Miran Farm is an friendly, family-oriented farm dedicated to top notch horse care, learning, and fun! I started riding lessons here in October 2009, and I'm happy to say I now own a Paint horse who was trained by Fareed Miran, which means I've got a smart, amazing, all-around do-it-all horse. Fareed works hard to ensure the horses, cattle, and property are taken care of, and depends on open and honest communication between the boarders and himself, so that everyone's expectations are clear. He strives for this to be a "no drama" barn. I've learned so much over the past 10 years being part of Miran Farm. About riding, certainly: barrel racing, pole bending, bareback, obstacle courses, team roping, working cows, and even enough English riding to get me through my riding adventures in Ireland! About equine behavior as well, through having the opportunity to ride different horses in lessons past, or working with Fareed directly in lessons with my own horse, or just "hanging with the herd" when I turn my boy out and observe their dynamics. But what I have learned about human behavior and interactions is especially invaluable, particularly from a business perspective, regarding the ingredients for and challenges of running a successful boarding facility. I've observed that the most appreciated boarders are the ones who: don't gossip or complain behind the scenes; give their horses adequate care and attention; respect everyone's safety, property, and space whether in the arenas or in the barn aisles; and communicate their concerns directly to Fareed so that the issue can be dealt with reasonably. Conversely, I've observed that the boarders who gossip, complain, ride unsafely, behave in underhanded ways (try to lure fellow boarders to other barns), and/or don't see to their horse's needs (keep up with farrier visits and veterinary care, pay their board on time) are the boarders that no one is to sorry to see go because they are poison to the barn environment. A "no drama" barn and people like this don't mix. I feel very blessed to be part of the Miran Farm family, and hope to be for many years to come. read more

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In response to Catherine S. Review....she said she doesn't even remember me..but yet we says Im A barn jumper whos never satisfied. .hmmmm can't say that about someone you don't even remember. I was there for 6 months. .also she says things like they clean up after the cows...maybe they do now but they didn't before nor did they water Down rings.....fareed is a con artist .... He STOLE all of my property. I contacted legal advice and what he did was ILLegal and I should of had him arrested. He with held my property saying I owed him a months board which was false. I had no horse there and wasn't bringing a new horse in....I will keep spreading word about him and that farm and about Dani and others there. read more

So much to say! At first everyone was so nice and welcoming! You feel part of the family instantly! Then, you realize nothing is as they say. Here are my issues on the farm, take them as you wish :) On multiple occasions the horses in the big field have no water! Even when the pond (which isn't an adequate water source since it is covered in algae in the summer and frozen in the winter and sediment central!) is completely frozen, the horses never get a water trough! Many nights I have come to the barn after work to visit my OTTB and around 6pm my horse was already out of hay! I even provided 2 hay nets and my own additional hay! This is unacceptable! Yes I am capable of giving my horse extra flakes of hay when I am out there, but what am I paying $625 a month for??? And what about the days I cannot come out? My horse starves? I'm sorry I just don't find that ok when I even provided my own extra hay. And one of the worst complaints is the mice! I know barn mice are sometimes unavoidable but they're always in the grain! You open a grain container to sometimes find 3-4 mice just chomping down! That same food filled with mouse poop is then fed to the horses... Gross! I know every barn makes promises they can't keep and sometimes life gets in the way and some circumstances are unavoidable. But I was told before I moved my horse there they were building run in sheds in all the fields and a second ring and he would build any cross country jumps for me since they were clearing fields and had a ton of extra trees and wood. So far after months and months of being there.... Nothing was done. It's very apparent the owner loves his cows and the cows are definitely first priority. I was told they were friendly and you could ride around them no problem. My first ride in the field the cows stampeded my friend and I to the point where we had to emergency dismount and the horses got loose and were being chased for over 30 minutes! It was completely horrifying to someone who has never been around cows! We weren't even that close to them just walking the perimeter of the field. The cows get to go in the indoor and the outdoor ring making it very hard to ride and also Rings that are always filled with cow "patties". And! On top of your $625 board for fields you're sharing with cows, you also have to buy your own horse round bales in the winter! You get no choice on which type of round bales and the amount of horses you're sharing it with, but an extra $50 a month for round bales is required or your horse can not get turned out in there field. Also, not to mention it's completely flea infested. The hay is covered in fleas I could never bring my dogs out there even for just an hour and they're on protection they would come back crawling In fleas! I had to bomb my house and car multiple times! Not ok for a place in paying money for :( Lastly, the 60 day notice to leave policy is ridiculous. I understand the typical 30 days but 60! Whew! And man is he strict about upholding it! To the point they will never give you any space with your horse they just hover and clobber you! And it's already one of the dirtiest barns I have ever been too, I don't need someone standing on top of me! This barn has the potential to be great! It just seems the cows are more important then the horses and boarders and the owner is only out to make a dollar and is all about the money NOT the love of horses. read more

I have been at Miran Farm since 2010 and it feels like home. Very welcoming and very friendly. Miran Farm is an all inclusive barn, welcoming both, western and english riders. You are allowed to bring your own trainer, just let them know when you want to block off some time. There is an indoor and outdoor arena complete with jumps. The only time the indoor is reserved for roping is Wednesday evenings (and the do pick up the cowpies), however the outdoor or trails are available. THE COWS HAVE NEVER BEEN ALLOWED IN THE OUTDOOR ARENA if the have ever been in the outdoor, it is because some did not latch the gate. I think they have only had 1 rodeo in the outdoor since 2010 and it was cleaned up after. Both are large areas that are dragged frequently and the indoor is watered to keep the dust down. There is access to trails. I personally have never ridden in the cow pastures, but I have ridden in the horse pastures with no problems, which is hilly and fun. The trails are across the road, open fields, wooded, hilly trails - fun!. There are also planned events for the boarders, such as off site trail rides, parties, luncheons, heck we even have Dover tent sale shopping followed by lunch. They always celebrate birthdays! It is a very social barn and I enjoy the camaraderie. I would like to refute Kim G & Caitlyn C's review (truthfully, I don't even remember them) They were both barn jumpers and have never been satisfied anywhere. The water source and mice in the feed are out and out lies. Come see the horses here, they are well cared for, even the horses that have been neglected by their owners. I have seen them have feet trimmed when their owners were neglectful. They take pride in the services they provide to their boarders, but you cannot please everyone. I had to put my first horse down and they held my stall without pay for a whole year until I found my next horse. They never asked me to move my tack out of the tackroom that whole year. I was always welcome at the barn. They have never been anything but friendly and kind to me. And anything that I have called attention to was always taken care of in a expeditious way. Love this place, Fareed and Dani, I think you will too. read more

I returned to,Miran Farm on 5/1/15 and so much has improved! The fences are new, the outdoor is bigger and better and the level of care is even better. The arenas are dragged on a regular basis and the fields are cut at least weekly. I am happy to be back. read more