My kids have been in the program since 2020. They're there about twice a week, almost every day off…read morefrom school, and most weeks during summer. This farm camp is so much more than just riding lessons. Kids spend hours learning real horsemanship--caring for the horses, doing groundwork, and understanding what it takes to run a farm. Lisa teaches them everything from horse anatomy and health to tack, equipment, and riding etiquette. They also help take care of the farm's chickens and ducks--looking after broody hens, meeting the chicks when they hatch, and collecting eggs from "their" birds. This program isn't for everyone. If you're looking for a once-a-week class where your child simply shows up, hops on a horse, rides for an hour, and goes home, this isn't that kind of program. It's more of an animal farm lifestyle camp, where kids are given real responsibilities and the freedom to learn through experience. Not all kids may do well with the independence and lack of constant parental supervision, but for those who enjoy hands-on learning and being part of a group it's an incredible opportunity. Do I pay so my kids can clean the horse stall? Yep! And it's worth every penny. Because work ethic, responsibility, and respect for animals (and others) are lessons that go far beyond the barn. But most importantly, my kids (even the teenager) can be just kids at the farm. With all the deadlines and pressure at school and organized sports, the farm is just "simple". Also, where else my kids can witness a tiny bird hatch right in front of them (sometimes on the palm of their hand!) and build a real connection with animals much bigger than themselves through patience, care, and trust.

Lisa's program at Halo Hills has been a transformative addition to our daughter's life…read more Every day our 12-year-old spends at the farm is is a good day. The comprehensive experience of learning to care for and ride horses, combined with the various responsibilities of farm management, has fostered remarkable growth in her character. We've watched her develop greater independence, reliability, work ethic, and both physical and mental resilience, and we couldn't be more proud of who she is becoming. What began as horseback riding lessons has evolved into a formational experience that I now believe every child would benefit from. Lisa has transcended the role of instructor to become a true mentor and significantly positive influence in our daughter's life. Her guidance has helped our daughter flourish in ways that extend far beyond the barn. We feel fortunate to have Halo Hills in our community and wholeheartedly recommend it to parents looking to either introduce their children to horseback riding or to provide them with an environment that naturally builds the confidence, resilience, and life skills that will serve them well in all future endeavors.

Absolutely love this barn, happy horses, happy people, happy clients, happy staff. Just a great…read moreplace to be

Teri (owner & head trainer) does a tremendous job taking exceptional care of the horses/ponies; my…read moredaughter has a young (6 yrs.) horse in training and he is thriving. She is also deeply committed to maintaining an intentionally positive and uplifting atmosphere!

I've been riding here for nearly two years and love it. Teri, the owner, is an expert instructor…read morewho gives solid instruction and feedback. She really knows what she is doing. She works patiently with where you are at. She genuinely loves to see her students excel and is happy for you when you improve. As an adult coming back to riding, this has been the highlight of each week for me! The horses are well trained and clearly well cared for. The vibe at the stable is friendly and relaxed. It's perfect for adults, children or teens. I am really glad I found this stable!

So happy to have found Happy Path Meadows. Great location and right next to Lord Hill Park for…read moretrail riding. April builds confidence for you and your horse which creates a great riding experience. Your horse will be so well cared for if you board. If you are looking for riding lessons you'll find April is so patient and provides great guidance and education!

Finding Happy Path Meadows was a dream come true for my 8 year old daughter. We didn't know at the…read moretime that my 4 year old son would also be similarly infatuated. They've experienced love and growth in unmeasurable ways. I've watched her confidence grow, his gentleness expand and their appreciation for the equestrian world blossom. April makes horsemanship fun and exciting in a warm and safe environment. She keeps the kids engaged and excited while allowing them the opportunity to learn what the universe needs to teach them that day (patience, compassion, physical advancements). My kids started with vaulting and quickly learned to ride with balance and Grace. They love coming to this amazing property and just being present. We all leave the lesson feeling refreshed and happier than when we arrived, The Happy Path is addictive!

