Horses are spiritual animals as I immediately turned calm when I saw them. Came here for my kid who…read moreenrolled in their special program. She was able to feed, comb and rode Freddy(ie), the horse she handpicked. At the end, she was given a horseshoe as a parting gift. Ironstone has specialized programs but would be beneficial if prices are listed. I sent them an inquiry regarding a program that I am highly interested but I haven't heard back. Huge place for horses to roam around.

I love this place so much. My ASD child started last January and it has hands down been the best…read moretherapy they've ever had. Calming, supportive, kind and flexible instructors, who really got to know my kid and found the perfect balance between therapy and learning new things. This has been a lifetime high point for them. Bonus points that it's therapy for me too - as my blood pressure drops immediately as soon as I arrive!

I actually found this place through my mom who started boarding here with her older Arabian I think…read moreabout six years ago. Tommy gets to know all her students and horses quite well; and she's helped me work through some blocks with all three of my horses. She even got me back on my horse who had had me terrified for years after finding out where the communication disconnect was in our relationship. Tommy observes and adjusts her teaching style per student and horse. Whether you are boarding there with your own horse or on one of the school masters. Everyone there, both those who work there and those that just ride there, pays attention to detail and helps make it a great community to be a part of.

I purchased a Living Social deal for two riding lessons at North Gate Farm back in May. I just used…read moremy two lessons and I'm planning on taking more! I hadn't ridden a horse in years and it felt great to get back into riding. I had no trouble setting up my lessons and the farm responded quickly when I emailed them. My instructor for both lessons was Andrea. She was very knowledgeable and patient. I really enjoyed learning from her.

Bought an Amazon Local coupon. Note that these are semi-private lessons (not stated on AL)…read more Tried multiple times to contact company as directed on voucher, received no response for over two weeks, which was running us up near the expiration deadline. Finally was told that I had to use the online system to book appointments. Very few appointments available, and it would show us an available appointment and then say it wasn't actually available. Information on auto-replies was not accurate, and when I logged back in, previously-booked appointments appeared to have vanished. Finally managed to book appointments, one of which they then said by email weren't available because of an arbitrary internal deadline, and they refused to do the obvious ("book it after we make it available and we will honor the voucher") because "then everyone will want one." Proprietor became rude when I expressed reasonable frustration, and she refused to schedule lessons at all. I'm not normally moved to get annoyed at people I am trying to do business with, and I am not normally moved to write negative reviews, but I think I'll make an exception here. If you buy this coupon, schedule *ASAP* and be prepared for some user-hostile interfaces.

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!

I have been lucky enough to take lessons from Julie for the past two years. As an adult beginner I…read morewas nervous and self conscious at first, but with her help I fell in love with riding. I also fell in love with my lesson horse, Stat. I bought him and have boarded him at Boston Hunt and Pace for a year. Stat is a beloved member of my family and I wanted to be at a facility where he would be treated that way. I could not have found a more perfect place for us. Boston Hunt and Pace offers amenities and a level of care that is usually only available at competitive show barns. The stalls are clean, big and airy, with memory foam floors and plenty of fresh bedding. The two barns have heated tack rooms with individual lockers. There are both an indoor and outdoor ring. The bright, window lined indoor arena is one of the nicest I've ever seen (complete with an amazing sound system that is perfect for pretending to do a dressage freestyle when nobody is watching). My horse gets full day turnout and has been happy and healthy the whole time he has lived there. The barn staff are knowledgeable and friendly; they truly care about the horses and riders. Julie continues to teach my lessons and Amy, the resident trainer, does an amazing job improving Stat's fitness and challenging him to learn new skills. The thing that makes this barn unique is that the high end care does not come with high end pressure. It's a family friendly, low key atmosphere. My 4 year old son loves to come play there. You don't need to own a horse. You don't even need to have ever been on a horse before to be welcomed here. There are friendly, well cared for school horses for all levels of riders. Beginners (of all ages) are introduced to the sport in safe and engaging lessons. Experienced riders will never get bored; BHP has plenty of opportunities to challenge them. Unlike many barns that teach only one discipline and confine students to the ring, BHP encourages clients to participate in hunter paces and go on trail rides. This has been a great confidence builder for both me and my horse. They also allow students (if they have enough experience) to use school horses for these activities, which is not common in lesson barns. I come to Boston Hunt and Pace almost every day. Whether I'm there on a summer day riding bareback and hand grazing on the beautiful property or taking a lesson in the indoor in the middle of winter, it is always my favorite place to be.

Amazing low key farm. Friendly atmosphere, eventing farm, has indoor an indoor, and introduces…read morepeople to hunter paces and fox hunting. Seems to be very friendly to both advanced and beginner levels. I am a beginner and felt immediately welcome. I also have a sister who currently boards her horse there and she is very happy with them.

This is a delayed review but I went here last summer and really enjoyed it. This ripe course…read moreexperience is suitable for both kids and adults alike. It's definitely challenging so I'd recommend starting at the lower levels and working your way up.

