Red River Equestrian Center

"We went there for my grand daughter’s 5th birthday party. We walked in to set up for the party and the area was filthy. Tables were full of dust, garbages full, dry cat food all over the floor. We had to clean the entire area as best as we could without any water. Had to find our own cleaning supplies before guests arrived. Students were running the horses for the party with no adult there. Girls had to go the bathroom and it looked liked that had not been cleaned in months, very dirty with garbage overflowing. Very unsanitary place. Spider webs all over walls of indoor arena. Was not worth the $300 that was paid."

"Safety was not a priority here. Went to a birthday party. The place double booked themselves and had childrens riding lessons going on at the same time in the same area as the pony rides. The horse that they picked for the pony rides was actually wonderful. Very tame and mellow perfect for three year olds. However they had these 3-year-olds in the same area as two other horses being written by children students. The students were running the horses and jumping them. One horse was had an injured foot and was reactive and was kicking. I was not impressed that they put these two horses in the same area as a bunch of 3-year-olds. They would literally run the horses right by, through, and around the pony rides. There was only one adult staff present. We were also told that the birthday party was too distracting for the people having lessons. Maybe don't book them at the same time. I understand that horseback riding is inherently somewhat dangerous however I felt that this facility actively set themselves up for failure. In response to RREC, can you address why you had horses being jumped, and run through the pony rides, and why the facility was double booked. Mony concern is not for the safety of the children waiting their turn but for that of the child who is on the horse."

"My fiancée and I board our horse there and we love it. They have a great facility and we know our horse will get the best care. Sarah and Bob are very knowledgeable and very friendly."

"Sarah and Bob, the owners, are wonderful people who do everything they can to keep the horses healthy and happy. As an instructor, Sarah helps her students to understand the biomechanics of riding, including improving seat and leg aids. As a trainer, Sarah works with horses to identify their natural abilities and build upon them. I board both of my horses here, and I highly recommend it for lessons, for training, for boarding. The value is great and the instruction is sound. These folks really care about both horse and rider, and it shows in everything they do."

"Owner Sarah runs a great business! RRE has a large indoor riding arena. Teacher to teacher she's one of the best. She is knowledgeable, patient, and does an amazing job relating horse riding to other sports or activities a rider might be involved in. The drive is VERY worth it!"