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1. MacNair's Country Acres - Wake County

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· 37 reviews

2721 Dover Farm Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, United States

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MacNair's Country Acres: what do users think?
Lori J: Very rude staff. Over priced, and are VERY discriminatory to + size riders. My sister tried out for their IEA team and didn't make it because she was told she was "too over weight" and was mocked at the tryouts by the other girls. This was 2 or 3 years ago, she recently won Reserve champion at the IEA international show in virginia for her barns team. McNairs missed out on a great rider.
Iris Iris: I’m not a rider, I was just driving close to this area and decided to check this place. The weather was not so good, but I liked this place and would like to visit again during warmer time. Enjoying how peaceful it is. Beautiful horses
Christian Altum: Daughter rides there. Great people friendly place. Great horses. Well manicured property.
Emily Davenport: A wonderful experience. As a life-long equestrian, I booked an evaluation ride with Katie and had a fabulous time on Winston. I was so impressed with Katie's knowledge, kindness and the care that they show the horses. There is a solid emphasis on horsemanship and the horses were all so well cared for. Highly recommend!
Natalie A.: I am an adult rider and absolutely love this barn. I’ve ridden at a number of locations in a number of states over the last decade and this one is the most organized I have ever attended. I feel welcome and I feel that I have improved in just a few short weeks. The horses seem loved and well cared for. The trainers work to accommodate me in lessons even if I may not be to the level of the other riders. Looking forward to riding here for a long time!
Alexis Ray: I thought it was a wonderful facility, until I got to know how it is run. The facility is extremely money hungry. The lesson horses are used in multiple lessons per day each, and get at most one day off per week. Not to mention that almost all of the lesson horses are on Equioxx. It is overly priced and everyone is extremely stuck up.
Danielle Ronis: I tried contacting them 3 times before someone finally called me back about lessons. I was told I could have a lesson in one week, but they would call back to confirm the time. One week later, no call and no response to my voicemail about confirmation. Waste of time.
Gray Pendleton: Excellent equestrian facility with fantastic trainers!
Laura: This post is in response to Gary and Carol Maguirs's comments AND to celebrate my 25 years as a boarder, student, and finally, dressage instructor, at MacNair's Stables. Unlike the Maguires, I was not a first time horse owner and have boarded at several stables previously in two states. The care and concern for the horses at MacNair's is exceptional. As an instructor, I have had the opportunity to visit many boarding stables in and around the Raleigh area. MacNair's stands out with the many opportunities and facility highlights that are available on the 150 acre grounds.While primarily a hunter jumper teaching facility, you will find dressage, eventers, trail and endurance riders, and western.There are many horses on the property that are stabled in two separate barns as well as pasture boarding. There are two indoor riding arenas, one dressage arena, two large sand arenas in addition to large grassy areas and miles of trails. Children can begin lessons at the age of 8 and there are a few riders in their 80's. There are about 200 lessons given on the farm every week with numerous trainers.With that in mind, the Maguires mentioned "arrogance which affects ring use". With 200 students in one week, group lessons will have priority over ring space. One rider, on his own, cannot expect to have a ring to himself. There are many places to ride.The stalls are thoroughly cleaned each and every day as well as the water buckets. If an owner comes hours after the stall has been cleaned, there will be manure and urine there. If not, something is wrong. It the water buckets were just cleaned and an owner comes to the stall , there will be a slight delay as the buckets will be filled one at a time. There will be a short window of time with an empty bucket. This is normal.The Maguires mentioned a bacterial infection with their horse. The horse had a bone fracture and had to have a surgical procedure at the vet school. Any time there is a surgical procedure, there is a chance of infection. This is true with human or horse.Roundup is used, only by the owner, in areas that need weed control. Its use is strictly administered, as directed, for farm use with horses and cattle.As far as the comments from the Maguires about "cliquey, uppity, arrogance, superiority" - I must say that children, friends, family, complete strangers, and many others continue to come to MacNair's in order to participate in the whole horse learning experience that I have come to love over these 25 years.These people have become life long friends and mentors to me.To finalize, let me tell you about our school horses. Some are now in their 30's and continue to thrive under the care of the fine staff at MacNairs. They are healthy and sound. They are well taken care of. They love the job of teaching young and old the special bond between human and horse.And to you, the Maguires, may God richly bless you and keep you as you continue your search for perfection in your next horse adventure. Amen!
Yelena Veliko: I really enjoy spending time at Macnair's. The facility is nice and the horses were really happy and healthy! They have beautiful pastures to roam and everyone I meet there is really friendly. Definitely recommend!
