We were aprehensive, due to a bad review of this location (posted in 2011), but decided to go with…read morethis anyway after interviewing the owner. My sister and daughter are avid horsebackriders from Sweden, own several, and have ridden in competition successfuly. THEY LOVED IT! It was precisely what they wanted: trails, unlead, free riding, beauty, and over one hour of enjoyment of equine luxury! I am not sure what Emily D ran into (10/26/11), but it was likely NOT this riding stable. our experience has no corelation whatsoever to their experience at all.

Staff is very friendly and intentional about their pairing of riders and horses. The horses are…read morewell taken care of and so sweet. They've got something for everyone- kids, adults, experienced riders and people who have never seen a horse a day in their life. We'll definitely visit them again, they were awesome

I have had two sessions with Susie and she's amazing! Really teaching me the basics of riding to…read morehopefully transition to a jumper since I practice dressage riding mostly. Wonderful place I look forward to continuing!

I found out about Hidden Oaks while I was searching for a riding lesson for my daughter. My kids…read morehave taken lessons at The Chastain Park in Buckhead and at The Equestrian Reserve in Alpharetta. I was looking for something closer and this seemed perfect. Until I got in touch with Susie. It started going south from that moment on. It started with no response to calls or voicemails. After sending her a text message I get a curt response about having no availability in summer. After inquiring about the availability for Fall - and another follow up message - I get a spot being told that there will be no trial class and that we need to commit to weekly lessons. Which I did. Here is what was shocking. We drive up to the school and call her from the gates. She instructs me to take the first right. I go in - but miss the first right (because it is not a paved road and it did not seem right to take that right :). "Ms." Susie waits for me at the end of this drive way - with hands on her hips - she SCOLDS me saying " I TOLD YOU TO TAKE THE FIRST RIGHT. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST RIGT". I still can't believe that I got scolded that way by an adult!! I can't imagine how she might be teaching the kids!! I told her that she is an incredibly rude person and drove back home. I am just shocked at the fact that a business can run despite such a low quality. Very disappointing.

This barn is my very, very happy place! I come out morning and night everyday. We are a true family…read morehere. We have western and english riders, 2 amazing rings! 60 acres of trails and it is a DRAMA FREE barn! Holli the owner is AWESOME! Horses come first in this barn, no if and or buts! I could not me happier! Southern Bella is my home away from home. My 2nd family! Best of all my 4 horses are the happiest they have ever been since moving to Southern Bella Equine. if you are looking for a place to board, look no further!! You are home at Southern Equine~

Such a phenomenal place for my horse! The people that run the barn, Holli Coltrane, is a gift to…read morethose horses. She is a barn manager that really CARES about the horses AND the owners. She takes care of all of them just like they were her own. I have an older horse and she's always watching him ... closely! You will never find a better place to keep your horse and I would recommend this place to anyone without hesitation!

Our first time riding horses and we are so glad we chose this business! The guides are very…read moreexperienced and very knowledgeable of horses. They take very good care of their horses and treat them like family. The experience was wonderful and the property is beautiful. Overall a great experience and would definitely recommend!

Went for an 11yr olds birthday surprise & had a wonderful time! Staff is excellent at giving easy…read moreinstructions, working as a team to get all 5 of us on our horses, and with a witty guide perfect for our day. Definitely recommend for any group wanting time on horseback through beautiful wooded area trails.

We recently wanted a peaceful getaway from the routine and chose to stay at Phoebe Lawson's Stables…read moreAirbnb. Little did we realize what a charming beautiful secluded oasis this gem of a place would be. Nestled in a rolling hills, forest setting, this home is one of several elite estates that make up the equestrian culture Milton GA is known for. The first level, two bedroom suite is meticulously decorated with a casual comfortable feel ... feels very happy and joyful. Open, well equipped kitchen / dining / living great room is a great place to relax. Of course, the getaway is memorable from the incredibly beautiful horses that make this their home too. Breathtakingly majestic creatures to watch as they are on stage in these active working equestrian stables. The owner PB is a delightful and accommodating host. We'd highly recommend this respite sanctuary.

Worst in entire area, terrible footing, worst hay, moldy feed, mud pit. I have photos to prove itread more

This has been a wonderful experience for my child and I. My daughter has bloomed so much since…read morestarting here

I LOVE Ivybrook Academy and more importantly my son LOVES Ivybrook Academy. My son was pretty much…read morenot speaking when he started school here. He could only say a handful of words at 2.5 years old. I was worried, I would hear other children during playdates saying their colors and numbers and I felt my son was behind. Within only a few months of sending him here he speaks full sentences and he has completely transformed into an advanced speaking child. The teachers are above and beyond and you can tell they really care about their students. The owner and principal are amazing as well. My son does not cry when I drop him off, he is actually excited to go to school and never puts up a fight.

