I have had horses since before I could walk. I grew up breeding training and competing Morgans and Arabians. When I went to college I lost touch with my roots. Something felt like it was missing from me. When my daughter showed interest I set out to find the right barn. After many lessons and visits to countless barns I was on the edge of giving up. When Covid hit I decided it was time to buy my daughter a pony. She fell in love with a little guy named Rocky. He had been abused and was very green but they had an amazing connection. I was reaching out to everyone I knew trying to find someone who could take on this huge project. A well respected restaurant owner I had know and worked with for many years recommended I check out Horse Play Ranch and the resident trainer Ms.H. The first think I LOVED is that the parking lot is on the other side of the street from the facilities meaning a safer environment for horse and rider. Ms. H was finishing up a lesson and I listened in. She was so kind in her corrections of the student and helped her student understand the horses state of mind, how the horses thoughts and feelings were being communicated by his actions. I was so impressed she would have had me right there. When she greeted us she paid a ton of attention to my daughter and made her feel REALLY important. I moved Rocky there right away and enrolled my daughter in lessons. My daughter went from shy and scared to confident and bold. It translated from riding to every other aspect of her life. Rocky went from a scared little pony to a sassy little man who can jump, drive and handle any new task with an enthusiastic attitude. Being part of the Horse Play Ranch has been the biggest blessing that I have had in my life. The people are kind and truly love animals of all kinds. The place is beautiful and full of energy. My family and my horses have never been so connected and happy. I can't thank these people enough for everything they do! read more

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I have the absolute best experience every time I am at Horseplay. You can clearly tell all of the employees truly have a a lot love for all of the animals on the property. I am always treated with kindness and respect and leave knowing the animals are in great hands. My pony is taken care of and given love when I am not present, and for that I am very grateful! I appreciate everything they do on a day to day basis. I am so happy that I can put my trust into the staff and not worry. I highly recommend boarding at Horseplay! read more

I've had my mare there for almost two years now. Very professional, caring environment. Affordable, close to the Twin Cities (20 minutes from my home in Plymouth). Round pen, indoor arena, outdoor arena, outdoor trails. Rotate between two ~40 acres pastures, with small group or ind paddock options. Family-friendly, welcoming environment. read more

This is a gem of a boarding facility!You have many options to choose from whether you have the spoiled rotten high maintenance horse or the rugged outdoorsy kind.Mary will accommodate you and your special equine. read more

This is such a great boarding facility! It is hard to find such a genuinely caring place where people are always looking out for each other's horses. Mary is so willing to work with people and horses needs. Our family horse Bo was a pasture horse & a harder keeper, Mary made a little area for him to eat his special feed in peace and monitored his weight. And know this last week Mary placed a window in the side of her barn so a horse on stall rest could look outside and see light and the other horses!!! What other facility would cater to special circumstances like that?! The horses at HPR are extremely cared for and it shows! Mary herself has some rescued horses she nurtured back to health, and 2 horses in their mid-30's that are still ridable and loving life! Come meet our happy HPR horses, they sure have character! read more