Sam Houston Equestrian Center

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This may be a convenient location to board a horse, but I found the riding lessons to be sub-par. The instructor I had (Jordan) basically stood around for 30 minutes and let me and others walk in a circle with very little verbal communication and feedback. I have taken riding lessons at many places and after one lesson at Sam Houston Equestrian I realized that there had to be better options. In fact, there are many stables that are just as close with better quality instructors. My advice is to skip this place. especially if you are a beginner.

To whomever wrote the last comment/other readers,



Although I have not been to Sam Houston Equestrian Center, I do recommend the following:



1) Safety first - make sure whatever facility you choose to ride at teaches you the basics of being around a horse. Such as never walk behind them, never tighten the girth while they are on the cross ties, always make sure their shoes are properly trimmed or shod

2) Understand how to groom a horse (ie. brush, pick hooves, etc), walk, tack up, correctly put on a bridle as well as saddle before you get on the horse

3) NOT all horses need supplements - additional supplements can actually deter a horse from getting the proper nutrients

4) Yes you need to have a rider be aligned with skill level or difficulty of horse but also in size - a larger person should not be riding a small horse

5) Riding different horses early on is a positive as long as the horses are quiet, reliable and are safe for the rider

6) Age of an instructor should not be a reflection of their skill level - age/skill level are not directly relational

7) First and foremost an instructor should be asking you about your goals, what you would like to accomplish and then set you up with the correct program - ie. private versus group lessons as well as level of difficulty of the horse



So for those of you who have been detered by the earlier review, I recommend to still go and form your own opinion. I have been riding for 25 years and compete at a national/regional level. I have three quarter horses and ride in a specialized discipline thus have the credentials to make the comments I have above. I have ridden at stellar locations and less than stellar. So good luck and may you have the chance to enjoy your love of riding regardless of what level you are.