Kyle Canyon Ranch

I just want to share how much I love having my horse boarded here. I started taking lessons over 2 years ago. Within 3 months I decided to purchase a horse from Amy. This was my first horse and I couldn’t be happier. I still take lessons twice a week and have learned so much from Amy she is an incredible woman and horse trainer. She shares her knowledge freely. I might add that the staff is also incredible they really care and when ever I have asked for help or a request it is always been graciously completed. Love my ranch family!!!

Took my daughter for her 1st ever riding lesson. Amy is patient and very knowledgeable. The horses boarded are happy and well taken care of. Will definitely be signing up both myself and my son. Looking forward to returning! Well done Amy and Kyle Canyon Ranch👍

I've been riding at Kyle Canyon Ranch since 2020. When I first started, I was dealing with anxiety due to a negative experience at a previous barn. KCR helped me regain my confidence through their lesson program and exceptional horses. I now own and board my horse at KCR. The ranch offers a peaceful and welcoming environment, with spacious stalls and well-maintained riding facilities. Even when I cant make it out to the ranch or hit the trails, I have complete peace of mind knowing my horse is receiving outstanding care from the dedicated staff.

Highly recommend lessons with Amy! I started my lessons with NO riding experience whatsoever, it was just something I wanted to take up. I've loved and grown in my lessons to where I feel so confident now. So confident that I decided I wanted my own horse and Amy helped me find him too. This is also a great place to board - everyone is so friendly and so many accessible trails. Can't say enough good things!

Just wanted to thank Amy for such an amazing lesson experience. Very thorough and knowledgeable on all things horse riding, and was able to get me to place where I felt extremely comfortable riding and trotting. Also learned general horsemanship, taking care of the horses, saddling, cleaning, etc. Super awesome instructor and cannot recommend her and this facility enough!

I started training with Amy in January and it is now June and I feel like I have learned so much about riding yet feel so encouraged to learn so much more. Not only is Amy beyond experienced with horses she’s a straight forward, no excuses and safety first kind of teacher. Mindful of what is best for both the student and horse. For those who may have a tough time with bluntness her conciseness may shock you lol BUT if you stick to it you’d learn over time that every DETAIL matters. Repetition till you GET IT. And eventually you’ll see she’s pretty funny. Don’t worry it’s not boot camp but I think the standard of expectation from her provides a perspective for some who may use disabilities/mental health etc. as an excuse for failure. The horse doesn’t know you’re mentally ill lol just do it right. But in order to do it right it takes WORK with no excuses. And if you’re willing to learn. Training with Amy is 100% worth it.

I was a boarder here for 7 months, long enough to get to know everyone & watched diligently how things were ran. The location is what makes the Ranch what it is, which is beautiful. However,  management had made it a nightmare. I pulled my horse out before the month was up due to strong concerns of neglect & abuse. Due to flash flooding in my area during a heavy storm , I had missed 3 days with my horse. I arrived to the Ranch to find him like this. (Photos attached).. Terrible right ? Time stamp will show 3:30 pm , which should've been right after feeding. I have no idea how long he was left to stand in 15+ inches of muck. As a new owner to this horse, I  was completely shocked & heartbroken to see my horse in these conditions.  My only thought was to get him out & fast. I texted Amy immediately requesting another clear stall , as there were many open, clearer stalls he could've been moved to prior to having to request it, had they cared or even noticed he was in distress. The Ranch fed him, but didn't even look at him, as I've seen them do with other horses over the course of 7 months. My horse is now being treated for an extreme case of Thrush. Never once did I recieve an explanation, apology or was even notified my horse was in distress. Even though my phone # was taped near the bottom of the stall for instances such as this. The Ranch itself sits on a hill & doesn't have a proper drainage system. My horse being on the end of the line recieved all of the other horse's muck & rainwater. It had since taken them 3 weeks to clean out stalls as Terry cursed & slammed things around. What a peaceful place right? Quite the contrary.. Furthermore, I had done approximately 2 lessons with Amy & she wacked my horse with her carrot stick in the face multiple times , I counted precisely 8. I asked her the purpose of that & she stated he was not moving to her liking. The Clinton Anderson method is what they choose for training. But after a horse died at his seminar , I wouldn't put him or anyone who follows his method in charge of a house plant. I understand everyone trains their horse differently but hitting them just doesn't feel right to me. You judge for yourself. Going off other reviews & Amy's responses to my concerns, Kyle Canyon has a very hard time accepting accountability & will make people look like they're the problem.. I however, was a good boarder. Respectful, paid every month on time & never complained. But I could no longer keep my mouth shut & I pulled my horse without a 30 day notice , leaving them 6 days of paid board. Amy chooses who she wants to be kind to. So much so , that I was charged $100 extra than the other boarders each month. Had no idea, until I heard others gossiping about what they pay & how even then, felt like they were getting scammed. Rumor has it, that they're taking boarder's money & putting it into their own house down the road, building arenas & breeding horses while the Ranch itself is falling apart. There are many other ranches nearby, where you can enjoy the great outdoors without the extra stress this Ranch will bring. I am so distraught with the treatment of my horse that I strongly suggest , that if you love your horse, you find another place to board. I was afraid of what I was going to walk into every time I pulled into this place. I now feel my horse's spirit is broken & I imagine it's going to take a long time with adequate training to get him out of this funk. Im sure I will get a gaslighting response to this review , (which i will not read) as Amy has to have the last word. But fortunately for me & you , proof of my experience of this Ranch is in the photos. BOARDERS BEWARE.