I have been following Lagnaippe Farms for awhile for their equestrian focus. I came recently for…read morethe dressage competition. There were not that many spectators, but the laid back atmosphere and focus on the actual competitors was amazing. Everyone I encountered was friendly. I look forward to coming back for future events.

From the owner: LEC offers stall and pasture boarding in the soft rolling hills of northern St Tammany Parish…read more Lessons, training , clinics and shows are also offered.

I'll start by saying what a lovely experience. I've always loved horses and was so excited when my…read morefriend coordinated a day that we could go horseback riding. Fraziers' Homestead is a wonderful spot! We went during December, and honestly, the cold weather made it perfect (otherwise I'd be profusely sweating while riding). Our guide was friendly and constantly checked in on us and our horses to make sure we were getting the most from our trail ride. We even saw the owner and shared a good laugh about the "intricacies" of staying on top of the horse. The trail was pretty with bushes and trees filling the space and even a portion where we saw the rest of their horses- I miss it! My only critique would be that the trail ride, for me, was not as long as I would have liked. To be fair, though, I could ride alllll day. This place is great because once you're finished with your trail, you get to go back to their arena and practice riding and/or trotting some more. If you're curious about $$$, I would have no problem paying again. It was 3 of us, and I want to say it was about ~$67/person not including tip. I definitely hope to go back soon and who knows- maybe even get the same horse :).

We went to Frazier's Homestead and thoroughly enjoyed the trail ride and some fun in the arena with…read morea barrel. Our horses were Girly and Teddy, and they were amazing along with the staff and our lovely guide Liz who made the entire experience seamless and comfortable. I had experience riding in the past, but this was my fiancés first time ever interacting with a horse and the care taken to get him on the perfect, most gentle fellow was appreciated. The only negative I can think of is I didn't get to bring the horses home! Facilities were very well maintained and the animals are well cared for and so healthy and beautiful. Thank you!

These people are truly amazing. They treat my horses like they are there own. I have one who can be…read morespecial needs a the whole heffley goes out of there way to take care of her! I love this place . They or only treat the animals as family but also us boards they are truly amazing people.

From the owner: Affordable Horse Boarding with an 18 stall barn, 9 turnout paddocks, wash rack, tack room, arena,…read moreround pen, 5 miles of riding trails. Sorry, no lessons or horse rentals.

Had a great experience! Loved the owner and the horses. The owner/trainer is very knowledgeable…read moreand willing to share what she knows. Watched a few lessons and a birthday party. The kids seemed to be enjoying themselves. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a different non commercial experience.

From the owner: We offer: Riding lessons…read more Birthday parties Horse camps Breeding Sales Horse lease

There is something magical about picking blueberries. Out in nature, far from the hustle n bustle…read moreof the city. It is beautiful and peaceful out here. I made our reservations online, easy peasy. The drive took about 45 minutes from New Orleans and it was easy to find with GPS. There is plenty of places to park, buckets are provided and they start promptly at 8:00am. If you want blackberries, arrive early! Blueberries are plentiful! We had 2 adults, a 12 year old and a 2 year old. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we came back 2 weeks later. We picked for about 2 hours, took a break and had a picnic at one of the picnic tables provided. We fed horses with biscuits that the farm has on hand, for free. Then we picked for a little longer. While there, we genuinely felt welcome by the owner and his daughter who were sweet and happy to share their bounty. We took home blackberries, zucchini, peppers, beans, honey, a ton of blueberries and priceless memories. We look forward to next year!

So let me tell you a story…read more When I was growing up there were railroad tracks not far from where I lived. During the summer my sisters and I would go on the tracks and spend hours picking blackberries. We'd go home with tons of them and fingers stained black from the juice. After rinsing them off we'd sprinkle sugar on them and devour them. They were so delicious that we'd usually do it all again the next day. Blackberries are still my favorite of all the berries. There is no way in hell I'd let my children go walking up and down railroad tracks now that I'm a parent (what was our mother thinking!?) but there's a special place that I can take them where they can make their own memories. Ridemore Berry Farm is a pick your own farm in Covington. They have blackberries and blueberries to pick during berry season which is mid May to the beginning of July. There's also a nice little area to have a picnic if you'd like to bring lunch when you visit. You should probably arrive early because my sisters and I might beat you to it and pick all of those yummy blackberries. Seriously. All is fair in love and blackberry picking!