I had a very good experience taking lessons at Willowbrooke. The people are friendly and helpful…read more The owner cares a lot about the horses in her care and I've always admired that she hosts many CANTER horses at her barn (a rehabilitation and rehoming organization for former racehorses). This is a great barn to go to if you don't have your own horse, as they have a large schooling program. The quality of the lessons definitely depends on who is giving them, but that's the case with most barns. It is a LARGE barn, which can be great if you like the opportunity to be in schooling shows and make friends at group lessons. However, it can also mean that you might feel like your individual needs and goals go un-noticed. You'll have to advocate for yourself and speak up if you need something.

I've been taking lessons there for years. Great horses, instructors, tackers and people!read more

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.

I had an AWESOME experience. I went there for summer camp and immediately knew this was where I…read morewanted to go. I started taking lessons and now I volunteer and I'm on show team. Everyone there Is so nice and they always make sure that you are safe. They have amazing stable hands and great trainers. It's a great place for experienced and inexperienced riders. All of the horses are so nice and there Is always someone to help. Wildwind is like a family to me and is the best out of all of the stables I've been too. I came there with very little experience and within 4 months I was already showing. My riding really has gotten better. The office gets back to you super fast and has a super friendly environment no matter your age.

We really wanted to like this place. I've debated whether or not to write this review but my…read moredaughter hasn't been able to shake the bad feelings she has and neither can I. Initially we were impressed by the "everyone belongs" talk but the owners seem like they are annoyed and tired of children. They were impatient and annoyed at riders for simple mistakes like dropping a crop while mounting or needing to adjust stirrups. Lots of sighing and eye rolling and groaning and snark. The teaching method (in a beginning level class, not high level competition riders) was constantly things like "WHY ARE YOU DOING THAT?" and "THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR YOU TO BE DOING THAT". In my daughter's words "they don't help you fix your problems, they just yell at you for having them." The indoor is very small and dark and it's almost impossible to properly space out 6 horses/riders (esp. with jumps set up) and the kids were constantly being yelled at for not spacing their horses properly. Many of the horses are lazy and my daughter and other kids were yelled at constantly for not getting their horses more forward- these horses were often on their second or third lesson of the day by that time. We chatted with some adult students who expressed similar frustrations about the horses being lazy. We also witnessed a teacher repeatedly berating a young rider with disabilities who was clearly struggling with her physical coordination. To be fair, there ARE multiple instructors here and not all of them are like this. When we didn't purchase another lessons package, intending to just quietly walk away because this was not a good fit for us, we were called into the office before her last class and held hostage for 45 minutes. I was lectured and talked down to, and they kept repeating that she wanted a more "difficult horse" because we expressed concern about the laziness issue. I was told that if she couldn't get the lazy horse to go forward then she's not a good enough rider and shouldn't have been in that class (even though one of the trainers evaluated her and placed her there) and we were told that nobody should be in a beginning jump class (jumping crossrails) unless and until they have mastered flying lead changes! Without knowing us at all or having ever seen my horse or seen me ride, I was also lectured about my horse who was scheduled to be put into training with the trainer on staff (ended up not happening due to medical issues). I was accused of not knowing anything about horses or my horse because "most people who put their horses in training think their horses are great and they overestimate their abilities and underestimate their training needs". (She doesn't know us. At all!) When I mentioned that I was planning to sign up for some private lessons on my horse, *with the trainer* during the time he was in training there, I was told that I should not be allowed to ride my own horse while he is in training because I would "mess him up". There are some good people working here, but overall it felt like an abusive relationship. My daughter is terrified to take riding lessons again anywhere. I sincerely hope someone will take this review to heart and do some soul-searching to make their farm a welcoming and positive environment as they say they want it to be. We love horses and horse people and want to see everyone succeed.

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!

This woman is a thief. She sells gift certificates around the holidays, but when you reach out to…read moreschedule with her in the summer, she will ignore you. After weeks of hearing zero responses from her, I messaged her again asking for a refund. She never responded, BUT she did block me. I spent $140 on 4 gift certificates as my kids big Christmas gift. My family and I were very much looking forward to a great experience, but she stole that from us. She also literally stole Christmas from my kids AND many other kids. I have contacted the BBB, the michigan attorney, and the news. I hope this woman is prosecuted for stealing, and I hope no other families have her do this to them. She and her family should be ashamed of themselves.

Had a great time! Highly recommended!…read moreLaurie & her crew are very professional! Horses were great & easy going!

Amazing place to board your horse. Sara is very knowledgeable and very helpful. Stalls are clean,…read moreand everyone's horses are loved and cared for. All of the barn staff is knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. The facility and grounds are beautiful and very well maintained, and the boarders are so kind. I've been at this barn for almost 3 years now and this barn has become so much like a family to me. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a nice barn to keep your horse at. This is by far one of the best barns in the area.

I can't recommend this place enough!! My partner and I are visiting for an unrelated festival in…read moreBrighton and added a 2 hour trail ride and I can already tell this will definitely be our trip highlight! We booked a Friday morning ride and had 2 tour guides all to ourselves, Maggie and Jade. The scenery was beautiful and so relaxing, our guides were so sweet and fun to chat with. They were both very knowledgeable and patient with us beginners. I'm glad I wasn't exposed to any of the gossip before coming because we got to see and hear first hand how much these folks care for their animals. Their horses are in great hands and so are you if you visit which you should! 1000/10 recomend

A ride with High Vibe Trail Rides is one of the coolest things I've done in Metro Detroit!…read more As a beginner, I signed up for their Standard 2-Hour Trail Ride for $125/person. The ride takes you through the North loop of Kensington Park. And, from start to finish, everything felt organized, welcoming, and peaceful. The trail itself was beautiful with both wooded paths and open areas to explore. The horses were calm, well trained, and clearly well cared for. The horses all knew to walk in a line while along paths which made the ride relaxing, since you could sit back and enjoy the scenery. The guides were a huge highlight. They were friendly, patient teachers, and made sure everyone felt comfortable the entire time. You can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do and bond with the horses. The entire ride they made sure to take photos of the group and stopped to take individual photos too. I highly recommend High Vibe Trail Rides for anyone wanting a fun outdoor experience. Definitely worth it!

Katie is an AMAZING instructor. She confidently and reassuringly taught my family to ride. We…read moreranged in age from 6-71. The horses were incredibly responsive and well cared for. I wished we lived closer so we could ride with them and take lessons from her more regularly.