support that I get from riders of all ages and from fellow parents at the KDH barn. There is no drama, no competition and no negativity. My daughter loves it as much as I do, and my husband has even started coming to watch lessons because the atmosphere and people at the barn are so enjoyable. Finally, I must say a few words about Janet's great lesson horses. A great instructor can't be effective without safe, reliable, well-trained and well-cared-for horses. KDH has a variety of horses for people of any ability. Her horses truly love being lesson horses - they meet you at the stall door and love being groomed and tacked to get ready for lessons. They are in great health, fed well, shod regularly, and receive regular vet care, massage and chiropractic treatments. Janet has an intuitive ability to match a rider with the horse that can teach them what they need to learn. It is a great feeling to master riding one horse, and then be able to move on to learn from another. She has several retired reiners (and if you haven't ridden a reining horse, you should!), retired ropers, English horses and general all-around good mounts. She has several horses that are appropriate for anxious or fearful riders, and who treat even the tiniest students with care and respect. Janet selects her horses with temperament and safety in mind, and I always feel that my daughter and I are safe when handling them.

If you need horse riding lessons or just want something to do! Take your kids over to this place…read more Fun times for the whole family!

We used a Groupon for 2 riding sessions. The first is on Saturdays for new riders. The horses were…read morealready prepared for the riding session. I love that S.T.A.R.S. teaches Horsemanship not just riding skills. You can tell that Danya has a passion for horses and teaching others about how to care for and ride horses. We will definitely be back for more lessons.

We absolutely love S.T.A.R.S. of Horsemanship! My daughter Lailah takes lessons here, and it's been…read morean amazing experience. Her instructor, Rose, is wonderful--patient, knowledgeable, and great with kids. Lailah has grown so much in both her riding and confidence. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a positive and supportive place for their kids to learn!

Went for a 60 min intro to horsemanship session and the experience was wonderful. I was nervous but…read moreSheila and John reassured me along the way. They showed me how to groom, lead, and get atop Kachina. The experience of learning about horses and connecting with them with such patient teachers makes me want to go back. I highly recommend the intro class because not only are the horses well cared for but Sheila and John's love and knowledge of horses was awe inspiring. I'm not from Arizona, I was visiting for in person classes but they've made me want to learn more about horsemanship. And hopefully continue in a ranch near me.

Pro Tip: during the cooler months, you can schedule a hay ride at and around the south mountain…read morearea! Call the ranch to talk about it!!! Where do I begin with this update?? It's been about 3 years since my Girl Scout troop came to this ranch (see my previous review). Since then my kiddo and I have taken classes at the ranch and we both became volunteers at the ranch. We come to this ranch about as often as we can. The owners make it a point to make everyone feel like family! This IS our family now!!! Aside from the joys of the ranch, my kiddo has advanced riding skills so much that my kiddo has participated in the Black Rodeo, Competitive Horsemanship and Riding and trail rides. Like my kiddo, experienced students at the ranch can participate in parades, shows, and more as volunteers representing the ranch too! If you'd like the same opportunities, you just need to saddle up and start your horsemanship journey, or expand it, at the RR! And, For the person who wrote that they called and no one answered... keep in mind, this ranch runs off of its volunteers. There is a limited paid staff and a small army of volunteers who support RR. This ranch serves as a large animal rescue. This ranch is a place of escape for victims of a variety of situations and this ranch services folks with a variety of physical, emotional and mental needs---- on top of the herd of horses, goats, pigs and dogs that live there. THERE WILL BE MOMENTS WHERE ACTIVITIES ON THE RANCH TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANSWERING THE PHONE. Please, be gentle and understanding. Call back, leave a message and give grace. I've added as many pictures as I can. Come out and schedule a tour, sign up for a class or sign up to be a volunteer: you won't regret it! Return Factor: 10000000%

This is the greatest horseback and team event venue in all Arizona! Don't miss it!…read more Guide guides are friendly, scenery is spectacular, and if you're going to eat there, the burgers are unmatched.

Amazing location ! So much more than just a horseback ride. The town was a blast and Cowboy Bob our…read moreguide was a good time and wealth of information. Highly recommend