⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review for Cynthia – Owner & Trainer, Folklore Farm (Rowan County, NC)
After falling off my horse, I developed a deep fear of riding and froze during moments where I felt a lack of control—even though my horses were calm and not aggressive. After multiple falls, I became discouraged and stopped riding altogether.
Meeting Cynthia at Folklore Farm changed everything.
Cynthia specializes in helping fearful riders and truly understands trauma responses. She took a thoughtful, step-by-step approach, starting entirely on the ground and gradually rebuilding my confidence at exactly... read full review
November 2025
Folklore Farm is the real deal. The instructors know their stuff and take the time to match each rider with the right horse and approach. It’s professional without feeling pretentious — just good people who care about doing things the right way for both horse and rider.
September 2025
Leasing at Folklore Farm has been such a great experience! Cynthia really cares about the horses, and she makes lessons fun and super helpful. I actually love that lessons are required with leasing—it’s made me a better rider and keeps the horses happy too. The farms horses are so well looked after and matched to each rider, which makes everything safe and enjoyable. I’d definitely recommend it :)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review for Cynthia – Owner & Trainer, Folklore Farm (Rowan County, NC)
After falling off my horse, I developed a deep fear of riding and froze during moments where I felt a lack of control—even though my horses were calm and not aggressive. After multiple falls, I became discouraged and stopped riding altogether.
Meeting Cynthia at Folklore Farm changed everything.
Cynthia specializes in helping fearful riders and truly understands trauma responses. She took a thoughtful, step-by-step approach, starting entirely on the ground and gradually rebuilding my confidence at exactly... read full review
Folklore Farm is the real deal. The instructors know their stuff and take the time to match each rider with the right horse and approach. It’s professional without feeling pretentious — just good people who care about doing things the right way for both horse and rider.
Leasing at Folklore Farm has been such a great experience! Cynthia really cares about the horses, and she makes lessons fun and super helpful. I actually love that lessons are required with leasing—it’s made me a better rider and keeps the horses happy too. The farms horses are so well looked after and matched to each rider, which makes everything safe and enjoyable. I’d definitely recommend it :)