I bought a horse from Pine River Stables. She was gentle and hackmore trained...I do not like…read moreusing a bit...their trails are beautiful a combination of woods and open fields....most of all you have 24 hour access to be with your horse..!!! The Bodens are a wonderful family..it is a pleasure to know them....their son Dan is an extremely knowledgeable and always willing to help..with sincere loving memories of the best part of my life ! With Love, Darlene Snider & NightMare

We had a awesome ride, the guides were very knowledgeable and the horses were perfectread more

had great surface great voting i love it there such great people there its so amazing and so…read morecompeditive

If you're looking for the best instruction for yourself or your children look no further. My…read moredaughter started off riding around 3 years old in their pony pal program and then went on to private lessons with the owner of Windermere, Jen. She was absolutely amazing at teaching my daughter, who was 4, how to ride safely but be able to still have fun. Now my daughter is 7 and has been receiving group lessons with Emma. Emma has been fantastic, caring and compassionate to the 4 girls who all ride together. She may have to say things 3-4 times but never once has she gotten frustrated at the girls for not understanding. Windermere has become a second home to My daughter and everyone at Windermere truly cares about the horses and the riders. We have never once had a bad experience or have been treated rude. We wouldn't go anywhere else and have referred many people to the barn who also have had the same experience!!

Very friendly atmosphere! If your looking for somewhere to learn the fundamentals while having fun…read moreand making friends, this is the place for you. I know from being at this barn regularly that everyone is welcome no matter the level of riding experience you have. Stop in and watch a lesson being given or walk through the hallways and listen to the light hearted banter amongst the students to see for yourself.

I took my 3 girls riding in the morning and we all had a great time! We were not very experienced…read moreand by the time we were done we all felt much more confident. We took a nice country road route and were able to trot and cantor with the horses. We will be back in the fall!

We had such a wonderful experience doing a trail ride on April 14th, 2023 with Calvin. We are…read moredefinitely amateurs - ride about once a year on average and have ridden with stables in several different states and countries over the years (e.g. have seen how riding is done with other companies). Today topped our list for one of the best (if not the best) trail rides we have ever done. Calvin was the guide for our group of three. The horses were very well-trained and energetic. This is definitely not your "walk in a line" type stable ride which was refreshing. We felt he tailored the ride to the experience level of our small group in terms of trails and gaits, and we always felt safe. We can't wait to come back.

What a great find…read more Texas Longhorn Ranch is just a few hours outside of Toronto and well worth the visit - whether you're looking for just a night away with someone, or looking for a larger group activity. The TLR used to be a summer camp and has been converted into a very unique Bed and Breakfast. You're greeted by the family that owns the place and their farmhands (everyone was so nice) and shown the grounds. Unlike most B&Bs, you actually have your own cabin (which is a converted covered wagon). Maybe not the best for noise cancellation, but luckily there's no one around for miles. The room was neat, modern, and comfortable. A heater is provided incase it gets cool at night, and if you're lucky enough to get some night time drizzle, you'll fall asleep to the sound of dancing raindrops above you. There is a fire pit with each wagon (which they start for you, city slicker), and each morning you wake to find a fresh pot of coffee outside ready to go. There's also a large field (wouldn't want to mow it) for playing catch or whatever it is people do in large fields. They have quite a nice size pool and lounge chairs which during those hot Ontario summers will come in handy. The meals that were provided were awesome; great value and delicious. Totally homestyle. We had roast beef, fresh and local vegetables, strawberry shortcake, grilled potatoes, salad (it was enough for 6 people...there were 2 of us). It was so good (and $30 per person was the best deal i've seen for a meal of this quality/quantity). The horseback riding was what initially drew me here - and as a novice was happy to find that although am I a not horse-whisperer, the very capable hands of our trail-leader basically was. We had a about a 2 hour enjoyable ride through the woods, visited some neighbouring horses (which started galloping over to meet us....amazing), saw lots of deer, and enjoyed nature. The next morning it was time to leave and I remembered I didn't have that much gas (it's sort of the middle of no-where and probably 20 minutes to the closes gaz bar)...the Texas Longhorn Ranch came out and gave me a good 10L for free. Because they're that nice. I can't wait to go back. Best B&B/ local vacation I've had....and it won't break the bank. 5 out of 5 neighs. NEIGHNEIGHNEIGHNEIGHNEIGH!

