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!

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

Awful place to board a horse. Staff has limited knowledge, bedding is horribly sparse, 12" drop…read morejust getting into the dark, poorly matted stall, low to poor grade feed hay and moreover, underfed horses. After three days, my horse was out!

The current farm owner often starts lessons 5 minutes late and ends 5 minutes early. The rider only…read moregets 20 minutes of lesson time when paying for the half hour. If you are a kind and forgiving person, or if your kids are young, she will take advantage of it. I would recommend going to someone else who is more honest and treats all the clients the same.

I recently boarded 13 horses at Bellevue Stables in Bow, NH under the management of Evelyn Cutting…read more and I would like to share my experience after my recent loss of one of them for the benefit of others. When I arrived, three horses were in stalls and the rest were in paddocks full-time at this facility and the ones outside weren't many. I provided detailed instructions regarding each of my horse's medications and supplements--everything was clearly labeled and organized in individual containers for the nine horses that required them. After about 3.5 weeks, I discovered that the horses had not been receiving their medications nor supplements as instructed. When I asked about this, the barn manager responsible told me she was overwhelmed by the influx of horses, and at that time they had also hired a new employee to help her when we moved in. This was concerning, as consistent care is essential to equine health. During my four months at the facility, several health issues arose. One horse developed a persistent cough that required extended treatment. Three horses developed ulcers, and two required a month-long course of Gastrogard as any equine person knows the expense of that medication alone. One horse, Merlin, was eventually referred to New England Equine for severe ulcers. On the day of his episode, I was told he was being monitored from a distance through a window not physically checking on him. When I arrived and saw him in person he was showing signs of distress, and was immediately trailered to New England Equine. Another horse, George, experienced a significant health decline. He has Cushing's and requires daily medication, which I later found out was not administered for several weeks. His ACTH and insulin levels rose dramatically during that time, leading to a critical condition. He has since been re-evaluated by a veterinarian, and his prognosis is uncertain. There were also concerns with cleanliness and paddock maintenance. Some paddocks were routinely cleaned, while others were not. Stalls were not always maintained consistently for example leaving the manure by the stall door until the following day and this was observed more than five times, and I observed a pattern of unequal care. There was no consistency on feeding schedule nor turn in or turn out time. When addressed I was told basically it's her way or the highway. Also in observation continuous construction projects that we were made aware of however many are started, and not finished...tack room, wash rack spaces that are half done, and still not usable to boarders. There is also a very strong presence of rodents, and birds throughout the facility. Both could be physically viewed, and also signs such as feces in tack room, grain storage, aisle ways, corner feed dishes. I also believe this could've been a contributing factor to my horses equine health. There were no signs, or effort in the removal, or treatment of the facility to remove such pests. While I understand that caring for many horses is demanding, I believe that with proper staffing and oversight, these issues might have been avoided. I have been in the horse community for over 25 years and have never previously felt compelled to leave a review like this. Unfortunately, this experience led to over $18,000 in veterinary expenses and significant stress for both myself and my animals. I hope this feedback encourages improvements in care and communication moving forward for future boarders, but also cautions the next boarder to be aware of problems that exist within this facility currently.

Do not take your horse here. These people have zero horse experience, no idea what they're doing,…read moreand don't listen to those who do.

I cannot say enough lovely things about Sue and the program she runs. She is kind and compassionate…read morebut firm in her instruction. My daughters have flourished under her tutelage. She teaches personal responsibility, and the girls know that hard work is rewarding. The facilities are stunning and well kept. I cannot imagine a kinder or better riding instructor than Sue. My girls have become stronger and wake up each day excited to go to the barn and learn from Sue and her gorgeous horses.

Sue and the staff were very accommodating and the service was top notch. This a very clean and…read morescenic property. The trail ride was the best that we have done. We groomed my horse, set the tack, went into the ring before going on the trail ride. Once finished, we took off the tack and then fed our horses a snack. I highly recommend. Derek

I have boarded my horse at Winthrop Farm for over 10 years, and the quality of care and attention…read moreis unmatched. Anne is patient and profoundly knowledgable, with the philosophy that each horse is an individual with individual needs, personalities, and plans for diet and care. The facility is clean and safe, and it is the quietest, most peaceful barn I've been in. The community is warm and friendly! I can't imagine having my horse anywhere else. I can rest easy knowing she is in excellent hands when I'm not there!

I have been riding and working for Anne at Winthrop Farm for almost 20 years. The care the horses…read morereceive is second to none. WF treats every horse as though they are their own. Everyone gets individual, specialized care as needed. The "School" horses are the most well cared for School horses I have ever encountered, they are far from over worked most don't work more than 1 lesson per day and they are definitely not your typical cranky lesson horses. Each School horse has their own saddle, most being top of the line dressage saddles. Whether you are looking for lessons, boarding or work I can't recommend Winthrop Farm enough!

The Martin Family Ranch is a must! I was expecting to learn a bit and then enjoy a trail ride, but…read morewhat I got from Jess and David was so much more. I'm writing this a few days after my experience and am still smiling. At first, I actually drove right past their property because it was so beautiful that I thought it was someone's beautiful home with well-kept grounds. Jess greeted me outside. We chatted a bit about what I should expect for the day. I was surprised when she said they had prepared lunch for me. When I say they prepared a lunch, I don't mean crackers and cheese on a plate with grapes, which is always lovely. What I mean is they grilled delicious meats, prepared potatoes, as well as a fresh cucumber and tomato salad! They sat with me at the picnic table and we got to know each other a bit while we ate. Jess decided which horse she thought would be best for me. I got Gorgeous George. She chose wisely. All of their horses are gorgeous. They look so healthy and vibrant! David and Jess believe in the importance of the horse and rider getting familiar with each other. To do so, you have to spend some intimate time with each other. I was shown how to brush the horse (for different reasons and with different brushes); how to clean the horses hooves; and how to walk the horse. To be clear, I was shown how to do these things and then did these things. Then I got to ride the horse in the ring. By the time I got to the ring, I was so much more relaxed with George than I was when I first met him. David determined that I was ready to hit the short trail, so the 3 of us rode off. They both determined I was ready for the longer, more challenging trail. What a challenging, but fantastic rest of the day! We had a 2 hour adventurous ride through the trails and waters. I'm not an overly experienced rider. I've only done trail rides, and only started doing those as an adult. I've done those trail rides in NH, TX, AZ, etc. This was like no trail ride I've ever done. The scenery is great, the instruction is great, and the people are great. They love their horses, and care about their riders having a unique, safe, and beautiful day. I cannot wait to return!

Martin family ranch has had my $3000 payment since June 2025. If you look at their website the…read morefirst thing that NOW comes up is all about their cancellation policy and how fully booked they are. Not exactly a welcoming home page. I have filed a small claims case with Martin Family Ranch LLC as David Martin claims he isnt responsible for not refunding my money. My husband was hospitalized for a week in August 2025. and upon leaving the hospital there was no way he was going to be able to ride a horse. When I tried rebooking in February 2026 for this summer, the ranch was fully booked. Wouldn't a smart business try to work with someone's money they have already taken for a year. The big red flag was when his wife Jessica posted they were selling Martin's Ranch. It all smells funny, and if you look up their business ID in New Hampshire, the company is not in good standing. I would be very weary of any of these great reviews as they were four years old.