Thornhill Farm - Emsdale, Ontario

Jolene H.

Couldn't recommend Thornhill Farm enough. Been on a couple trail rides with family and now taking lessons with my son. Horses are beautiful, well taken care of and extremely great personalities. Courtney is very knowledgeable, confident and kind all the best traits in a great teacher. Totally relaxed and comfortable environment! I recommend to all my family and friends, looking forward to all future lessons! ❤️🐴

Sarah C.

We feel so lucky to have found Courtney at Thornhill Farm for my daughter’s horseback riding lessons. She is truly amazing — incredibly kind, patient, and dedicated. Her riding lesson program is outstanding — it’s well-structured, thoughtfully paced, and tailored to each rider’s needs and abilities. She creates such a warm, encouraging environment where my daughter feels safe, confident, and excited to learn. The way she connects with both the riders and the horses is truly special. We’ve seen tremendous growth not only in my daughter’s riding skills but also in her confidence and love for the sport. We’re so grateful for everything Courtney does — highly recommended!

PB06 W. U.

it was our first time trying horse riding.Charlet make sure that we have a great experience. She was an excellent tutor. Overall , We enjoyed and loved the experience and encourage everyone to come visit the farm once

Jennifer W.

We had a wonderful family trail riding experience at Thornhill Farm. The staff were friendly and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable, especially the kids. The horses were calm, well-matched to each rider, and clearly well cared for. The trail was beautiful and relaxing — a perfect mix for all experience levels. Highly recommend for a fun, family-friendly outing!

Kristy-Lee H.

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I had a wonderful experience today at Thornhill Farms. It was my first time riding a horse, and I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction. Courtney was an outstanding instructor—her positivity and guidance made me feel confident and at ease. I’m already looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommend for anyone interested in horseback riding!

Heather S.

I highly recommend this barn! Courtney is a very knowledgeable and patient instructor who will guide you to become the best rider you can be. The horses are well cared for and are some of the sweetest animals ever! You’ll fall in love with both the animals and the family-style barn in no time!!

Amanda K.

Courtney is a very knowledgeable horse owner/trainer and we throughly enjoyed the ‘Horse Experience’. It was unique to get to care for and get to know our horses before enjoying a short trail ride! Thanks for the hospitality, Courtney! We hope to come again sometime in the future.

BohoChic D.

My husband and daughter enjoyed the Riding Experience so much if I could give more then 5 stars I would. We were staying at an Airbnb close by and the other recommendation for a riding experience were for children 10 and under only. A quick, and frantic Google search led me to Thornhill Farm, Courtney was quick to guide me how to book and was able to squeeze them in which we appreciated so much. My husband and daughter loved the horses and learning about their funny little personality quirks. The whole experience was very memorable for them. Kind of bummed I couldn't convince my other two teens to join so I could have went along. We will have to make the trip back! Thank you again and again!