Manito Equestrian Ctr Inc

Lisa S. 

on Citysearch

7 years ago

I responded to this writer previously, but because I am the owner, my entries are taken off of this website. This site is not intended for entries from business owners and I would much prefer to not have to deal with individuals such as this writer and the harm she tries to cause to my business and to me personally. This site is meant for legitimate reviews, and not for false reviews written by terminated employees posing as customers. Please check us out on Facebook (Manito Life Center) or our website, where we have a 4.9 s... read more

Elizabeth B. 

on Citysearch

10 years ago

PLEASE BEWARE. This facility is not well maintained, and the instructor staff there is not provided with adequate training to provide safe lessons to the public, let alone any sort of equine assisted therapy activity. Learning to ride horses should be a fun, educational experience in which safety is not a concern, but at Manito this is not the case. This website is open for reviews from ANYONE, not just clients, and I happen to have knowledge of the owner requesting friends and staff members to flood websites with positive r... read more

Jennifer L. 

on Citysearch

10 years ago

As a horse professional with a lifetime of experience, 25 years in the veterinary industry, and as a certified PATH therapeutic instructor and Equine Specialist in Mental health and Learning, I recognize quality when I see it. The facility is well maintained, the indoor and outdoor is beautiful, and the horses lovingly and correctly cared for. Lisa and myself share a vision for a quality equestrian center as well as the growth for our therapeutic center. I am proud to be a part of the Manito staff, and look forward to a long... read more

Sandi T. 

on Citysearch

10 years ago

I recently tried this barn for lessons and found the negative stories are true. The high turnover of instructors is unbelievable! They charge top dollar and you spend most of the time grooming the horse. I would rather drive a little farther for better lessons and more riding time. 

Hazel M. 

on Citysearch

10 years ago

I been riding at manito equestrian center for six years and have been boarding my horse there now for a couple of months. I boarded at several different places that have been nice but did not have the facilities that manito has. Manito has a beautiful, large out door ring as well as an inside riding arena. For me this is very convenient with the past weather problems we have been having. The location has also been convenient for me. Now the last barn I was at I wont mention the name although they deserve to be called out, ha... read more

Bonnie P. 

on Citysearch

10 years ago

I have known Lisa for fifteen years, both personally and professionally. She runs a top-notch business and is one of the most solid individuals I have known. I have been at several farms and know what some horse people are like. She is not typical. This is a positive statement,as any true horse person will recognize. We know how tough it is to find respectful,compassionate and responsible people to work in this industry. She has been pounded by one nut after the next and she keeps getting up to start the new day. We then get... read more

Crazyabouthorses 1. 

on Citysearch

11 years ago

If you're looking for a stable to take lessons, look elsewhere. In the last year there has been 9 riding instructors. The stable owner is very up and down with her personality, one day she is so nice... next day she is so paranoid and thinks the whole world is after her. Lisa needs to hang it up and let someone more stable run/ manage/ operate the farm, maybe then instructors will stay since they won't have to deal with the constant bipolar possible schizophrenia drama and Manito will be a happy place for all to enjoy.. Incl... read more

alicia p. 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Amazing Barn – Some of my best memories come from this amazing barn. I had the privilege of attending Manito's summer camp program when I was younger, which led to lessons and an apprenticeship. I would recommend this barn to anyone who has a passion for horsemanship or the desire to learn. Manito taught me so much more than what I learned in my lessons. I gained confidence, respect for myself and others, work ethic and many more skills that helped me be successful in my adult life today. More than 15 years have gone by and ... read more

pking90 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Review of Lesson Stable – As others have mentioned, facility seems to have untapped potential and is in a good location. However the barn seems to have trouble keeping good riding instructors and new personnel are constantly coming and going. It made it hard on my daughter, who would grow attached to one teacher only to have a new one a few weeks later. In a six month period she had roughly four or five different instructors and it seemed we spent more time explaining what level she was at than actually seeing an improvement... read more