Nice looking facility but staff didn't recognize when my horse was in an episode of laminitis. They…read morethought she was "just being ornery ".

A friend of mine moved here, against my advice. She is looking to leave, after a few months. The…read moreowners talk a good game, but do not follow through. The pastures, which were never big, have been chopped down smaller. For anything extra they charge, not unfair. But , the owners are so greedy and cheap, they do not pay any of the extra to the barn help!! The place looks nice, and the barn part is ok, it's the rest they fell down on. As for caring? Hah! Ask the boarder/worker who let them borrow her horse for a camping trip to IL or WI, a few years ago. They came home, but the horse died on the trip. She talked to them while they were gone, and they always sounded drunk! They disavowed any responsibility and did not want to pay any of the vet expenses. The poor owner, a super nice, hard working college kid, was devastated. I have rarely heard of such callous unconcern and lack of accountability!! If you venture your horse at this barn, watch your, and your horse's, backs. Michelle and Trista will not. All they want is your money and to drink.

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!

Wonderful facility. My horse was always well cared for. Nice indoor riding arena. Owners are very…read morefriendly.

I've been boarding here for almost twelve years, the owners are considered as family. They have…read morealways watched for my horse's weight, any safety concerns, and always super clean stalls. With the arena groomed and bigger, there is so much room to lounge, ride, and relax.

Katie is an AMAZING instructor. She confidently and reassuringly taught my family to ride. We…read moreranged in age from 6-71. The horses were incredibly responsive and well cared for. I wished we lived closer so we could ride with them and take lessons from her more regularly.

I have been involved with Camp Casey for a couple of years. The amount of passion they bring to…read moretheir work is second to none. Even though it is a children's charity, I have seen the adults light up with as much joy as the children.

Well maintained nature center with a variety of animals to see and learn about. Delightful self…read moreguided walking path. We spent about an hour and a half exploring.

The Howell nature center absolutely blew my mind! The play place was very well thought out and just…read morephenomenal! There were so many different activities and places for the kids to play imaginatively. From the Burde blind to the stump jump in the massive treehouse with the hidden swings underneath, it is a child's dream playground. I can't wait to keep him back here and discover all the little things. We enjoyed seeing the animal ambassadors, especially Blue the turkey and it was a really good lesson to my kids about not domesticating wild animals. I wish it was easier to see some of the animals and some of them are mislabeled, especially on the side by the playground. Special tip; if you have a library card, the Howell nature center has a free pass with the Michigan activity pass. You can reserve for up to four people in your family. This is an absolutely amazing deal and we had a blast. Additional tip- pack a sack lunch and enjoy the picnic tables up at the steep hill by the fox and the deer. It's very peaceful and scenic and a wonderful place for the kids to run around safely, see the animals, and have a nice picnic lunch in the semi shade.

Everything about our trip was good except the planning of the trip…read more It was hard to get information about the zoo. I wish they had a more up to date city page with better info and hours..maybe even a map and a few photos. Entry cost wasn't bad. It's a lot cheaper then a zoo bit also a slot smaller then a zoo too. We saw the farm/zoo cat. They had lots of ducks, some donkeys, a few cows, pigs and goats. And then maybe alpacas? I'm not sure. Very long necks. We went at about 75 degrees. The time was 11ish but they do say the animals are more active when it's cooler out. So 75 degrees should give you an idea. The goats were very friendly. They enjoyed being pet and stood there for a long time for us. One of the pigs came over too. The cat liked being pet but only a certain way. And if you didn't do it. You got a reminder gentle bite, but a bite nonetheless. The cows, alpacas, ducks and donkeys were not interested in coming over. The animals were all fed around noon which was a cool time to be there too. Word if caution, the fence is vinyl. One if the cows got excited it was gonna be fed and bumped into the fence. It bowed so badly, it scared me and I pulled my kiddo back. They are quite powerful.

I grew up in Taylor; moved out over 30 years ago. Went back and loved this place. About an hour…read moreif you do it right to see all the animals, feed a handful, and pet a handful. Everything is very accessible for kids; and safe. There are workers who bring out various small animals for kids to pet. The goats, of course, are always by the fence wanting food.

We had just the best time at Skips! Everything was very California- relaxed, fun, vibey…read more I'm really glad we packed snacks and dressed in long sleeves since the sun can be intense. Everyone was super nice. The bus ride to get to the drop off zone was pretty bumpy, brings you back to the ole' days of grade school. Overall we had a great time and would definitely do it again!

Come on out, Skips is our favorite Canoe Livery, we have been coming to Skip's for years. Skip's…read morereally makes the whole process smoth, from signing in, getting you down to the launch and helping you out when your trip ends back at Skip's Yesterday was absolute beautiful on the water. We had a great time floating down the river. There is so much to see, Fish, Turtles, Muskrat, Blue Heron and if your lucky maybe a few Deer.