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Breakaway Farm

4.3 (12 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Horse boarding

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Mel F.

I was super scared to ride horses today, but Tam and his family made me feel so comfortable, even walking next to me most of the ride. I can't recommend this beautiful farm enough!!!!! Thank you for welcoming us, and for keeping me safe. We had a blast!

My partner and me on Peter and Serena

A wonderful trail ride experience; the people, horses and property were just fantastic. It was like a personalized custom ride. Qualitatively superior to the two other operators I've experienced in Vermont. Really can't say enough good things about them. Look forward to my next visit.

Wonderful summer trail ride at Breakaway!

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The location is gorgeous, their horses are wonderful and intelligent, and Sarah & Tam are the best trail hosts.

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New Moon Ranch - Our branded Mustangs first trail ride

New Moon Ranch

(3 reviews)

New Moon Ranch (NMR) is a very special place! I came to NMR over a year ago upon the recommendation…read moreof a friend who had been riding and taking instruction from Lotta. It was a life long dream of mine to learn how to horseback ride but for many years it was something that I never thought that I could do. After a conversation with Lotta followed by my first lesson, I began a path on the most rewarding endeavor. Lotta helped me to address any reservations and fears that I had right from the beginning. I appreciate Lotta's instruction because she helps me as the rider understand the horse's perspective and how to build a foundation of trust. Lotta has a gift for teaching. She is emphatic, has a great sense of humor, and also knows when a rider needs to be challenged to break through to the next level. As a beginning adult rider, NMR has offered me a place to examine and grow my self-confidence, communication, and leadership skills through the horse and rider relationship. More than a year later, I am still so excited about this new found passion of horseback riding and always enjoy my time there! I must also mention that NMR is located in the most beautiful setting that offers beautiful trails and a ring situated in a scenic valley alongside the Huntington River. Lotta and the rest of the NMR crew (Hollister and Clara) are always welcoming, kind, and together offer a wealth of knowledge. If you are looking for a down-to-earth and beautiful place to ride, definitely check out New Moon Ranch.

It's a great family ranch. Hollister worked with my newly adopted horse on picking up his feet, not…read morekicking, and will continue to work with him until he is sound/rideable as he bucks/bolts currently.

Emerald Springs Ranch

Emerald Springs Ranch

(8 reviews)

My family & I have never had such an experience. We trail ride at vacation destinations a few times…read morea year & this experience was pretty bad. One horse, several times, backed into the bushes to scratch his butt taking the rider completely in the trees. Also it's back legs buckled & it dropped down to its knees with rider on & then popped back up! Another horse went so close to trees to scratch itself, that the rider's foot was close to getting stuck on tree as horse moved forward, over & over. Really a nerve racking experience. Did not enjoy it at all. Plus no bathroom!

I called on a Friday, left a message and received a call back about twenty minutes later. I could…read morehave booked rides the same day, but I chose to make our reservations for the following day so we could get there early. I brought my two nieces (7 and 8 years old who had never ridden), but I hadn't told them where we were going and wanted them to have some time to get excited. We were greeted by all staff with smiles and the girls were given brushes to groom the two miniature ponies while we waited. Before our ride, the girls were given a short but thorough safety lesson and then we were off on the trail. Valerie had a lead on the first horse (Goldie) my older niece was riding, while my other niece followed on White Cloud and I was on Serena. Since the girls were a little nervous, we walked around many of the same trails which was perfect for their first ride. We had a wonderful time and were invited back the next day too! I went back with my sister and her three children (11 months, 3, and 4) and my 5 year old nephew. The kids were able to walk the miniatures (Casper and Blue Knight) around and we fed them carrots. We had a great time and will definitely return in the future!

Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm - First trail ride ever

Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm

(22 reviews)

Kaylie was amazing with my 10 year old transgendered child. We plan to go back. I was happy with…read morehow the staff could recognize when riders needed a little reassurance

DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN RIDE THESE HORSES DO NOT GIVE YOUR…read moreMONEY TO THIS BUSINESS This place is a civil lawsuit just waiting to happen. (05/15/2021) Me and 5 friends went on a trek with Karen as well as XXX. We were all beginners, and told her this prior to the trek. From the very beginning, I could tell Karen had a big attitude and was very short and rude with absolutely everyone. I wish this was the only problem. After a very brief lesson on how to steer a horse, we went off on our trek with a mixed group of two intermediate riders as well. The first 30 minutes of the trek were on the main road of fayston, with cars passing not two feet from the horses. I was nervous at first, but the horses did not seem to mind. The horses were also all crammed together in a single file line, despite our attempts to guide them. We continued off the road for maybe 20 minutes, going up and down very stony and steep paths in the woods. After we came out of the woods, we had to return to the main road to get back to the farm. Out of nowhere, two motorcyclists come racing down the road, spooking at least half the horses. One of my friends could not hang onto her horse and fell off laying on the road not moving. A completely chaotic, every-many-for-themselves situation ensued- the two trekk leaders were SCREAMING at each other and us to call 911, get off our horses, and yelling obscenities at the motorcyclists while providing zero guidance to any of us. Karen SCREAMED at me and my friends to get off our horses - which we did not know how to do!! NEITHER OF THE TREK LEADERS HAD ANY PROTOCOL FOR THIS EMERGENCY SITUATION. A neighbor was able to call the ambulance luckily as many of our cell phones did not have service- it took 30 minutes to come. Another of my friends was blocking off cars from the road, while someone else held onto the loose horses. We had completely no direction or help from the trek leaders in this situation- another neighbor provided medical assistance to my injured friend in all the madness until the ambulance arrived. The Icelandic Horse Farm website specifically states that guides are trained in emergency health care. This business is a danger to this community, please do not put yourselves in this situation. THERE ARE OTHER REVIEWS WHERE HORSES GET SPOOKED ON THE ROAD AND THREW RIDERS. Karen reassured me that this has NEVER happened before!! Follow up after this incident, we tried to contact Karen and after realizing we wanted a refund and were questioning the lack of emergency expertise, she lawyered up, told us she would CALL THE POLICE if we came back to the farm or called her again. One severely bruised tailbone later, we have learned our lesson. I have never been treated with so much cruelty and disrespect as by this woman Karen, and she clearly treats everyone around her this same way. Do not trust this woman and please, please take your business to any of the other options for horse riding. In fact, there is another Icelandic Horse Farm in Vermont- anything has to be better.

Horses and Pathfinders - 121 Leadership Development Sessions

Horses and Pathfinders

(2 reviews)

I highly recommend working with Lucinda at Horses & Pathfinders in Moretown, Vermont. Her vast…read moreknowledge about Leadership, and her incredible ability to identify aspects of your personality & current leadership style help her identify areas of focus to bring out the dynamic leader within you. The entire process is very eye-opening and rewarding. Using her gentle and clear communication style, Lucinda leads the training sessions while her horses quietly play a significant role in the Leadership work as well. It is such a unique and serene experience, learning about dynamics, human behavior, and improving your leadership skills, while standing in a beautiful field with beautiful horses interacting with you at different times during the training, conversations, and exercises. I cannot say enough positive things about working with Lucinda and her horses. I highly suggest it!

Our 11 yo daughter participated in Horses & Pathfinders camp last week and absolutely loved it!!!…read more Lucinda is simply amazing, truly. Lucinda has her heart and soul in this program - and it shows! Her assistance, Ayla, was very supportive and helpful too. The leadership learning, team building and self-growth was terrific!! This all took place while having fun, enjoying the horses and swimming in the river. Our daughter is looking forward to next summer and hopes to take a few private lessons too, as this is a special place. Thank you, Lucinda & Ayla.

Breakaway Farm - horsebackriding - Updated May 2026

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