Denver Equestrians LLC

I just visited here to take a look at the facilities. I have not taken lessons here or boarded here or anything but I just wanted to put in my two cents on this place.
It looked clean and organized but it seemed that they used a very minimal amount of bedding in the stalls. They informed me that there was no turn-​out available at all. And no trails. And they want to charge you $ 640 a month? Please…
Oh and the stipulation to be able to board there is you HAVE to be in a lesson or training program with one of their trainers. I understand why they would have this stipulation but I personally like a place that lets you do what you want.
I did not see the outdoor arena but the indoor arena was BADLY in need of being resurfaced. It was literally like concrete.
Also, I think it’s completely ABSURD to charge $ 110 for an «evaluation» lesson. That is just ridiculous. Up that $ 15 if you want a «dressage evaluation» lesson. There are PLENTY of trainers who charge half that much and the lesson is for at least an hour. They must be charging overhead and that would explain the prices but good lord, count me out.
I wouldn’t have so many negative things to say about this place but those prices are just a straight up complete turnoff (not to mention, ripoff) and makes me not want to have anything to do with the place.

My daughter has been riding at Denver equestrians for 4 plus years. Her experience has been nothing less than wonderful. She has had fantastic trainers, guidance and support. The barn is her happy place! She has become quite the rider and always amazes me every time I watch her ride. Thanks to the DE family!

I’m not sure where all this negativity is coming from, this is a truly magnificent facility with a true focus on a riding school. Riders of all ages and experience levels develop riding skills in a variety of disciplines as well as all-​around horsemanship. The trainers are passionate about teaching and fostering a positive environment for growth. Staff are always friendly and welcoming and seek to help you in any way they can. As a relatively new school there are still some bumps in the road but there are really phenomenal programs growing here. i would highly recommend Denver Equestrians to anyone looking to become a true horse person on the ground and in the saddle. You will find a solid, well-​rounded education that I have never seen paralleled in 16 years of riding!

Hmmm. Medium review. My seven year old took a day camp to see how we would like the stables and if they were worth the 45 min drive from our house. She had a fun day and wants to go back but only, «If they can ride the horses next time.» !!! It turns out that the «lesson» part of the day was sitting on the back of a horse for 10 minutes on lead. That’s no lesson! As a parent, I didn’t get what I paid for (a day camp that included an actual riding lesson) but my kid had a fun day anyway so the staff must be really good at entertaining the kiddos. We are heading a different direction and going with another stable since we are looking for actual riding lessons not childcare.

Just a heads up about this place… They are rude and unprofessional.
I started taking lessons there as part of a groupon. They are at Normandy Farms which has been around for a while but now has new ownership. I started with the groupon lessons and then continued to ride with them for several months. I had a few concerns about the place but figured they were hiccups from a new business (they had several mistakes in my scheduling, the teacher Elizabeth had an altercation with a horse owner during my lesson and in front of me, not very professional, etc.).
Things just got worse though. The teacher Elizabeth came back from being out of town for 2 weeks. I am an experienced intermediate rider (grew up riding on the east coast, doing lots of jumping, etc.) I signed up for 4 jumping lessons and 2 dressage lessons a month and paid a lot of money for them ($ 380/​month). When Elizabeth went away, I was not able to do any jumping because the other teacher I use does not jump. I was not told this ahead of time (and perhaps reschedule some of my lessons?) but went with the flow and worked on my flat work. Then Elizabeth gets back and I’m scheduled for a private jumping lesson (yay!). The horse I’m riding goes lame midway through the lesson so I had to stop. Again, I went with the flow and was flexible. The following week I come in for another private jumping lesson. First problem was they had me incorrectly scheduled that week and, to keep things short, I left my house (during rush hour) to get to a lesson, turned around because according to an email they sent me (I checked my email while in the car), I was scheduled the following day. I called as I was driving back to my house…“oh we have you down for today as well” (more scheduling issues with them).Ok, so I turn back around and head to the stables. I get there and the teacher Elizabeth tells me that the horse I’m riding is still lame, that I’m going to ride him anyway and the lesson was going to be «just walking». I’m sorry but I’m not paying $ 60 to ride a lame horse and just walk (I am NOT a beginner). I was polite and said I was disappointed. I was in no way rude, unreasonable, etc. Their response to my polite expression of disappointment was to tell me to leave and go to a different barn. Their treatment of me and EXTREME response to their client’s disappointment (and I don’t know of anyone who would not have been disappointed) was so rude and truly unbelievable. These people are crazy.
I grew up riding on the east corst where you would think things would be more uptight. I have never experienced ruder treatment than I did here in Colorado by the people at Denver Equestrians (specifically Elizabeth the teacher and Newell, their «Business Manager».) Just a warning to you if you are thinking of riding there…
FOLLOW UP:
9÷17÷12: I think its funny that they responded to the post below but didn’t respond to mine. Probably because there is nothing they can say to justify the way they treated me.

Great trainers and good service. The owner is down to earth and supportive to new students.