My horse lived at Harvest Mood for 15 years. Kim took care of him like he was her own and treated…read moreme with the utmost respect and care. Kim accommodated my horse's needs and was always willing to help me if I couldn't be there for the vet or farrier. My horse passed peacefully at the age of 33 years and I credit part of his long healthy life to the care and love he received at this farm.

Me and my sister went here for like 1 and a half year, maybe even more, and it was quite literally…read morea waste of money. We didnt ever improve we walked the whole time, and did nothing but go over like 2 logs ONCE!. They had trail rides and we did one of those and it was fun and we did good, but the lesson after that we asked if we could do more trails, and they said we "wernt ready yet.." Like wdym?? we literally did good. I don't think y'all should go here find somewhere better. 2/10 would not recommend

Me and my sister did horseback riding here for over a year and we got no where. We were continually…read moretold that we will eventually go trail riding and we never did. We even did the summer camps where we did trail riding and were still told that we couldn't trail ride for normal lessons. They also kept changing the parameters for getting to a higher level at the place, and when we got one or two questions wrong we couldn't advance to the next level. We were at level one for over a year. Would not recommend this place.

Good place it's awesome with awesome horses and people be nice and there's horses for every levelread more

This is a well kept up barn with wonderful people. They provide a good lesson program, and take…read morecare of their horses extremely well. I have a horse that is retired there, doing walk, trot, canter, and cross pole lessons with people and they keep him in good weight and shape. They even put snow shoes on him! Without my asking too :) I'm very happy with the quality they keep their horses and the facility. The people who run it surely enjoy their job and have passion for it. I suggest taking lessons there and bringing your kids! It's a homey place filled with love and care.

I had an amazing time! Counselors and riding instructors were the nicest people! I WILL DEFINITELY…read morebe going back! I made lots of friends and great memories! If you're looking for a good camp I highly recommend Northfork!

Love Northfork so much best place to ride and bored your horse part of the family is the best thing…read moreto be in my life

If I could give ZERO (0) stars I would…read more By all appearances, Blackstone Stables in Howell Michigan seems like the perfect place to buy a horse, BUT it is NOT. We worked with Summer, one of the trainers. She suggested HAZEL & FREEDOM. The videos were impressive. After many questions and phone calls, my friend decided on Freedom, who is a 6 year old QH/Pony. Summer said he was "perfect." (And he should be for the $$$$$ they were asking for him.) When asked about his feet, she said he had good feet, and had been barefoot for the year they owned him. My friend put down a deposit to hold the horse until she could get a PPE done. (With the understanding that if there was anything "significant" they would get the deposit back.) I was there for the PPE. (drove 10 hours round trip) Summer brought him in from the pasture, he was covered in mud, bite marks and had hair missing all over his nose. She spent 10 min, running cold water all over his lower legs, which I thought was odd. I told her to get off the mud, a brush would speed up the process, but she it was ok. I felt like it was a way to cool down his feet and reduce any inflammation?....but I am getting ahead of myself.... On to the PPE: Based on the hoof exam, all 4 hooves were sensitive to hoof testers. X-rays were encouraged by the vet. I noticed with the exam that there were nail holes in the horse's hooves and questioned Summer on the fact that she had said he had been barefoot for the last year? She picked her head up from her phone, annoyed and said, "Well he is barefoot NOW." Teeth float, vaccinations, deworming all said to be done, without any proof or documentation. They said Freedom had not been listed yet and they wanted to keep him but because he was so perfect for what my friend wanted they would offer him for sale. Yet on that very afternoon, in an effort to push for the deposit, said they had 2 people coming 2 days later to see him to buy. PPE results: Findings based on 2 vets and 1 farrier were that the pony's hooves were compromised. Extremely thin soles. Extensive rehab was recommended with no promises of a cure. Wedges were to be put in the heels with shoes on all 4 hooves. It was advised from the professionals to not proceed with buying the horse. Ellesse, the owner was contacted and became very angry when confronted with the issue. She refused to refund the deposit and seemed to deny the severity of his condition. There were many contradictions & lies throughout the process. HAZEL also had failed her previous PPE by another buyer just a month or two before due to stifle issues. But Summer was still pressing for us to consider Hazel before deciding on Freedom...saying she was "perfect" never mentioning any issues with her stifle. Again and again, they offer horses up to the public even though there is a history of "failed" PPE's. They made $1500 without selling a horse. My friend is out $2800 with the vet bill. Don't just walk away from this barn, RUN. They are the worst kind of horse trader.