Carol Maguire: Our experience with boarding our horse at MacNair’s was TERRIBLE! The following are facts which support our negative review:1. The quality of the horses’ drinking water at MacNair’s is bad. Some of the horse owners chose to install water filters for the horses’ drinking water as MacNair’s refused to do anything about it.2. MacNair’s sprays Roundup, a known carcinogen, on grassy areas where horses could feed. Given the amount of Roundup that is used, we are sure it is going into the ground water as well.3. Our horse contracted a bacterial infection at MacNair’s. Four types of bacteria were involved in this infection, with two of the four being nonresponsive to antibiotics.4. Several people that have left MacNair’s and now board at other facilities have told us that their horses are healthier and they are receiving much better training at their new stable.5. Numerous people have left MacNair’s because they were not happy with the training they were receiving. You are not allowed to bring trainers into MacNair’s; you must use their trainers.6. Be prepared to check on the conditions of your horse’s stall. Many times our horse would have been lying in his own urine and feces if we didn’t clean the stall ourselves. Also, at times, our horse had no drinking water available in his stall.Other Google reviews mentioned that the people at MacNair’s are “cliquey” and “uppity” and we definitely experienced this during our time at MacNair’s. There is definitely an arrogance and superiority which affects using the rings as well as being included in any trail riding.Also, please note that a recent 5-star Google review posted about a month ago was made by the Barn Manager at MacNair’s, who is also living with the owner of MacNair’s so take that into consideration when reading that review.MacNair’s Country Acres is ALL about their profit and NOT about the horses and the horse owners. The price to board at this stable is quite expensive and definitely not worth the monthly fee. So if you’re looking for a stable, we would not recommend MacNair’s!
Tiffany Kiernan: I have been boarding and taking lessons here since 2012 and love absolutely everything about it, the horses, the people, the facility, and the location! They take excellent care of both the schooling horses in their lesson program and the boarding horses along with the grounds.
Julie Jensen: I wanted to write a review because after moving my daughter’s pony to MacNairs, I really feel like some of the reviews being left here are unfair and unfounded.Before we bought our pony, my daughter had been taking lessons at MacNairs, beginning with the "Earn Your Stirrups" program. I'd been impressed with the level of professionalism in general, but, having taught many beginner lessons myself in the past, I particularly appreciated the emphasis on learning on the ground before ever getting on a horse or pony. Some other reviewers seemed to view this as a negative because your kid only gets 20 - 30 minutes of riding time. Sorry folks - but that's a positive. Your child needs to know how to be safe, how to lead, how to groom, and how to tack up before they learn to ride and if your kid isn't willing to be patient and accept that, they shouldn't get the privilege of riding a horse.Another reviewer posted that her horse was overused and underfed. When I read her review and then saw the photos, I was admittedly pretty taken aback. But I knew the horses and ponies I'd seen looked fat and happy so we moved there anyway.I've walked up and down the aisles and seen all the horses turned out, and not a single one looks at all underweight. Our pony was a tad underweight when we brought him and yesterday I had to put his girth on the last hole to get it on.The stalls are well-kept and his two water buckets have been full and fresh every time I've been there. I've never been in his stall once when he didn't have hay. All the horses in the smaller paddocks with less grass seem to have plenty of hay as well. I'm not at all trying to discredit this person’s story or experience, but just want to say that, from my perspective, they've either significantly tightened up their barn management OR hers may have been a very isolated and unfortunate incident. I'm not sure how many stalls they have between the upper and lower barns, but it's a LOT. Equine management can be very difficult - especially if a horse has an underlying health condition or is just a hard keeper.I read some negative things about it being cliquey and snobby. I haven't felt that way at all, but then again, I'm an adult and just want to come be with my daughter and her pony. I could care less for barn politics or drama. Everyone has been very friendly and welcoming - even the owner - who has been out there on the property every day I've been out there.The Barn Manager, in particular, was delightful - very professional and accommodating in getting Fisher moved in and set up.To the comment that they "discriminate" against overweight people, I need to point out that, while painful, this is also actually a credit to their integrity as equine professionals. A horse or pony should never be asked to carry more than 20% of their body weight. If you weigh more than 20% of their body weight and you're asking the animal you're sitting on to walk, trot, canter and carry you around over a course of 8 fences, you're inviting injury to both the horse and the rider. Being someone who is trying very hard to not exceed that weight limit myself, I know that's painful to accept - but these are real animals, guys. Thank you MacNairs for looking out for the horses and those that ride them by setting safe weight limits.People have said it's overpriced - to this I say, have you done the research to figure up how much it costs to care for a horse lately? Feed is expensive. Hay is expensive, and LAND to graze them WITHIN CITY LIMITS is VERY expensive. Fairly paid, qualified staff to properly care for horses is expensive. If the owner was "in it for the money," MacNairs would have become a multi-million-dollar gated community years ago. You don't go into the horse business to make money; you do it for love of it. And my gut feeling is that these folks do.
