This ranch was perfect for our weeklong visit to see family in Bloomington. My adolescent girls…read morewere able to ride horses every other morning on various trails with Cowboy Wayne. Communication about scheduling was easy and the price was good. My 2 girls had very different levels of skill in riding and Wayne was able to assess which horses would suit their personalities. In addition, he taught them a few tips about horseback riding even though we were only requesting a trail ride. The tack room was impeccably organized. The humidity of Bloomington made the shaded trail rides both refreshing and invigorating for the girls. Each morning they rushed towards the barn for their ride and after each outing they came back happy, looking forward to playing with the old and young dogs who room to round the barn. We can't wait to go back.

This was Hands down the best experience of my life. I was super scared but that the end I was so…read morecomfortable And I loved the ride

Ride was great! Horses were amazing! Our guide was well educated and made everyone feel safe on…read moretheir horses they matched us with. Will go again!

My 9 year old granddaughter and I had an awesome experience at Grandpa Jeff's Trail Rides in July…read more2025. It was the perfect day with the sun shining and the temperature in the 70's. We arrived early to beat the heat, which I recommend for everyone. The young staff member who got our horses ready and made sure we were comfortable did a great job. At other riding stables, my ankles have really hurt as I've ridden, but at Grandpa Jeff's, the stirrups were positioned so that my ankles were extremely comfortable. The ride was mostly in wooded areas, and my granddaughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience!

Midwest Trail Ride is one of my favorite places to go horse camping. Midwest has electric sites,…read morecabins, and primitive camping. They have plenty of stalls for the horses of their patrons, and they provide all the needed amenities necessary for horse campers. What's nice about Midwest versus regular camping is that it is really set up for horseback riders, and they make it very convenient to bring your horse and trailer. My wife and I have visited Midwest annually since she got me into horses and we have not had a bad visit. With Midwest being on the edge of Hoosier National Forest, you have no shortage of trails to ride. The Midwest trails are well maintained, better maintained than in the national forest in fact. Best part of visiting: no cell phone signal. You are in a nice quiet place you can relax and enjoy yourself without the stress of the outside world.

I have been a patron of Midwest Trail Ride for years. Unfortunately I have to say with the passing…read moreof time and changing of hands the magic of the place is gone for me. I had the privilege of meeting the wonderful folks who started MTR. What wonderful people. I remained impressed as the business changed hands. However, the current management has a lot to learn when it comes to how to treat the people who pay their hard earned money to travel and stay there. I was unpleasantly surprised at how rudely I was asked to move my rig. Courtesy goes a long way with me. Just be polite and remember --we are the customers. I have spent a lot of money in their tack store and have been a weekend and day rider as well. The people who run it now need to remember that they are not the only access point into Hoosier National Forest. Sadly this will be my last visit. I have absolutely loved meeting horse campers from all around....it's just the disrespectful and rude treatment from the female manager/owner that has convinced me to go elsewhere.

Moving to this barn with my gelding was a blessing. Pulling into the drive of SOFF felt like we…read morewere instantly "home" after leaving a barn where the owner practically despised my horse. My horse is even happier than I am being there. Kind people and amazing care. I would recommend this facility to those that appreciate a barn with no drama and just kind and supportive people. Good people!

From the owner: Horse boarding where your horse is free to be a horse. Pasture board with lots of space to run &…read moreride, large outdoor arena & obstacle course, 2 outdoor round pens, 1 covered round pen. Owner lives on site.

We did the stable tour, which is an option for people who like to interact with horses from a…read moredistance, but don't necessarily need to ride them. The stable tour is less than an hour, and you get to meet some of the friendly horses that call the stables at French Lick Resort their home. The first part of the tour included one of the stable staff bringing the horses up to us for us to pet. Horse hair is so soft, yet so coarse! The horses they brought up to us were gentle and tame, so we didn't have to worry about a horse getting spooked and bolting, or a horse kicking anyone in the head (just stay away from their rear legs). Then, we were shown around the stables and could see where the horses slept and were tended to. We even got to meet the smallest horse in the stable: Pepsi! To be honest, I don't especially like horses because I feel like they're unpredictable creatures, but I felt completely at ease doing the stable tour. It was a fun and educational bonus to our visit to French Lick!

The staff is so friendly and helpful! As a first time rider, everyone was patient and informative…read more The horses are obviously well trained. The entire experience was great and definitely recommended.

We had my daughter's 6th birthday party here and it was such a great experience. The package…read moreincluded two hours with the horses, where the kids got to pet and ride them, plus time in the petting zoo. They even provided a cake, which made things so much easier. The venue itself was really nice, and everything felt well organized. The staff was kind, helpful, and made the whole process smooth from start to finish. Overall, it was a fun and memorable day for the kids. We'll definitely be back!

