Best Horseback Riding Lessons in Amherst, NY

“After multiple calls to many different farms in our area, I found that Spruce Meadow displayed such a genuine level of compassion and accommodation from the very get-go.”

“Megan is all of those things and so much more - totally in tune with the horse while also reading your face, encouraging you and helping you get a little farther with each ride.”

“Best riding lessons and trainer around!”

“My horse spent a few months in training with her and went from a disrespectful, almost unrideable, thoroughbred, to a strong horse who held himself correctly and frames up with power.”

“Wish I could give them 10 stars, great people and everyone is so helpful and if you're looking to board your horse I highly recommend reaching out because I will be forever grateful for finding this amazing location and so will you !”

“To Fox Run that I needed a stall asap…Fox Run called me back within the hour and even though they were stretched to the max with horses and an over loaded staff, they welcomed me back the very next morning.”

“The friendly and professional staff here are both experts with horses and explaining horses to people.”

“The riders get great enjoyment out of being on a horse while is strengthens their core muscles, improves balance and gives them interaction with the sidewalkers.”

“I started riding when I was 5 years old and at first I nervous but then I fell in love with the horses at the Meadows of Mendon stables well taken care of the horses.”

“Allison was wonderful she really took the time to explain the importance getting the horse ready for the ride and answering all our questions about lessons and camps.”

“Great place for a trail race!”

“The farm competes in IEA, and is always helpful, host most of the shows, brings the most horses, and their riders are pretty good people from what I know.”

“Amazing place I 100% recommended you can tell how well the horses are taken care of I've been volunteering for around a year now I love it there I wouldn't want to be anywhere else!”

“If you're looking for a place to have a great time learning about horses, are committed to improving your riding consistently and to gain confidence in yourself without the pressure of showmanship and being judged, this is the place.”

“So my kids go there and come back happy and sadat the Sam time like my youngest she is 10 and crys about leving there every weekend she aways asks me if I can sine her up and when she is going to go so if my 3 kids like it I am impressed so I wold gi...”

“You will get a solid foundation here and if you want to just ride casually you can do that or Gale will help you advance as far as you're willing to go including the show circuit, but there are no shortcuts to success here, no harsh training methods ...”

“I learned so much about horsemanship, proper care, and of course riding from Kim Sanford during my time on the Geneseo Equestrian Team at Leg Up Stables!”

“It is remarkable to see the peace and contentment that reigns over the whole farm, from the chickens and resident kitty Clyde up to the horses and the wonderful family of boarders who are always so friendly and with whom I can ride the beautiful trai...”