Just started visiting this farm, do riding lessons for my daughter. Hillary is awesome and a great…read moretrainer. My daughter loves going here, and says it's the best lessons she's ever had!

While vacationing in Hancock, MA, my 3 year old daughter had her heart set on riding a horse. The…read moreresort told us no one was offering riding until June, so I started my internet search and found Mountain Creek Farm. Hilary responded promptly to my email request and was happy to oblige this week. She took care to explain the brushing and saddling process, took her around the ring teaching as she went, and then had her take care of her horse after the ride. I appreciated her attention and care with my daughter- she was really great. It was a lovely farm - we even saw a Doe and her two fawns, as well as a turkey while riding. I've recommended she be added to the resorts list for the future!

I adored this place. They are a mom and pop type place, very back to the basics. No cards. Cash…read moreonly. You can show up, or call in advance to let them know you're coming. It's $50 for one person for an hour long horseback riding trail. The trail was beautiful, calming, and great place to breathe. Once we got to the best view, our guide took pictures of each of us on her phone and send each person their picture. That's a big perk Everyone was kind and accommodating. I will be back again.

I had a great experience with the kids the guides were very friendly the horses were fun to ride.read more

I boarded my horse at Nick of Time Equine for a little over a year. I write this review in hopes…read morethat others won't make the same mistake. While at the facility, my mare suddenly lost about 200 pounds. I had my vets out on multiple occasions, though Nicole Amell, the facility owner and trainer, repeatedly insisted that my horse was just fine. She also told me that my vets, from a large well-respected practice, were terrible, and advised me to ignore their advice. She'd had something against my vets from the very beginning, but I had been using them for years. My mare was diagnosed with Cushing's disease, put on medication, and slowly started to gain the weight back. My mare was plagued with a number of health issues during the time we spent at the facility, and during vet appointments Nicole would directly lie to my vet. I resorted to calling my vet afterward to make sure that they had the true story to best adjust my horse's treatment plan. While at the barn, the facility deteriorated. Nicole repeatedly commented on how the fences would fall down when the wind blew (a fact which was true). The paddocks were 12" of mud, and the manure was not cleaned out of most of the paddocks. Nicole refused to do any maintenance or upkeep on the facility, seeing as she did not own it. My mare was turned out with a round bale, which was fine until the bale got moldy. My mare is prone to colic and was underweight, but was turned out with only moldy hay in the paddock. When I asked that she be given fresh hay, Nicole noted that she was aware the hay was moldy, and that she was putting new hay out each day. There was nothing edible in this paddock for days, and the moldy round bale remained in place until I left with my mare. Multiple vets advised me to move my mare from the facility. I was rehabbing her from a leg injury, and she simply wasn't gaining weight as she should have been, despite a diet tailored to her needs and medication to help control the Cushing's. I wish I could convey the emotional toll of my time at Nick of Time Equine. My mare ultimately had to be retired while I was boarding there, at which point Nicole's attitude toward me changed completely. I was excluded, was no longer considered a client, and was made to feel as if I were silly for continuing to care for my mare. My search for a retirement facility was met with contempt and threats, all of which was said publicly in front of other clients. I learned that Nicole constantly talked behind my back, and other boarders became hesitant to leave because of the treatment that I received during the time when I was preparing to move. After leaving, I learned that Nicole had been telling other boarders and clients that my vet made up the Cushing's diagnosis just to "shut me up." (I have two rounds of bloodwork proving my horse has Cushing's.) My friend also witnessed her taking my horse's (incredibly expensive) Cushing's medication for her own, to use "for a horse that actually had Cushing's." (There was no other horse with Cushing's at the barn at that time.) Within about two months of leaving the barn, my mare regained all of the weight that she had lost while at the barn. I had to reduce her grain intake from the 12 quarts of grain that she received while at Nick of Time to 4 quarts a day. There may have been other factors affecting her health, but the sudden and dramatic turnaround is evidence that the environment at Nick of Time was not the right setting for her. Six months after I left the barn, Nicole brought my name up to another boarder (a friend of mine) in a derogatory fashion, telling my friend that she was stressing Nicole out, and that she didn't need another "insert my name here." Nicole frequently gossiped and talked badly about previous clients who had left, so this behavior does not surprise me. I understand that barns won't always be the perfect fit, and that disagreements arise in the horse world. I've never left a negative review of a barn before, but feel that I need to warn others about the environment at Nick of Time Equine. Having caught Nicole in multiple lies about my mare, her treatments, and her overall health, I do not feel that it is a safe or healthy place to keep a horse. I hope that anyone considering boarding or riding there will carefully evaluate the facility.

