I'll start by saying what a lovely experience. I've always loved horses and was so excited when my…read morefriend coordinated a day that we could go horseback riding. Fraziers' Homestead is a wonderful spot! We went during December, and honestly, the cold weather made it perfect (otherwise I'd be profusely sweating while riding). Our guide was friendly and constantly checked in on us and our horses to make sure we were getting the most from our trail ride. We even saw the owner and shared a good laugh about the "intricacies" of staying on top of the horse. The trail was pretty with bushes and trees filling the space and even a portion where we saw the rest of their horses- I miss it! My only critique would be that the trail ride, for me, was not as long as I would have liked. To be fair, though, I could ride alllll day. This place is great because once you're finished with your trail, you get to go back to their arena and practice riding and/or trotting some more. If you're curious about $$$, I would have no problem paying again. It was 3 of us, and I want to say it was about ~$67/person not including tip. I definitely hope to go back soon and who knows- maybe even get the same horse :).

We went to Frazier's Homestead and thoroughly enjoyed the trail ride and some fun in the arena with…read morea barrel. Our horses were Girly and Teddy, and they were amazing along with the staff and our lovely guide Liz who made the entire experience seamless and comfortable. I had experience riding in the past, but this was my fiancés first time ever interacting with a horse and the care taken to get him on the perfect, most gentle fellow was appreciated. The only negative I can think of is I didn't get to bring the horses home! Facilities were very well maintained and the animals are well cared for and so healthy and beautiful. Thank you!

Cute little ranch located in Folsom, LA. If you are looking for a place to board your fury pal,…read morelook no further. Cathy, the owner is wonderful. She is very acknowledgeable when it comes to the animals. This place almost reminds me of the cartoon "Home on the Range," all the animals get along, she even has a chicken named Gurcher who follows her around like a puppy. The prices are reasonable, and she even offers riding lessons for those interested in learning horses

Well managed boarding & Hunter/jumper training facility within easy drive from downtown New…read moreOrleans. Horses are extremely well cared for with veterinarian owners living on premises. The lesson and training program is individually focused, with most lessons being semi-private. Facilities & fields are very well maintained. Prices are very competitive given quality of care in close proximity to the city.

I switched to this barn after riding somewhere else for 9 years. Since I've moved to Tavia i have…read morelearned a lot more and had a much more enjoyable experience. I've made amazing friends and I always feel very welcomed when ever I enter the barn. The trainers are very good and the schooling horses are amazing! Ive even gotten the chance to go to some schooling shows! I love this place and the people!

Keep your horses here. Ride your horses here…read more Take lessons on your horses here. OR, if you don't own a horse, use Magnolia's horses to take lessons! Great family owned horse farm.

This is a great place to board in a convenient location. They turn out daily and have a covered…read morearena with a special polymerized sand that is not dusty and is great for your horse's legs. The people who own and run the place are super friendly and knowledgeable about horses. I wouldnt keep my horse anywhere else in the area!

Mrs. Rita is a great host and our month stay was very pleasant. Super accommodating and gave us a…read morespot for an oversize coach and trailer combo. There is no wifi but AT&T had decent coverage. Hookups are well laid out.

My family and I have had such a wonderful time spending our 4th of July holiday here. Everyone has…read morebeen so incredibly kind, making us feel like family. The activities are perfectly thought out and the kids, as well as the adults, had a great time. We were 4 families traveling together (separate rvs), and we have collectively decided that this is our favorite site!! We will definitely return, and plan to spend the word.

Great place to have a kid's birthday party!…read more My daughter was invited to a party here, which involved a pony ride during the entire party. The girls took turns and, after they each had a turn, started asking to go again, and again, and again. Both the pony & handler were extremely friendly and patient with the kids. We also took a little tour of the stables and got to see all of the other horses. Nicely maintained area, great staff, and also looks like they have some great riding classes, if you happen to be looking for that sort of thing.

