Parker Riding Academy - Parker, Colorado

Annie D.

If I could give this place 0 stars i would. I have been riding for over a year and learned how jump 2 prior to moving to Colorado. I was so excited to finally ride at a new place but it was nothing like how I used ride. The trainer was rude and got upset when I didn’t understand something. When I couldn’t hold my 2 point for over 2 laps, she had to shorten my stirrups so much where I wanted to cry. They were over the kneerolls and were aching in pain. Courtney, my coach, did not care and tried to make me a stronger rider but didn’t seem to care about how I felt. I have major anxiety and I felt super nervous coming here and would cry after my lessons. It was such a bad experience riding here so I decided to leave after around winter after coming in July. I really did not enjoy my experience and felt like you are paying too much here. The price is higher than quality of coaches. I felt my progress completely went lower and I felt intimidated by others here. Please take this into consideration before coming here is you have anxiety or if you want to have a fun and enjoyable time. Not to mention but they also refused for me to jump unless I could go twice a week but prices were already way too high. I reallly wish this place worked for me but my anxiety was triggered and I did not want keep riding at a place that made me feel bad about myself. While riding here, I would question how good I was at riding. They made me do more two point than anything else and excused it with me becoming stronger. I was hardly allowed canter at all because I wasn’t ready too when I’ve already been riding and jumping for 2 years. I felt worse about myself here, ruined my self esteem and even though I’m riding elsewhere, I’m self conscious of my riding. This place took a large toll on my self esteem. I hope you keep my experience into your consideration

Mary R.

I would not recommend Parker Riding Academy to anyone. I purchased four 30 minute riding sessions via Groupon for my niece as a Christmas gift. She loves horses and has wanted to learn how to ride. If she liked it, we thought about singing her up for more afterwards.
When I called to set up her lessons, I left a message and did not receive a call back. I emailed a week later and finally got a call back from Sabrina. I asked if I could set up my niece’s classes and she told me that they don’t really schedule out weeks ahead. I said ok, well I just wanted to get them on the calendar. She said, “We reserve our class times for the people who ride regularly with us”. I said “Ok, well how do I get her into a riding session?” After lots of back and forth, she told me that we should really condense the four sessions into 2 because 30 minutes isn’t really enough time to learn anything. I was confused. Then why are you selling four 30 minute sessions as a Groupon deal? I ended up booking the two hour sessions anyway as I did not want to lose out on my niece getting her riding lessons.
Two weeks later Sabrina called to tell me that they were cancelling the sessions we scheduled because they were “so busy” they just couldn’t get us into their schedule because they had to keep their schedule open for their regular students. She left a voicemail and I finally got ahold of her a couple of days later. She then informed me that not only was she cancelling one lesson of ours, but both! I was given the only two class times they had available which didn’t work for our schedules of course. I can never get more than one option to book a class. This is not how you run a business. If you cannot handle new clients then stop advertising for more!
This is a poorly run operation with terrible customer service. I ended up cancelling my Groupon and getting a refund. I will not give my hard earned money to a place that treats new potential customers this way. Just wanted to share this with anyone who is considering signing their kids up for lessons.

Amy B.

My daughter and I have been taking lessons here for about 2 years and have learned so much. The teachers have a wonderful attention to detail and the horses are great and extremely well taken care of. We love this place.

Gretchen R.

Parker Riding Academy is a wonderful, full service barn to not only board your horse but also offers several amazing horses for you or your child to learn and fall in love with riding! My 9 yo has fallen in love with riding and absolutely loves her trainers and the environment !! I highly recommend Parker Riding Academy!

Patti F.

Great atmosphere and coaches! Really well run with lots of options to learn to ride.

Robin K.

My daughter loves the school horses and the kids she rides with! It’s a “no drama” barn and we love it!

Aley R.

Friendly atmosphere and professional coaching

Dale A.