This place is amazing and it shows in every way! The owners are incredible people who are very…read morepassionate about their business, the community and the horses (both theirs and boarded). They have a great partnership with folks who want to take riding lessons. I was an adult student there and couldn't have been happier! If I had a horse, these are the only people I would trust to board it. Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and just plain awesome folks. I really felt like I had lucked out when I rode there -- other places were less welcoming, uninterested in an adult student and the arena felt like it was a high school clique again. You will never experience that here!! Check out their website for the number for lessons. Or just jump in and lease a horse!! Some of my best days were spent coming home from here, smelling like leather and the horse. And don't forget to love on the dogs when you're there.

From the owner: Our Riding Academy has been open since 2004. We specialize in hunt seat and saddle seat for ages 2…read moreand up on our Morgan horses. Our facility is Fully Heated and is open year round.

Such a wonderful ride. Lovely, happy horses, peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery. Thank you…read moreJan!!

I was completely shocked at how bad my experience with North Road Farm was. Based on the number of…read moregreat reviews they have online I expected a very fun relaxing ride on the beach, and expected Jan would be a very kind person who makes people feel right at home. I'm sorry to say that was not even remotely close to what I experienced. I booked a private ride at Hampton Beach last month and I was so excited for it. That excitement quickly dissipated when I first arrived at the farm. Jan was extremely standoffish, unwelcoming, and rude. She spoke to me like I'm an idiot and snapped at me multiple times. For example: she asked about my experience with horses and riding, so I told her I grew up riding horses, competed in hunter/jumpers when I was a teenager, owned a horse for 11 years, and a couple of years ago I got back into riding and currently take English riding lessons once a week. She snapped at me "Well I'm going to need more information than that!" ...Okay, then why don't you ask me specific questions? I can't read minds and I have no idea what exactly you want to know, I simply provided what I thought was a sufficient summary of my experience. There's absolutely no need to be rude to me about it. Another example: after I finished grooming the horse I was assigned, I asked Jan if she wanted me to put the saddle on now or if we wait until we're at the beach to tack up the horses. She snapped at me: "Yes, put the saddle on now, and do it CORRECTLY!" Again, there was no need for me to be spoken to that way. I just asked a simple question. Jan's attitude towards me very bizarrely changed after she saw that I know how to tie a slip knot. She said to me "Wow, I'm very impressed!" and at that point her demeanor softened a bit. She would act kind and friendly towards me, but then she would revert back to speaking harshly and randomly snapping at me. It was an extremely strange, hot-and-cold back and forth from her. I couldn't tell if or when I was going to say or do something that would apparently irritate her, so I was extremely anxious and uncomfortable the entire time. The horse I had been assigned to ride was a sweet mare, but not my idea of a suitable trail mount. By the time we arrived at the beach she had already worked herself into a nervous sweat, anxiously whinnied several times throughout the ride, didn't want to stand still, and didn't want to go near the water. (which of course Jan blamed me for, even though I was following her instructions for how that particular horse needs to be ridden) Despite my riding experience I am not a perfect rider nor a very confident one, and I honestly felt this horse was too much for me to handle. At one point I felt like I even lost control despite doing my best to steer and hold the horse together, and I nearly crashed into Jan, which caused the horse she was riding to kick mine. Jan claimed that all of her horses are calm, fun to ride, and love the beach...but the one I rode did not fit that description at all. My own anxiety that I was already feeling because of Jan's treatment of me could have very well been contributing to the horse being anxious, so even if I had been given a very calm horse the ride was probably doomed no matter what. I put on a brave face and pretended to have fun, but inside I felt like crying. I could not believe I spent $350 to be repeatedly snapped at by a strange woman and to be scared while riding a horse instead of having fun. At the end of the ride Jan told me I'm a great person and it was fun to ride with me, which made me so confused. After being rude to me, snapping at me numerous times, and treating me like I'm stupid...now I'm suddenly a great person and she wishes we could ride together again? I'm sorry, what?! Altogether it was a bitter disappointment, the worst trail ride I have ever been on, and not at all worth the hefty price tag. I cannot recommend North Road Farm to anyone.

Three of us went on a mini getaway this past October that centered around a few hours of exquisite…read morehorseback riding at the Martin Family Ranch. Our small crew included myself, my daughter, and my girlfriend. We were greeted at the ranch by the very hospitable hosts, David and Jessica Martin. The riding package included a delicious western meal prepared by David eaten outdoors where everyone knows that food tastes best! Jessica provided a very informative overview of horsemanship that refreshed my memory of being around horses and provided new information to the the rest of us who had a bit less riding than I had, although I'm by no means an expert. Jessica's knowledge of horses is amazing. We each rode on a horse that was hand selected by Jessica based on observing each of us in the paddock on horseback before setting out on the trails. The pace of our ride was comfortable enough for anyone with a bit more riding experience but not too fast for those with less experience. Our horses were beautiful and well trained. One thing that I noticed early on about the Martin Family Ranch was how CLEAN the barn and stall were and how loving cared for the horses were. I loved the fact while the ranch and its horses are a business with money to be made, the well-being of the horses at the ranch is of paramount concern to David and Jessica. We would love to go back to the ranch again some day for more riding!

