had great surface great voting i love it there such great people there its so amazing and so…read morecompeditive

I'm a big fan of Free Spirit Farm! It's been a lifelong dream of mine to own a horse, and the next…read morebest thing is riding frequently and learning to ride properly. That's what I get to do here. I've ridden many of the horses and ponies and have always felt safe. Shae owns the barn, trains the horses, and teaches lessons. All of her horses are loved, well-cared for, and do well with riders at all levels. She is a patient instructor, cares about her clients, and is passionate about her business and horses in general. She's also a certified saddle fitter. Weather-permitting, lessons are outside year round. From the outdoor arena, there's a lovely view of a beautiful grassy field where the horses love to graze with a gorgeous tree-lined backdrop. During inclement weather (when it's simply too cold or rainy), there's a very nice, large indoor arena. Lessons are private and semi-private and priced fairly. Shae teaches all ages. I am super happy at this barn. I think the world of Shae as an instructor, trainer, business owner, and person. You're in good hands here, and if you enjoy it half as much as I do, your life will be brighter when you take equestrian lessons at Free Spirit .

I want to give this place 5 stars. I really do. There's just a few things holding me back…read more If you're looking to ride horses in the GP area, and are willing to shell out an extra car payment a month, then this is the place to go. They accept riders of all ages and ability. However, I do believe there is currently a wait list. The property is huge and very welcoming. I do suggest calling and setting up a tour, if possible. The schooling staff couldn't be more nice and helpful. If and when you or your littles do get into a class, there are indoor viewing lounges to watch the lessons and keep warm or cool, depending on the season. You can also observe from inside the arena as to be able to hear all that is going on. The lounges are quite cozy with plenty of comfortable seating and some playthings to keep any siblings entertained. But do make sure they are entertained as horseplay and loud noises are a big no-no around the 700lb+ animals that can get spooked and spill a rider. The students are expected to help get the horses ready (tacked) for each lesson. As well as getting the horses untacked afterwards. Depending on the age and ability of the student, the staff will help and teach along the way. But as you/they progress this responsibility falls to the student. Parents will have to assist or at least accompany the student for about a half hour prior and at the end. Now, for the "bad" bits... -Some of the other rooms and areas of the property need a lot of love. As I said, it is a huge property that obviously was a bit run down by previous ownership. There does seem to be constant upgrading and in due time it should all be quite nice. -The barn, in particular can be VERY dirty at times. Lots of cobwebs and poop and birds and bird droppings and dust. A lot of dust. This is no barn for a clean freak. I assume it comes with the territory. -The prices for lesson packages are astronomical. We're talking upwards of $100 per weekly lesson. With a little research, one could find the same type/style of lesson at half the cost elsewhere. But, as noted earlier, the facility itself and the ideal location (especially for Grosse Pointers with gobs of disposable income) justify some of the high pricing. Otherwise, you're traveling at least 25 minutes to next closest location. -The entire facility is also shared with Boarders. People who keep their horses stabled at the barn. The school horses only take up about 25% percent of the stalls. The boarders walk around as if they own the place (they kinda do) and some have no qualms about telling you how they think you should be acting at their "club". However, some are equally as pleasant and helpful. They do tend to occupy one side of the very large U shaped barn. The school is only on the other side. So, interaction is quite minimal. -One other minor issue is the fact that there is no "Western Style" riding focus. It's all Dressage and Jumping. All in all, if you've got the money to spend and a healthy stick-to-it-iveness attitude, this is the place for you.

What a beautiful place! We were trying to find trail riding but my daughter is too young and it's…read morequite far away. This place is very close and suggested we come watch the showings. Friendly staff and seating/viewing area for 3 arenas. Popcorn, couches and tables, huge flatscreen tv in the viewing lounge. Riders were also friendly!! The young man that assists in the stables was especially friendly and helpful. One rider let the kids pet her beautiful show horse... their first time being so close with one! I think I loved it more than they did! Thank you so much for the experience!

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.

