I went here to take my maternity pictures! It was about an hour and a half drive from where we live…read moreand omg it was so worth it, I would do it again and again! Violent and her family are the nicest people you will ever meet! They made my husband and I feel so comfortable. Their land was so beautiful and so were all the animals! We had the best experience ever, I can't recommend them enough

From the owner: We are a small family operated horse boarding business where our primary focus is on building a…read morefriendly, safe environment for both owners and horses.

Jolene and Brian run a great facility with a family atmosphere. Great horses and ridersread more

The most amazing farm ! Everyone is wonderful there. The Trainer Danielle is so knowledgeable and…read morewonderful. They not only do lessons, but horse camps and boarding. All the horses are so well taken for and treated like family!. It's a great place to ride.

From the owner: Fun & friendly farm offers horse boarding, riding lessons, training, shows, sales, leases, day…read morecamps, sleep away camps, birthday parties, lots of unique programs for children, a 4-H club, and adult pony club, & more at our immaculate, modern facility! For boarders we offer the following: Huge, matted stalls with windows & lights, daily, all-day turnout, top quality grain & hay, 24/7 supervision, BOTH indoor & outdoor riding rings, round pen, state land trails attached to the farm, full heated kitchen & bathroom, horses are carefully looked after & receive TLC every day! Board packages start at only $250/month. For riders, we offer quality instruction at affordable prices on safe, well-trained horses & ponies who all have show experience & make learning easy & fun! Both English & western lessons are offered to children & adults all year round. As always, beginners are always welcome! No matter your riding style or ability, we are always happy to help! Call today & join the fun!

My mom takes lessons here and loves it. I've gone with her a couple times. If you own a horse, you…read morecan make arrangements for him/her to stay here and they have different options for caring for the horse. If you don't own a horse, you can take lessons or ride one of there's no matter your experience level. They have a few different areas for riding both inside and out. I had a great time going for a ride down the trail outside with absolutely no experience. The horse I was riding followed the guides horse so I pretty much just got to enjoy.

PARENTS, BEWARE. I…read moredon't know all the fancy horse terminology or the ins and outs of horse care, and quite frankly, I shouldn't have to. These are simply my observations. When you pay professionals to teach children around 1,000-pound animals, you trust them to know what they're doing and to take safety and animal welfare seriously. What I witnessed at Saddle Ridge made me sick. While my child loves many of the horses she got to experience there it is clear that the dollars we spent were not being used to take care of those horses that clearly worked very hard. Some horses appeared extremely thin and exhausted while still being used for lessons. Several appeared to limp or just look uncomfortable while moving. Again, I'm not a horse expert. I can only describe what I saw with my own eyes, and it was concerning enough to make me question what I was being told was "normal." And then there is the FILTH. The barns and pastures were absolutely disgusting during my experience. Mud and manure everywhere. The barn has white walls that only make the brown splatter and stains covering portions of them even more noticeable. Those brown stains appeared to be old, built-up feces and manure that had been left to accumulate over time. I genuinely don't want to know how long it had been there. And the flies were completely out of control. They were everywhere--swarming around the stalls, walls, manure, and animals. The sheer number of flies was impossible to ignore and made the already filthy conditions even more disturbing. And the smell. The ammonia odor in areas of the barn could practically knock you over. This is a place where animals live and children spend significant amounts of time. How anyone walks through that smell every day and considers it acceptable is beyond me. Rodents were not an unusual occurrence either. And somehow, the facilities for the PEOPLE weren't much better. The bathroom was disgusting. I understand that this is a barn and nobody expects a luxury restroom, but there is a huge difference between "it's a barn" and basic cleanliness being ignored. If this is the standard for an area specifically meant for customers and children, it certainly doesn't inspire confidence about the cleanliness of everything else. Then there is the constant staff turnover. This place seems like a revolving door. Instructors and employees come and go so frequently that at some point you have to stop wondering what is wrong with all these employees and start wondering what is wrong with the place they keep leaving. That should concern any parent. Children need consistency with the people teaching them, especially in an activity involving large animals and real safety risks. When a business seemingly cannot retain staff, customers deserve to ask why. What bothered me most was realizing how much trust customers put in management simply because we don't know any better. Most parents aren't horse professionals. We're relying on the people we're paying to educate us, not take advantage of what we don't know. My advice to other parents is simple: DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Visit other barns. Ask questions. Look around. Smell the barn. Look at the horses. Use the bathroom. Ask how often the horses work, how they're cared for, how long the instructors have been there, and why so many people seem to leave. You don't need to know horse terminology to know when something doesn't look, smell, or feel right. I would not trust this operation with a child or a horse. BEWARE.

