Worth every penny. Terrific trainers. Gorgeous horses. Everything in tip-top shape. Plenty of space…read morewith both indoor and outdoor rings. Competitions on site. Located right inside of Mendon Ponds Park. Highly recommend for lessons.

An absolutely wonderful experience. This friendly, family run business was the perfect fit for us…read more The rider-horse match up was spot on, the trails were beautiful and varied and the owners were so accommodating, especially for our special needs kid who needed a little more help but ended up singing cowboy songs with his guides. A great feature of our vacation!

We (family of 4) really enjoyed our horseback riding here. The owner was very friendly, but it was…read moreher daughter who lead us out into the relaxing woods. She was incredibly friendly. We were given some tips prior to riding and her instructions were perfect. This was the perfect activity for the family and if we ever visit the area again, we will definitely be back. A+++

I recently began taking lessons at Evergreen and I couldn't be happier. To get on a horse at the…read moreage of 56 is not done without some trepidation, but Jennifer's instruction has gotten me past that and I am on my way to learning even more. She is extremely diligent in matching the horse to the experience of the rider. The barn is in great shape and the horses are extremely well cared for. I would highly recommend Evergreen to anyone interested in learning how to ride or who is looking for a place to board their horse.

From the owner: We specialize in beginner students, those who have never been on a horse before. Come try it, and…read moreyou'll become addicted! Along with beginners we also teach more advanced students, helping them grow with the horses and learning new skills. Riding is not just for the young! Come as adults and enjoy it more!

Quiet, drama free facility that offers the highest level of care. Fantastic lesson program and…read moreincredibly friendly, knowledgeable staff.

I can't recommend a nicer facility in the area. The indoor is amazing. It's a great size, regularly…read moredragged, and has beautiful natural light and a nice breeze and if you use the lights, incredibly well lit. There are wooded trails as well as fields and a service road to drive or ride down that are truly beautiful and really make you happy that you have a horse to share the experience with. There is also an outdoor ring a short little ride away from the barn that is also regularly dragged and has great footing for driving or riding. The barn itself is always immaculate, I have a really hard time even reading the other reviews because I've been here for almost 2 years and it has honestly been the nicest barn I've ever been in and I used to attend one of the most well-known equestrian colleges in New York State and the level of cleanliness and care that Debbie and Greg work towards for their own place equals that. They treat me and my horse incredibly well. He is a mini and they accommodated him greatly when we first arrived by adding to their fencing and building him a door that he can see out of, and regularly ask if I am happy with his weight as they are knowledgeable enough to know that these guys can have weight issues pretty easily. They are quick to answer any questions and always make sure to greet with a smile. I always feel welcome here. I feel like they truly care about my horse and I deeply appreciate that. The stalls always have fresh shavings, clean buckets, and are cleaned regularly. The barn aisle is always clean, the wash stall is always ready to be used, with a well lit overhead light, water, and vacuum ready, and the tack room is always welcoming and tidy. The stalls are 12x12 so they are actually nice for larger horses and pretty graciously sized for ponies, and is practically a condo for my mini. It is quiet and enjoyable for me because a lot of places don't know how to handle a mini, let alone a mini that drives -- so I also have to mention that it is incredibly easy to store my cart there and they also have very handy lockers to put other equipment in. I really can't say enough about this place as it is really a place I wish I could have as my own and I've never had to worry about my horse, I always know he's in good hands.

I like this stable very much. The owners are kind and very easy to work with. The care of the…read morehorses is fantastic. Good turn out, excellent barn and stalls. The facility is wonderful. They have lots of nice trails that are kept mowed and clear.The arena is great and is dragged twice a week. There is plenty of parking. They are very attentive to the needs of each horse and boarder. Horses always have plenty of water available. I highly recommend Northland.