Elizabeth Hatch: On Sunday, October 6, 2019 I picked my horse Tuscany up from McNairs Country Acres. He was loaned to their schooling program while I am living in Charlotte to keep him in shape and off our rich grass for the summer. We had a wonderful experience in 2013 with McNairs and thought nothing of it when we decided to allow McNairs to use him again. Unfortunelty, Tuscanys time at McNairs was completely different than his last and the condition of which he is in and the events of this past weekend have led me to write this review.Before handing Tuscany over to McNairs they were told he would have a weight restriction for the people riding him, we did not want anyone over 150 lbs. riding him and he was only to be used as a schooling horse for their riders. Throughout his time at McNairs (5 months) we were told that he was being ridden lightly and settling in nicely as a school horse, it wasn’t until finding an Instagram video of a man well over 150 lbs. jumping Tuscany that I knew our wishes were not being followed.I arrived at McNairs on Saturday, October 6, 2019 to check on him and make sure I told them again in person the stipulations of keeping him in their schooling program. I walked right past his stall when I was looking for him as I did not recognize the skinny and sad looking horse as my own. His body condition was so dire that I could see every one of his ribs, his hip bones back and tail bone. He looked like a horse that one would pick up in a feed lot. I was devastated that someone would do this to my horse, any horse for that matter. I immediately called the barn manager and received her voicemail, I have yet to here from her. Next I called the trainer who used him in lessons. She answered and immediately defended the way my horse looked and even went on to say that he had put on muscle while in her program. She also stated that she was not aware that the riders riding Tuscany had a weight limit on them.Tuscany was being fed one scoop a day, 1/2 scoop in the morning and 1/2 scoop at night, in addition to hay. I was told they had been giving him more but those were not the instructions on his stall door. After looking around the barn I came upon a schedule that had Tuscanys name in it and it was a schedule for the IHSA team, he was being ridden by the IHSA riders in the condition you see in the photos. On several occasions throughout the week it was two times a day and that is not including the private lessons that he was also being ridden in. They never had permission to use Tuscany for their IHSA program.My horse was extremely overworked and extremely underfed, something both the trainer and barn manager are responsible for. The owner of the barn did tell us, after denying everything at first and standing by the way Tuscany looked, that the trainer and barn manager were being reprimanded for allowing Tuscany to get in such shape. However, it is a little too late for empty apologies at this point in time. This never should have happened to being with, no horse should be worked to the point of starvation. I am writing this in hopes that no other horse experiences what Tuscany has had to endure. I hope the trainer and barn manager further their education when it comes to horses and what a healthy body condition is. If this is beyond their intellectual capacity they need to resign from their jobs as they should not have horses in their care. Posted are photos of Tuscany from last winter and early this spring, in addition to the photos of picking him up from McNairs after being in their care for five months.
Martin Hutchison: They discriminate against + size riders. 2 years of being a loyal customer and lessons are not available anymore because of a new weight policy.
VP HR: I absolutely love MacNair’s! I’ve been riding at MCA for almost 15 years now, and couldn’t be happier. I grew up in the wonderful 4H program, and now ride on NC State’s IHSA team that practices at MCA. The horses are well taken care of, staff are awesome, and it’s a 2nd home for me. Highly recommend!
Nathan Moore: This stable is outrageously expensive, and the instructors have an uppity attitude. There are more friendly places to spend your time and money.
Hazal Yigit: I’ve been riding here for 9 years and MacNair’s has been like a second home to me, the people and staff are exceptional and always welcoming. The horses are well kept and taken care of, and the facility is always kept clean. This is a great place to ride and would highly recommend you to!
Lisa R: Very pleased with camp. The counselors are teen girls and friendly but in charge. The kids spent time learning about horses and care, learned to saddle and bridle, learned riding positions, and even bareback riding. The location is ready to get to, the grounds are well organized and clean. Excellent place for kids horse camp.
Lauren Hedley: Over priced. Horses teach 2-3 lessons a day. Horses aren’t fed meals on certain days as a way to “save money.” The girls are stuck up and “clicky.” Trainers have little experience and tack is cheap. It’s more of a “get-em-in get-em-out” situation in order to make the most money. I highly recommend looking elsewhere!
Sarah Mangum: I’ve been riding at MacNair’s since I was 8 and throughout the years I’ve been provided with so many great opportunities that I would not have at any other barn in the Triangle. MacNair’s has an amazing atmosphere and I’m incredibly grateful for the trainers and other riders here.