BUYERS BEWARE. Completely dishonest owners. My neighbor was one of MANY who have been scammed by…read moreEllesse. Horses are never the age represented, They are known for drugging their horses and are sold as sound (they are not sound). She refuses to return deposits for failed PPE. Most of their horses are bought at auctions too. DO NOT BUY FROM THESE SCAM ARTISTS.

Terrible customer service. They don't return calls, emails, Facebook messages.read more

My Daughter did horse riding for the second time. She absolutely loved it and the horses seemed to…read morebe well trained! She wants to go back for a longer ride. The staff was kind, but did not go out of their way to make us feel welcome. She will always cherish her first horse riding memories :)

a minute ago NEW…read morePlease do not book with this woman!!!! She convinced me to book with her after telling me the mobile petting zoo I was gone to book with is know for ripping people off and did the same to me. She called me with a sob story a month prior to the booking about an animal being sick if I could pay in full now she could save it so I did. Day of my sons party she arrived 30 mins late and did not have the pony I paid $200 extra for, all the kids were looking forward to. Zero communication about being late or no pony. Her animals all looked malnourished and sick. And she vaped the entire time she was with the kids and animals. The party was in July it's October she still has not refunded my money just provided excuse after excuses. Laurie (the owner) is a scam artist! Please save your money and book somewhere else!!

From the owner: Mobile horse and pony rides, and petting zoo! read more

Wyn Farm is any riders paradise. This farm sports fabulous facilities, immaculate barns and arenas…read morealong with rolling acres of cross country. The lesson program is perfect for anyone from beginners all the way up to the show team. Give the barn a call to set up a tour and sign up for lessons. You won't be disappointed!

Wyn Farm is a horse riders paradise! Family owned and operated, they offer private and semi-private…read moreriding lessons (English saddle only) for both kids and adults, board horses, and host competitions. Over the last few years, the owners have expaned their facilities to include an indoor arena, four outdoor areas, a cross country course and a dressage ring. It's a great resourse, and just 20 minutes from Michigan State University. Our children love taking riding lessons at Wyn. The horses are well trained and Jordan is an amazing instructor. We'll be back!

I have been riding and boarding at great escape for years! Wonderful facility with knowledge staff.read more

My daughter has been riding at GES on and off for several years. The quality of instruction is…read moreexcellent with a focus on developing properly and safely. The other riders are friendly and this is a NO DRAMA barn (which as a mom of a teenager...I appreciate!!) Robyn is wonderful with my daughter who also suffers from anxiety. She is patient and understanding. My daughters skills have increased 10-fold under Robyn. In addition to riding, there are fun events, shows (if you choose) and horsemanship training for those who want to take their knowledge to the next level. I highly recommend GES.

The Howell nature center absolutely blew my mind! The play place was very well thought out and just…read morephenomenal! There were so many different activities and places for the kids to play imaginatively. From the Burde blind to the stump jump in the massive treehouse with the hidden swings underneath, it is a child's dream playground. I can't wait to keep him back here and discover all the little things. We enjoyed seeing the animal ambassadors, especially Blue the turkey and it was a really good lesson to my kids about not domesticating wild animals. I wish it was easier to see some of the animals and some of them are mislabeled, especially on the side by the playground. Special tip; if you have a library card, the Howell nature center has a free pass with the Michigan activity pass. You can reserve for up to four people in your family. This is an absolutely amazing deal and we had a blast. Additional tip- pack a sack lunch and enjoy the picnic tables up at the steep hill by the fox and the deer. It's very peaceful and scenic and a wonderful place for the kids to run around safely, see the animals, and have a nice picnic lunch in the semi shade.

Howell Nature Center is an amazing little hidden gem with rescued animals that is definitely worth…read morevisiting. A peaceful and relaxing environment with very friendly staff.