This place is full of love for horses, friendship, and knowledge. I grew up in Azle, Tx a speck of a town outside of Fort Worth. I remember hopping on a horse with no regard for safety and boom I was running done the fence line at the ranch. I never really talked about my love for horses with my Daughter. Last summer my Mom took her. She wanted to find something for her to do so she enrolled her in lessons. So, my daughter had started lessons back in Austin, TX at 7 with a fantastic Stable and one of the best instructors Paul Cates. When coming back to Gilbert after that summer she was really passionate about her riding and all things horses. I was told about S.T.A.R.S. through a friend she said this is a great BEGINNERS barn. She was right! My daughter has learned so much from her instructors and the horses. She is in the The S.T.A.R.S. Saddle Club (like 4H) every Tuesday. She is part of the Barrel racing team at the SSC Gymkhanas and on May 10th she took home Reserve Champion! Not only is she in lessons but we board there as well. Our Supermodel of a horse is pampered to the nines. I have always said you make your surroundings what they are, Everywhere you board it is going to be the same if you expect someone else to take care of your horse unless you own a show horse at a show barn. We are not the boarders that come out 1 or 2 a week. We are there almost everyday rain or shine. They have a great environment for my daughter and Horse to learn and grow together. If you are looking for a place that can teach you all about equine science, Western riding, English riding, Jumping, Barrel racing, and all things horse(without the stuffy attitude) then you have found it! And you might just make some life long friends as well. :)