Blazing Saddles Equestrian Center

I went in for a morning trail ride that I’d reserved, and arrived on time. Upon arrival there was no one to meet us and no clear direction for where to go. The trail guide finally showed up 45 minutes late, so we were already off to a somewhat rough start.
Still, everyone working there was pretty nice, so I held out hope. The horses were nice, and our guide was sweet (although she was maybe 13 or 14 years old, which didn’t feel very professional). But the trails had trash strewn over them, along with obscene graffiti everywhere, which kinda detracts from the whole point of a relaxing ride through the woods/​nature…
Finally, at the end of the ride, it was time to pay. I’d seen in advance that their website said $ 60/​person for an hour, and that they only accepted cash, so I brought the exact total amount with me. But then the guide said that they’d raised their prices to $ 70/​person and hadn’t updated the website yet. So I drove to the nearest ATM and withdrew more money for them.
Looking back, I should’ve refused to pay extra, and just paid the advertised price instead (or even asked for my money back), especially after such a late start and a disappointing experience. So sad this turned out the way it did.

I want to tell you about two outstanding experiences this weekend at Blazing Saddles. We recently moved to this area and my husband and I are avid gardeners. He noticed the sign advertising pony mulch. They sell well seasoned (a year old so it doesn’t burn your plants) for $ 10 per truck load. Wow! Which they load for you!!! I accompanied my husband there and found out they take novices on trail rides. Our 11 year old daughter has been asking to ride. Amy the owner scheduled for me my daughter and one of her BFF’s for a trail ride the following day. They gave us great instruction. Ali, our trail guide was extremely competent and personalized in her guidance and instruction. I never understood horses and she provided interpretation of there behavior and lent confidence. The girls and I loved the thrill of trotting too. The trail was laden with lady’s slippers, wild geranium and jack in the pulpits. What a treasure trove.

This was hands-​down my best EXPERIENCE riding ever!!! I’ve ridden horses maybe three times before. Usually the horses are not that tamed or I am never allowed to trot. I trotted quite a few times here and the horses were just amazing. They were so well-​behaved and beautiful! The area we rode in was peaceful and we actually rode for the WHOLE hour we paid for, not like my previous experiences in other areas. Amy is a sweetheart and so is the wonderful woman we rode with (I can’t believe I forgot her name). I drove in to Boston for a day trip from NYC with my sister and everyone was just amazing! I think I will be finding more excuses to be visiting both Boston and Blazing Saddles ;)

Love this barn! Beautiful horses & great, friendly staff! Amy, the owner is a sweetheart! I grew up in Tennessee & stop by to say,“Hi!” all the time! Country music playing in the barn… a little piece of heaven in Randolph!