2. Oakwood Stables - Raleigh

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2300 Brassfield Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614, United States

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Ocean Bliss: Horse lessons and boarding available in the tranquil setting of Oakwood Stables! Staff is professional and great with both horses and people!! 🐴💕

3. Paramount Show Stables - Raleigh

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· 17 reviews

3417 Old Milburnie Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616, United States

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Paramount Show Stables: what do users think?
Whitney Brown: I have known and worked with Melissa for many years. What I appreciate the most is her honesty, integrity, and impeccable care of the horses. Melissa has a sensible approach to training that is logical, and straightforward which builds confidence for the horse and rider. Her Assistant Trainer, Lindsay Goff is a valuable asset and between the two of them, I always feel my needs are being met. I can't say enough what a peace of mind I have boarding at Paramount. The barn is both kid and adult friendly, with programs designed for all levels of riding. I highly recommend Paramount if you are looking for a show facility that is drama free and very accommodating.
K W: It's very nice there. Lindsey is a very good instructor and shows a lot of patience while working with children.
Robin Johnson: Paramount Show Stables has helped me bring along several young horses and ponies. Melissa Sarle's depth of knowledge lends to her always knowing which exercise to use in a lesson to address an issue with your horse, or which bit will work the best, or what supplemental your horse would benefit from. She is always even keeled and supportive. The facility is very well maintained. I did a lot of research before moving to Paramount from New England and know that I landed in the best barn in the area.
Cassidy Sitton: I’ve had the pleasure of seeing paramount evolve over the last 7+ years. Great people and great facility.
Mary Krisensen: I have been at Paramount Show Stables for many years. Melissa is an amazing trainer with an eye for detail and a down to earth style of adjusting her training to your own needs. She is an expert horsewoman and is compassionate about every horse in the barn. The facility is very well maintained and organized. Her assistant trainer, Lindsay, is a keen rider and a tireless manager. This is both a child-friendly and adult-friendly environment! Whatever you aspire to do with your riding, this is the perfect place in which to do it, whether you are a beginner rider of any age, or ready for the AOs.
Mary Bays: Paramount Show Stables is an incredible facility for horse boarding and training. With two experienced trainers living onsite, you can be sure your horse is in the best hands possible. The facility includes indoor and outdoor schooling rings, a horse treadmill and individual turnouts. Melissa is an incredible instructor and has helped me to gain confidence in my riding again. I would highly recommend this farm if you're interested in taking your riding to the next level and are looking for a place with high-quality horse care standards. I've loved every minute of being a part of the Paramount family!
Kelly Miller: Paramount Show Stables and the owner Melissa Sarle are a superior equestrian package. Lindsay Goff is a superb trainer and stable manager.The leadership and professionalism both women demonstrate is fantastic. Melissa is a sound equestrian expert and I feel my daughter is receiving the best instruction out there. Both Melissa and Lindsay instruct with a kind and level head. My daughter and our horse are getting top notch instruction and care. The barn and grounds are beautiful and well cared for by the Paramount staff. The families have met at Paramount who board their horses are kind and wonderful. The riders, young and young at heart are a delight to see and know. There is never a question of charges, there is never drama, the atmosphere is calm and relaxed.
Stephanie Smith: Excellent show stables! Top notch care and attention to detail for horse and rider. Melissa and her staff are easy to work with and provide a friendly, safe environment.
Jay Williams: Melissa and her team are the best! The facility is absolutely beautiful and very easy to get to!
Rebecca Fleishman: Melissa is a fabulous trainer and horsewoman. My horses have always gotten top notch care at Paramount and my riding improved significantly. She is kind and transparent, a rarity in the horse industry.
Wesley Yarborough: Melissa and her staff are nothing short of wonderful. They have provided exceptional care for my mare during [and after] her rehab this past fall. Melissa's medical background, knowledge of the industry, and superb horsemanship skills truly set Paramount's rehabilitation program apart. The facilities are ideal for consistent rehab/training with a covered treadmill and arena, not to mention it is always clean and organized! They have created a lovely environment for both horses and owners - I highly recommend Paramount!
Kevin: Nice stable to meet your horses needs. Convenient to Hwy 64 and I540.

