First time visiting today, and we had so much fun. I booked a 30 minute private lesson for my…read moredaughter. We arrived half an hour early and the girls in the barn gave my little one an awesome tour, talked to her about all the animals, and let her give them treats. Then Aaliyah did an excellent job being patient with her (she's almost 4 years old) and explaining everything at her level. She's so pumped for summer camp in a couple weeks!

My daughter attended horse camp, and was sobbing after the first day. She felt the staff member…read morewho's name tag said "Trouble" yelled at her all day. Upon speaking to the staff member, she essentially confirmed it. There was no understanding or compassion to my child who was too scared to return. Despite 3 phone calls and 2 emails, no one ever returned my calls. i don't feel the program is designed with children in mind, and don't feel that the staff or people in charge are concerned with the satisfaction or well being of campers/patrons.

Called to ask for some advice around my children and their ages and experience, trying to see if a…read moreride is a good idea. The lady on the phone asked me if I know how to use a website, and told me she would text me the website URL. I told her I had gotten her phone number from the website, I had already viewed their offerings, and I had some questions. She told me she was busy and I should go to the website to make any reservations. I reiterated that I had some questions around comfort level with horses, etc. She hung up. I get that you have a website. I am a developer who writes websites. But if you have a potential customer who has some questions around the services you offer, you should not be curt nor rude, and should not hang up when someone wants to ask whether you can give a ride to their 6-year-old.

This was an amazing experience! All 4 people on the hour long trail ride were novice riders. They…read moredid a great job of teaching how to control the horse, and support on the ride. The ride itself is amazing, you go through meadows, forests. If it's dry you will get dusty, be prepared. Most importantly in my review, their horses are treated well. Given regular medical and dental care, resting between rides, strict weight limits are different for each horse, they are really well cared for. They rescue 80% of their horses. Geriatric horses are sent to pasture not sent to auction. Just wanted to put that out there for fellow animal lovers.

Terrible customer service. They don't return calls, emails, Facebook messages.read more

My Daughter did horse riding for the second time. She absolutely loved it and the horses seemed to…read morebe well trained! She wants to go back for a longer ride. The staff was kind, but did not go out of their way to make us feel welcome. She will always cherish her first horse riding memories :)

I have been riding and boarding at great escape for years! Wonderful facility with knowledge staff.read more

My daughter has been riding at GES on and off for several years. The quality of instruction is…read moreexcellent with a focus on developing properly and safely. The other riders are friendly and this is a NO DRAMA barn (which as a mom of a teenager...I appreciate!!) Robyn is wonderful with my daughter who also suffers from anxiety. She is patient and understanding. My daughters skills have increased 10-fold under Robyn. In addition to riding, there are fun events, shows (if you choose) and horsemanship training for those who want to take their knowledge to the next level. I highly recommend GES.

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 .

We live nearby and always enjoy watching the various equestrian events during the summer. They will…read moresoon be opening their Biergarten called The Foxhole on Thursdays and weekends where they plan to have food trucks (did I mention that we love food trucks?) We look forward to enjoying this venue all summer long.

Crystal was awesome with our granddaughter during her Happy Hooves riding lesson. She was…read moreknowledgeable, encouraging, patient, and kind. We highly recommend Happy Hooves!

We have been extremely pleased with instruction at Happy Hooves these past two years. Crystal is…read morevery knowledgable, experienced, and just a kind and respectful person. She is also safety-conscious and attentive, which makes Happy Hooves the best choice for new &/or young riders. We were new to the world of horseback riding when our daughter expressed interest. We started at another facility that had a young rider program (Wildwind) that packed several young children into one lesson. Lack of safety and attentiveness to individual riders were huge, ongoing issues... For about the same cost, Crystal provides one-on-one attention and makes sure your child is safe and feels respected. Your child will also likely ride the same horse each week, allowing a bond to form between rider and horse. We love HH!

I love this place, everyone there is very friendly and kind. Great place for kids to learn and ride…read morehorses. Horse boarding is also nice because of the many available features like, massive indoor arena, indoor stalls and tack/gear storage areas also wooded trails in the back.

I went to visit Trailsend Farm and was truly pleased with the beauty of the new stables and the…read moreindoor riding arena! They were kind enough to give me a tour of the property barns, riding trails and corrals. The horses had lots of room in the corrals and looked very healthy and well treated. We hung out for some time afterward while they answered my questions. Very thoughtful staff who really care for the horses well being.

What a nice rails to trails spot with a history of A@ freighters. The path is 70% shaded and the…read morefirst three of eight miles run through waterways and wetlands. Trains still operate. It is one way so plan accordingly with energy for the ride back. Path is smooth asphalt unless you continue onto Pinkney for additional miles. Bonus for parking and starting in Hamburg, there is a pub across the street.

The eight miles of smoothly paved bike trail between the towns of Hamburg and Pinckney has become…read moreone of my favorite rides in southeastern Michigan. The trail was built 25 years ago on a defunct part of the Grand Trunk Railway bed. An point of trivia that you may find interesting is that Michigan's own 1970s rock band Grand Funk Railroad was named after this very same Grand Trunk Railway! Trivia aside, the Lakelands Trail runs westward from the Hamburg trailhead through some beautifully wooded wetlands past Zukey Lake, one of eight lakes on a connected chain of lakes. On this trail, you'll find the hugely popular 90-year old Zukey Lake Tavern perched on the lake's scenic waterfront. The well maintained trail continues on through mature woodlands until arriving at the historic railroad depot in Pinckney, Michigan, with a modest population of 2,412. This 17 mile round trip between two small Michigan towns fueled by sunshine and fresh air is a real pleasure of a ride...5-stars.