Heres the good, main instructor knows what he is doing for the most part…read more Heres the bad not always the friendliest environment. The way leaders in this sport set the example for other in this sport is important. I don't think every kid deserves a participation trophy but I will echo a previous review the coach there is tough you need thick skin to deal with him. Not a place where the kiddos can build self esteem in the saddle. Horses are cared for moderately well. But overall as a teen who road here I had good foundation and I thank him for that but the trainer really at times was petty and unkind but much of this area suffers from drama and unprofessionalism it is profoundly sad to me the nonsense that goes on. My recommendation is he is good with the horses and not always the people.

would not recommend. The instructors were very unprofessional and put down the kids. The horses…read morebite, and it is not a safe environment.

I rode at this stable since I was 15 years old. I hen I got my horse I rode the trails on my own…read more Great experience.

An old-fashioned sleigh with seating for 4 and cozy blankets; a valiant steed adorned in jingle…read morebells; an elegant coachman with top hat and collared overcoat; magical snow flakes and the silence of a snow-covered landscape...these are the makings of an amazing winter sleigh-ride outing with the lovely people at Heberle Stables! I've been wanting to go on a sleigh ride for years, ever since the first time I saw a horse-drawn sleigh in Ellison while xc skiing there. But our fluky winters have made it hard to plan for a weekend with enough snow for the sleigh; when there's not enough snow, you can take a carriage ride, which is just like a sleigh but with wheels. But we really wanted to experience the sleigh. So, over this past weekend, my hubby and I, and another couple friends, finally did it, and it was everything we had hoped for - tons of snow on the ground which made the sleigh ride possible, gently falling flakes which made the experience magical, and the kindness and friendliness of the family that owns the stables, taking care of everything including a bonfire for warming up before and after, and a cocoa station. Heberle (pronounced 'heh-ber-lee') stables are a family run operation. They have numerous horses, an indoor riding ring for winter riding, and sleighs and carriages for Ellison park trips. The family has been working on this piece of land bordering Ellison Park (right at the corner of Browncroft and Landing Roads) for over 100 years. They love what they do and you can tell because every generation is involved and they all seemed genuinely enthusiastic to share their horses and history with us. On the day of our ride, we showed up a few minutes early and parked. Got out and went to the bonfire and started chatting with the patriarch (Bill?) and owner, who was friendly, funny, and full of great historic information about the stables, which allowed our waiting time to pass really quickly. When our sleigh arrived, the seats were brushed clear of snow and we were seated with us facing our friends (so no one has to face the backs of the other's heads), and then Bill put some heavy blankets on us (it was 17F and we had also brought our own blankets but their's were fine.) Our coachman, Jake, one of Bill's sons, was elegantly attired and gave us instructions, explained about the horse pulling our sleigh (named Buddy), and was generally friendly and conversational answering all our questions. The ride went so fast - they are only 30 min - and then we were deposited back by the bonfire where we had been picked up. In all we were there over an hour, between the ride and the conversation, and we all agreed this is the kind of thing we'd love to do every winter! I can highly recommend this place and experience, and I encourage you to check their web page and sign up online. They have 2 horses/2 sleighs and they each do 7 trips per day, so there are lots of options. My only advice would be to watch the weather and if you can get lucky with a snowy day, that's the best!

