New Moon Ranch (NMR) is a very special place! I came to NMR over a year ago upon the recommendation…read moreof a friend who had been riding and taking instruction from Lotta. It was a life long dream of mine to learn how to horseback ride but for many years it was something that I never thought that I could do. After a conversation with Lotta followed by my first lesson, I began a path on the most rewarding endeavor. Lotta helped me to address any reservations and fears that I had right from the beginning. I appreciate Lotta's instruction because she helps me as the rider understand the horse's perspective and how to build a foundation of trust. Lotta has a gift for teaching. She is emphatic, has a great sense of humor, and also knows when a rider needs to be challenged to break through to the next level. As a beginning adult rider, NMR has offered me a place to examine and grow my self-confidence, communication, and leadership skills through the horse and rider relationship. More than a year later, I am still so excited about this new found passion of horseback riding and always enjoy my time there! I must also mention that NMR is located in the most beautiful setting that offers beautiful trails and a ring situated in a scenic valley alongside the Huntington River. Lotta and the rest of the NMR crew (Hollister and Clara) are always welcoming, kind, and together offer a wealth of knowledge. If you are looking for a down-to-earth and beautiful place to ride, definitely check out New Moon Ranch.

It's a great family ranch. Hollister worked with my newly adopted horse on picking up his feet, not…read morekicking, and will continue to work with him until he is sound/rideable as he bucks/bolts currently.

Inconsistent attention to and lack of follow through regarding horse care. Challenging, confusing…read morecommunication. Distant presence of owner/operator for anything other than lessons.

Kate's care and enthusiasm for horses is infectious. She was my daughter's intro to riding. Kate…read moreresponds to the person she is teaching which goes a long way in engendering trust, respect, and interest. When we found out Kate was holding camps this summer my kid was overjoyed!

Terrible (lack of) communication. I left a message wanting to ride the next day…read more No response back. No simple answer of sorry we aren't able to accommodate you. Just a big disappointment like a load of fresh horse droppings. You honestly think that i eould give any patronage to a place that doesn't return calls? Dead customer service.

This was the most comfortable i have ever felt on a horse. The horses are so calm and well mannered…read moreand the lady that led us was excellent. I am a beginner and was riding with my daughter who has taken lessons. We were invited to arrive early and groom the horses which was so nice. The ride was mostly on dirt roads which ended up being great because we had the freedom to ride next to each other. The occasional cars on the road were so respectful. We even got to trot (tolt) which was an exhilarating experience for me, fastest I've ever gone on a horse!

My friends and I had an amazing time touring the farm. Katie was so friendly and kind and we loved…read moremeeting all the animals. We got to meet and feed the Alpacas, pet the horses, and hold the baby bunnies. It was such an amazing and unique experience if you have the opportunity when visiting the area definitely worth it. Also the views on her property were breathtaking.

We had the most amazing experience here. Katie, the farm owner, spent a good hour with us showing…read moreus all around the farm, introducing us to all of their animals. My boys adored the alpacas. The friendliest alpacas we've ever met, so sweet and curious! The boys got to pet the pony, hold/cuddle the rabbits, and play with the dogs. We had an incredible adventure and we are so grateful we got to come.

Very nice staff and had an amazing trail ride back in July! The horses were so sweet and just loved…read moreto vibe out

We had an absolute blast ziplining! Mike and Lacey were the perfect team--they balanced each other…read moreout so well. Lacey was constantly keeping Mike in check (and calling him out ), which made the whole experience even more entertaining.

Had a wonderful experience with my child 10yrs old!! Great trust and balance builder make sure you…read morecan keep up with them.

I had the opportunity to attend one of Natasha's paint classes. My sister and I decided to…read moreparticipate in our first paint and sip class. To be honest, I was a little nervous because I am not much of a painter. But Natasha was so welcoming and had such a warm presence. Natasha was an excellent teacher-- encouraging and patient, but left room for you to add your creative touches. Natasha was especially good at checking in with each of us. I left the class with a beautiful painting of a snowy landscape that hangs in my bathroom today. I would highly recommend taking a class with her! Thank you, Natasha! -Holly D

We commissioned a painting last summer and would definitely recommend working with Natasha! She was…read moreeasy to communicate with and excellent at translating our hopes into her style. She also captures the magic of winter unlike anyone else.

Apparently there's now "no walking allowed" on trails in the winter time, as we were told rudely by…read morea guy in a hoodie who seriously lacked any sort of service skills.

We did not know what to expect, and it all worked out. I think there may be two ways to get here. …read more . one is off the main-ish road, and another is through a scenic road by a horse farm. Anyway, the horse farm way was beautiful, but not open in the winter. . . so we backtracked and went around. There don't appear to be bathrooms here, so keep that in mind! We went with the intent to rent fat bikes, but the woman working here recommended that we do snowshoeing instead because the bikes were going to be hard to maneuver given that the snow wasn't super-packed. So, we had a really nice time snowshoeing (our first time) through very groomed trails. There were signs along the way, and the woman working showed us the map, so we had a picture of that. It was really really pretty - very scenic. Lots of trees, gorgeous sunlight filtering through the trees, very few people that we came across, and lots of interesting animal tracks to look at. Very fun.