Hi, my name is Darla Sampson. I have been riding for over 54 years. I have a passion for horses, that I like to share with others. I do lessons, and trail rides 7 days a week by appointment only. Text 425-432-1467 to make an appointment for lessons or trail rides. I also do monthly leases with the horses for very experienced to expert riders, if you already know how to ride, and know how to tack up and take care of the horse and just want to ride a few times a week. I do the lessons, and take guests on trail rides as a way to feed and care for my horses. I call it my hungry horse fund ;-) I live in Ravensdale, WA (about 4 miles east of Maple Valley). I do the lessons at my home, and the trail rides on local trails in the area. The horses I use are Titian (30 yrs Morgan mix), Mojo (30 yrs Quarter Horse gelding), Buddy (a 30 year old Quarter Horse gelding), Josh (a 24 year old Morgan gelding), Cisco (a 23 year old paint gelding), Beau (a 18 year old paint gelding), Loki (a 16 year old Azteca which is an Andalusian -Quarter horse mix), Elvis (a 15 year old Thoroughbred ex race horse whose Grandfather is Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew), Abu (a 10 year old Arabian) , Zoe (a 10 yrs Mustang from the Yakima Reservation wild herd), and Sunny (a 8 year old Arab mix). Also Paco (a 4 year year old mini mule gelding) You do not need any previous ride experience to enjoy my horses. Lessons for 7 years and up, trail rides for 8 years and up (some exceptions can be made for younger than 8 year old if they have riding lessons). I can only take 4 trail riders out at one time, two riders can be bigger, but two of the riders needs to be 175 or under.
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Tina Marie Lechner We go to Darla also and just love her!
Rosanna Phillips For Riding Lessons- My daughter is 6 and most places didn't allow riders until age 8 so we have visited Darla and my daughter loved it
Alison Young Awesome Pics! Love the pictures and the video! You are awesome and do such a great job with the kids. Your animals are amazing. The girls had so much fun! Thanks so much Darla.. And thanks to Josh, Maude, Shy, Zoey and Jet!
Tina Marie Lechner Thanks for being such an awesome teacher to our boys Darla!
Cindy and Kurt Thank you and your horses for a wonderful morning!
Curt VandenBosch Thank you! The girls still talking about the horses :-)
Jessica Lowery Those are great pictures! Thank you for having us. Leslie and I had so much fun. I'm sure it won't be long before I'm booking another day with you again!
Rachel and Kaylie They had a blast, thank you for taking them on such short notice. It was good to see you again. Thanks for the pictures as well, you know how much it means to me.
Steve Hanson It was awesome! Thanks
Elizabeth Jacobs My sister has been taking lessons with Darla for about 3+ years for English, Western, jumping, and bareback. We had switched to her full time because she is so hands on and personal in the lessons and the price is very reasonable. Her trail rides are "so much fun" says my sister. I would definitely recommend her.
Tina Lechner We adore Darla and her horses! She is wonderful with both my sons. They just love coming out to her ranch to learn. She is a perfect fit for our family. She is very much in tune with my oldest son's abilities to learn and when he needs things changed up a bit since his attention span is often short. So glad to have found this amazing ranch!
Cindy Dolby Darla and her horses at misty acres are awesome with kids. Darla is patient, encouraging, reassuring, and completely knowledgeable. Even after my son stopped taking lessons, I went on a trail ride with darla as a birthday gift with my other son. All 3 of us agree she is the best and there is just something special about riding a horse. Her rates are affordable and her property is easy to find. Call her!
Rosanna Phillips For Riding Lessons- My daughter is 6 and most places didn't allow riders until age 8 so we have visited Darla and my daughter loved it
Alison Young Awesome Pics! Love the pictures and the video! You are awesome and do such a great job with the kids. Your animals are amazing. The girls had so much fun! Thanks so much Darla.. And thanks to Josh, Maude, Shy, Zoey and Jet!
Tina Marie Lechner Thanks for being such an awesome teacher to our boys Darla!
Cindy and Kurt Thank you and your horses for a wonderful morning!
Curt VandenBosch Thank you! The girls still talking about the horses :-)
Jessica Lowery Those are great pictures! Thank you for having us. Leslie and I had so much fun. I'm sure it won't be long before I'm booking another day with you again!
Rachel and Kaylie They had a blast, thank you for taking them on such short notice. It was good to see you again. Thanks for the pictures as well, you know how much it means to me.
Steve Hanson It was awesome! Thanks
Elizabeth Jacobs My sister has been taking lessons with Darla for about 3+ years for English, Western, jumping, and bareback. We had switched to her full time because she is so hands on and personal in the lessons and the price is very reasonable. Her trail rides are "so much fun" says my sister. I would definitely recommend her.
Tina Lechner We adore Darla and her horses! She is wonderful with both my sons. They just love coming out to her ranch to learn. She is a perfect fit for our family. She is very much in tune with my oldest son's abilities to learn and when he needs things changed up a bit since his attention span is often short. So glad to have found this amazing ranch!
Cindy Dolby Darla and her horses at misty acres are awesome with kids. Darla is patient, encouraging, reassuring, and completely knowledgeable. Even after my son stopped taking lessons, I went on a trail ride with darla as a birthday gift with my other son. All 3 of us agree she is the best and there is just something special about riding a horse. Her rates are affordable and her property is easy to find. Call her!