I was extremely disappointed watching the poor handling of horses coming in from turn out on…read moremultiple occasions. Horses are brought in using a golf cart in groups of often three at a time. The horses aim to kick and bite each other and all the handlers do is yell at them. If that wasn't bad enough, I watched the lead stablehand lead a very gentle older mare into a stall and when she didn't go he smacked her with the lead rope on her face and she spooked and bashed her head on the overhead beam of the stall - he seemed less than concerned. When horses kick for dinner they throw brooms and other items at the front of the stalls. The stalls frequently smell of heavy ammonia. Horses are constantly escaping their turnouts. Running down fences, bolting out open gates and getting away from handlers with the golf cart. One poor filly even ran the fence and got in with another horse and was kicked, broke her leg and was euthanized. Horses will be horses but there are no changes being made. When these concerned were brought to the owner, she denied that her staff is hard on the horses and claimed her fencing was in working condition and safe. Boarder beware.

We have had our our horses boarded at Greatful Pines for two years. I have never seen someone who…read morecares for the horses here like Kelly does. We were out of town for a while when the weather was hot, we got a call saying they suspected our mare was colicky, in our absence Kelly walked our mare and cooled her off until she felt better, then checked on her through the night. There have been numerous times that either her or Lisa have been available to help with an abscess or any number of injuries our horses may have managed to acquire. Top quality training is also available at GP- I have taken lessons from both Lisa and Kelly-I love them both!! For the time my husband I were there we felt like we were a part of one big family. Sadly we have had to move, but we take with us many fond and happy memories of our time at Greatful Pines.

I've been an adult rider at FRF for going on two years now and I absolutely love it. Everyone is so…read morefriendly and kind there it's like a big family. Im so glad I found them- especially love the indoor arena so you can ride rain or shine and the horses are all healthy, happy and lovely. They also host events from time to time so you can get to know the owners and trainers and other riders which is nice. I just can't say enough good things about this place. It is an animal paradise.

We recently had my daughters 7th Birthday Party at Fire Run Farm. From beginning to end the ladies…read morethere were extremely helpful and friendly. The party went above and beyond my expectations! It was seriously the BEST PARTY EVER!! The kids were kept busy the entire time, they toured the farm, played games, rode horses and had the best time. I have gotten so many compliments on the party. My daughter said it was her dream come true!! :) I mean what little girl doesn't dream of a horse back riding party!? Morgan, Jessica and the other girls there are so sweet and absolutely amazing!! The farm is beautiful and it is kept immaculate, you can tell that everyone there truly cares and loves what they do! We are now taking riding lessons there and LOVE the program. Fire Run Farm is one of a kind!! They have a wonderful kids program, they do birthday parties, camps and offer even more fun days... I highly recommend them!

Very Manipulative! Tells clients she needs money because her account is in the negative. Then goes…read moreon about what she is going to do because her Volunteers are not doing their job correctly. Danielle is in over her head ! States she will sell horses that are being used daily! A couple of her horses should have been retired because of their age!!!

PLS READ THIS THIS WAS HELL , A while back I did there fun horse camp. I was pretty young and…read moreeverything went well first day or so. When the camp days went on the staff was abusing the pony's and just not handling them well she would just have us go get the horses with out any info on them . I didn't get time to ride and all we did was clean out stalls all day long. the owner of this place is right rude she yell at me for leavening behind one of my friends to clean up a stall. keep in mind here I was just going to dump out some horse poop i had in my wheel barrow. She all most made me break down and cry at that moment. she didn't let us take brakes. And also I was not there to work and clean for her i was there for a horse camp. BUT that's not even all she has to many horses she keeps them in their stalls all day long and even has some in the arena while i was riding. when there was only two days left of camp one of her camp members so call over Hurd me talking bad about the camp and the owner. FIRST of all i never talked bad about her around the stable ground. and her staff member told her and the owner yelled at me not a small yell she was scramming. saying i called her the b word. keep in mind I'm like 12 to 9 years old when this happened so i got yell at and broke down crying while she stood there and said stuff to me that was not true. I remember everything...i will never go back there I hope that place shuts down and looses all her horses. she's a devil of a person.