Sugar Ridge Farm is a beautiful horse farm. The barn is run very professionally. The owner is very…read moreknowledgeable and a fabulous instructor. The horses are treated with lots of love. You want to learn to ride you will learn from the best. You want to board you horses they will be well taken care of. Great family atmosphere very friendly Whether your a beginner or expert you will love it there very highly recommend

I was introduced to Carin and Sugar Ridge Farm by a mutual friend about a year ago and have been…read moreriding ever since. I wanted a straight-forward, well-kept, non-commercial farm, and you not only get that with Sugar Ridge, but I have also found a family with these ladies and the horses there. The grounds are gorgeous, with plenty of room to ride and options to suit each skillset. It's been amazing to learn more about these gorgeous animals, and it does a world of good just being around them. You can also tell how well-taken care of the horses are just by how affectionate they are with Carin; she does an absolutely incredible job with them and it shows. She is also an amazing instructor, and I couldn't imagine being taught by anyone else. (Nor would I want to!) I highly recommend Sugar Ridge, whether you've never been on a horse or have a lifetime of experience, Carin's training ability and versatility is unparalleled.

Really great fun on our ride. Loved that we didn't have to walk the whole time as we got to trot…read moreand canter, which was super nice. Jen was a super friendly, amazing guide who we really enjoyed talking to. Our horses, JC and Sweetness, were great and not your typical auto-pilot trail horses. We both would definitely go back!!

The staff was attentive. They may seem a little short to some people, but they know what they're…read moredoing and work hard to make sure the horses and the people are safe. I have always though they were friendly. My 7yo and I had a great time on our second trail ride here. My daughter has done the pony rides for years and has always loved them. During both rides our guide was informative and encouraging to my daughter to help her ride better and have a good experience. We will continue to come back to enjoy rides.

I have known Tami, for over 25 years. I have leased horses off of her, boarded horses and taken…read morelessons from her. She is extremely knowledgable, and so is her staff. I currently board my 30 year old gelding with her. I have him on full board, and he couldn't get better care, she treats him as if he were her own. There is a heated tack room, with cable TV and a REAL bathroom. It's hard to find barns with those around here. The barn itself offers box stalls, and is in fantastic condition. There are also a few in/out stalls available. The outside is beautifully maintained. The horses all have decent sized individual paddocks, with water spouts and protection from the elements in each one. There is an outside wash stall, a large outside arena with excellent lighting. A newly renovated and large round pen. They offer full board, semi rough, and rough board. All at extremely reasonable prices. They offer clinics, cow sorting and fun shows on property, and travel to all sorts of area shows. I can't say it enough. My horse and I absolutely love it here.

The whole place is amazing, especially the "castle". The trails are very well maintained, and VERY…read morewell marked. And the lake is beautiful. The best part is how amazing it is for dogs! Highly recommend!!

Borderland is a wonderful place. I usually only stay on the main trail for walking and running…read more Plenty of grass areas to play catch or picnic, plus benches and picnic tables throughout. Relaxing, quiet, and so many nice spots to enjoy the ponds, waterfall, spring noises of frogs, and foliage in the fall. I ride my bike or run or walk through regularly and enjoy it. I have also taken the kids to some of the mansion tours and the presentations about nature in the park building. Enjoyed those too.

My five year old, Ruby, is a natural horse kid. She doesn't clean her room, she mucks out her…read morestall. When I'm making dinner she doesn't play with dolls she practices her jumping on her hobby horse. She was given a hand me down bouncy horse and spends hours 'riding'. Trouble is, no one wants to actually put a five year old on a live animal. Five year olds, especially girls, are really still very little. Their legs are too short to reach the stirrups, they don't have muscle strength in their thighs to grip, and if the horse bolts they will go flying, because they simply aren't strong enough to control the big animals. I spent a lot of time asking and googling, and trying to find anyone who does riding classes for kids under 7, and finally I came to the end of my long journey at Clarion Farms. Carly, the sweet owner of the school, works with as many as 15 of these little budding equestrians at any time, as well as running a summer camp for young riders. She keeps some very mellow ponies and undersized helmets on site, and she really understands how to work with very young kids. A one hour class consists of saddling, including grooming the pony, leading it to the ring, 15 minutes of riding on a long lead, then brushing the horse down and cleaning tack. Perfect! I do highly recommend Carly to any parent who has a little kid who wants nothing but to get onto a horse. I wish she wasn't so far away from us, and the drive does make it impossible to get there more than a few times this summer, but it is so worth it for the happiness I can see on Ruby's face when she is on the pony!

Love High View Farm. I have been riding here for 13 years, I first started riding with Carol's…read moreniece Tal, then in time moved on to Carol and have taken the occasional lesson with Carol's daughter Brittany. I absolutely love that High View has so much to offer. My preference is Hunters & Jumpers, in the last few years Carol and I have moved into the Eq's and I have learned that I really enjoy it. Not only does High View offer these disciplines but many more including Western pleasure, eventing, and cow sorting. Carol is always willing to try new things, and for me personally these new endeavors are a really nice break from the same ol same ol. Not only are the trainers wonderful but their care for my horse is top notch. I really appreciate that my horse is personally seen multiple times a day by multiple people. Carol has always made me aware of any change with my horse and her knowledge of medical issues as well a weight management are unlike any other.

My daughter had been taking lessons at High View Farm for a few years now after riding at several…read moreother barns and we have finally found a keeper. At High View we are part of a family and even though my daughter doesn't compete she is treated just as well and with just as much importance as the students that compete every weekend, which was a problem at other places. The thing I love most though is that the riders learn the importance of caring for the horses , not just riding them. My daughter (14) has made some of her best friends at this barn and they are all good kids, drama just isn't allowed. Also, the lessons horses are great, safe and well cared for.

