We have ridden on a lot of trail rides and this one was great! I highly recommend it. Drew and…read moreEmily make sure that you are well suited for the horses and that you have a good time

Our trail ride with Emily and Drew was amazing. My mom and I were looking for an adventurous ride…read moreand Emily and Drew delivered. We climbed hills, walked through water and got to see calves and cattle. The horses were very well behaved and we really enjoyed our conversations with Emily and Drew. This is not your typical trail riding experience. The views are amazing and we even got to lope up some hills. We couldn't be happier with our experience!

I have been around horses and their instructors and trainers for the past 20 years since my…read moredaughters started riding at a young age. They've leased and owned horses, and they've shown in both little local shows and the "big one" in Louisville. So I feel qualified to comment. Craig Cates can do it all! He understands horses and owns many for whatever your riding level. Whether it be training your horse, lessons in riding, taking you to compete in a show...Craig has the experience to make it fun and safe for you. He is one of the best instructors I've seen...soft spoken and patient and excellent with both youngsters and seniors. He is also an honest businessman and a friend to all. Boone County is lucky he settled here!

This guy never picks up his phone. I heard he tossed them…read moreinto the Ohio River for some reason. UPDATE: he called me back after I left like a hundred moderate-cringe voice mails, and flat up told me he was booked for the next 30 days and didn't know anyone else who could take me on in the next couple day either - and then hung up. Informative chap.

Had a fabulous Black Friday ride today with a group of friends. What a great establishment. Our…read moretrail ride leader/instructor Lindsey was awesome! They made us all feel comfortable. Half of our group had never been on a horse before. Lindsey gave us a brief but thorough safety lesson, then introduced us to the horses. The trail is perfect for beginner riders or riders with a bit of experience. Highly recommend Sunny Acres! We are already planning to go again.

Chuck and his team put on a wonderful ride for our group of 7 on this cool fall day. They can…read moreaccommodate groups of all ages and experience levels. Anyone under 18 that can control a horse can ride but they must have a helmet. The horses are well behaved and are very mild mannered for those that might be timid. They will trot and run a little but nothing scary. The ride was about 2 hours long along this beautiful private property. Keep your eye out for dear and other woodland creatures.

A place for people who have never ridden before to go on trail rides, as well as a place to take…read moreriding lessons. (They also offer slightly longer trail rides for more experienced people). What a beautiful place! The drive out there was not bad at all in terms of distance, nav reliable, and gorgeous views. I was a bit late but they accommodated me and the group started before myself and one other person. The horses were well-taken care of and extremely calm. They all seemed to know each other but not have too many issues between them- no biting, kicking, etc. (Hey - racehorses are so temperamental that they need a calming animal). The barn has its own helmets to lend, there were a lot of people who had been more than once. I was searching for a hot tub the following day however.

What a wonderful and accommodating place! Ashley gave us a wonderful tour and I'm so glad I…read morereceived this as a birthday gift. The ride is peaceful and great for beginners. The horses have personalities and it's pleasant to have our instructor tell us how the horse dynamic operates. I accidentally got my horse to accelerate and honestly it was hilarious. I screamed like a little kid but Ashley was great, a soft reminder to pull the reigns and I was back at the group pace. In my era of having hobbies, this will be a treat to myself again in the fall. The route is so serene!

My daughter has been riding here for around seven years. We have private lessons with Natacha and…read morelove Stonehurst! The barns have several Arabian and show horses to lease or ride with lessons. Not only do you learn to ride, but also learn to care for and tack a horse. Private and group lessons available.

From the owner: We take pride in teaching horses and riders, from all levels, the ability to learn and enjoy the…read moreart Stonehurst operates a well rounded lesson and training program located just outside the heart of Louisville. Stonehurst has successfully trained many National champions in a variety of divisions, and effectively accommodates riders of all ages, levels, and abilities. We offers excellent youth and amateur programs, ranging from local to national levels. Our stable has everything to offer, including a wonderful location, top of the line facility, horses and staff. Stonehurst caters to the beginner and intermediate rider who want a great experience with horses. We are well known for our detailed approach in teaching people how to ride to their dreams - from the perfect ride to a national championship victory. We welcome your visit by appointment.

