A Full-Service Horse Boarding and Training Facility
About Us
Boarding
Located just 20 minutes from downtown Columbus, off of I-70, Rising Star Ranch LLC offers convenient, premium care at a quality facility, with professional Barn Managers and Trainers looking after your horse's needs. Owners Mike and Leslie Harmata live on site. RSR offers a community of largely recreational riders with opportunities to show, and a family-friendly environment.
Rising Star Ranch was selected to receive "Pataskala's Best Boarding and Training" facility six years in a row, from 2019 through 2025. We are also accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
- Indoor Riding Arena with state-of-the-art lighting
- Outdoor Riding Arena with night lighting
- 1/2 Mile Horse Track
- 12 x 12 stalls cleaned 7 days a week
- Regular and generous turnout schedule
- 13 acres of wooded trails
- Feed twice a day / individualized feeding program
- Free choice hay
- Security System
- A menu of custom-care options for owners to opt-in as needed (hoof picking, medication administration, winter blanketing, etc.)
- Three professional trainers on site
- Holding service for Farrier and Vet needs
- Owner, Head Instructor and Assistant Barn Manager all live on site
- Robust Teaching Program with proven results
- Routine upgrades to the facility
Rising Star Ranch is an Equine Wellness Center: we regularly attend continuing education seminars on Equine Nutrition and specific training topics so that we can be a valuable resource for our boarders/clients.
Training
Three trainers call Rising Star Ranch their home and offer instruction in a variety of disciplines including (but not limited to):
- Hunt Seat
- Jumping
- Dressage
- Western Pleasure
- Ranch
- Trail Riding/Obstacle training
- Contesting
Leslie Harmata is the Owner/Trainer, who has 30+ years experience starting horses, correcting undesirable behavior, and training horses in English or Western disciplines. Karla Smith is our Lead Trainer who has a proven track record of preparing horse and rider to compete and perform with excellent results. Nicole Burris is our Instructor/Assistant Barn Manager, and she has a gift for working with beginners -- especially young children.
Riding Instruction
- Group lessons
- Private lessons
- Beginning riding
- Intermediate riding
- Advanced riding
- Rider Confidence - small groups, scheduled workshops
Call or text for appointment: 502-494-5314
What do people say about Rising star ranch?
Great Care
"We have boarded at several places and they can't compare to the quality of care and training provided at Rising Star Ranch."
-- Susan Oswalt
"This place is AMAZING! Not only is it clean and well kept but the communication is great!"
--Jessie Champa
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Rising Star Ranch and the owners, Mike and Leslie Harmata. From the minute I stepped foot on the property, I knew my horses and I had found our forever home. Leslie has been very gracious, caring and helpful and always goes out of her way to not only make sure we are happy, safe and comfortable, but also to make sure we are part of a barn family that really cares about one another..."
--Missy Manney
"Fantastic place... Leslie is such a fantastic and patient trainer. Everyone on staff here is super helpful and professional."
--Michele Ragona
"I have been at RSR almost since it opened. They provide amazing care and the people here are great! It is home away from home."
-- Dianna Taylor