I signed up for the Ultimate Ride. My appointment was from 4pm until 5:30pm. There where 7 people in our ride (group). We spent from 4pm until 5:10 in the stables brushing and saddling the horses. We finally left the arena and went for the ride. Sue was not on a horse and walked the group the entire time. Her staff walked as well. We spent 20 minutes actually on the horses! At the end of the ride we washed the horses down and removed the saddles. I am sorry but for the money and the actual time we spent on the horses they should have paid me. There is NO scenic view! There was one tiny bridge! Kermit bites!! I have bruise on my arm. They tried to tell me it was love bites! The farm is gorgeous and the horses are well looked after! I just feel mislead!!
Where should I start? From the moment I called there, Sue didnt even have to know any of my details of people, ages, experience.. nothing. She simply stated Whoever you have, I will just put something together and make it happen! If she gives you a date and time, just show up. I tried to call to confirm but, she usually is with the horses or lessons. We just showed up...a few more people than we talked about... she instantly jumped into thinking mode, directed her delightful young staff to gather the horses. I had one little one that was not having any of it and retreated to the car pouting, that he didnt want to do it!I let Sue know we were minus 1, SHE WOULD NOT ACCEPT IT!! She made me go to the car and I had to bring the little one back inside so she could talk to him. The next thing I knew, all my guests were brushing their own horses, learning how to saddle their own horses and guiding them into the arena. Sue and her staff trrained all my guests how to ride and trot and love their horse. I cannot say enough of what we experienced that day. She promised something wonderful and fulfilled it for a Christmas treat for my family!!!!
We found High Meadow Farms July 2016 when looking for something fun to do with our daughter while on vacation at our parents in Alton NH, we now drive to NH at least once a month for a double lesson with Sue, and our 5 year old daughter is attending horse shows. Sue has amazed my husband and I at how far she has taken our daughter in riding and as a little girl. When Olivia is at the Barn she has zero fear, full of confidence, and smiles. Sue combines learning horseback riding with learning in general. I only wish we lived closer to be there more often. We are looking forward to a great show season and attending summer camp this summer.
High Meadows Farm is an extraordinary experience for those interested in riding lessons. As a 50+ year old, it had been years since I had taken lessons. Sue, the owner/trainer, has been the perfect instructor for me. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, kind, experienced and an excellent teacher. I have introduced my friends that are both novice and experienced riders and everyone has loved working with Sue. And, the horses/stables are just as extraordinary as Sue.
Beautiful, well kept farm. Trails are lovely. Sue, her staff and her horses are wonderful. It was such a great experience. We will definitely go again!
My daughter takes riding lessons from Sue! She is a wonderful instructor and she runs a wonderful program without a doubt! Beautiful stables and the horses are very well cared for. We love it here!
100 Acres Farm has beautiful stables and the horses are very well taken care of. Sue Ballentine runs a tight program. Her summer farm, High Meadows is set upon acres and acres of rolling green pastures and equally beautiful stables. No expense was spared on the design and construction of the stables. My daughter has attended camp at both farms for 6 years and absolutely loves it.
Great with young kids & teaching them to care for their horse. Very attentive & caring staff. An annual event!
A great way to spend your coveted summer days off. This facility, instructor, and horses are top-notch. The facility and everything about the place is first-rate. Absolutely no complaints!
Great place to enjoy and learn riding skills.
01:13/17: They were driving their trailer on the Merritt Parkway, which is illegal. There are signs EVERYWHERE re: allowable vehicles. Very unsafe, certainly not safe for the horses!
We love everything about Sue, Gizmo and her horses!