Wow, I can't say enough good things about Canton Equestrian!! I've been riding there for a year and…read morea half and everything about it is great. Here are the best parts: 1) you get a real sense of community. No matter which lesson I ride in, the other riders are always friendly and encouraging and it's really easy to make friends. Newsletters go out frequently to keep everyone updated on the latest barn news and events, and if you follow the barn on Instagram you can see pictures of all the horses that you love all week! 2) great instruction. I've been riding since I was 8 and have had many instructors, and David is by far the best one I've ever had. He finds new ways to challenge me in every lesson and I always leave feeling like I learned something! Each lesson is different, incorporating different riding activities using ground rails, jumps etc. to build core skills. David is also really flexible with my crazy schedule and is really responsive to emails. 3) the barn owners and staff are the best. Everyone is really friendly and is so willing to help if you have any questions or anything. You can tell that they really care about the welfare of the horses and the upkeep of the property. Laurel is my fav, she is super friendly and always on top of everything! When I first emailed Canton to inquire about lessons, she responded to me within the hour. I was nervous about starting back up again at a new barn where I didn't know anyone but she was so friendly and positive that I felt better right away. 4) the school horses are top-notch. I've ridden at barns where it was common for the school horses to buck, rear, take off unexpectedly, etc. but the ones at Canton are extremely well-behaved and there are horses for every level of rider. 5) the property has three rings, including an indoor ring, and access to trails. All you have to do is cross the street and boom! You and your horse are in a gorgeous trail. Also, there's a driveway that loops around the entire property which is perfect for a warm up or cool down on a nice day! Also, if you're a parent and you want to watch your kid ride, there's a viewing room over the indoor arena where you can take a comfy seat and watch your child conquer the world on the back of a horse. 6) heated tack room and restroom. If you've been in the horse world for a while, you probably know how important (and hard to find!) these can be. Most barns that I've been to only have port-o-potties outside (yuck) but Canton has a HEATED indoor restroom with complete with a sink. There's even Febreze in there, because, you know. Of equal importance is the heated tack room- in the winter it's great to that the bits are always warm in the tack room so you don't have to warm them up in your hand before bridling your horse. And of course the indoor arena means you can ride in any weather! TLTR: Canton Equestrian has friendly people, well-behaved (and totally loveable) horses, and great property and facilities. Whether you're new to horses or have been riding horses all your life, I would recommend this place for you!

I began taking lessons with David in December, after a 15-year hiatus from horseback riding. I…read moredesperately missed being in the saddle, so I reached out to CEC on a whim and they were so responsive and enthusiastic that I had a lesson scheduled within a week of reaching out. Laurel was super transparent with pricing and availability, which I appreciated. My only goal was to get comfortable being on horseback again, but with the help of David, I have been able to accomplish things that I NEVER expected out of myself. I have learned more in the few months he's been teaching me than I ever did in the 10 years of riding lessons as a child. He has an otherworldly intuition about horses and riders, and I honestly cannot say enough about how comfortable and confident he makes you feel in the saddle. I always leave CEC feeling accomplished and exhilarated.

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

Amy made our day!!! I wasn't sure what to do for our son's birthday and he loves horses! The kids…read morehad ridden at the barn before just once. I read online they could bring horses for kids to ride. I called, and they came!!! Best birthday!

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.

I love riding at Vanderzicht Stables because the people are very nice and I'm actually friends with…read moreSydney Vanderzicht who is also very kind.

New owner cut down acres of old woodland and spent months adding a field with landfill. Endless…read morenoise and truck beeping.

A great area to board horses. staff they were friendly and know what they're doing. Owner herself…read moreknows about horses and rides.

A perfect place to relax and recover from the daily stresses of life. A & M offers a variety of…read moreservices including children and adult riding lessons and programs. My favorite is ladies night. This environment is open to riders of all skill levels. The amount of acceptance and encouragement I've received during ladies night has helped me to be able to develop skill and confidence. I highly recommend A & M to adults who want to get back to riding or is just starting out. It's a wonderful environment for children as well. Kids get to learn not only how to ride, but also how to care for horses. It's a fun place for horse lovers of all ages.

I love this place so much! They take good care of their lesson horses and have improved my riding a…read moreton! I love coming here!!

Bought a groupon for a riding lesson in the spring and I've been going ever since!…read more My instructor, Susan, is a touch cookie, but I felt comfortable enough with her during the first lesson to re-book. I travel quite a distance to ride with her but she and 'Cat', my usual horse, are worth it. Farm Pros: right off the highway, nice viewing area to wait for lessons Cons: Have overheard a bit of groupon fatigue from the staff there, which is a trend I'm seeing with businesses. Bottom line: worth the trip.

LOVED it! I called ahead to go trail riding with a friend of mine. They only charged us $20 for an…read more"hour" more like an hour and 45 :) The staff was wonderful, our guide was an older gentleman and it was my friend and I plus another woman who had been taking lessons there. Since I called ahead they put her with us because I am an advanced rider, and my friend has also been riding for quite sometime! They gave me a wonderful horse named murphy, because I let them know I could handle whatever... He was GREAT I wanted to take him home with me! My friend( who is about 5'2) rode a wild lil pony We rode western, and since we were all pretty experienced riders we walked, trotted, and cantered. So if you can ride, call ahead and let em know! Very relaxing and great trails through lincoln woods!

They gave me a cranky male horse and a skinny stick to prod him along. Too much work!read more