4. Southern Oak Equestrian Center - Wake County

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· 15 reviews

11906 Shooting Club Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613, United States

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Southern Oak Equestrian Center: what do users think?
Lori J: I enjoyed riding here back in the day, my instructor Hannah Mattis was very knowledgable and pushed me to be better. Only downside of this place from the "clinques" and how rude the other riders can be. Otherwise loved it!
Ryan Palmer: I have been taking lessons at this barn for over 4 years and I love it and it's good to the experience with the horses
Phillip Thalheimer: My daughter Participated in the camp program. It was a wonderful time and was great introduction to English horse riding. Highly recommend!
Abigail Salter: This is a good place I just started but I love it.
Jeannine Chignell: Very friendly, accommodating and positive instructors and staff. Great place for riding lessons and summer camps.
Mare White: My daughter has been taking lessons there for 6 years and we have boarded our pony there for 3 years. This is a wonderful facility where I feel confident my daughter and pony are well loved and cared for. They have lessons for all different level riders, kids and adults, with a variety of school horses to choose from. Can't recommend it enough!!
Susanne Martin: My daughter, Nicki started riding there at age 9. I started as a mom feeding horses carrots while my girl rode. Now 5 years later we have two horses and SOEC is a second home. Even my husband knows each horse by name and personality. Hannah Mattis is an amazing Trainer, she has taken my Nicki so far so quickly and we still have so much to look forward to. I know Hannah will guide Nicki every step of the way and her potential is limitless under her tutelage. Margaret runs the place very smoothly and is always there for us and the horses. The kids are great at SOEC and support each other at shows and around the barn. I am so happy that we found this gem of place and we consider the whole Mattis clan and the other barn parents and children as part of our extended family.
heather Hill: Very rude people here. I'd suggest going to another place nearby, such as Castle French Farms where they have integrity!
John Proctor: My daughter loves riding at Southern Oaks. Margaret and the staff have always been accommodating and friendly and made us feel welcome and at home. We have been coming here on and off for about four years and highly recommend Southern Oaks.
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5. Hidden Spring Farm LLC - Knightdale

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· 4 reviews

1505 Old Crews Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545, United States

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6. Dead Broke Farm - Durham County