The guide was terrible and completely disengaged from the start. He didn't say a word to us when we…read morestarted the trail and wasn't even paying attention. He was impatient and seemed like he didn't want to be there. If you don't have any experience riding horses, this is not the place for you. (You can check one of two boxes for any experience from riding 0-10 times or more than 10 times.) The horse, Oreo, only wanted to eat grass, and I struggled as soon as we got to the park. We were told both horses were calm. The guide barked instruction from the front of the other rider instead of coming over to explain. He just kept telling me to kick the horse harder and pull the reins harder. I would pull the reins up and the horse would immediately put his head back down to eat grass. I tried multiple times to get him away from the grassy area. I was afraid and felt unstable, so I grabbed the saddle and the guide fussed at me for grabbing the saddle. He repeated the same instructions over again, which weren't working, and eventually came over to me. I ended up being terrified on top of the horse. So, the guide called someone to come out and help. I didn't feel safe at that point and just asked to get down. I ended up walking back and will never get on another horse after this experience. There's no refunds. It was a total waste of time. The other workers didn't seem to believe me when I complained about the guide (big guy named Lane, I think) until the one other rider explained how disengaged the guide acted. My friend has done a bunch of trail rides and never experienced such bad service. Save your money and go do something else. This stable doesn't care about its riders.

What recently brought our Boy Scout troop to earn their horsemanship merit badge. Bobbi was…read moreprepared, thorough, and covered the entire badge. It was a wonderful outing and a great day! I recommend this business.

Genuine Western horse riding lessons taught by an experienced and patient instructor. Bobbi Jo…read moreteaches about horses and how they behave, not just how to ride them. And safety is always emphasized. Each lesson starts with grooming the designated horse, saddling up, exercising the horse, and only then, riding. This was a bucket list thing for me and has become a high point of my week. This is a working ranch and stable, not a fancy club. I leave all the stress of daily life behind when I turn down the road into the ranch on Sunday mornings. One special memory is the day we worked in the small arena and she told me to close my eyes while riding. I could really feel the movement of the horse then, and felt no fear at all. A second was the day she pronounced me no longer a beginner and sent me off for a solo victory lap around the big arena. And a third was when we first rode at speed between poles. So far we have worked on three different horses, each selected as the best for that day's learning. I have learned a lot about horses, but also a lot about myself. Rates for lessons are truly reasonable, especially when purchased in blocks of five.

Equest Farm is very professionally run, horses are in great shape and well taken care of, the staff…read moreand trainers are all well educated with decades of experience in teaching and showing at an elite level. Always happy with my experience and lessons here.

Equest is a GREAT place to board a horse. I have had many horses, over many years and the care…read moregiven at Equest is EXCELLENT. Leslie has given so much thought and attention to every detail. It is clear that the welfare and safety of the horses is an absolute priority, as well as that of all riders and horse owners. All of the trainers there with whom I have worked are wonderful, each giving their own unique perspective on my riding and of my horse. I feel that I get individualized attention, even during times when I choose to ride in a group lesson. My horse is happy here, too! I love Equest.

There is something magical about picking blueberries. Out in nature, far from the hustle n bustle…read moreof the city. It is beautiful and peaceful out here. I made our reservations online, easy peasy. The drive took about 45 minutes from New Orleans and it was easy to find with GPS. There is plenty of places to park, buckets are provided and they start promptly at 8:00am. If you want blackberries, arrive early! Blueberries are plentiful! We had 2 adults, a 12 year old and a 2 year old. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we came back 2 weeks later. We picked for about 2 hours, took a break and had a picnic at one of the picnic tables provided. We fed horses with biscuits that the farm has on hand, for free. Then we picked for a little longer. While there, we genuinely felt welcome by the owner and his daughter who were sweet and happy to share their bounty. We took home blackberries, zucchini, peppers, beans, honey, a ton of blueberries and priceless memories. We look forward to next year!

So let me tell you a story…read more When I was growing up there were railroad tracks not far from where I lived. During the summer my sisters and I would go on the tracks and spend hours picking blackberries. We'd go home with tons of them and fingers stained black from the juice. After rinsing them off we'd sprinkle sugar on them and devour them. They were so delicious that we'd usually do it all again the next day. Blackberries are still my favorite of all the berries. There is no way in hell I'd let my children go walking up and down railroad tracks now that I'm a parent (what was our mother thinking!?) but there's a special place that I can take them where they can make their own memories. Ridemore Berry Farm is a pick your own farm in Covington. They have blackberries and blueberries to pick during berry season which is mid May to the beginning of July. There's also a nice little area to have a picnic if you'd like to bring lunch when you visit. You should probably arrive early because my sisters and I might beat you to it and pick all of those yummy blackberries. Seriously. All is fair in love and blackberry picking!