The Martin Family Ranch is a must! I was expecting to learn a bit and then enjoy a trail ride, but…read morewhat I got from Jess and David was so much more. I'm writing this a few days after my experience and am still smiling. At first, I actually drove right past their property because it was so beautiful that I thought it was someone's beautiful home with well-kept grounds. Jess greeted me outside. We chatted a bit about what I should expect for the day. I was surprised when she said they had prepared lunch for me. When I say they prepared a lunch, I don't mean crackers and cheese on a plate with grapes, which is always lovely. What I mean is they grilled delicious meats, prepared potatoes, as well as a fresh cucumber and tomato salad! They sat with me at the picnic table and we got to know each other a bit while we ate. Jess decided which horse she thought would be best for me. I got Gorgeous George. She chose wisely. All of their horses are gorgeous. They look so healthy and vibrant! David and Jess believe in the importance of the horse and rider getting familiar with each other. To do so, you have to spend some intimate time with each other. I was shown how to brush the horse (for different reasons and with different brushes); how to clean the horses hooves; and how to walk the horse. To be clear, I was shown how to do these things and then did these things. Then I got to ride the horse in the ring. By the time I got to the ring, I was so much more relaxed with George than I was when I first met him. David determined that I was ready to hit the short trail, so the 3 of us rode off. They both determined I was ready for the longer, more challenging trail. What a challenging, but fantastic rest of the day! We had a 2 hour adventurous ride through the trails and waters. I'm not an overly experienced rider. I've only done trail rides, and only started doing those as an adult. I've done those trail rides in NH, TX, AZ, etc. This was like no trail ride I've ever done. The scenery is great, the instruction is great, and the people are great. They love their horses, and care about their riders having a unique, safe, and beautiful day. I cannot wait to return!

I Would recommend High Standard Stable to anyone interested in horse riding lessons. They were…read morefriendly and professional and put me at ease because it had been over a decade since i last rode horses. Two thumbs up! I'll be back for a few more lessons.

From the owner: Come meet and take pictures with Santa and his special “Reindeer” December 22nd and 23rd. Enjoy hot…read morecocoa, cider, cookies and more. Entry is $20 per child and $10 per adult. Our kids camp is offered by the day vs the week. This allows us to always have plenty of space for your child. We understand life. Last minute changes coming or canceling is completely fine with us. We pride ourselves in providing a fun and relaxed atmosphere where all are welcomed, at every level of riding and discipline. We also offer horseback riding lessons, kids day camp, pony rides, boarding, training and shows. We are also planning to start an after school program at a later date.

The best of the best! very caring and professional real horse people not too many people care for…read morehorses like they do.

If I could give this barn more than 5 stars I would. The barn owners are the nicest people I've met…read moreand they make sure that the care of the horses comes first. I've switched up feed and medications and they always make sure that my horses are getting whatever is best for them. They're opening and welcoming to everyone, and the people who board here are all super nice. The barn culture is overwhelmingly friendly and everyone is always offering a helping hand. The horses are top priority, I've never even thought about moving my two anywhere else. Even as a young person, I don't think anything here is outdated or could be done in a updated manner, I spend hours at a time at the barn and I've never thought that the barn owners should change their ways - as I mentioned before the horses come first and they are all wonderfully cared for and loved. In addition there is a nice riding ring and a round pen on the property along with hours and hours worth of trails around the barn for trail riding. Some boarders complain of vet fees, though personally I've not had any sort of issues with the welfare of my animals. Maybe the reason other boarders have thousands of vet fees doesn't rest with the barn owners but their own ability to care for their horse. Also, there is no one here named Gary.

I have been to Sons of the Wind twice at their Loxahatchee, FL location. Once last year and again…read morethis year. I had such a great time last year that I returned this year and brought 3 friends along. .. Unfortunately, this year's trip was not as positive as last years. On the positive side, the facility is beautiful, and the horses are wonderful. Where things fell apart a bit this year was in the lessons. There are three instructors, Vitor (the main instructor), Maggie, and Vincent. Vincent taught one of the group lessons (3 of us) and did a wonderful job. Clear and concise instruction, well balanced, and very informative. I took lunge lessons with Maggie and they were also excellent - exhausting but well worth it. Vitor struggled a bit more with time management - especially in the group lessons. In at least 3 of the lessons, he focused 80% of the time on one of the riders while the other riders just walked around. Then they got a few minutes at the end. In another lesson, he took a student off their lesson horse to show them how to do something on that horse and then spent at least 20 minutes schooling that horse (still not getting it do really do what he was asking) before getting off and having that student get back on to just walk around the rest of the lesson (the poor horse was completely fried by then). When he is focused on you and gives instruction, it is generally very good. That said, what really got to me was the response when I voiced my frustration with basically 30% of my lessons being pretty much a non-lesson. At the end of my last lesson, my frustration was pretty clear. When Maggie asked what was wrong, I expressed my frustration with the 3 lessons that were basically me auditing while sitting on the back of horse, the response I got was "I am sorry you feel that way" followed by "You don't need to come back". That just blew me away - instead of taking the feedback and saying "so sorry that happened, thank you for letting us know and we will work on that" - I basically get told to go find someplace else to go. That lack of concern and empathy for the people who have come here was disappointing to say the least. While they did reimburse me for the three lessons, that wasn't the point and not what I requested. This did nothing for the other individuals who were impacted by this. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I cannot recommend them anymore.