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· 822 reviews

6921 Wildlife Trail, Raleigh, NC 27613, United States

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Dead Broke Farm: what do users think?
Chris Sanders: Very friendly staff, nice, well worth the money
K P: First time. Had a really fun time even though we got rained out what a AWESOME TIME!! Staff was WONDERFUL
Camille Allums: This was our second time coming here and they were amazing! This is a great place for kids, and they really know their horses. I really appreciate their mission to rescue and rehabilitate abused and neglected horses. We have really enjoyed our visits here and highly recommend them.
Lisa Keelin: Had my granddaughter signed up for Summer Camp. She is 13 and all the other participants were younger than her. She was left
Adam Wu: Very pricy (170 for two people), staff were obviously not well trained (someone in my group fell off their horse because the saddle wasn’t properly equipped), trail was long but nothing happened during it other than following the staff who was riding way too fast. Just ride in silence for 2 hours. Don’t even get a chance to take pictures.
Christian Rosenfeld: Nice farm with beautiful horses. The one hour trail ride was a blast. Friendly staff, will get you going no matter what experience level.
Meredith Horner: This is a wonderfully peaceful and fun place for a child to spend time. If you have animal lovers, and want your child to attend a camp that nurtures that and also teaches them how to take care of them, this is the place!!
Kara Durrette: My son had never been to a horse camp before, and he was so excited to go to Dead Broke Farm! They exceeded our expectations, and we will be visiting often. He became "best friends" with a horse and they went above and beyond to let him ride that horse when possible at camp.
Larry Peterson: This was a great experience me and my wife had an excellent time. The pictures are real when you see the horses they are well taken care of sometime when you see a picture, it doesn’t be like the real thing once you get to a place but Dead Broke Farm is nothing short of the website.Our tour guide Greg was great. Greg thank you again for the great experience. I would recommend anyone that loves horseback riding to chose Dead Broke Farm.
Brigid Lynn: I'm updating my original review from last year that is below.We're back again this year and my daughter is still loving summer camp at Dead Broke Farm. She's 10 and attending multiple sessions this summer! She looks forward to going so drop-off is easy and when I pick her up she's full of stories, happiness, and pride. I love seeing her learn and grow in this experience!------------My daughter LOVED Dead Broke Farm camp. Every day she looked forward to going and I picked her up tired and proud. She learned so much. She will definitely be going again and we are excited about her future experiences!
Kim Zdanowicz: Awesome summer camp! This is our fourth year and plan to come back next year.
Michelle Melvin: My daughter has attended summer camp this week (8 years old) and every day at pickup says it was the best day ever! Trail riding, crafts, other kids to play with — it’s a tremendous experience!
Kyndra Gilleeny: Me and my husband paid for a private session and it was amazing! The horses Nemo and Igor were the sweetest and well mannered. The owner of the horses was a sweet man that really loves his horses and it shows. Our tour guide was Katie and she was the best! She was super friendly and helpful. It was overall an amazing experience and I will be returning. All of the horse are beautiful and well cared for and the trails are nice. I highly recommend this place to anyone, it is worth every penny.
Connor The Guy: Blue was a great guide!
Isabel Botello: 5 stars for the Guide named Blue! He made the ride so enjoyable. If you go I highly recommend requesting Blue as your guide.
Obsa Ali: My experience this past weekend at Dead Broke Farm was elite. From the moment we called in and spoke to Carla, to checking in with Jeannine, and lastly riding the trail with Ashley we were met with nothing bur grace and compassion. We enjoyed the 1 hour trail with our horses. The trail itself was beautiful, nice, & cool. I definitely recommend this place for folks looking to go horseback riding in the Raleigh area.
Meyling Chang: Great time riding Dusty! He was well trained and a kind horse to ride. The trail was a nice shaded trail through the woods/forest too.
LibertyNotary OfBaltimore: Went riding for Mother’s Day and my husband’s birthday. Horses wede beautiful and AWESOME! Great experience - The Hasty’s party of 6
Thomas Venetta: My wife and I recently went on a 1 hour ride at Dead Broke Farm. Our experience was awesome! The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and the horses were fantastic. If you're a beginner, somewhat nervous or anxious, or seemingly otherwise just don't "fit the mold" of a horseback rider (physically or mentally), DO NOT WORRY! They will take care of you and ensure that you have a wonderful experience. Heading back to the farm sometime soon!
Beth Defranco: Fantastic private ride with Cara and the two horses Hawk and Mudslinger. The horses were extremely sweet and minded ever command. We have been trail riding a handful of times at different places and this was by far one of the best. We did a private ride which lasted a little over an hour through the woods. Everything was so peaceful. They even take a few photos of you with the horses for some amazing memories. We no doubt will be back.
Melissa Reilly: We had a blast on our trail ride!!! I brought my two teen daughters and they loved it! My 7 year old daughter rode for the first time and the horse they put her on was so gentle and the guides were very patient. It was not just a flat paved trail, it was a beautiful shaded ride through wooded trails. The staff was all very friendly, we will definitely be back again!!

7. Oakwood Farm - Wake County

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· 2 reviews

2523 Branch Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610

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Elaine Kessler: I sent my horses to Oakwood Farm after a bad boarding situation that left my horses unhealthy and skinny. They look and feel so much better since being under Victoria and Rhianne’s care. I get regular updates with photos and videos of how my horses are doing and what they may need. I am so glad to have found a trustworthy situation for my horses and can’t thank Oakwood enough for all they do for their people! They are knowledgeable, safe, and kind. Can’t recommend this farm enough!
Kaitlyn Thomas: Oakwood farm is the best barn ever, great atmosphere and amazing trainers.
Sasha Paxton: At this barn everyone makes sures people feel welcomed and important! The first time I rode I felt amazing and knew that this is going to be my forever barn!

8. Governor James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex - Raleigh

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4601 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

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Governor James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex: what do users think?
Patricia Roberts: Great place to show and watch hirse shows
Kevin Funderburk: Visited for a 2 day rodeo shoe. The facility was clean and the venders and employees were very friendly and approachable.
MGP: Took in a smaller rodeo and had a great time. Gave it four due to the concession stands.
Linda keen: I love attending events here. It's always a wonderful experience and of course the horses. The main focus but the facility is very accommodating.
Kurt Gagnon: Nice place for horse shows.
carol mejia: Great place to show horses!
Mason McDowell: Daughter loves it here. Great indoor arena!!
Bradley Taylor: Love going to see horses......
Mama Alli Cat: Went to a rodeo there very huge arena. Lots of seating and parking
Lisa Mcnamara: Love this place.
Sergio Del Giudice: Classic facility-- kinda dated but well kept grounds. The Duke Hospital Charity Horse Show in November is quite the spectacle! The staff is very friendly and professional without all the stuffy pretentiousness commonly associated with hunter/jumpers.
Patrick Jourdan: Fun spot, but old and kind of muddy
Chuck Quinn: Enjoyed the event. Lots of beautiful horses. The riders put on their best skills really enjoy watching them. Great event each year.
Rob Martin: The horse complex is open when there is a show in progress. We visit several horse shows each year and this place is one of the best. Always clean and well organized.
Sal Ramos: Okay please
paddy downingnyegard: Wonderful facility..
Mark Conneway: Nice facility. Spacious grounds, plenty of barn space as well. Campground area is a bit tight and could use a mowing. Overall a really nice place to show!
Kendle Schooler: Mostly a nice facility. Indoor ring is gorgeous, covered ring is a bit small but decent. Wash stalls could use improvement.
Jeffrey Allred: Excellent equestrian facility, if a bit dated. Staff and service is top notch. On-site food or a wider selection of food vendors (especially breakfast) would be a GREAT addition. We always look forward to the shows held at this facility.
Allen Langley: Great job watching the mini horses pulling
Wendy Ray: We love competing with 4H here! Bathrooms aren't scary, horse washes, and always a great time!