I barn-hopped all over North Jersey for almost 12 years before I met Sarah. She was teaching…read morelessons at another barn in the area and as soon as I spoke to her, I knew I would never look back. Sarah has an unparalleled talent for coaching riders of any age/skill, as well as a natural gift for training horses. She has a wonderful way of tapping potential in her riders and horses, and bringing out the best in them. I couldn't find anyone better to learn from! I happily drive 40 minutes to get to the barn because there is absolutely no one who compares to Sarah. I would never dream of boarding my horse anywhere else :) The barn truly acts as a family, perfectly balancing fun, relaxation, and competition. From children to adults, everyone is supportive, friendly, and kind. If you want a great place to learn, with a great trainer and awesome community, check it out!

You will not find a person more passionate about their work than Sarah. She was born to ride,…read moretrain, and care for horses and has true talent as a teacher. She works tirelessly to provide the highest level of care and training.

The Tender Loving Care Farm is clean, organized, and run by a family of horse farmers. We were…read morewarmly greeted, and impressed with the skill, experience, and kindness of the family. The horses were handled gently but firmly, and it was clear that the horses felt comfortable and safe with their handlers. I hope to be able to return in February 2016, when one of the 2 pregnant mares will be delivering her baby! :-)

Echo Lake Stables is truly a home away from home. Kathy and John are wonderful owners who genuinely…read morecare about every horse in their care. Blaze has been so well looked after, and it gives us complete peace of mind knowing he's in such good hands. The trails are beautiful, the horses are healthy and well cared for, and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. We've even brought friends riding, and they've all had a great experience. Whether you're boarding, taking lessons, or enjoying a trail ride, Echo Lake Stables is a fantastic place. We highly recommend it!

From the initial phone call, and greeting when we arrived at 5pm for a night ride, I knew we were…read moregoing to have a great evening. Kathy, John, Bob. and the staff were exceptionally accommodating and friendly. Vanessa our trail guide was excellent.Allie, a young lady volunteer is a real all round star! She was a great line dance coach!

I kicked off my birthday weekend with a morning ride here and had an incredible time!!! My husband…read moreand I did a one hour trail ride around the property (I think it's around 20 acres) with Linda and Christy (Kristy?) who were both so friendly and helpful. I had gone horseback riding once over the summer, but I am definitely a newbie and Linda guided us on what to do (ex: lean back when going downhill and lean forward when going uphill). I love that we got to walk AND trot and cross streams. My horse Sarge was a former NYPD horse and he was very good and well behaved (although he was quick and ate some grass before I could stop him while on the trail). After we finished, Linda helped take some photos of us and we got to meet the other horses in the stable. I would absolutely recommend coming here!!!

It was my 17-year-old son's first horseback riding experience, and he absolutely loved it! Bob,…read moreLinda, and Olivia were incredibly kind, patient, and helpful. It was clear they really knew each horse and carefully matched the right horse to each person in a group. My son was paired with a beautiful white horse named Ghost, who was calm, gentle, and perfectly suited for a first-time rider. By the end of the ride, he felt confident and was already talking about coming back again. Thank you, Bob, Linda, and Olivia, for making his first horseback riding experience so special and memorable!!!