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 would like to give a tremendously appreciated shout out to everyone who now owns & operates this…read morefarm. My grandparents Robert & Barbara Evans originally owned and operated the farm for 25+ yrs, offering lessons, boarding, summer camps, horse shows and training which I was beyond lucky to have grown up there and rode until they sold the farm to retire when I was about 14. I still miss it and all the unbelievable memories. The current owners have welcomed me to come visit the farm anytime I'd like to. And i can not thank them enough for that opportunity.

My daughter has been riding here for over 2 years and has enjoyed every moment. Darcy Newman is a…read moregreat role model for these kids and teaches them everything they need to know. It's not just about getting on a horse to ride but Darcy takes the time to teach them how to care for the horse, tack the horse and is a wonderful riding instructor. Darcy is also very involved with other activities at the farm and has organized a Londonderry 4H Club and United States Pony Club that is held at the farm as well.

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

Amazing place! It seems a bit odd and rustic on the drive into the place but once you enter and…read morewalk around you realize they take great care of the animals. The people working there couldn't be nicer. We spent a couple hours here. The kids loved it! Pony rides, holding snakes and other reptiles. Goats, horses, pigs, etc..... great experience.

The place was very rundown and the hayride was more of a view of all the rusting iron trash they…read morehave than anything else and powerlines. They also really need to clean the fish tanks in the reptile area. Still a great experience they just need to clean up the place a little bit. Having said that I still recommend going, the animals are wonderful and very soothing the sheep don't jump up on you like other places and the giant horse Trucky is a very gentle giant.

I couldn't be happier with HHF! Tricia is fantastic. She knows what she is doing! Her trainers…read moreand staff are all wonderful. Sara, in the office, is incredible at her job...accommodating, professional, organized, she doesn't miss a beat! My daughter has been taking lessons here for 3 years and she gets exactly what she needs! All the instructors are great! Lexcie, Devon, Hannah and Kelly....It is such a friendly, family atmosphere! I am grateful to have found HHF! I truly believe they have changed my daughter's life!!

I had reached to Hunters Haven Farm for a special request for my wedding, as it typically…read moreincorporates a horse as a part of the ceremony. Having never ridden a horse before, Sara, Maeve, and Stephanie helped to prepare the horse for my ceremony, and made me feel at ease on the day of my wedding. They were incredibly friendly to work with and made the day a huge success... All of the guests were so thrilled that we could have a horse as a part of the ceremony. I can't thank them enough for providing such a unique experience for me and giving me the opportunity to do this. I wish there were another opportunity to work with them in the future, and cannot recommend them highly enough!

We were up in Milford, New Hampshire visiting my grandchildren. My granddaughter has learned how to…read moreride and how to take care of the horses at the Serendipity Stables. We were very impressed with the owners of the horse riding academy, Nicole and Nick Semales. They love horses and people so they are in the right business. You can see that they are very passionate in everything that they do. Your children are in good hands with them. I could see that my granddaughter has gained more confidence and respect for the horses with every lesson. If you are in the area you should stop in to see their operation and perhaps have a riding lesson. Safe travels and be happy!

They have children take you on a ride. As soon as you leave…read morethe dirt you are on cement. Three of us waited 30 minutes for our one friend to join us. Her horse would move only once to buck her off. New horse turn out good. So we continue on road, take a left and do a loop around and orchard but not a huge one. Back to 2 way Street cement. My horse saw the barn tried to buck me off. Unsuccessful. I swear this horse gave me the side eye. I started to get my right leg out of stirrup He bucked me off, thank fully I was able to get my foot out of stirrup. The big news is I fractured my spine. Horses were grumpy stable worker told my friend not to pet him he bites. That was my horse. It says they are great with lessons. The horses were tired obviously! I wonder if they would refund the $85/person. October 19, 2025. One my back for 12 weeks so much fun.

My 11 year old daughter has been riding at Chase Farms for almost 5 years now. I can't say enough…read moregood things about this barn. What started as a Mommy and Me class has turned into my daughter riding 3x week and now being in her 2nd year of their show team. The environment is so welcoming to both kids and adults. We call them our barn family. The trainer and instructors are so skilled and wonderful will all of their lesson students. I am so glad we found this barn 5 years ago. It's been such an amazing place for my daughter to grow up.

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!