Visited this beautiful ranch today and got deluxe treatment from Cowboy Fred. Totally made my…read moreniece's birthday special. She is horse crazy and got to feed and ride a horse for the first time. Even got a wagon ride from Milly the Mule. What a wonderful place--beautiful covered wagons to stay in too. Really happy we found this hidden gem. Erinn, Aaron and Sloane

My daughter loves the place. We like the "living room" with…read morea large window front to the training area. Especially in winter this is something most other stables lack. Here you can sit and relax and watch your kids. They have many cats in the "living room" so be prepared if you have an allergy.

I rode here as a teen and thought I would give it a try again. After a couple times I remembered…read morewhy I stopped the first time. The people are unfriendly and the rings are packed. There are sometimes six horses in one indoor ring at a time with three different instructors. It's a mess. As a returning rider, I had a lot I needed to learn again and lots of muscle tone to build. I was up for the challenge. However, they had me riding either lame or behaviorally problematic horses. It was very frustrating. When I asked them about riding a different horse that I could learn more on--just while I got my muscles and skills back--they were unsympathetic. I recognize that school horses are not known for being amazing, but that's not what was going on here. There were easy horses--I just wasn't riding them on a consistent basis. I put off writing this review because I wasn't fully convinced that they were the problem--I thought maybe my expectations were off. Unfortunately for them, I have gone on to have an INCREDIBLE experience at a different barn. I feel like I can unequivocally say now that this is not where you should spend your money. In fact, in my experience, they will treat you like they don't want your money anyway. Sorry about the bad review. I hope you will treat the next people better.

What a wonderful place. The staff are engaged. The horses are well cared for. I am so happy this…read morestable is in southeastern Michigan!

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean attractive facility, and well kept horses. Appropriate for…read moreall levels of riders, from beginner to national level.

Good place it's awesome with awesome horses and people be nice and there's horses for every levelread more

This is a well kept up barn with wonderful people. They provide a good lesson program, and take…read morecare of their horses extremely well. I have a horse that is retired there, doing walk, trot, canter, and cross pole lessons with people and they keep him in good weight and shape. They even put snow shoes on him! Without my asking too :) I'm very happy with the quality they keep their horses and the facility. The people who run it surely enjoy their job and have passion for it. I suggest taking lessons there and bringing your kids! It's a homey place filled with love and care.

I'm a big fan of Free Spirit Farm! It's been a lifelong dream of mine to own a horse, and the next…read morebest thing is riding frequently and learning to ride properly. That's what I get to do here. I've ridden many of the horses and ponies and have always felt safe. Shae owns the barn, trains the horses, and teaches lessons. All of her horses are loved, well-cared for, and do well with riders at all levels. She is a patient instructor, cares about her clients, and is passionate about her business and horses in general. She's also a certified saddle fitter. Weather-permitting, lessons are outside year round. From the outdoor arena, there's a lovely view of a beautiful grassy field where the horses love to graze with a gorgeous tree-lined backdrop. During inclement weather (when it's simply too cold or rainy), there's a very nice, large indoor arena. Lessons are private and semi-private and priced fairly. Shae teaches all ages. I am super happy at this barn. I think the world of Shae as an instructor, trainer, business owner, and person. You're in good hands here, and if you enjoy it half as much as I do, your life will be brighter when you take equestrian lessons at Free Spirit .

The level of care they've given my daughter since she started at 10 months has been above and…read morebeyond. She's nearly 2.5 now. She has learned so much from being there. The teachers are exceptional - from infant level to toddler. We have had such an incredible time growing there. Would recommend over and over again.

I honestly cannot say enough about this place, my son absolutely loves it and the…read moreteachers/administrators are a blast! highly recommended!!!