I called and spoke with Terry to schedule a riding 2 weeks in advance. It was confirmed at that…read moretime but when I called the day of, he ignored my text messages and phone calls. I called his personal as well as the business number. Text messages said he read them but chose to just not respond. Do not recommend this stable.

Worst booking experience ever. Tried to book the beach ride to celebrate 10th wedding anniversary,…read morethe website said to call a week or so in advance of the ride day, then the lady responsible for it won't return calls for a week, then texts on a Saturday and says everything is booked two months ahead. And then did not respond to a question about available dates and how to book! When you charge 300 dollars a person, customer service needs to function MUCH better!

We hosted my daughter's 8th birthday party at Sweet Meadow Farm after reading about how amazing…read moretheir birthday parties were and we were absolutely blown away by our experience. From the ease of the booking process to the day-of execution, the entire process was 10 stars. Hannah and her team went above and beyond (which I now understand is their standard MO.) They effortlessly managed all of our decor, seemlessly and joyfully wrangled 12+ children (and twice as many extremely excited adults.) The experience was educational and extremely interactive (We decorated mini horses! We held/pet so many incredible animals! The kids rode unicorns!) Even the coloring pages had our daughter's name printed on them. There was not one aspect of the day that felt like an after thought. The attention to detail and the care they show is so amazing. I really can't thank Hannah and her crew enough for hosting (far and away) the best birthday party my daughter has ever had. Core memories were made by all of us.

Beautiful barn, highly recommended. amazing service, very nice people there. love it.read more

This farm is great. The horses are wonderful and the Trainer is so knowledgeable! Everyone is so…read morekind and helpful. Such a great place to take lessons or board your horse. I LOVE the Fresians, they are magical! So thankful every single day that we found Mountain View.

I had made arrangements to move my horse to MVTC in March, and both Dan and Tim hauled her with…read moregreat care. As soon as they arrived to the facility, my mare was placed in the stall, and was offered hay and water. I forgot to pay Dan, and he never asked about it! I felt so bad, but I did follow up with paying them nearly a month later!!! They were so kind and gracious and I was eternally grateful for their patience and kindness. I highly recommend this farm for boarding and training horses of all disciplines and levels. The facility is gorgeous, clean and filled with people of all levels and disciplines, and the owners are readily available to help anyone at nearly any time. We are very lucky to have such a great facility in the western MASS area.

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.

This was my first time taking riding lessons. I've done trail rides while on vacation, but nothing…read moresuper official. I was a bit nervous at first taking lessons, since I had no idea which places would be good There are soooo many places around the western Mass area, so it can feel overwhelming But I'm so glad I came here first for lessons! Plus, it's only 5 minutes by car for me, so very convenient!! My instructor, Mara, was super friendly Not only did she teach me how to ride, but the first half of my lesson was actually becoming familiar with all of the horse's materials. She is extremely knowledgable and walked me through everything step-by-step. Plus the barn and everything around it is immaculate, sparkling clean! I was blown away. The horses are also well groomed, happy, and healthy. I'm definitely coming back here for lessons!!

It took me a long time to find the right barn when my family moved to MA a few years ago. Infinity…read moreEquestrian was worth the wait. Laura Etzel is a talented, gentle and kind horse woman with a lifetime of experience and the vibe at her barn reflects that. The other trainers are wonderful as well and the horses receive the care and attention they deserve. School horses are given just as much consideration and students are taught that riding isn't just about your time in the saddle- it's about caring for your horse, their needs, your tack, and being mindful of the rest of the people and horses at the barn. The kids and students here are kind and friendly, no snooty antics or cliques. Truly a team/family.

My five year old, Ruby, is a natural horse kid. She doesn't clean her room, she mucks out her…read morestall. When I'm making dinner she doesn't play with dolls she practices her jumping on her hobby horse. She was given a hand me down bouncy horse and spends hours 'riding'. Trouble is, no one wants to actually put a five year old on a live animal. Five year olds, especially girls, are really still very little. Their legs are too short to reach the stirrups, they don't have muscle strength in their thighs to grip, and if the horse bolts they will go flying, because they simply aren't strong enough to control the big animals. I spent a lot of time asking and googling, and trying to find anyone who does riding classes for kids under 7, and finally I came to the end of my long journey at Clarion Farms. Carly, the sweet owner of the school, works with as many as 15 of these little budding equestrians at any time, as well as running a summer camp for young riders. She keeps some very mellow ponies and undersized helmets on site, and she really understands how to work with very young kids. A one hour class consists of saddling, including grooming the pony, leading it to the ring, 15 minutes of riding on a long lead, then brushing the horse down and cleaning tack. Perfect! I do highly recommend Carly to any parent who has a little kid who wants nothing but to get onto a horse. I wish she wasn't so far away from us, and the drive does make it impossible to get there more than a few times this summer, but it is so worth it for the happiness I can see on Ruby's face when she is on the pony!

I am no longer at Orchard Hill but I just saw a bad review on this site which compelled me to write…read moremy own review. Orchard Hill is a fabulous equestrian facility for horse owners and non owners alike. They are very professional and take excellent care of the horses. There is something for everyone and no pressure to take lessons or conform to anyone's style of riding. The people are great. Adults and kids alike. They have wonderful school horses and trainers and the property can't be beat for turnout, trails and jumping, etc. They have a fantastic summer camp which I always enjoyed being around to see children enjoying and learning all about horses. Please don't let any negative reviews influence your opinion of this farm. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

Beautiful and beautifully run facility! It caters to all levels of riding from beginner to very…read moreadvanced. There are several great instructors to choose from to work with. I only get the privilege of riding once a week for lessons up there. Everyone I've met is friendly and supportive.

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.

Really great fun on our ride. Loved that we didn't have to walk the whole time as we got to trot…read moreand canter, which was super nice. Jen was a super friendly, amazing guide who we really enjoyed talking to. Our horses, JC and Sweetness, were great and not your typical auto-pilot trail horses. We both would definitely go back!!

The staff was attentive. They may seem a little short to some people, but they know what they're…read moredoing and work hard to make sure the horses and the people are safe. I have always though they were friendly. My 7yo and I had a great time on our second trail ride here. My daughter has done the pony rides for years and has always loved them. During both rides our guide was informative and encouraging to my daughter to help her ride better and have a good experience. We will continue to come back to enjoy rides.

I love riding at Vanderzicht Stables because the people are very nice and I'm actually friends with…read moreSydney Vanderzicht who is also very kind.

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