9. Finally Farm - Wake County

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· 24 reviews

5533 Yates Mill Pond Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606

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Robert Beckham: Really nice people. NOT a restaurant.
Jack Cameron: I just stop by to see the place all the people that I talk to was very nice
Mauricio Delgadillo: Excelente lugar para caminar y concer sobre su historia
Jason Grafford: Great show series. Friendly staff, good food and friendly competition.

10. Brightleaf Stables - Durham

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· 80 reviews

1215 Sherron Rd, Durham, NC 27703

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alan khorram: We had a wonderful time and very professional service there. The lady in charge Heather was wonderful. She and here staff was very friendly and the took good amount of time to make sure we get what we wanted. I did horseback riding in another places but this is by far is the best.
Bilbo Baggins: Love the staff; really awesome experience
Lindsay Wagner: I decided to surprise my husband with a random date night and knew that a little time with some sweet horses would lift our spirits so much!! Ms. Heather was a delight to work with, made scheduling very easy, and was so fun to chat with and learn from during our one hour trail ride. The only downside is that I now want to go every other day, which I probably can’t swing, lol. Seriously if you would like to kick off a date night with a relaxing one hour trail ride before heading off to an amazing dinner in Durham or Raleigh, look no further 🐴
Libby Perry: Update 3/11/23: we've done several trail rides here now and have always had wonderful experiences. The horses are great and the trails are so fun. We've never done the same path twice and it's always a good time with just the right amount of challenge. Very different than other trail rides I've done in the area that are a little less exciting.Original review: We went for a trail ride yesterday here and had the best time. We had 4 kids (ages 9 to 14) and 2 adults plus 2 employees on horses that came with us. The trail through the woods was beautiful, fun, and mostly shaded! We will definitely be back!
Fabian Heitsch: Great location, great trails, and excellent team! My daughter and I have been riding at Brightleaf Stables for over a year now, and it's been wonderful. Heather and her team pick the right horses and make sure that learning riders feel safe but also challenged (thus keeping them growing in confidence). They also make sure that riders learn about horse care, which in my mind is an essential part of the experience. Over Thanksgiving, family from out of town visited and Heather organized a trail ride. The youngest family member was clearly apprehensive getting on a horse, but Heather did such a wonderful job making my niece feel safe and enjoy the ride that she didn't want to get off at the end. Thank you!!
Scalp Micro Durham: Amazing time at Brightleaf Stables.. Heather we really appreciate you sacrificing your time to acommondate our family for Christmas Portraits. Hats off to a beautiful staple and even more an amazing family!Best,DeMario
Danielle Holm: This place is probably great for kid lessons and an occasional walking trail ride, but it’s clearly not designed for adult experienced riders. Literally, a preteen introduced herself to me as one of the instructors. Yeah, no. And while I absolutely understand that grooming the horses is important, to me that’s the job of the stable staff so that the horse is ready and waiting for you to jump on when you get there. I was paying for a one-hour riding lesson, not to spend 20 mins brushing your horse, cleaning its hooves, and tacking it up. On top of that, the entire time I was trying to groom the horse, she kept trying to bite me. The instructor watching me clean her hooves (because that doesn’t seem weird to have the paying customer clean horse hooves while the staff stands there watching) had to keep warning me to watch out because the horse kept trying to bite me as I was bent over holding its feet. At no time did she bother to step in though until I finally stopped and asked her to finish. I commented even then that she didn’t seem in the mood to be ridden, but was ignored. I went up on the horse, tried to do a couple exercises, but the horse was not having it. She kept kicking out her back legs, putting her ears back which I know all too well to mean that she wanted to get me off of her, and even tried to reach back and bite my leg. The instructor offered to just do a walking trail ride instead, but that wasn’t what I had come here for. I came for a lesson, which clearly was not going to happen. Now it’s a half hour into my hour and she asks if I want to switch horses. And have to spend another 15 mins grooming and tacking it? By the time we’d get back to out to the field, we’d have had to turn right back around. I didn’t bother and just ended it there. Very disappointed and will look elsewhere for real adult lessons.
susan currin: A wonderful writing experience.
