New Moon Ranch (NMR) is a very special place! I came to NMR over a year ago upon the recommendation…read moreof a friend who had been riding and taking instruction from Lotta. It was a life long dream of mine to learn how to horseback ride but for many years it was something that I never thought that I could do. After a conversation with Lotta followed by my first lesson, I began a path on the most rewarding endeavor. Lotta helped me to address any reservations and fears that I had right from the beginning. I appreciate Lotta's instruction because she helps me as the rider understand the horse's perspective and how to build a foundation of trust. Lotta has a gift for teaching. She is emphatic, has a great sense of humor, and also knows when a rider needs to be challenged to break through to the next level. As a beginning adult rider, NMR has offered me a place to examine and grow my self-confidence, communication, and leadership skills through the horse and rider relationship. More than a year later, I am still so excited about this new found passion of horseback riding and always enjoy my time there! I must also mention that NMR is located in the most beautiful setting that offers beautiful trails and a ring situated in a scenic valley alongside the Huntington River. Lotta and the rest of the NMR crew (Hollister and Clara) are always welcoming, kind, and together offer a wealth of knowledge. If you are looking for a down-to-earth and beautiful place to ride, definitely check out New Moon Ranch.

It's a great family ranch. Hollister worked with my newly adopted horse on picking up his feet, not…read morekicking, and will continue to work with him until he is sound/rideable as he bucks/bolts currently.

Cannot recommend this amazing place enough! The ladies were so kind and sweet with booking the same…read moreday. They even watched over our dog during our hour long ride! The staff is super friendly and take care of all of the horses! We had a private ride that felt longer than an hour- felt like we were getting lost in the woods and fields! They took beautiful pictures of us in the yellow fields and it was perfect. Honestly one of the best rides I've ever been on with an amazing trainer, Stacey/s name I'm so sorry! All the trainers are amazing and the owner is fabulous! Hope you get to check out this amazing place to spend time in nature on horseback!

My boyfriend and I were visiting Vermont and wanted to do something fun together. LaJoie had a lot…read moreof good reviews, so we opted to travel a bit further from where we were staying to do trail riding there. I called about two weeks in advance to make the reservation. They had a lot of flexibility in when we could go. We went around 10:30am on a Sunday. It was just the two of us and our guide, who was so sweet. My boyfriend had never been on a horse and was a bit nervous at first, but all of the horses are so gentle and sweet. We spent about an hour on the trails. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to do something fun in the region.

Had such a great ride! Beautiful trails and views. Couldn't ask for a better guide and horses. Huge…read moreconfidence builder for my husband. She recommended a visit to lake willoughby and a nearby lunch spot and both were spot on.

Very nice 1+ hour ride through woods and pastures. Debbie was great instructor and her helper…read morelooked like a young Randy Travis/real cowboy. Forrest and Jenni were gentle and well behaved and liked the carrots and beets we gave them at end of ride. Would definitely go there if up that way again! John and Karolyne

Great place for trail rides! Rebecca is amazing, super friendly, and the trails in the mountains…read morewere beautiful! She was also great for the first-time riders among us. So much fun! She also trains a lot of teenagers to help out, and they're very sweet.

The owner and staff are passionate about what they do! The horses in their care hit the jackpot…read more If I was a horse, I'd choose Open Acres!

Terrible (lack of) communication. I left a message wanting to ride the next day…read more No response back. No simple answer of sorry we aren't able to accommodate you. Just a big disappointment like a load of fresh horse droppings. You honestly think that i eould give any patronage to a place that doesn't return calls? Dead customer service.

This was the most comfortable i have ever felt on a horse. The horses are so calm and well mannered…read moreand the lady that led us was excellent. I am a beginner and was riding with my daughter who has taken lessons. We were invited to arrive early and groom the horses which was so nice. The ride was mostly on dirt roads which ended up being great because we had the freedom to ride next to each other. The occasional cars on the road were so respectful. We even got to trot (tolt) which was an exhilarating experience for me, fastest I've ever gone on a horse!

Amazing people! Shelley is a knowledgeable woman, an amazing instructor, and a great person in…read moregeneral. She takes great care of her horses and takes great care of her students. Teaches them the basics from how to care for your horse to riding, and advanced riding. I highly recommend this stable.

I highly recommend working with Lucinda at Horses & Pathfinders in Moretown, Vermont. Her vast…read moreknowledge about Leadership, and her incredible ability to identify aspects of your personality & current leadership style help her identify areas of focus to bring out the dynamic leader within you. The entire process is very eye-opening and rewarding. Using her gentle and clear communication style, Lucinda leads the training sessions while her horses quietly play a significant role in the Leadership work as well. It is such a unique and serene experience, learning about dynamics, human behavior, and improving your leadership skills, while standing in a beautiful field with beautiful horses interacting with you at different times during the training, conversations, and exercises. I cannot say enough positive things about working with Lucinda and her horses. I highly suggest it!

Our 11 yo daughter participated in Horses & Pathfinders camp last week and absolutely loved it!!!…read more Lucinda is simply amazing, truly. Lucinda has her heart and soul in this program - and it shows! Her assistance, Ayla, was very supportive and helpful too. The leadership learning, team building and self-growth was terrific!! This all took place while having fun, enjoying the horses and swimming in the river. Our daughter is looking forward to next summer and hopes to take a few private lessons too, as this is a special place. Thank you, Lucinda & Ayla.

Me and my boyfriend stopped by on our way home from our weekend getaway. We stopped in to take some…read morephotos of their horses in the snow and they were very friendly allowing us to hangout on the property and check it out . We will definitely be coming back for a summer trail ride .

the guide was so awful and rude. she seemed young and i wanted to almost tell her how she could…read morebecome a better leader but she was so cruel to not only us but the other rides and even the horses, it would've fallen on deaf ears. don't recommend, im writing this almost three weeks after it happened because it still bothers me how awful she was

My daughter is 11 and a half and has been riding here since she was 5. The owners are super…read moreknowledgeable and caring and truly take a very individualized and caring approach towards each rider. They have single handedly, of their own volition, taken the time to locate horses for my daughter that have been the perfect match for her at each level. Highly recommend!