From our very first interaction with Abi in the ticketing area, we knew we were in for a treat. She…read morewas incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and patient, making sure all of our questions were answered, even as more people came through. We really appreciated how welcoming and attentive she was. Then we met Mae in the reptile area, and she was just as wonderful. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and even let us pet a few of them (We'll never forget you, Lt. Dan!) My wife and I had an absolute blast simply walking around and taking everything in before meeting Shelby, who seems to know everything there is to know about sloths and capybaras. She was delightful to talk to and made the experience even more memorable. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! A huge thank-you to Abi, Mae, Shelby, and everyone else who made our visit so enjoyable. We had an amazing time and truly appreciate all the kindness, knowledge, and enthusiasm you shared with us!

Visited here recently for my niece's birthday, and it was quite an adventure to say the least! Took…read moreus about an hour and half from the Cumming area to get there. We bought tickets online and they had our name and feed purchases ready when we pulled up. Greeter gave us our buckets and explained the rules. We were probably one of the first cars through, so the animals were sort of hanging out far from the road. First animal we see is an emu in the distance on my niece's side. We are so focused on looking at that one and trying to get her excited, that I didn't even notice one had sneaked up on my side of the car and literally stuck his head in the window and grabbed feed from the bucket on my lap which startled me a bit which then proceeded to startle my niece...and that essentially set the tone for the rest of our time there. Next we came to the zebras. We were warned that they were a little pushy and had teeth like donkeys. You're taught to hold the bucket outside the car, but they pushed themselves inside the window (on my niece's side of course) and kept trying to grab the bucket, which just ended up dumping half of it into the car. We also saw some quiet, polite deer in the woods as well as some antelope in the distance. Next, we saw some llamas (or maybe alpacas). They too are a little pushy, but not as bad as the zebras. I think one even stopped at my window and smiled to pose for me to take his picture before he helped himself to another half a bucket of feed. Then we get to the camel. All prior animals were able to literally get in our car. The camel is inside a pen thankfully....He comes to the edge of his fence and we pulled close enough to where I could hold the bucket out my niece's side. He immediately grabbed the bucket from my hand, held it over his head to eat it, then dropped the bucket on the ground. I'm thinking I have to get the bucket back because I don't want to get in trouble. Problem #1 is, the first rule is to stay in your car at all times. Problem #2, some of the emus have now followed us and are quickly approaching from the rear. I climb into the front passenger seat, open the door, grab the bucket and quickly get back into the car. Meanwhile, the camel has moved on. He got what he wanted and had lost interest, figuring he would just wait on the next unsuspecting victim in the next car. We pass some water buffalo and the longhorns and a couple of highland cows. An ostrich quickly runs up the road in front of us so we can't get away. He helps himself and seemed a little more polite and pretty than the emus, so I let him snack. Eventually, we found the parking area and petting zoo. Mind you, there are signs telling you not to pet them or feed from your hand...but still call it a "petting zoo." Fed the goats and a huge pig. Made our way to the giraffes and someone shared some lettuce with my niece so she could feed them. She didn't love it, but didn't freak as much. Then we go to the aviary. We had bought three sticks with sticky seed on it, all of which I was carrying when we entered. I think we walked into a Hitchcock movie.... Parakeets swarm us the second we enter. Land on the sticks, our arms and my niece's head. That went over well.... Tried to direct her attention to the pretty birds and bright colors. Figured we should just exit quickly so we did. Went to gift shop where she bought a stuffed highland cow and all was well again!

Leslie & her ponies were a hit at our rodeo party! These cuteys were the talk of the town and…read morehelped to make our party a success! We're very happy! They provided excellent service! The ponies had a great temperament with patience and it was well worth what we paid! We'll use them again & we definitely recommend!

Absolutely amazing at mule camp last weekend! We had the absolute best time with the ponys! I'm a…read moremama of three, and my youngest two were terrified of getting on the ponies at first. Bless their hearts, they were near tears. But the sweetest young lady named Alexandra came right over and worked pure cowgirl magic. She talked to them so gentle and kind, got down on their level, and before I knew it, both of them were smiling and riding like little cowboys. After the rides, she even let the kids stay for a minute to give the ponies some hugs and say goodbye. It was the sweetest thing! The ponies themselves looked so well cared for! Every single one had food in their buckets. You can tell this girl absolutely loves her job! It's so heartwarming to see now days, so much evil in the world. Now, I do want to mention a thing, while the pony area was just wonderful, I did notice the farm animals looked really hot. It was a warm day, and bless their hearts, there didn't seem to be much shade for them. For such a long time, it made me a little sad to see them standing out in the sun like that. I grew up on a farm myself, so I know these are outdoor animals and they're used to being in the weather. But even then, they naturally have shade from trees or a barn to get under, and always plenty of fresh water close by. I just hope in the future they might add a few shaded areas or fans so those sweet animals can stay cool and comfortable too. A little while later, when we walked back around, my kids actually pointed out something that made me smile, the worker from earlier had brought a fan over to the pony that was standing out in the sun. Honestly, the business itself should take note and be more like her, thoughtful, attentive, and full of genuine love for those animals. It warmed my heart to see that kind of care, especially on such a hot day.