I cannot say enough lovely things about Sue and the program she runs. She is kind and compassionate…read morebut firm in her instruction. My daughters have flourished under her tutelage. She teaches personal responsibility, and the girls know that hard work is rewarding. The facilities are stunning and well kept. I cannot imagine a kinder or better riding instructor than Sue. My girls have become stronger and wake up each day excited to go to the barn and learn from Sue and her gorgeous horses.

Sue and the staff were very accommodating and the service was top notch. This a very clean and…read morescenic property. The trail ride was the best that we have done. We groomed my horse, set the tack, went into the ring before going on the trail ride. Once finished, we took off the tack and then fed our horses a snack. I highly recommend. Derek

Such a wonderful ride. Lovely, happy horses, peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery. Thank you…read moreJan!!

I was completely shocked at how bad my experience with North Road Farm was. Based on the number of…read moregreat reviews they have online I expected a very fun relaxing ride on the beach, and expected Jan would be a very kind person who makes people feel right at home. I'm sorry to say that was not even remotely close to what I experienced. I booked a private ride at Hampton Beach last month and I was so excited for it. That excitement quickly dissipated when I first arrived at the farm. Jan was extremely standoffish, unwelcoming, and rude. She spoke to me like I'm an idiot and snapped at me multiple times. For example: she asked about my experience with horses and riding, so I told her I grew up riding horses, competed in hunter/jumpers when I was a teenager, owned a horse for 11 years, and a couple of years ago I got back into riding and currently take English riding lessons once a week. She snapped at me "Well I'm going to need more information than that!" ...Okay, then why don't you ask me specific questions? I can't read minds and I have no idea what exactly you want to know, I simply provided what I thought was a sufficient summary of my experience. There's absolutely no need to be rude to me about it. Another example: after I finished grooming the horse I was assigned, I asked Jan if she wanted me to put the saddle on now or if we wait until we're at the beach to tack up the horses. She snapped at me: "Yes, put the saddle on now, and do it CORRECTLY!" Again, there was no need for me to be spoken to that way. I just asked a simple question. Jan's attitude towards me very bizarrely changed after she saw that I know how to tie a slip knot. She said to me "Wow, I'm very impressed!" and at that point her demeanor softened a bit. She would act kind and friendly towards me, but then she would revert back to speaking harshly and randomly snapping at me. It was an extremely strange, hot-and-cold back and forth from her. I couldn't tell if or when I was going to say or do something that would apparently irritate her, so I was extremely anxious and uncomfortable the entire time. The horse I had been assigned to ride was a sweet mare, but not my idea of a suitable trail mount. By the time we arrived at the beach she had already worked herself into a nervous sweat, anxiously whinnied several times throughout the ride, didn't want to stand still, and didn't want to go near the water. (which of course Jan blamed me for, even though I was following her instructions for how that particular horse needs to be ridden) Despite my riding experience I am not a perfect rider nor a very confident one, and I honestly felt this horse was too much for me to handle. At one point I felt like I even lost control despite doing my best to steer and hold the horse together, and I nearly crashed into Jan, which caused the horse she was riding to kick mine. Jan claimed that all of her horses are calm, fun to ride, and love the beach...but the one I rode did not fit that description at all. My own anxiety that I was already feeling because of Jan's treatment of me could have very well been contributing to the horse being anxious, so even if I had been given a very calm horse the ride was probably doomed no matter what. I put on a brave face and pretended to have fun, but inside I felt like crying. I could not believe I spent $350 to be repeatedly snapped at by a strange woman and to be scared while riding a horse instead of having fun. At the end of the ride Jan told me I'm a great person and it was fun to ride with me, which made me so confused. After being rude to me, snapping at me numerous times, and treating me like I'm stupid...now I'm suddenly a great person and she wishes we could ride together again? I'm sorry, what?! Altogether it was a bitter disappointment, the worst trail ride I have ever been on, and not at all worth the hefty price tag. I cannot recommend North Road Farm to anyone.

I wish the was a zero star option. My sister was boarding her horse here and before she bought him…read morefrom the previous owner she did substantial research and made sure to buy a friendly horse, as he would eventually have kids riding him. She had visited him twice before buying and each time he was beyond friendly and even had kids riding him one of the times! The owner decided after two weeks to start claiming he was dangerous and a "f***ing a**hole" and essentially kicked him out without any empathy, solutions or even proof that he was doing all the things he claimed he was doing. He was the one that had bite marks on him! My sister moved him to a new barn today and the owner texted her and said that he had an amazing day and that he was super gentle. There is always to handle something professionally and this was not it

Awful place to board a horse. Staff has limited knowledge, bedding is horribly sparse, 12" drop…read morejust getting into the dark, poorly matted stall, low to poor grade feed hay and moreover, underfed horses. After three days, my horse was out!

