During my time there I mostly road with two instructors. Katia and kiki where both very kind, encouraging and knowledgeable. However the owner, Jenn, was not. I had somewhat limited interactions with her as she was never my instructor but I was in the ring many times while she was teaching a different lesson. I remember one time when I was scared to canter for the first time and my horse was being bad and Jenn walked up to me and basically yelled at me that I was letting the horse walk all over me ( I was but that's not how to help a scared little kid) and asked me do I even want to ride cause I should just get off. I Told her I was scared to canter and she said I can just walk the rest of my lesson and went back to her side of the ring where her ridders were waiting. I was on the verge of tears. she acted this way with some of the ridders. the whole time I was there it felt like they wanted my to compete and that I wouldn't fit in if I did not. I wish I left much sooner. read more

Jenn and Kiki are so encouraging and great to work with. They love kids and it shows in their interactions at practice and during the farm shows. Jelich farms gives the kids the opportunity to compete with proper judges even for beginners. 10/10 read more

I met Jenn during the Summer of 2020 during COVID and can't say enough positive things about the horse facility, her crew and her methods of care, training and teaching. I have been involved in the horse world for a couple of decades and am not sure what the negative reviews are referring to and Ive seen some "pieces of work" in my experiences working with different barns and trainers. The horse world is full of the good, the bad and the ugly and I feel Jennifer and her facility definitely fall into the good category. read more

Do not invest money here. Aside from a very scatter-brained owner, Jen, with scheduling lessons, she is quite nasty to anyone not willing to invest in more than 1 or 2 lessons a week. She makes it impossible to enjoy the riding, or feel welcome at her stables. Some of her trainers are very nice and friendly. No idea how they work for someone so snobby. read more

We had a really horrible experience here today with my 2 daughters. We went for a trial, as we were thinking of moving stables since this one is on our doorstep, but we were only 15 minutes into the level/experience test before I walked out of the facility with my kids. Jenn may be a passionate horse lover, but she isn't a kind person. One word: patronizing. The way she spoke to my daughter was so bad that I felt like I was watching MY 9 year old being bullied by an adult woman. She was using comparisons when riding / using reigns and pulling the horse to stop to being physically mistreated by a parent. It was shocking. My 7 year old, who was watching with me, turned and said "why is she so mean? I don't want to ride here!" I said we needed to end the lesson and my 9 year old was so shell shocked and scared by Jenn's 15 minutes of instruction she didn't want to move and come off the horse. I will continue to commute to Bedford for our lessons. I could never willingly put my kids in a situation where they may learn to ride, but more-so learn to bully and accept being verbally mistreated. Jenn, keep the $150 for the 15 minutes today. I'm sure you'll need it if you keep treating young children this way. read more

Jelich Farms - Horseback Riding Near Me - Lexington, Massachusetts

100% agree with the other two reviews my daughter took lessons at Jelich for approx 3 plus years. Jennifer the owner only likes certain riders/ girls ( very cliche) Jennifer made my daughter feel extremely bad about herself. She was patronizing and mean and I wish I with -drew my daughter sooner instead of paying so much money ( Jen would just keep increasing her rate an hour by $20 anytime she wanted!!! No prior notice) we paid the same amount as the other students BUT were treated significantly lesser as clients. It was hurtful and demeaning to watch how my daughter was treated by Jen and I am so glad by reading these reviews I am NOT the only parent that felt this way! Too bad I am Just writing this years later ( should have written it when I had my daughter stop lessons) talk about promoting " poor self esteem" and they say they have a 10 year waiting list. That's a joke NO one has even heard of Jelich Farms in the area. I sincerely hope that Jennifer and her fiancée have learned to be kinder to ALL their paying students no matter how good or not so good they are. I would never recommend Jelich Farm to anyone for lessons. One more IMPROVEMENT thing- Jennifer Jelich likes to bad mouth her competitors in the area. That is a VERY bad sign for a business owner - it should have been my first clue to the type of person we hired to train my daughter. read more

Jelich Farms - Horseback Riding Near Me - Lexington, Massachusetts

I'm sure Jen knows all about horses and is an expert in the field. Having my daughter attend lessons there I found her to be demeaning and condescending. Experience can't compensate for your lack of personality and people skills. read more

Jen has continued to impress me with her integrity and passion for her horses and riders. My daughter has thrived at Jelich Farms - her instructors are top notch. It is truly a family at Jelich Farms. We are so lucky to have found this treasure. Thank you Jen! read more

Jelich Farms is an amazing place. I have 2 children that ride at Jelich. They have grown as riders but also as individuals. They have learned to work at a barn, care for and be responsible for horses, be dependable and take their time at the barn seriously. The instruction is the best my family has had, I have an older child that tried out several barns and nothing compared to Jelich. The instructors are not going to sugarcoat your child's ability. They give honest feedback so your riders will become the best they can. Some riders may not appreciate this feedback but if you want to be a good rider then this feedback will get them far. The leadership group they have in place mentors kids to appreciate being a true rider/barn owner. I am thankful I found Jenn and Emma. read more

Jennifer Jelich picks favorites and belittles the students who aren't her favorites. She only prioritizes students who come from wealthier backgrounds and can be extremely two-faced. She encourages girls ganging up on each other and puts students in horse shows way below their capabilities so that they unfairly win and it looks good for her. read more

Jenn is an incredibly talented instructor. My daughter went to summer camp at Jelich and she was trotting in a week. Jenn is super popular and her wait list is months (or years) long. I had to find another instructor for my daughter since Jen was booked out during the school sessions. And that's when you really know the difference.. the moment am cleared off the wait list, will be back in a heartbeat! read more

We have had a wonderful experience at Jelich. She has great control of her horses (all of which are trained well) with complete respect and kindness. We have not found there to be any favoritism at all. She is energetic positive kind but strict when she needs to be. Horseback riding can be a dangerous activity if the instructor can't be honest and upfront with her students. She looks at her students and staff as family. When my daughter had a prolonged illness this spring she emailed and checked in on her weekly and when she was able to come back she made her feel incredibly special. During covid she drove around horses to the homes of her riders "horses for hope" which was our families most cherished memory during that difficult time. read more

Jelich Farms is a place kids come running to. It is their home away from home. They get the full hands on experience of what it's truly like to take care of a horse, and they learn the correct way from start to finish. You will find girls of all ages, and they are always willing to pitch in and make every day fun. Everyone is always laughing. This is a hands on, fun, and an all around positive place to be. I have seen myself the way girls have transformed from shy, quiet girls, to upbeat, excited, and confident lovely riders. Jelich is a team. Jenn is passionate about her horses and always puts them first. She puts her heart into teaching and you will never see anyone who wants their students to succeed more. She has a way of boosting one's confidence in a whole-hearted way, and it shows in her long wait list of potential clients. The horses are safe, trustworthy and well cared for. Jenn has built a true all around farm that is a family. Every kid has a friend here. This is not a place you come "just to ride" you learn, you get your hands dirty, you participate, you also make friendships that last a lifetime, and learn what hard work goes into these horses doing it. read more