I've not written a review on Blazing Saddles before, even though I've been here a few times. Tried…read morea different place today, and realized I'm a Blazing Saddles fan all the way. The ride is lovely, and varied. To get to the Blue Hills from Blazing Saddles, you do have to pass over 128 on a horses-only bridge, but it's interesting. Then, you're in some beautiful terrain. You ride through the woods, up and around an open area, and back through the woods some more. Amy is great. She does seem to get a bit distracted when you talk to her on the phone, but that's who she is. I've arranged a few birthday parties through her, and even though it sounds like she's not fully listening to you when you talk to her, everything is great when you get there. The helpers are all great too. They match you to your horse quite well, and they all work together to ensure your ride is fun. Even the ladies who just seem to be hanging around at the end are all personable and helpful in getting you and the kids off your horse. The ladies who help on the ride itself offer the right amount of help, and chat with any of the kids who seem nervous. They are clearly interested in ensuring you enjoy your ride. All in all, I'm a big fan of Blazing Saddles, and will be back there this Fall once the leaves start changing color.

Excellent place for children with autism or special needs. Horses were docile and sweet. Plenty…read moreof space for both indoor and outdoor riding. Brought first time rider friend and adult niece and both had an equally excellent time. Amy was direct, sensible, caring, polite. Vibe was relaxed and good energy. Definitely spending more time here. Covered area to sit where I could read while others rode. Small rainbow pony. Very easy to Venmo. Highly recommend

We hosted my daughter's 8th birthday party at Sweet Meadow Farm after reading about how amazing…read moretheir birthday parties were and we were absolutely blown away by our experience. From the ease of the booking process to the day-of execution, the entire process was 10 stars. Hannah and her team went above and beyond (which I now understand is their standard MO.) They effortlessly managed all of our decor, seemlessly and joyfully wrangled 12+ children (and twice as many extremely excited adults.) The experience was educational and extremely interactive (We decorated mini horses! We held/pet so many incredible animals! The kids rode unicorns!) Even the coloring pages had our daughter's name printed on them. There was not one aspect of the day that felt like an after thought. The attention to detail and the care they show is so amazing. I really can't thank Hannah and her crew enough for hosting (far and away) the best birthday party my daughter has ever had. Core memories were made by all of us.

Beautiful barn, highly recommended. amazing service, very nice people there. love it.read more

rude to children. not patient, and no grace with instructions. when giving children direction, the…read moreperson with Einstein like white hair shouldn't be working with kids

While the horses were being prepared for our ride, I heard one scream. The men nearby looked…read morenervously in my direction. I couldn't see what happened, but the sound and their reaction were very unsettling. A woman came out of the barn and turned out to be our trail guide. The man who first attended to us was kind and friendly, but he explained that she would be leading the ride. Unfortunately, she was not welcoming at all. She seemed upset, impatient, and aggressive from the start. I felt intimidated approaching her, and she made my friend nervous as well. When she told us to line up by the fence, her instructions were unclear, which caused confusion. My friend ended up going the wrong way, and I had to go find her. When we finally lined up, the guide was visibly annoyed. The whole interaction felt tense. During the ride, she smoked the entire time while on the horse, which I have never experienced before on any trail ride. She barely spoke to us, and there was no effort to provide any kind of tour, history, or friendly conversation--something I've come to expect from these experiences. Instead, she would occasionally yell things like "Isn't this relaxing?" or "Aren't you having fun?" while continuing to shout at us if we were too slow. She repeatedly told me to kick my horse to make him go faster. I've ridden before, and it was clear this horse was very tired and possibly overworked. When I expressed that I felt bad, she became visibly angry, stopped, and insisted I kick him anyway, comparing the horse to a car needing gas. I felt pressured and uncomfortable, but the horse was too exhausted to respond regardless. I chose to let the horse move at his own pace. We paid $50 each for this ride, and if the horse is tired, I'm not going to force it. The ride itself lasted less than an hour, so there was no reason for the level of frustration she displayed. Overall, the experience left me feeling uneasy, tense, and stressed rather than relaxed. There was something very off about the entire situation. I would not return.

I recently re-located back to Massachusetts after spending a couple years in Virginia. Since I…read morefinally had a paying job after getting my Master's degree, I decided I wanted to take back up riding lessons, something I had done all through high school, but hadn't continued in college or grad school, except for exercising some of my friends horses in Virginia. Working in Needham, I decided to start looking in the surrounding towns, and stumble up Woodridge. I'm so glad I did! What a great facility. They have a large, well-maintained barn with beautiful horses. They have a large indoor ring (which can get a little crowded sometimes) (also it has a heated viewing area) and an ENORMOUS outdoor ring with at least 20+ jumps. There are riders of every level here - from adorable five-year-olds riding little ponies, to intermediate riders like myself, to majorly advanced riders that compete USEF. While many people at the barn compete and show, the atmosphere isn't very competitive - I have no interest in showing, but have never felt left out because of it. The fees associated with just taking lessons are slightly expensive - but for the quality of horses available, instructors, and care, it feels worth it. A half-hour private lesson will run you around $65. If you're in a rush and don't have time to groom and tack up your horse yourself, they have incredible grooms that will happily do it for you - and help you untack and cool down / groom the horse after your ride, while you are cleaning your tack. The outdoor paddocks are a little small, but the horses here are so pampered and well-bred that they probably don't even want to be outside. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place for riders of any level.