I visited a lot of different stables while looking for the perfect place to board my horse…read more Superior Stables has everything I was looking for and is run by people I trust to care properly for my horse. The facilities are spacious, clean well ventilated. There are several tacking areas with cross ties and an indoor wash rack. The indoor arena is large and usually empty. There is also a lot of outdoor space to ride (I joined recently in bad wether so I have not experienced these spaces myself.) The tack lockers are plenty big for 2 saddle plus other supplies. The pastures are spacious and the horses are grouped compatibly. They feed really great grain too! The best part about the barn is that everyone is really nice and I feel confident that my horse is in good hands when I go home every day.

As a horse owner that has been at several boarding barns I can honestly say there is no better barn…read morethan Superior Stables. The barn amenities are VERY nice. I always know my horse will be taken care of at the highest quality standards The lesson program is top notch with opportunities to show if desired. Come join our barn family if you're looking for lessons, leases, or boarding. You wont regret it!

Ravenwood Stables is a great place to board your horse. Clean stalls daily, put out early than…read morebroght in at nite. Fed well. Big stalls with rubber mats with sawdust over. Hugh indoor riding arena and a big race track outside for riding also. Owners treat your horse just like it is theirs. I love it here.

Awesome boarding facility with caring staff. WELL maintained. Horses are treated very well. The…read moreindoor arena is amazing!

Oakwood is wonderful! Very nice boarding, beautiful pastures, and incredible owners. The trainers…read moreare so kind--this is hands-down one of the best horse farms I've experienced.

After college, I wanted to get back into a sport I had previously done when I was kid, horseback…read moreriding! And boy howdy, let me tell you, I have NO regrets! Kay and Emily run a fantastic farm and they genuinely care about the well-being of their horses! Both of these women have a passion and drive to continually learn everything they can about the horse world. Anything from how to better the health of their horses to new dressage techniques. They also have experience in multiple disciplines of riding. One thing to note that many barns cannot say is that this farm is drama-FREE. Meadowlark has a laid-back and welcoming community. It is perfect for everyone of all ages and disciplines. Additionally, Meadowlark has a fantastic Horse Camp that's extremely popular - the spots fill up super fast! I have been riding with Emily for over 2 years now and it's amazing! She caters her teaching style to how her students learn best and has no problem answering questions. If you're on the fence about taking lessons or even bringing your child to Horse Camp. I encourage you to at least try it! I would recommend this farm to anyone! Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed!! :)

I approached Meadowlark interested in lessons. I didn't really know much about what that entailed…read moreas my experience is that every location in the area is totally different in their approach and what they can offer. They were really condescending and short, and said they couldn't assist. I am giving two stars as they said it politely, but it's just not a welcoming place to newcomers. It isn't a place you can go to learn as a newcomer.

This is the best horse facility I have ever taken lessons at. I have visited many stables around…read morethe country in the last few years but none compare to Brilliant Reflection Farm. Everything is beautifully cleaned, organized, maintained and the arenas are a dream to ride in. Combine the great facilities with trainer Barb Reis who is not just an excellent rider herself but also an amazing trainer giving you and the horse confidence to build on and improve significantly. The environment at the farm is very welcoming, stress free and has lots of good energy! It's so hard to find. I would recommend Barb and Brilliant Reflection Farm to anybody from beginner without own horse to professional riders. Enjoy! Have lots of fun at Brilliant Reflection Farm!!

From the owner: Our boarding and training facility is located in Groveland Township, Oakland County, MI, close to…read moreGenesee and Lapeer Counties, north of Detroit and south of Flint convenient to I-75, US 23 and I-69. The horse farm is set on 12.5 acres of rolling hill pastures that include pasture and stall boarding and an indoor riding arena which backs up to the Holly Recreation Area - close to Metro Detroit cities . We offer stall boarding or pasture board (year round but on a limited basis) for all breeds of horses. We cater to riders of all levels who want to bond with their horses and form a partnership, regardless of discipline. We have begun using biomechanics to help riders learn how to use their body to communicate with the horse in a way he understands.