Is there a anther stable you can go to nearby?

Problem is, there's not. I had to search and wait for MONTHS just to find this one. The guy's been teaching lessons and dealing with horses for years, but apparently he only recently moved to this area (like me), so his business is still pretty new. Doesn't have many reviews yet, but the ones he does have are all raving 5-star, and based on my first lesson, I can understand that. He genuinely seemed like a great instructor, was so patient and good with teaching me some of the basics, and I have to say I really had a good feeling about the whole thing and have been looking forward to going back ever since I walked off the property that first day. Which makes it all the more maddening that I'm dealing with this shit now.