What Our Riders Have to Say About Merriwood Ranch
We have been training equestrian riders in the Dallas area since 1956. We love what we do and the family we have created through our horseback riding ranch in Garland, Texas. Below are what some of our riders have to say about their Merriwood Ranch English horseback riding experiences.
My daughter has been going to Merriwood Ranch for a few years now and she loves it. The staff is extremely professional and knowledgeable and the lessons and summer camps they do are a big hit with girls of all ages. Take your daughter and her friends and you will not regret it.
– Bill Shaw
This is a great place for riding, lessons, and kids camps. The people are so friendly, the horses are gorgeous, and the facilities are all top of the line. My friend who brought me learned to ride here as a child and has been coming for over 20 years. It’s been the same staff the whole time, so you can trust that they know what they’re doing. The horses were simply majestic and a lot of fun to hang out and go riding with.
– Carlie Dorshaw Moe
I went to Merriwood Ranch camp as a kid and could not get enough. It’s every little girl’s dream to spend all day with horses and learning all about them. Horseback riding has taught me hard work, responsibility, and teamwork. I still ride at Merriwood a little less than 20 years later and love it just as much as I did as a kid. Mary Beth and Sid are great instructors, providing constructive feedback and encouragement.
Merriwood cares the utmost for their horses and they are truly some of the best I’ve ever ridden (and that is hard to find). Merriwood is a great place and I love the barn family atmosphere. If you are even considering sending your daughter (or you) to camp or lessons, look no further, I promist it will be worth its weight in gold.
– Molly Pluss
My daughter and I have been riding at Merriwood for about 3 years and we absolutely love it! The horses are trustworthy & the people are friendly. I love that their priority is safety & they will make certain you’re confident in your current level before moving you to something new – but at the same time they know when to push & encourage you! My daughter loves the summer camps, too – you get plenty of riding time, plus fun on-the-ground learning, crafts, snacks & water games! We’ve definitely found a home at Merriwood!
– Melissa
This is one of the best summer camps my daughters ever attended. My oldest daughter also took weekly horseback riding lessons and showed horses under Merriwood Ranch. She even became a counselor. The experience was tremendous. They had fun, learned discipline, bonded. They absolutely loved it here. Great memories.
– Teresa
I have been riding at Merriwood for 15 years. I came out of an AA circuit barn growing up and quit riding for 25 yeras. This place has absolutely been the best experience I have ever had! The vibe is so not judging and so positive, no matter what you want to do! Just ride for fun, show or just learn about horses! The summer camps are so fun and such a great way for kids to learn how to ride, take care of horses, learn about feed, barn care, showing, grooming, and horse anatomy. We are a really close family and we welcome you to join us!
– Jeff