I have nothing but the absolute best to say about Vitor Silva, everyone that works for him, and the…read morefacilities at Sons of the Wind (SotW). Riding with Vitor has been a transformative experience for me, not just because riding one of his Lusitano schoolmasters is like nothing I had experienced before, but because I was finally able to begin to take what I'd learned by watching for so long and do something with it. He presents information in a way that is easy to understand, is patient, and I feel completely comfortable asking about anything I do not understand. And when you ride one of the SotW schoolmasters, it is evident how much time has been spent with each horse so that they too have something to teach us and as a result, you are able to get the most out of your ride. The facilities at SotW are simply wonderful and although I could spend several paragraphs elaborating, I'll instead recommend checking out their website where all of the facility details are available in detail. I also want to highlight the SotW staff who are uncompromising when it comes to providing exceptional care to the animals as well as the maintenance of the facilities. Their overall attention to detail and their ability to work as a team is second to none. I have been a boarder here and I have the utmost confidence in the care being provided by SotW. You hear many stories in the horse world and I am glad to be somewhere that is filled with dedicated professionals who do not cut corners and who take great pride in everything that they do. I wholeheartedly recommend SotW and urge you, whether you are interested in learning about classical dressage or in need of training for your horse, to contact them for more information.

Awesome place to ride. My horse lives there and they take great care of all the horses. My girl…read moreloves living at Lucky 7 Stable's. Try a ride sometime. You will love it

My daughter wanted to go horseback riding when we were visiting NH. What a great experience!!…read moreThese horses are loved and well taken care of. The staff is knowledgeable and ensure that you are comfortable for your ride. The trail ride is in nature; we actually saw a deer. However it's still on their property and it doesn't allow the horses to go off somewhere else. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and sweet! Great time. Will definitely return!

Sugar Ridge Farm is a beautiful horse farm. The barn is run very professionally. The owner is very…read moreknowledgeable and a fabulous instructor. The horses are treated with lots of love. You want to learn to ride you will learn from the best. You want to board you horses they will be well taken care of. Great family atmosphere very friendly Whether your a beginner or expert you will love it there very highly recommend

I was introduced to Carin and Sugar Ridge Farm by a mutual friend about a year ago and have been…read moreriding ever since. I wanted a straight-forward, well-kept, non-commercial farm, and you not only get that with Sugar Ridge, but I have also found a family with these ladies and the horses there. The grounds are gorgeous, with plenty of room to ride and options to suit each skillset. It's been amazing to learn more about these gorgeous animals, and it does a world of good just being around them. You can also tell how well-taken care of the horses are just by how affectionate they are with Carin; she does an absolutely incredible job with them and it shows. She is also an amazing instructor, and I couldn't imagine being taught by anyone else. (Nor would I want to!) I highly recommend Sugar Ridge, whether you've never been on a horse or have a lifetime of experience, Carin's training ability and versatility is unparalleled.

Love Pine Tree, and all the construction they have done has done wonders for the barn. Board like…read moreevery place in Ma. Is up their, but they have fantastic instructor/Trainers and are doing well in 3 day events! The only draw back I see is, the boarder is required to take I believe a weekly lesson, that is NOT included in board.. Now their are riders out there who do nothing more than trail ride, or are accomplished enough that lessons are not needed, or they trailer out to their own trainers? Six of one, half dozen of the other?

I have boarded my horse at Winthrop Farm for over 10 years, and the quality of care and attention…read moreis unmatched. Anne is patient and profoundly knowledgable, with the philosophy that each horse is an individual with individual needs, personalities, and plans for diet and care. The facility is clean and safe, and it is the quietest, most peaceful barn I've been in. The community is warm and friendly! I can't imagine having my horse anywhere else. I can rest easy knowing she is in excellent hands when I'm not there!

I have been riding and working for Anne at Winthrop Farm for almost 20 years. The care the horses…read morereceive is second to none. WF treats every horse as though they are their own. Everyone gets individual, specialized care as needed. The "School" horses are the most well cared for School horses I have ever encountered, they are far from over worked most don't work more than 1 lesson per day and they are definitely not your typical cranky lesson horses. Each School horse has their own saddle, most being top of the line dressage saddles. Whether you are looking for lessons, boarding or work I can't recommend Winthrop Farm enough!