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December 2023 by Daniel Cheek
My daughter has been taking lessons for the last year and loves, loves, loves it. She has her favorite horses, the instructors are great! Perfect place for learning, camps and lessons.
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August 2023 by Julia Dreher
My daughter loves it.Amazing coaches, small groups, positive learning environment and calm horses.The coaches have great knowledge and patience!They teach the kids not only how to sit properly on a horse but how control a horse, how to take care of them and check on the kids basic knowledge.I do love how much the horses mean to the coaches! You don’t see that often.My daughter feels challenged and heard during lessons.
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August 2023 by liz van der walt
Thunderbay Riding Academy is the place to have your child learn about and train with horses.The staff are like family, the horses temperaments are pleasant, the coaches are knowledgeable and understanding and above all take the time to individually coach each child even within the group lesson environment. Praise is given and positive reinforcement of areas that need improvement whether it be equitation or jumping skills.We love our Thunderbay family and are so pleased to see our rider grow from strength to strength under the guidance and support of this lovely team.
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August 2023 by Jessica Paulson
My daughter enjoyed her year and half at Thunderbay tremendously and learned a lot. The staff is very knowledgeable and accommodating. We are moving so we are very sad to leave.
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June 2023 by Sarah Fields
Loved it there super sweet and really educated on horses. They worked at your pace and pushed you when needed without blowing your confidence. Would highly recommend this place to any child or teenager looking to get into the sport of horse back riding.
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February 2023 by Tandi Isaacs
My daughter was a complete novice when she started lessons. The riding academy is very well tailored to your Child's skill level. No rushing them. Safety first always. We have liked all of the well-skilled instructors. The clinics offered are so wonderful for all ages. Summer day camp is a must! The arena is covered which in bad weather is an added benefit. Indoor viewing area for parents/visitors is great! Can't say enough - my daughter loves it here!
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February 2023 by Cindy Carroll
Thunderbay is awesome!! The staff are wonderful to work with while helping the rider grow in their expertise. They show tremendous effort in all safety for the horses and riders. Location is great...highly recommend!
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January 2023 by Bridgette Bennett
My daughter has been riding at Thunderbay for 3 years now and we have been beyond happy. TB was my daughter’s first formal riding lessons and the staff has been wonderful. She has advanced several levels since she started and TB offers a variety of horses for all different abilities. The staff take good care of their horses and riders. We love TB!
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January 2023 by Nichole Kavanaugh
We love riding at Thunderbay!! This has been a perfect introductory experience to the equestrian world for my daughter! The instructors are so kind and patient, and the curriculum is detailed, age appropriate, and fully encompasses care of the animal as well as riding technique and horsemanship! Excellent program all around!
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January 2023 by Lidia Simeonova
I would highly recommend this facility to everyone who is looking to have the full horseback experience and to develop true horsemanship.We recently relocated to the area and finding an equestrian center turned out to be a difficult task. Most places were hard to communicate with and would not respond my the inquiries. At Thunderbay Bay the communication process was excellent. They worked with our schedule and even through they didn't have an availability at the moment the administrative person took my number and called me as promised two days later with some options for us. She did everything she could to accommodate us. Any questions we have had since we had enrolled were addressed immediately and to our full satisfaction.The lessons exceeded our expectations as well. The two trainers are very attentive to the kids. They constantly are giving feedback and are teaching them how to improve.Most importantly the philosophy of the academy is to nurture love of horses and teach the riders how to develop understanding and connection with them.
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November 2022 by Maria C.
My daughter loves going there and she is always looking forward to class! She has learned a lot since she started her lessons in September. Ms Kristi is an amazing trainer and my daughter has learned so much! This is her first year doing horse back riding and I'm impressed with her progress so far, this place is very helpful and it's easy to communicate with them! Overall I love this place and I highly recommend!!
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May 2022 by Bridgette L.
My daughter has been riding at Thunderbay for 3 years now and we have been beyond happy. TB was my daughter's first formal riding lessons and the staff has been wonderful. She has advanced several levels since she started and TB offers a variety of horses for all different abilities. The staff take good care of their horses and riders. We love TB!
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January 2022 by Kevin Barnes
Great place , family values with down to earth peopleThat really just love what they do, , become a part of the family at thunder Bay riding academy,
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January 2022 by Robert Snyder
Great instructors. Many of the horses are rescues. A good environment.
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January 2022 by PJ Scurry
Both daughters attended camp, Mon-Fri 9-2pm and of these 5 hours each day, they were actually on a horse for only 45 minutes!!!! And those 45 minutes were spent riding IN A CIRCLE in the arena over and over again. 2-3 campers are on same horse so while the other children ride, the kids WAIT! Mine were so bored. There is NO trail riding as advertised on website. There are NO "theme enhanced days" and no "games on horseback." The staff was not friendly and most imprortant, I tried to contact owner, she would not call or email be back to address my issues with the camp...