I can't even begin to say how Becky and Christine have helped me find myself in the midst of deep…read moreloss. I went to the stables to sit with the horses in their helper program. I loved the clarity with which Becky spoke to me. I have been taking lessons for a month now and I do not have the words for how far the horses, the staff and the surroundings have heightened my self awareness and helped with my grief. Blue Rider Stables deserves a blue ribbon for empathy and knowledge.

This is hands down the hardest working group of people in the nonprofit, helping other people,…read morehorsing world. I cannot recommend Blue Rider Stables enough. They work with abled people and severely disabled alike, and with them the deep seated believe that we are all both abled and disabled simultaneously. What I am trying to say is - this is horse therapy for EVERYONE, where everyone is treated as an equal and the horses are there to help. Riding with Blue Rider has increased my core strength, my pelvic floor health, lowered my stress levels and made me a happier person. Go get out there and get some health in your life.

My daughter loved her first pony ride and has been telling everyone about Cappuccino. We saw two…read morebaby ponies while we visited. A good place to spend time with kids if you are in the area.

Very boring, slow ride for the price. Main trail leader…read more(owner?) and her assistant were not very welcoming. No greeting or conversation before riding. Just took our money and made sure we signed the waiver. We didn't even get a "hello" or "welcome". Definitely didn't get a goodbye and or "thank you". Word of advice: be grateful to out of towner's here supporting your community. Not as if we are a burden.

Brought my granddaughter for a riding lesson. She had done trail rides in the past but never had…read moreany formal training. She really enjoyed her experience riding Chief and learning riding tips and practical lessons from Gary. I will definitely be bringing her back for more lessons. Jean is very kind, the farm is beautiful, and meeting the family of horses and cats was exciting for us both!

I have never been on a horse in my life, so my husband took me for a Birthday present. I loved it!…read moreThe owner of the business knows her stuff and got me situated on a horse named Midnight, My husband rode a horse named ransom. Together we rode the horses on a trail while the owner led us on foot. She stayed right by me in case i needed her help in any way. Beautiful property to ride through and deer were bedded down along the trail within feet of us!! They didn't even flinch since the owner respects all wildlife. I enjoyed my first ride on a horse and I thank Krumkill stables for providing tha

The few times I've visited this barn, it's always clean, neat and the riding arena is well…read moremaintained. A friend boards there and has nothing bad to say about this farm.

A wonderful barn with amazing training! Such good riding here, and a warm happy feeling from the…read moreminute you walk in. A big indoor ring: good for year-round equestrian action!

My boyfriend Shane and I had such an amazing experience today with GI Joe. I'm an experienced rider…read morewhile my boyfriend is a beginner, yet both of us were galloping by the end of it. We even shared a beer with Joe after the tour. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back. We seriously can't stop talking about our time with the horses.

We drove all the way from Long Island and we are so glad we made the trek. This was such an…read moreauthentic experience. This ranch is like no other.. Joe is incredible and has so much hospitality. He really knows his stuff and is an excellent riding guide. His horses are so well trained and really listen to you. From experienced riders to beginners, he really offers a one of a kind experience. Especially for people who have years of riding experience (like me) and are tired of those mundane boring trail rides than Rough riders is for you!! It is full of adventure and thrill!

I'm not an expert in horse back riding experiences but I know that this is what it should be like…read more Our guides were good friendly people and made us feel comfortable and welcomed immediately. Our horses Elliot and Cheyenne were beautiful , gentle and very friendly. The trail was beautiful and very picturesque . Take the time to enjoy this experience with MBF.

We had a group of 5, ranging in ages from 14 to 56. We went for a 1 hr ride with Quinn. Everything…read moreabout the experience was great! The horses looked happy and were friendly. The walk through the forest and old farm fields, full of flowers and butterflies was spectacular. Quinn told as little stories about the area and local nature, and made the walk even better. Overall, I highly recommend this place for people of all experiences levels, especially beginners.