My experience Back Bay Farm has been nothing but the best. Robin Petersen is a great teacher. She…read moreis very knowledgeable and observant of proper horseback riding posture & technique. I have always learned a lot from Robin and have found her to be direct and disciplined while being caring and compassionate. As for the barn; it is well kept and I always have fun and feel comfortable with fellow riders and the barn staff. Robin also has the nicest dogs they are so really fun to play with. Overall I think that Back Bay Farm is a great place to ride and would recommend that any one should feel comfortable to stop by and see if it would be a good fit for them.

Kathy and the crew are awesome. I learned how to ride with Kathy when I was about 12 yrs old. I am…read morenow 65. She taught me English and Western riding. I was able to attend horse shows with her and had the most positive experiences. Love ya Kathy. It's a family at the farm. MeriEllen from Massachusetts and now NH.

As we all get older, we create bucket lists. My wife and I sat down and put together a bucket list…read more One of her items which she considered to be a simple one was for us to go horseback riding. She had been horseback riding as a kid and really wanted to relive that experience with me. I on the other hand had never been on a horse before. I didn't want to tell her that I was feeling nervous or that I had some concerns about getting on a horse. But I did tell the lady who owns the farm privately and she helped me get comfortable. She helped select the horses from my wife and I, and although my wife had experienced as a child, the owner stated our older bodies are much different now and she picked a nice gentle horse for my wife and I. She took extra time to show me how to properly sit on the horse, keep my feet in the stirrups and hold onto the reins. In talking with friends they explained at most farms you normally get led by a human being around the circle a couple of times and that's horseback riding. At Spring Tide Farm they took us out and we rode the horses! The owner was a patient woman who was so kind to her animals as well as us humans. She explained she's been doing this for 50 years and the horses are like her children. She explained that her love for horses, not only extends to her horses, but those that she boards. The time seem to fly by, my wife and I had a great experience together. Time for the next thing on our list.

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!

Hi-I was wondering what your Hourly rate is for lessons please?…read moreDo you have lesson "packages! To save

I love Plum Grove! The facility is beautiful and clean with a great indoor arena as well as an…read moreoutdoor, and a fabulous network of trails (my favorite)! There are lots of lesson options for adults and kids as well as camps offered for children during school breaks. Maybe most importantly, the owner, Dani, is knowledgable, personable and takes amazing care of her horses. We love it at Plum Grove!

A wonderful place to be! They are welcoming, excellent at horseback riding lessons. They have…read morelesson packages too.

Great facility. I'm someone new to riding horses. I toured other facilities and decided on Chrislar…read morebecause they seem to have somewhat of a curriculum. Another words they have milestones to work towards and when you qualify you move up to more advanced work. I find that very exciting, it's a great way to see how you are advancing. Other benefits are the borders and other students there so nice and helpful it's ridiculous! One of the owners Chris can be seen strolling around taking care of duties and has on more than one occasion answered my newbie questions. The other owner Larry is there too, I just haven't had the chance to bug him about anything LOL. The stable itself has been around for decades and I think some of their instructors have as well which says a lot and is probably why everyone seem so happy there. I Chrislar.

We LOVE Chrislar! The owners are so down to earth. The other members are helpful & nice. We…read more'assumed' everyone would be snotty, but we couldn't be further from the truth at this farm! The instructors take the time to teach technique & make sure your safe and confident before moving up in skills. My 10 yr old daughter would set up a cot and live here if I'd let her lol I'm so happy we found a place so well rounded &positive.

Love Pine Tree, and all the construction they have done has done wonders for the barn. Board like…read moreevery place in Ma. Is up their, but they have fantastic instructor/Trainers and are doing well in 3 day events! The only draw back I see is, the boarder is required to take I believe a weekly lesson, that is NOT included in board.. Now their are riders out there who do nothing more than trail ride, or are accomplished enough that lessons are not needed, or they trailer out to their own trainers? Six of one, half dozen of the other?