We had our 17. 14, and 8 year old grandkids go on a trail ride. They had a great time. The owners…read morewere absolutely wonderful.

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I'm glad that I found this place in Port Austin! I love horseback riding, and my son had never…read morebeen, so we headed to the farm. No reservations are needed, so you may have to wait a little, but the experience is worth the wait. It is $25 per adult for an approximately hour long guided group ride through a beautiful trail. It winds around a creek that you will cross twice on horseback, which I thought was really cool. Bring cash as they do not accept cards, and there's no ATM on site. I found this out the hard way. But if you do forget, there's an ATM about a mile north at a gas station. This is a beautiful farm, and the horses are well cared for. The staff is friendly and helpful. The old dude who runs the farm was awesome - picture a crusty dude that doesn't take any sh*t, knows his stuff, and has a wicked sense of humor. He sizes up each rider based on their experience and physical size/capabilities, and chooses the right horse for you - out of about 45 horses. He knows what he's doing. My son, a first time rider, was saddled up on a gentle mare named Goldie, while I was given a huge, gorgeous Morgan stallion named Denver as my mount. It became clear immediately that Denver was one of the "alpha males" in the stable, because he positioned himself - and me - at the front of the pack of riders. He was a joy to ride, but he could also be too much for an inexperienced rider. Again, the owner knows his horses - and that's why it's important to be honest when they ask you about your experience. Don't be ashamed to say that you're inexperienced if that's the case, because you want to be safe and have a fun time. I just wish that I could have put Denver through his paces at full gallop, but that's not allowed. You are in a group - ours was rather large, maybe 30 riders - following the guide mostly single file through the trail. There is also a guide at the back of the pack, too. The guides do provide helpful and important information during the ride, which I appreciated even as an experienced - but rusty - rider. If you have little kids, they also offer pony rides for $5, and the ponies are adorable! If you're looking for a fun adventure in Port Austin away from the beach, this is the place.

One of the best experiences ever! I was also greeted by the handsome doggo Jake:)…read moreDefinitely will be going back when I come back to Port Austin.

Great BNB. Lots of state land to walk or ride on. Views of pastures with horses from the house…read more Ride their horses or bring your own.

Beautiful horse ranch with bed and breakfast, restaurant, pony rides, horse barn…read more They have a wonderful breakfast available to public. Went to their festival Oct 21..live country music.crafts, kids jumping cages, traditional horse archery demos. We especially liked their little burro who would heehaw for the kids. Wonderful friendly people.

I've been riding at Meadowview Farm for almost 20 years. The facility is impeccable, the trainers…read moreare knowledgeable and talented, and the programs are refined to fit your needs. If you are looking to start taking riding lessons in the hunter, jumper, or polo disciplines this is without a doubt the best barn in West Michigan. You can board your horse here or take lessons on some of the amazing Meadowview horses. No matter what your level of experience, Meadowview can help you achieve any riding, training and showing goals. From my first pony ride to becoming a national champion, Cathy, Hillary and the whole team at Meadowview have been there every step of the way. I trust them entirely to give my horses the best care possible. They exemplify professionalism and horsemanship and I am honored to be one of their most successful students. Hillary herself is an extraordinary rider whom I admire greatly. I highly recommend attending a summer polo match or Lake Effects Horse Show. It's an amazing opportunity to watch horses and riders perform! The team at Meadowview makes riding fun for any level. Thanks Meadowview, for all that you do!

Meadowview Farm has proven time and time again that this is the premier facility in the Grand…read moreRapids metro area in which to learn to ride english (hunter/jumpers) or play polo. The trainers, facilities, other riders and horses make learning to ride really fun. If you're a more advanced rider, training and making it to the national horse shows is a possibility. On top of it all, they take great care their and the boarders' horses.

My friends hosted a birthday party for their daughter at Legacy Stables and we had so much fun!…read moreKarin's Horse Connection is the 501 (c)3 non-profit, while Legacy Stables operates their business which includes riding lessons, horse camps, birthday parties, etc. My friend's daughter loves unicorns, so they chose the unicorn birthday package which included some games, interacting with the horses, access to a private (heated) space, and supervised "unicorn" rides! It was so cute. The staff were so great with the kids (aged 4-10ish) and safety was a priority. I didn't get a chance to ride any of the horses, but I'd honestly like to come back and do a one time ride at some point. I haven't ridden a horse since I was a teenager, and being around them made me really happy. Such a fun spot and they have a great mission of equine therapy.

As a parent watching horse vaulting, I am constantly in awe of the bravery, strength, and teamwork…read morethese athletes display. This sport clearly requires tremendous trust and goodwill between the vaulters and the horse. Watching my child participate in horse vaulting has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Not only has she developed physical strength and agility, but she has also learned important life skills such as communication, discipline, and perseverance. I am grateful for the opportunity to witness this unique and exciting sport, and I am proud to be a part of a community that values sportsmanship and teamwork. Staff--They are all wonderful. They all equally invested in helping my child grow and develop the skills that she needs to be great. I can't say enough good things about the people, horses, and the Barn. We always look forward to being there.

A true drama free barn! Large pastures with encloses, stalls in the barn and plenty of grazing…read moreland. It's right on the Boardman River and connected to the best horse trails in Traverse City, Michigan and all of Grand Traverse County. If you love to ride your horse, this is the place to ride!