Great time for little ones, not-so-little ones, and adults alike. It's tough to find a place that…read moreis a good spot for toddlers, older kids, and even adults, but this ropes course effectively checks all the boxes. As an adult, I found the course fun and it tested my boundaries with heights quite adequately. Was hard to keep up with my kids but fun nonetheless. Also handy that you can grab lunch, an ice cream, a movie, candy, or even furniture here after your climbing adventure. :)

We loved our experience here! I was looking for a unique setting for a 30th birthday party and this…read morewas perfect! Not just for kids, adventurous grown ups can appreciate what is offered her just as much, if not more. Lynn helped us organize everything and met with us for a planning meeting to make sure our adventure would be just what we wanted. She was extremely responsive and reachable by phone and email. The lighting and sets exceeded our expectations and the monsters were fantastic! It was a thrill to go into battle and actually have opponents that attack and strike you. There is nothing else like this place ! The experience is very customizable and if you aren't quite sure what you are looking for the staff is experienced at building stories and running events. In my opinion this is THE option for a unique birthday party/ group event

MY son went here for a year. He had fun in the class but mostly they spent the time running around…read moremaking noise- and hitting each other.I didnt see him 'grow and learn' like the salesperson said he would- they had mutliple teachers (almost like they couldnt fill the slot with a permanent teacher) . IT wasnt cheap- but they offer that kids can go to more then one class a week under the same rate. I recenlty called them to ask a question- their receptionist didnt put me on hold-I heard her entire conversation., along with the owners voice (that I recognized) saying'just make something up- its a parent- yu never want to get in coversations with them;.Then got 'Lisa' on the phone so sounded so sicky sweet and condescending I wanted to whack her through the phone. NO need to fake the niceness- I heard it all before you came on the line. Tacky. Send your kid to theatre classes instaed of this King Richards wanna be.

If I could give the volunteers and fellow boarders 5 stars, I absolutely would. They are the only…read morereason this place functions and they are the ones who truly care about the horses. Unfortunately, the actual business practices and treatment of clients were some of the most unprofessional and unpredictable I have ever experienced. The financial terms of our contract were changed behind our backs and behind the backs of multiple boarders. When we questioned why we were suddenly being charged double and asked about the changes in the contract language, we were told not to question her authority because she's "the business owner" and that we should just pay because we are "wealthy and have fancy cars" (see pic). "60 days" you are asked to pay when leaving turns into 90+ days upon departure- its insane and if you contest it- that's when things turn very nasty. The people giving 5 star reviews will see at some point what this place is and who management is if you contest their fraudulent practices. The lesson company on the property, Valara Equestrian Academy, was also charging our credit card through a completely different company (The Peaceful Equine LLC) that has been administratively dissolved since 2023 (and isn't even filed as a riding/training business) That is ILLEGAL We asked for the legal business name multiple times and it couldn't be produced. I'm not sure how that works with liability insurance but I wish I had looked into this sooner but initially we were naive. We had no idea because the company name processing the charges was different from the one listed on the paperwork and branding. We only discovered it later after going back through records and statements. . We slowly uncovered fraudulent, unethical, and deceptive business practices at every turn. Beyond the financial and business issues, the conditions & care for the horses were less than satisfying and safety was a big concern. Our stalls constantly had manure left in them even after they had supposedly been cleaned the pic was before the horse was even turned back into the stall). And honestly, this was not the workers' fault. Expecting one person to properly clean that many stalls by 2pm was unrealistic. The staff work hard -- management cuts corners at every chance they get for example getting rid of "night check" so the last time the horses have any forage is 2pm UNLESS the boarder provides more hay and is on property to fill and hang hay bags. Plan to spend a lot of additional money from buying shavings that won't hurt your horse, a ton of hay and additional fees to store said hay. Having horses go from 2pm- 6am with no forage is not good care. One of our horses ended up with Ulcers- (this was also not cheap to treat ) due to stress and limited access to adequate forage and the other lost a ton of weight. see pic Top- week we bought him and brought to ST. Middle - Week we left ST (he had been there only 4 months) Bottom- taken today at new barn 4 months later We couldn't be happier with our new barn and the care they get. We also had to spend our own money making both of our stalls safe and habitable because of rotted flooring and sharp boards sticking out from the stall walls. Boarders should not be expected to repair dangerous stalls themselves just so their horses can safely stand inside them. Boarders were expected to pay out of pocket for repairs and safety fixes to their own stalls, despite the facility itself not being properly maintained, because we were repeatedly told "the barn can't afford it." The shavings were also unsafe (see pics), I don't know if I would even call them shavings. On several occasions there were loose wires hanging in the paddocks and in the dirt causing one of our horses legs to get caught. The manipulation and toxic behavior from the trainer -- especially within the group of teenage girls -- was also incredibly unprofessional and honestly pretty disturbing to look back on after leaving. The texts I have uncovered from trainer to my daughter and having her call her at all hours. Very un professional. Their response to another negative review on Google should tell you all you need to know. (See pic). Looking back now, there were red flags everywhere. I genuinely wish we had left far sooner than we did. I have heard from many people/boarders past and present that years ago this was a beautiful family run establishment but unfortunately has gone down hill under more recent management. Dont be fooled by positive reviews. I wish we hadn't been. I wish we paid attention to the mass exodus of boarders leaving when we first arrived.

Amazing barn amazing people I have been here for a year and a half my daughter and I took lessons…read moreand we leased a horse and now boarding it's beautiful the horses are treated wonderfully everything's above expectations