Called to ask for some advice around my children and their ages and experience, trying to see if a…read moreride is a good idea. The lady on the phone asked me if I know how to use a website, and told me she would text me the website URL. I told her I had gotten her phone number from the website, I had already viewed their offerings, and I had some questions. She told me she was busy and I should go to the website to make any reservations. I reiterated that I had some questions around comfort level with horses, etc. She hung up. I get that you have a website. I am a developer who writes websites. But if you have a potential customer who has some questions around the services you offer, you should not be curt nor rude, and should not hang up when someone wants to ask whether you can give a ride to their 6-year-old.

This was an amazing experience! All 4 people on the hour long trail ride were novice riders. They…read moredid a great job of teaching how to control the horse, and support on the ride. The ride itself is amazing, you go through meadows, forests. If it's dry you will get dusty, be prepared. Most importantly in my review, their horses are treated well. Given regular medical and dental care, resting between rides, strict weight limits are different for each horse, they are really well cared for. They rescue 80% of their horses. Geriatric horses are sent to pasture not sent to auction. Just wanted to put that out there for fellow animal lovers.

Equine Odyssey is such an amazing place to take horseback riding lessons in multiple disciplines…read moresuch as hunter/jumper equitation and dressage! Dana Wille is such a knowledgeable trainer and has amazing credentials. She is incredibly kind and patient when teaching. She puts her all into each lesson and tailor builds each lesson to each rider. She ensures safety and that each rider feels comfortable and safe when learning new things such as cantering for the first time. The horses are treated like absolute royalty and are the absolute best! She teaches people of all ages and the farm is like a sanctuary and family :) I HIGHLY recommend Equine Odyssey for all your equestrian needs for both horse and human!

I love riding here, everyday I learn new things everyday. The horses are very high quality and…read morecared for, they are in huge pastures and have a lot of space to be horses, cross country is huge and prices are prefect. The horses love there job and are always careful with there riders, very highly trained horses with kind souls, easy to catch and ride. Love it here, people are kind and care about each other and the horses, tack is taken care of and lessons are great, you go at your level and can watch others which is amazing, Carolyn is one of the nicest people I have meet, cares about her horses, barn, grounds, tack, and students, Everyone is welcome with open arms.

We have been to Cedar Ridge for many years know and the growth and development we have seen in our…read moreequestrian loving daughter has been huge. The environment is one of team work with the more experienced riders helping the younger riders helping to build confidence. The facilities are top notch and there are multiple paths to increase competence and competitiveness in riding. The barn offers camp, workshops, additional training opportunities, competitive shows, schooling shows, USPC membership, and a good network of parents and riders to build a community with. We started as a summer camper to "try it out" as we were looking for a new barn for our daughter to grow into. Needless to say we have never looked back, just an awesome place for budding riders to learn and develop as responsible equestrians.

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.

We live nearby and always enjoy watching the various equestrian events during the summer. They will…read moresoon be opening their Biergarten called The Foxhole on Thursdays and weekends where they plan to have food trucks (did I mention that we love food trucks?) We look forward to enjoying this venue all summer long.

I love this place, everyone there is very friendly and kind. Great place for kids to learn and ride…read morehorses. Horse boarding is also nice because of the many available features like, massive indoor arena, indoor stalls and tack/gear storage areas also wooded trails in the back.

I went to visit Trailsend Farm and was truly pleased with the beauty of the new stables and the…read moreindoor riding arena! They were kind enough to give me a tour of the property barns, riding trails and corrals. The horses had lots of room in the corrals and looked very healthy and well treated. We hung out for some time afterward while they answered my questions. Very thoughtful staff who really care for the horses well being.

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!

Very fun day camp for our 8 yr old granddaughter! She learned to groom, tack, and ride a horse…read more The program includes educational and fun activities every day; a really well-balanced schedule that keeps the girls engaged and active. She made friends and grew in confidence. We highly recommend this day camp.