Century Mill Stables is the best place to be, whether you are a horse or a human. My horse, Gandalf, loves it there, and they take the best care of him. As a horse owner, it is so nice to know that even though I can't go to the barn every day, my horse is always receiving the best care possible from the competent and professional staff at CMS. They give a whole new meaning to full care facility: Managing everything from feeding and turnout to vet care and farrier appointments. They even have stalls with video surveillance, so you can monitor your horse when he is sick or injured. And the best part, you get all this care for a very reasonable price. In addition to great care for your horse, CMS is also the best place to ride. All the instructors are fully licensed, and they are amazing at catering the lessons to the specific needs of the rider. When I started riding at CMS, I was jumping crossrails and now, I'm confidently jumping 2'6" courses under the expert tutelege of the head trainer Jai R. and instructors Becky K. and Liz K. I can't thank them enough for their dedication to me and my horse. We have learned so much from them and we can't wait to learn even more in the future! What I love most about CMS is that they have something for everyone and they foster a barn family mentality. They organize fun events like clinics and beach rides and they trailer us to a wide variety of horse shows from unrated to A-level. If you're looking for a barn that isn't just like every other barn, but is more like a barn family, CMS is the place for you! read more

My daughter and I looked at a lot of barns and riding programs from southern New Hampshire, Cape Ann, and the Merrimac Valley before making the 72 mile round trip visit to Century Mill Stables (CMS) from our home in North Andover. We wanted a place where our daughter could learn and grow, start to show, and hopefully join an IEA Team or at least make a great group of barn friends. What we have found at CMS is all that and so much more. The facilities are great. Well kept, organized, and managed. The horses are not just cared for, they are loved and that commitment and respect for them is consistent throughout all the staff and riders. The instructors are the best. They are knowledgeable, patient and skilled professionals. They do not demand perfection, yell or belittle. Instead, they guide each rider to find a way to pursue her own excellence. As coaches both at shows and in the IEA Team, the Staff helps each rider reach for her best while still having a ton of fun. The other girls who our daughter has met are some of the nicest, supportive, fun-loving, respectful, and polite kids that any parent would want to have for their child's friends. Their parents are just the same. Great people without pretense who have made us feel welcome and included from our first day. We feel so fortunate that we have found such a wonderful place to call home. We plan to be part of the CMS family for a long time. read more

My 8 year anniversary with CMS is a few short months away and I feel compelled to say I STILL LOVE IT HERE!! The teachers, staff, clientele and HORSES are truly top notch! The trainers are incredible riders who know how to communicate their knowledge in a way that motivates, builds confidence, and enables students to reach their riding goals. I'm so impressed with their abilities to personalize their instruction to meet needs of the most beginner level riders all the way up to the very skilled, competitive riders. I started as a nervous adult beginner who didn't know her diagonals and never jumped. Fast forward ~8 yrs, I'm jumping 2'6 with eyes on 3'! I never imagined doing this. My goals were to simply walk, trot, canter and maybe do a couple cross rails without being nervous. I'm proud to say I accomplished that and much more thanks to the patient, consistently excellent coaching of Liz Kleinfeld, Becky St. Onge, Jai Rezac, and now Seth Singer! This July I even did some classes at HITS - again, something I never imagined and totally outside my comfort zone. What an awesome experience! Everyone was SO supportive and my blue ribbon was just icing on the cake. I just can't say enough...riding at CMS has been such a great experience for me....8 years later, CMS is still my Happy Place!! read more

My daughters and I have been riding at Century Mill for about 6 years. We all were beginners when we started and have always been impressed with the quality of instruction, facilities, and the fantasitc horses that we get to ride. My daughters have shown everythig from local shows to AA rated shows. We are always treated well and have always felt part of the barn family. The teens at the barn are always respectful and very supportive of eachother, I find they work hard to include the new kids and I cannot say enough about the bonds we have made with the other families; whether you own or just take lessons, everyone gets along. I have watched many experienced riders come to the barn from somewhere else and they always improve. Jai Rezac and her professional instructors are always on the same page during lessons and very consistant in their style. Oh, by the way, everyone from leadline to jumpers come home with blue ribbons ALLTHE TIME. I cannot say enough about how happy we are at CMS. It has been a pleasure to give them a 5 star review read more

I have been riding at Century Mill Stables since 2005 and can't imagine riding anywhere else. The instructors are amazing - extremely talented riders who are also excellent teachers. They provide personalized instruction to meet every riders level of ability and goals with lessons that are both challenging and fun. The owner and head instructor, Jai Smith-Rezac is a natural teacher as well as a horse-human matchmaker. She found my perfect horse who I adopted in 2006 and we are still going strong today! The grounds and facilities are gorgeous, with indoor and outdoor rings to accommodate year-round riding in comfort. The horses receive the absolute highest level of care by staff who are all truly horse lovers. Finally, the atmosphere of the barn is very warm and friendly - a welcome and relaxing escape from everyday stress. Whether you are interested in high level competitions or just having fun, Century Mill Stables can't be beat! read more

I joined Century Mill Stables in 2005 as a complete novice to horseback riding. Thanks to the guidance of owner Jai, by 2006, I was paired with the perfect horse, who remains my partner to this day! The grounds are beautiful, offering both indoor and outdoor rings located in a tranquil forest setting. The trainers are exceptional, striking the ideal balance between support and motivation, propelling me to achieve more than I ever dreamed possible. This winter, I took advantage of the opportunity to train at the newly expanded CMS Stables in Ocala, FL, alongside my new dressage horse. The experience was truly extraordinary, allowing me to advance my riding in an idyllic setting and take advantage of the warm Florida weather. Ocala also offers an amazing opportunity to participate at WEC, a truly world-class competition venue. Whether you are looking to compete, advance your skills or pleasure ride, Century Mill Stables is the perfect pick! read more

Having come to the sport as an older rider I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience at Century Mills Stables. My instructors have been patient and have helped me navigate through my fear with guidance and all the tools I need to become a confident rider. I have been able to ride horses that not only are seasoned and reliable, but they are also well bred and cared for. I never dreamed that I would show and there have been opportunities to show on farm. The culture on the farm is one of support and encouragement. It doesn't matter if you lesson, lease own or show. You goals are supported and your success and happiness is primary. I cannot believe how far I have come. I've started jumping and I never in my wildest dreams could imagine I could achieve and surpass my goals at this age. Jai and her team have brought me to a place I always dreamed of and have encouraged me to work hard, set goals and dream big. read more

I am currently an employee at Century Mill and have been here approx 6 months. I am so proud to be a member of such a great team of people who have virtually taken me in as family. From the owner and the trainers, right on down to our amazing clientele it has been my pleasure to be able to work in such a fantastic environment. The love, passion and humanity for the horses was reason enough for me to want to join this barn. I feel like I have found my home and am looking forward to my future here. read more

Wonderful friendly, welcoming atmosphere for riders of all levels! Super fun and very knowledgeable instructors that seem to know JUST what horse and rider need, with great teaching styles and always leave you eager for your next lesson! And the horses?? OmG top notch, sweet lesson horses and many gorgeous show horses for sale or lease. Whatever it is you are looking for in equestrian sport, CMS will get you there! read more

Before everything went upside down, I had my first lesson at Century Mill Stables. I had a wonderful experience! I am new to riding and Liz made me feel very comfortable! I rode a horse called Vivid and he was delightful! Everyone was friendly and helpful. I can't wait to get back there! read more