The current farm owner often starts lessons 5 minutes late and ends 5 minutes early. The rider only…read moregets 20 minutes of lesson time when paying for the half hour. If you are a kind and forgiving person, or if your kids are young, she will take advantage of it. I would recommend going to someone else who is more honest and treats all the clients the same.

Echo Ridge is the best barn on the Seacoast of NH. We have been to other barns for riding for my…read more10 year old. Once she arrived at Echo Ridge she learned so much more about caring for horses. Not only did she learn she became part of a family. At the age of ten she is now able to go to the barn with her "family" and help with all the barn chores. This is a safe, clean, and well cared for barn. The team at Echo Ridge takes great pride at every turn. The paddocks are wide and far reaching plenty of time for the horses to roam. The stalls are perfectly comfy for all horses. I love the fact this is a no drama barn and we are one big family. Thank you Kelly, Fred, Emma, and the team at Echo Ridge.

I have been riding at this barn and with Kelly for the past 3 years. It is a beautiful farm and…read moreproperty, and Kelly and team take the utmost care of the horses as well as the facility. This is a no drama barn with a great sense of community where everyone there's an automatic understanding that we are all going to pitch in and take care of things. There are some nice horses for lessons if you don't own or board like me, and Kelly is a great instructor, she challenges you but is also patient. The boarders also seem to do really well there, there's great care and turn out! Can't say enough nice things about this place!

Verrill Stables is a five star horse training facility. My horse Reydar, has been there for a…read morelittle over a month and I have been nothing but pleased with his care and training. All of the staff has been great, all friendly and welcoming but owner's Jess and Josh take the time for each of their clients, Sam and Emily are amazing and great to work with. Team Verrill cares very much about the horses and their owners, it shows daily with their hard work and dedication. The barn and indoor is very well kept, lessons are thorough and always on schedule. All aspects of our training is very organized and well run. I would recommend any level rider to come and train at Verrill Stables. I am happy to be a part of Team Verrill!

Very friendly people there. Wife and I had a great time. She loved the whole experienceread more

I love Eleazer Davis Farm (EDF). The farm is situated along two conservation areas, near the…read moreConcord River. It is picturesque. The property is well-maintained, clean (well, as clean as a farm gets) and orderly. Staff are thoughtful, attentive and at ease with the day-to-day management of the horses, and their owners :) The owner, Lisa, is a lifelong equestrian and displays the innate skills to run the operations, instructional services, boarding, training and other requirements of the farm, while maintaining a safe environment. She exhibits a deep understanding of the horse psyche. There is a sense of unity amongst owners, riders and staff. I think it is a happy place. As I have relocated to the West Coast, I miss all things EDF. Were I to return to New England, this would be my choice. Thanks EDF staff!!!

This place is amazing and it shows in every way! The owners are incredible people who are very…read morepassionate about their business, the community and the horses (both theirs and boarded). They have a great partnership with folks who want to take riding lessons. I was an adult student there and couldn't have been happier! If I had a horse, these are the only people I would trust to board it. Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and just plain awesome folks. I really felt like I had lucked out when I rode there -- other places were less welcoming, uninterested in an adult student and the arena felt like it was a high school clique again. You will never experience that here!! Check out their website for the number for lessons. Or just jump in and lease a horse!! Some of my best days were spent coming home from here, smelling like leather and the horse. And don't forget to love on the dogs when you're there.

From the owner: Our Riding Academy has been open since 2004. We specialize in hunt seat and saddle seat for ages 2…read moreand up on our Morgan horses. Our facility is Fully Heated and is open year round.

I have boarded my horse at Winthrop Farm for over 10 years, and the quality of care and attention…read moreis unmatched. Anne is patient and profoundly knowledgable, with the philosophy that each horse is an individual with individual needs, personalities, and plans for diet and care. The facility is clean and safe, and it is the quietest, most peaceful barn I've been in. The community is warm and friendly! I can't imagine having my horse anywhere else. I can rest easy knowing she is in excellent hands when I'm not there!

I have been riding and working for Anne at Winthrop Farm for almost 20 years. The care the horses…read morereceive is second to none. WF treats every horse as though they are their own. Everyone gets individual, specialized care as needed. The "School" horses are the most well cared for School horses I have ever encountered, they are far from over worked most don't work more than 1 lesson per day and they are definitely not your typical cranky lesson horses. Each School horse has their own saddle, most being top of the line dressage saddles. Whether you are looking for lessons, boarding or work I can't recommend Winthrop Farm enough!

This barn is run by an inexperienced 17 year old girl and her father who has little experience…read more They do not feed horses as they should, bed the horses as they should, give supplements as they should or turn out horses as they should. They have lost many a boarder because of their less than one star care. They are also at the high end of board for the area. It's sad because the property is nice and if managed properly could be a nice facility. Go elsewhere to board.