I pulled my daughter from this program after she experienced emotional abuse by the barn owner…read more The following is a list of concerns that my daughter shared with me about what she experienced or witnessed: * Horses constantly dying with about 90% of new ones passing *The horse's fate would be kept a secret or would be told that the horse "went to her dad's barn" *Riders finding dead horses *Horses grossly overridden *Occasional shared stalls by grown horses *All ponies share regular sized stall *Miniature horses under 30" being ridden, even by middle schoolers *Minis fed the same amount of grain as full sized horses *No stall bedding and horses lie in piles of poop and pee and disgusting stall conditions *Sick or injured horses being ridden *Youth riders had to carry out a dying mini on a tarp and dump it in the mud pit in the 3 sided pen *Live pigs being transported in trash cans around the farm and sometimes upside down in them *Riders forced to chug water bottles in the summer before being allowed to ride, even if they drank so much that they were crying and felt like throwing up; they were made to sit there until they finished their bottle *Would be made to feel like an inconvenience and annoyance if had to use the bathroom after being made to drink all that water *Around 25-30 people during summer camp and lesson conditions were also very overpopulated *Arena would be too packed; there wouldn't be enough room in front or behind you while riding. This would cause horses to fight and you would be yelled at and told to keep a horse length apart- which wasn't possible with 15 horses in the arena *Some horses ridden for hours without a break *Very old horses (sometimes over 30 years) overworked and forced to go at the same speed and the same amount as the younger horses to the point of occasionally collapsing- and then made to get up and continue working *Absolute beginners and very young riders are put on horses and minis that would go down and roll on top of them. The rider would then get in trouble even though they were by themselves and don't know how to handle a horse *Riders are made to feed very food aggressive horses that fight each other, kick the stalls, and will sometimes kick or bite you at feeding time *Horses that are very aggressive and have even bitten a rider in the face (then needing plastic surgery) being ridden for lessons without riders knowing *Riders are occasionally made to stay longer and then sent a larger bill *Riders made to feel like it is a privilege to swim in the owner's dirty green pool *Riders made to change into their swimsuits, away from the younger riders, in the hayloft where there are cameras *Riders being forced to continue to ride during an asthma attack, and if allowed a break, it is only for a couple of minutes\ *Very nervous riders would be on horses that would be chased with a whip to make the horses run *it is absolutely not drama free there and the main person that spreads gossip is the owner/ trainer that spreads lies and twists the truth *The owner picks favorites and treats those riders differently enough that the other riders are aware of it *Riders are forced to help with birthday parties, girl scout troops, and disability troops for hours, with no break, and during paid lesson times *Disabled riders are picked up and placed on horses, held down throughout the session, with no talking to them or helping them through it *Group therapy lessons and lessons for people with disabilities are during the same time and in the same place as regular lessons and under dangerous conditions *leases are just lessons with a higher chance to ride the horse you want. There are no extra days, time, or getting to choose what you would like to do *New horses are not quarantined and neither are sick horses *Felt pressured to purchase stable branded clothing and looked down on if you do not *Anything accidentally left behind is thrown out *Horses used in therapy and disability lessons are not trained in such type of riding and can hurt the riders since they are scared of many things *Owner would place blame on anything breaking or any inconvenience that came to her or her family onto the riders or an unsuspecting rider *Owner does not seem to believe in the importance of mental health but deals with a lot of emotionally unstable and suicidal people *Owner has a "one size fits all" philosophy and can be very stuck in her beliefs and is never wrong *Riders are met with sarcasm if unable to attend lessons due to sickness\ *Owner has a very confrontational personality *Horses would be put out in equipment that is not suitable for what was gonna be done , such as horses being made to go over jumps in western saddles *Owner was a nurse, but would make riders get back on the horse after a very hard fall and/or hitting their head without checking for injury or concussion *Most riders do not leave on good terms *There is much more, but this review page will not let me continue

From the owner: In 2000, Ms. Amy took a bold step, combining her skills, education, and love for horses. She…read morereturned to working, training, and teaching horses, simultaneously renovating an existing stable on her property. Collaborating with the Amish Community, the Meadows of Mendon Stables began to take shape. ​ Ms. Amy's background in counseling, nursing, teaching, and her innate skills in riding and horse handling had a transformative effect on the Meadows of Mendon Stables. Her journey, fueled by personal experiences, became a beacon for the community. Her gentle approach to both riders and horses, coupled with a creative teaching program, created a unique and positive experience for all involved. ​ Meadows of Mendon Stables became more than just a place for horse enthusiasts; it evolved into a haven dedicated to positive experiences for families and individuals. Ms. Amy's commitment to the well-being of both riders and horses, shaped by her personal journey, continues to make Meadows of Mendon Stables a place where the love for horses meets the power of compassion and community.

My daughter (7) was gifted a 1:1 session. She loved it. Luke was very attentive. He encouraged her…read moreand let her try anything she wanted. He varies the activities from upper body and running to allow for cool down time. She can't wait to go back.

Great place to get kids out of house and active. Staff is very friendly and helpful in ensuring…read morethat kids are safe.