I adored this place. They are a mom and pop type place, very back to the basics. No cards. Cash…read moreonly. You can show up, or call in advance to let them know you're coming. It's $50 for one person for an hour long horseback riding trail. The trail was beautiful, calming, and great place to breathe. Once we got to the best view, our guide took pictures of each of us on her phone and send each person their picture. That's a big perk Everyone was kind and accommodating. I will be back again.

I had a great experience with the kids the guides were very friendly the horses were fun to ride.read more

My daughter takes horseback riding lessons here, the instructor is caring and extremely…read moreknowledgeable. She meets the child where they are on their journey with horses. The animals at the barn are well cared for and the owners have values and morals and are truly good people. Whether you are looking for lessons or boarding this is a very trustworthy and professional barn.

I can't even begin to say how Becky and Christine have helped me find myself in the midst of deep…read moreloss. I went to the stables to sit with the horses in their helper program. I loved the clarity with which Becky spoke to me. I have been taking lessons for a month now and I do not have the words for how far the horses, the staff and the surroundings have heightened my self awareness and helped with my grief. Blue Rider Stables deserves a blue ribbon for empathy and knowledge.

This is hands down the hardest working group of people in the nonprofit, helping other people,…read morehorsing world. I cannot recommend Blue Rider Stables enough. They work with abled people and severely disabled alike, and with them the deep seated believe that we are all both abled and disabled simultaneously. What I am trying to say is - this is horse therapy for EVERYONE, where everyone is treated as an equal and the horses are there to help. Riding with Blue Rider has increased my core strength, my pelvic floor health, lowered my stress levels and made me a happier person. Go get out there and get some health in your life.

Don't board here. Place is never upkept, stalls don't get done 4 days a week. The electric fence…read moredoes not work. Indoor is never dragged and the roof is falling apart. They feed horses 2 flakes 2x a day and never lunch. People ask them to improve farm and you get backlash even for trying to help or pay for things to make it better. If you care for your horse don't board here. Also if you even miss board they will lock your horses up with a chain in a 12x12 stall.

From the owner: Craig Memorial Equestrian Center (CMEC) is a locally-owned and operated horseback riding school…read morelocated in Leverett, MA, just 15 minutes away from UMass Amherst. Roberta Bryant is a caring, talented, and experienced, lifelong competitive trail rider, and, Morab breeder, who has kept the doors of our Riding School open for over 40 years! In addition to our comprehensive lesson program, we offer boarding, training, affordable on-site leases and access to miles of trails up Roaring Brook Mountain, as well as summer camps and community events such as an annual Gymkhana series, schooling shows, clinics and an annual ECTRA-sanctioned Competitive Trail Ride Competition! At CMEC, we emphasize safety, learning, and, cultivating meaningful relationships with our horsey friends. All riders are required to wear safety helmets when mounted, to participate in horsemanship activities, and we make it fun!

This farm is great. The horses are wonderful and the Trainer is so knowledgeable! Everyone is so…read morekind and helpful. Such a great place to take lessons or board your horse. I LOVE the Fresians, they are magical! So thankful every single day that we found Mountain View.

I had made arrangements to move my horse to MVTC in March, and both Dan and Tim hauled her with…read moregreat care. As soon as they arrived to the facility, my mare was placed in the stall, and was offered hay and water. I forgot to pay Dan, and he never asked about it! I felt so bad, but I did follow up with paying them nearly a month later!!! They were so kind and gracious and I was eternally grateful for their patience and kindness. I highly recommend this farm for boarding and training horses of all disciplines and levels. The facility is gorgeous, clean and filled with people of all levels and disciplines, and the owners are readily available to help anyone at nearly any time. We are very lucky to have such a great facility in the western MASS area.

This was so much fun!! We made a last-minute decision to check out the horseback riding, and…read moresomehow luck was on our side -- they had an opening later in the day! The horses all had their own names and personalities (some clearly knew they were the stars of the show ), and it was so fun watching how they interacted and handled the trail. The ride itself was actually a bit of a challenge in the best way -- beautiful, exciting, and lots of fun! We had such a great time and would highly recommend it!!

Colby & Cowboy Pete are truly the BEST! We brought along two 13-year-olds who had never ridden…read morehorses before, and from the moment we arrived, they made the experience unforgettable. The horses were calm, gentle, and absolutely beautiful. Cowboy Pete was an incredible guide, leading us through trails that were peaceful, scenic, and breathtaking. What stood out most was their patience and kindness -- they immediately put our teens at ease and made them feel comfortable and confident. Thanks to Colby & Cowboy Pete, their very first horseback riding experience became a joyful memory they'll cherish forever. Thank you both so much for such an amazing adventure and for creating a moment they will always remember!

John was awesome! So knowledgeable and took us horse riding rookies through a nice and easy path…read more The horses were so sweet and their extensive training was apparent. Kohn went out of his way to get us some nice pictures as well! Such a fun way to spend an afternoon!

Without a doubt the best riding experience I've had yet! I took my girlfriend (a very experienced…read morerider) and myself (very little experience) on the Advanced Ride as a gift. John was an awesome guide, super cool super nice guy who gave me a lot of great pointers on how to improve my riding and offered lots of encouragement along the way. He helped me work my way up to a canter--my first time ever--and we all had a lot of fun! Even while we were hitching our horses at the end of the ride, my gf and i were already talking about when we were coming back. The nature scenes and mountain views were stunning, and John and his staff were so helpful and welcoming (Ruger the ranch dog was especially welcoming)! I can't recommend this place enough!

This was by far the most meaningful riding lesson that I have had. Gil was absolutely fantastic and…read moreis a natural instructor. He immediately makes you feel at ease and spends time going over not just safety protocol but also shows you how to connect with the horses, develop an understanding. As a result the ride itself was absolutely fantastic. I learned a lot about technique and even more about the things to improve on. The ride itself was almost therapeutic. You learn how to be just in the moment. The sound of the horse's hooves on the earth is a memory that keeps coming back to me over and over again. If you are in saratoga, and you have an interest in horses, this is the place to be. In the last 15-18 years of annual or biannual trail rides, i have never gotten as much out of an experience as I did here.

Gilly and Diamond have need volunteering for Operation Adopt a Soldier for years as our Headless…read moreHorseman and does a GREAT job. Gilly is a very caring person and respects is horse (Diamond) and ALL his horse. I highly recommend him for all your riding and caring for horses you need.......

Just started visiting this farm, do riding lessons for my daughter. Hillary is awesome and a great…read moretrainer. My daughter loves going here, and says it's the best lessons she's ever had!

While vacationing in Hancock, MA, my 3 year old daughter had her heart set on riding a horse. The…read moreresort told us no one was offering riding until June, so I started my internet search and found Mountain Creek Farm. Hilary responded promptly to my email request and was happy to oblige this week. She took care to explain the brushing and saddling process, took her around the ring teaching as she went, and then had her take care of her horse after the ride. I appreciated her attention and care with my daughter- she was really great. It was a lovely farm - we even saw a Doe and her two fawns, as well as a turkey while riding. I've recommended she be added to the resorts list for the future!