Just a few words from past and present customers.

"Personality". This is one word that can be taken in so many different directions. In the Clearmeadow Morgans and Riding Academy "Personality" is at its best. Karen Barber Gardner showed us nothing but hospitality and personality in a positive direction from the moment we stepped on to her farm until the moment we hauled Jaxson out. Jaxson, the horse we came to see, has the exact kiddo friendly and loving personality we had dreamt of. Karen represented him with honesty and I hope my future ventures lead my barn in her direction. - Meredith Rosier Breezy Knoll Farm

Always a pleasure. A way to give anyone a solid start on the path to being a TRUE HORSEMAN. Drama llamas need not apply. Unless you really are a llama. Only the animals are allowed to be divas. :-) A true gem in the horse world. Expect to work for what you learn and learn more than you ever imagined.

Chris Kervaski-Gross

There aren't many trustworthy folks in the horse industry, but Karen is definitely one of them! No expense or effort will be spared, so don't trust your horse with anyone else!

Rhiannon Barreda

You couldn't ask for a better person to get lessons from! !! Karen is a great person and teacher!

Tonja Vogt

Love Karen, we had a great Birthday party at the farm!

Priscilla Warnar Powell

Karen is an excellent instructor. After not riding for 25 years she helped me re-build my confidence & develop skills I never had before. After a serious accident, she helped me step by step re-gain confidence, to never give up, and keep on keeping on. I have seen her work with young children,she's amazing. Wish I had her as an instructor in my much younger years, glad she is a part of my love to ride now!

Michele York



I absolutely love boarding my two horses at Clearmeadow Stables! Karen is such a great barn manager. She is there every single day and keeps in constant contact with me about my horses. I have a senior horse with special needs that has flourished under her care. I also have a very accident prone warmblood and I feel very assured that Karen checks him every day for booboos. All of the horses are slick and shiny and happy and to me that says it all!

Courtney Whitehead

I think anyone who has the pleasure to visit will be blessed!!!!

Carolyn Habiger

We love this place and Mrs. Karen!! My daughter has learned so much since she started lessons with Karen! She has an amazing gift and is an asset to the equine community!!!!

Rachel Tate Coles

I highly recommend Karen as a trainer and instructor. She does it the right way!! For the horse and for the student.

Evelyn McBryde McKnight

Moving down to Alabama from New Jersey was really nerve-wracking, especially when it came to finding the perfect place for my horse. As soon as I visited Clearmeadow though, I was immediately at ease! I am so happy I chose to board my horse here. He is so happy, he looks fantastic, and we all feel right at home. I couldn't be happier with his care or the friendly environment!

Ashley Seyglinski

Gus arrived safe and sound to Majestic Meadows Stable and Riding Academy and settled in like a champ. We took him out this morning to work and I could not be more pleased. Best thinking, best started baby I have ever thrown a leg over. Karen, you have done an *amazing* job with him. If I ever have a baby, I'm sending it to you to get started. His foundation is perfect and we are so excited to continue his education without having to fix any holes. THANK YOU!

Morgan Clark

Karen is a great trainer and the atmosphere is very welcoming and warm. Could not ask for a better place to start up becoming a horse woman, you learn everything from start to finish without pressure or judgement...5 stars all the way!

Leyla Dunmore

About two years ago our daughter became interested in horses; by Christmas of 2017 she was begging to take horse riding lessons. We were pretty new to the Dothan area and have NO prior experience with horses so I turned to trusty google. My husband and I began messaging Karen and for Christmas of 2017 we gave Maggie 10 horse lessons. Well, here we are a year and a half later and she’s taken Lord knows how many lessons and has begun to show horses as well. I’ve never seen my daughter work so hard as she does at the barn. At Clearmeadow she has been taught not just how to ride but also how to care for her horse. We have found a new family at Clearmeadow and would recommend them to anyone wanting to enter the horse world!

Alyssa McKenzie Wilson