Flying M Stable

What a fantastic experience our daughter and I are having at Flying M taking lessons. The variety of horses and their personalities make it a fun and learning environment. As we are leaving, our daughter is excitedly talking about her return the following week!! The knowledgeable trainers are eager to share their expertise and are able do it in a way that captures and keeps the attention of the rider. I recommend Flying M to anyone, whether you are a beginner rider or a seasoned one, you will always enjoy your time here!!

Love this place! I have been here collectively for years. The place makes you feel like family. Whenever there's a problem everyone is willing to help out. J have probably called and texted the owner a lot over such little things, but she is ALWAYS willing to help me with no problems. The trails are gorgeous, the stalls are spacious, the pastures outside are massive, the outdoor arena is perfect, and the list goes on. They really care about your horses health here, like how much grain and making sure they're getting the right kind, making sure the hooves are taken care of, and shots are up to date. I have learned so much here and feel more confident in my equestrian and horse owning abilities!

My daughter was loving taking lessons here until the one instructor was talking to the father of the other girl she was taking lessons there about leasing a horse and they decided to. She asked me but I'm unable to afford that. After that, the instructor had my daughter walk around the ring for the rest of the hour lesson while she worked on trotting with the other girl. I talked about my frustration and was told that she would get equal attention the next week. The same thing happened the following week. The instructor had my daughter walk around the ring the entire hour lesson while she worked on trotting with the other girl. I don't like paying for a lesson while all my daughter does is walk around a ring. I talked with several people and just felt like if you can't afford to lease a horse, they put your child on the back burner to those that can.

I started coming to Flying M about five years ago, initially to work in exchange for riding time. Since then, the stables have become a nostalgic sanctuary (I was raised on a farm), where I can ride the trails either alone or with my newfound friends, enjoy swimming in the river with my horse, or cantering through open fields. Everyone here is friendly, non-judgmental, and down-to-earth ~ totally unpretentious! Horses are well cared for and treated kindly and respectfully. I have learned SO much from the owner and trainers ~ and look forward every day to spending time with my barn buddies and my beautiful thoroughbred. Lisa Risser, the owner, has become a respected and admired friend and is a constant source of information and advice. I absolutely love these stables, the horses, and the people I have met here.

Called a couple of times to inquire about riding lessons for 2 adults. Left 2 voicemails (over the span of a week) and finally received a call back after sending a Facebook message to their page. Which is fine, I understand things are busy. However, when I did receive a call back, I was talked to like my inquiry was a burden (lots of huffing, rude attitude, "You've been calling us.." etc). If you're looking to start lessons, don't start here.

Was disappointed. I thought we would be riding horses not caring for them. Spent entire lesson grooming and cleaning horses. Was asked twice if we would be "leasing" the horse. I don’t even know what that is. I planned this as a fun thing for my husband and I to do together but it didn’t turn out that way.

My granddaughter started taking lessons here. She absolutely loves it.😇because of Flying M Stables she gets to follow her dream of becoming a great horseback rider. Thank you Flying M Stables. 😊