I couldn't be happier with HHF! Tricia is fantastic. She knows what she is doing! Her trainers…read moreand staff are all wonderful. Sara, in the office, is incredible at her job...accommodating, professional, organized, she doesn't miss a beat! My daughter has been taking lessons here for 3 years and she gets exactly what she needs! All the instructors are great! Lexcie, Devon, Hannah and Kelly....It is such a friendly, family atmosphere! I am grateful to have found HHF! I truly believe they have changed my daughter's life!!

I had reached to Hunters Haven Farm for a special request for my wedding, as it typically…read moreincorporates a horse as a part of the ceremony. Having never ridden a horse before, Sara, Maeve, and Stephanie helped to prepare the horse for my ceremony, and made me feel at ease on the day of my wedding. They were incredibly friendly to work with and made the day a huge success... All of the guests were so thrilled that we could have a horse as a part of the ceremony. I can't thank them enough for providing such a unique experience for me and giving me the opportunity to do this. I wish there were another opportunity to work with them in the future, and cannot recommend them highly enough!

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.

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.

The best of the best! very caring and professional real horse people not too many people care for…read morehorses like they do.

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.

This place is amazing and it shows in every way! The owners are incredible people who are very…read morepassionate about their business, the community and the horses (both theirs and boarded). They have a great partnership with folks who want to take riding lessons. I was an adult student there and couldn't have been happier! If I had a horse, these are the only people I would trust to board it. Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and just plain awesome folks. I really felt like I had lucked out when I rode there -- other places were less welcoming, uninterested in an adult student and the arena felt like it was a high school clique again. You will never experience that here!! Check out their website for the number for lessons. Or just jump in and lease a horse!! Some of my best days were spent coming home from here, smelling like leather and the horse. And don't forget to love on the dogs when you're there.

From the owner: Our Riding Academy has been open since 2004. We specialize in hunt seat and saddle seat for ages 2…read moreand up on our Morgan horses. Our facility is Fully Heated and is open year round.

The Martin Family Ranch is a must! I was expecting to learn a bit and then enjoy a trail ride, but…read morewhat I got from Jess and David was so much more. I'm writing this a few days after my experience and am still smiling. At first, I actually drove right past their property because it was so beautiful that I thought it was someone's beautiful home with well-kept grounds. Jess greeted me outside. We chatted a bit about what I should expect for the day. I was surprised when she said they had prepared lunch for me. When I say they prepared a lunch, I don't mean crackers and cheese on a plate with grapes, which is always lovely. What I mean is they grilled delicious meats, prepared potatoes, as well as a fresh cucumber and tomato salad! They sat with me at the picnic table and we got to know each other a bit while we ate. Jess decided which horse she thought would be best for me. I got Gorgeous George. She chose wisely. All of their horses are gorgeous. They look so healthy and vibrant! David and Jess believe in the importance of the horse and rider getting familiar with each other. To do so, you have to spend some intimate time with each other. I was shown how to brush the horse (for different reasons and with different brushes); how to clean the horses hooves; and how to walk the horse. To be clear, I was shown how to do these things and then did these things. Then I got to ride the horse in the ring. By the time I got to the ring, I was so much more relaxed with George than I was when I first met him. David determined that I was ready to hit the short trail, so the 3 of us rode off. They both determined I was ready for the longer, more challenging trail. What a challenging, but fantastic rest of the day! We had a 2 hour adventurous ride through the trails and waters. I'm not an overly experienced rider. I've only done trail rides, and only started doing those as an adult. I've done those trail rides in NH, TX, AZ, etc. This was like no trail ride I've ever done. The scenery is great, the instruction is great, and the people are great. They love their horses, and care about their riders having a unique, safe, and beautiful day. I cannot wait to return!

Martin family ranch has had my $3000 payment since June 2025. If you look at their website the…read morefirst thing that NOW comes up is all about their cancellation policy and how fully booked they are. Not exactly a welcoming home page. I have filed a small claims case with Martin Family Ranch LLC as David Martin claims he isnt responsible for not refunding my money. My husband was hospitalized for a week in August 2025. and upon leaving the hospital there was no way he was going to be able to ride a horse. When I tried rebooking in February 2026 for this summer, the ranch was fully booked. Wouldn't a smart business try to work with someone's money they have already taken for a year. The big red flag was when his wife Jessica posted they were selling Martin's Ranch. It all smells funny, and if you look up their business ID in New Hampshire, the company is not in good standing. I would be very weary of any of these great reviews as they were four years old.

This really is as good as it gets. Marina, the owner, runs a tight ship and nothing slips through…read morethe cracks. She is a great coach and teacher, the facility and grounds are immaculate, the events are well run (and fun!), the other trainers are carefully selected and excellent, and the staff never miss a detail with the horses.

Donna, and Horse Remi, are my grandsons first horse lesson experience, I owned horses and children…read morefor 35 years, now I have no horses but I have a grandson that rode today With Instructor Donna, And , horse Remi, it was magical, Donna is the best instructor, i have ever seen with children,hands down, and the horse Remi,is bomb proof, a horse term. It was a total amazing, experience,my grandson now, has so much confidence, that he wants to canter, Lol, one step at a time, but it's all because Instructor Donna is Magical Thank you so much Gigi, aka grandma

My daughter wanted to go horseback riding when we were visiting NH. What a great experience!!…read moreThese horses are loved and well taken care of. The staff is knowledgeable and ensure that you are comfortable for your ride. The trail ride is in nature; we actually saw a deer. However it's still on their property and it doesn't allow the horses to go off somewhere else. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and sweet! Great time. Will definitely return!

My son is obsessed with horses, and I wanted to bring ponies to my house for pony rides to…read morecelebrate his second birthday with his friends and family. I actually live about an hour from J&J and just found them on google. After talking with Sara in their office, I decided it was a good fit and felt very comfortable doing a 2 hour rental with no other familiarity with the farm. The actual experience completely exceeded my expectations! They helped to make My son's birthday party a hit! The ponies were adorable and even wore hats with their names on it! They had smiley faces on their bridles. It was very cute. They were perfect for the 2-3 year olds at the party. Also, everyone at the party was so impressed with the "handlers," which were two young ladies who did an excellent job. They had such a calm and comfortable demeanor. All the guests, and especially my son, really enjoyed the ponies. I would definitely work with them again and highly recommend doing on location pony rentals! It's so fun.

From the owner: Our lovable Ponies are ready to take care of all of your kids party plans!…read moreWith over 17 years of experience, J & J Ponies has provided safe and fun child entertainment at parties, functions, company outings, community events, school fairs, town fairs, and any kind of event you can envision. We bring our clean, shiny, happy, healthy, kid-friendly ponies with everything necessary for a fun and unique experience. We also offer on farm pony rides and birthday parties complete with pizza, cake, ice-cream, games, petting zoo, bouncy house and more!

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!