Mary Pait: My boyfriend and i recently went to Brightleaf Stables for a trail ride for my birthday. Heather was very friendly and knowledgeable in answering any questions that we had. I enjoyed the ride and so did my boyfriend up until the end when no breakfast caught up to him. Heather was great stepping up and provided some snacks and drink that he needed. The next day he received an email checking on him and how he was doing. Thanks for going above and beyond and we will be back. Mary and Steve
Richard Thompson: Great place to get experience with horses. Not just riding, but what it takes to care for them.
Glenda Noel: I rode there 2 times a week and it is a great invierment
Stan BEEKS: Brightleaf provided my grandson, Chase, with a wonderful experience that will last a lifetime. Many thanks to his instructor, Heather. 🐴
Heather Hunt: A great place to bring young children for riding lessons or a birthday party. The instructors are patient, kind, and friendly. They worked with the kids to get them comfortable with the horses, telling them about the food they ate and how they liked to be brushed. They picked horses that were appropriate for each child and paid careful attention through the lesson. The horses were friendly and docile. An excellent experience!
Nathan Church: Today was the first time my daughter has really even seen a horse up close much less ridden. Her instructor (Bailey) was extremely patient and although my daughter was nervous at first by the time we finished the lesson all she could talk about is how she wants to come back. Easily recommended and we will be back!
Ashley M: Heather and her crew are the BEST! So patient with beginner riders. This was second time at Brightleaf for trail ride will always go back! Thanks Heather
Global ART Network: The experience from start to finish was great. The staff was customer friendly, task oriented and thorough. It was a pleasure being around the horses 🐎.
Amanda Bost: Had a great time with my 3 year old on his birthday meeting all the horses. Highly recommend, we had a really lovely time. The owner was kind and knowledgeable and answered all our "horsie" questions. We will definitely be back!
Clare Callahan: My 9-year old nephew and I had a wonderful experience at Brightleaf. I took him for his first riding lesson and our instructor was very good with him. She had him help groom and tack the horse and clearly had a lot of experiencing working with kids in the ring. The ring itself was huge and the mare my nephew rode was very gentle. Plus, there are two very sweet boxers and a cat on the premises that love making friends!
Devan Groulx: Lots of fun, excellent staff, everyone is friendly. The horses are well looked after and behaved. We were trained out on our first date, but it was easy to reschedule for the next day. Highly recommend.
takiara cadlett: I took my daughter to brightleaf stables for a beginner horse back riding lesson for her 9th birthday. Everyone was very friendly and the owner was beyond patient with my daughter. The owner worked very hard to accommodate a day and time to assure my daughter birthday surprise could come true. Please do not hesitate when booking. Adults or children it is beyond worth the experience. My daughter will be back for more lesson. Thank you again for a wonderful experience. ❤
Kebreeya Lewis: It was a beautiful day! We enjoyed the private ride! The hosts were so friendly and helpful! I definitely recommend and will be coming back! Thank you! 🙂

11. North Carolina Hunter Jumper Association - Raleigh

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12. EasiHorse Farm - Wake County

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· 24 reviews

2309 Easy Horse Trail, Wake Forest, NC 27587

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13. Castle Farm - Knightdale

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1229 Tommies Dr, Knightdale, NC 27545

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14. Shiloh Farms Equestrian Training - Durham County

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· 10 reviews

1212 Southview Rd, Durham, NC 27703

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15. Brighton Stables - Knightdale

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1709 Horton Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545

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16. Horses for Hope TRC, Inc - Wake County

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· 93 reviews

2909 Banks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603

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17. Helping Horse Therapeutic Riding - Wake County

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· 39 reviews

5104 Riley Hill Rd, Wendell, NC 27591

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18. Triton Stables - Durham County

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2521 Baptist Rd, Durham, NC 27703

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19. Horseback Riding near Raleigh, NC 919-496-4201 - Franklin County

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1399 Mc Wilder Rd, Louisburg, NC 27549

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20. Grace Lee Farm Horse Riding Academy and Day Camp Apex - Apex

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2437 Olive Chapel Rd, Apex, NC 27502

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