We decided to go horseback riding to celebrate my birthday. My children (10 & 12) have never been…read morehorseback riding before and, though nervous, were excited to experience it. I rode quite a bit many years ago. I had a service expectation in my mind for how things would go and unfortunately the team at this ranch did not deliver. On arrival, parking was not clearly marked (broken signs and no arrows to direct you). Once out of the car, there was no one to greet us or give next steps. We were told by visitors already waiting to step inside the barn to sign a waiver. Once inside, the staff member who wondered out of the dark handed the waiver to me and explained it. Yet she never said hello or introduced herself. It all felt very transactional or as if we weren't welcomed. I can only assume how many trail rides are provided in a day or week but the experience is still special to visitors. I would like to think they still remember this. My children were assigned horses (Cherokee and Widow) and given basic riding instructions from other staff members (they stated afterward the women providing them were not very warm). I was given a horse named Stitch that I did not enjoy or recommend to anyone who has never ridden before. He was headstrong and unfriendly. I can say: The 60 minute ride through the wooded trails was beautiful and very quiet. Our group totaled six so I guess I assumed there would be conversation from the trail lead but there was none. No water was provided or information about the land we were on. I was grateful for the instructor stopping before bigger hills to describe what was ahead and how to best handle it, it helped my kiddos, but I can't say as I would come to this place again. The horses looked thin and tired. Not to mention the barn bathroom was exactly what you'd expect: dusty dirty and rusty. Perhaps our expectations were too high? One big plus: the friendliness of my children's horses and the barn cats.

Fun adventure for kids and adults! Animals engaged and were…read moreobviously well cared for.

The best Animal encounter in Indiana bar none! Got to hang out with an elephant and do a safari…read moreride where you feed multiple animals from the window of your car. Highly recommended!

We had our questions about checking this place out due to the reviews but we had a great time. The…read moreteam taught us everything we needed to know. The 30 minute ride was perfect.

Went back after 10 years and I didn't recognize the saddle barn area. Not cleaned up from trails…read morecoming in or going out, manure pile is the first thing you pass going in, what once was grass and fence in the pony track isn't anymore, and only the ponies were saddled, not the trail horses. One of the owners wasn't dressed to ride if needed (meaning in a jumper not jeans) and if barn is off limits, which the aisle was cluttered anyway, it should be roped off until needing to pass through with a horse. Previous operator ran 80 trail horses and a dozen ponies and it was always kept in great shape and clean for visitors, horse owner always ready to lead a trail and horses ready with plenty of hay in the racks of the pens. Very disappointed that it is allowed to look like that. Only good thing was there was mounting steps but the location and permanent look questionable. The horses and ponies looked good.

This farm was awesome! The owner Kadeem is very personable, friendly, and loves interacting with…read morethe kids. The farm land is huge and the animals are all well behaved so even if you're scared, you won't be for long. We took the Girl Scout troop on an outing here and the girls loved it. Kadeem is really eager about introducing farm life to city kids and helping make the comfortable and knowledgeable. I loved the way he allowed them to interact with the animals in ways they would never be able to other places. He does not restrict the kids and uses everything as a learning opportunity. My daughter was upset we had to leave without the alpaca. We will definitely be returning again. They also do petting zoo and horse rides for parties. He was so nice to even walk with my daughter bc she was scared to ride. 10/10 I definitely recommend to anyone looking for an up close, personal. Memorable animal experience!

Omgggg I absolutely love this farm! It really brought out the kid in me and brought up so many…read morememories from childhood fieldtrips! Broganville is a family owned farm and the atmosphere gives just that! Kadeem Brogan (the owner) was so nice and welcoming. He gave us a full tour of the grounds as well as a horse and buggy ride. We got to meet all of the animals and we even got to feed some of them. This is definitely a great place for children and adults alike to really connect with nature and learn about the farm life!

Had a fabulous Black Friday ride today with a group of friends. What a great establishment. Our…read moretrail ride leader/instructor Lindsey was awesome! They made us all feel comfortable. Half of our group had never been on a horse before. Lindsey gave us a brief but thorough safety lesson, then introduced us to the horses. The trail is perfect for beginner riders or riders with a bit of experience. Highly recommend Sunny Acres! We are already planning to go again.

Chuck and his team put on a wonderful ride for our group of 7 on this cool fall day. They can…read moreaccommodate groups of all ages and experience levels. Anyone under 18 that can control a horse can ride but they must have a helmet. The horses are well behaved and are very mild mannered for those that might be timid. They will trot and run a little but nothing scary. The ride was about 2 hours long along this beautiful private property. Keep your eye out for dear and other woodland creatures.