I hired the owner of Equility to train three of my horses, to be conducted at my farm. She…read morecommitted to twice-weekly sessions, which I prepaid 30 sessions per horse. Her contract required prepayment and stipulated she kept all funds regardless of her fulfillment of services. Over the course of 6 months, she kept less than half of the scheduled appointments and my horses' progress was minimal. None of my horses met their training goals, and I had to pull one horse after five months because she felt she would need to start over from scratch with him. I then hired another trainer to work with the same horse, and in a handful of days he met his goal. Her communication about cancellations was poor at best, often requiring that I ask her the morning of the scheduled session, or even at the time of the session, if she would be coming before she would tell me she was not. I tried in good faith to resolve the situation. When I requested better communication from her, she informed me she is too busy to do so and her priorities are otherwise. Her words to me were, "I understand you would like more notice but as a business owner AND trainer AND instructor it's really difficult to know what my days are going to look like. I am really sorry that this has caused issue but truly feel as if it should not." [The emphasis was hers, copied and pasted directly from an electronic message.] Based on that information I terminated our arrangement, in spite of her still owing me several more sessions.

Karen is lovely and gives my daughter the one-on-one that she needs! It may be a bit of a drive,…read morebut it is well worth it for the serious minded horse enthusiast!

From the owner: 40 years combined trainer riding, instructing and competing with horses and riders. We offer…read moreCentered Riding instruction!

This place has wonderful and patient instructors. My daughter had little interest in riding the…read morehorses as she is a bit young but the instructors for her used to being around them. She was able to feed the horses and visit their stables inside and outside and watch other children. She enjoyed her time there over the course of a few, reasonably priced lessons. My only complaint is the name is a bit misleading, it is not close to Louisville. Having recently moved down from Chicago that one got me as it was about a 45 minute drive or so, I probably should have looked up the address before signing up though.

Still riding with LEC. At 67 years old, I am safe with certified instructors and incredible lesson…read morehorses. As an important update, as of June 2024, LEC now has a second location at Rock Creek Riding Club in Seneca Park.

I've been riding here for several years now and always enjoy my time spent at the barn. There is…read moreso much I've learned both from the back of my horse as well as just hanging around and watching other riders. It's definitely a journey when you're working with a horse, and Sandi has been a great instructor, making adjustments as needed to keep us moving forward as well as celebrating our achievements. Horseback riding is my passion, and I am thankful I've found a place that has great people (& horses) to keep me growing and having fun at the same time!!

From the owner: We offer great knowledge and relationships with horse and rider during Hunter/Jumper and Dressage…read morelessons! Be the best you can be! Enjoy our family atmosphere and heal from our fast paced life!

Tiffany and Jacob are the most caring owners I have come across. During trying times of COVID, they…read moreare meeting the needs, wants and desires of the boarders, while paying attention to the welfare of all the animals living there. Amanda, Victoria and Nicole are teaching students both old and new on all styles of riding while the safety of their students are of utmost importance. I can't say enough about this facility. The beauty and awe get me every time I drive up the road. Jasmine takes such care of the center with precision and accuracy. Never a broken piece of equipment. If you get a chance or are looking to board your horses- I would take this center hands down!

The new owners, Tiffany and Jacob, are incredible! I've been riding at Wild Rose since 2006 and…read morehave boarded there since 2011. While I've been at college out of state and unable to be back home more than once a month, they've gone above and beyond to make sure my horse is taken care of, blanketed, fed and ridden. They are both are extremely easy to contact and have been of indescribable help while I've been gone. The lesson program and the training have been changed for the better as well. I've known Amanda since I started riding there and she was my first instructor. She's encouraging, knowledgable, and invested in the farm. All of the other staff are kind, helpful, and great instructors. Emily has been riding my horse while I've been gone and goes out of her way to make sure that I'm updated on how my horse is doing, to ensure that she is getting grain, and to get her blanket​ on during the winter. I couldn't be more appreciative of all of them and I would recommend riding, boarding, or just doing on a trail ride to anyone.