High Meadows Farms

Sue was excellent in explaining the processes and the horses personalities that we could then pair with our own. I chose Kermit and as a first timer, that was bold in itself as he is definitely full of personality and likes to challenge. He is the tallest horse there and can be stubborn as a… no pun intended.
We clean them before riding and after and that really gives you bonding time and understanding they are not machines.
Sue and her little helpers were great! Two thumbs up!

I took a 60 minute private lesson with Sue. She is an excellent riding instructor. She is extremely patient and can work with people of all ages. In my lesson, I learned how to groom and take care of a horse in addition learning how to ride. Not many places will teach you how to groom the horse. The field and arena are huge. When you learn from Sue, you know that she is an expert on horses. The horses are well taken care of. If you want a farm that is highly competitive, but still gives excellent lessons, then this is the place.

Nothing but positive things to say!
My boyfriend and I visited the farm for a private lesson (it had been about 5 years since either of us last rode) and were both delighted with our decision (well worth the commute from Boston).
The stables are immaculate — easily the cleanest facilities I’ve ever seen — the horses are happy, clean and pampered and the owner, Sue, is a ray of sunshine! Her attitude and commitment to her horses and riders is contagious. You cannot help but smile when you’re there!
Sue took her time reacquainting us with the basics of horse handling safety and grooming and made sure we felt comfortable with our assigned horses. We had a crash course in riding basics and then were free to trot around the gorgeous (heated) indoor riding arena. It was a relaxed, informative lesson that was driven by what my boyfriend and I wanted to learn. I cannot stress how much fun we had — a large part thanks to Sue’s enthusiasm. Her horses are very well trained and we perfect for any sort of rider, new or old (and young or old for that matter)!
I also highly recommend this stable for kids! Sue is wonderful with children!
We will most certainly be returning for future lessons! Thank you Sue!

High Meadow Farms get High Marks
Being in the real estate business – in the summer – in the lakes region – is no fun for our kids to endure. So on my way to moving up to Prudential Spencer-​Hughes, I looked up a place my daughter could have much more fun in than following me from showing to showing or open house to meetings. That’s when by chance I found High Meadow Farms – a beautiful 80 acre farm located on a High Meadow with spectacular views of the Ossipee White Mountain range – and amazingly only 15 minutes from downtown Wolfeboro (and my office).
My daughter has been to many different horse camps in New Hampshire. This camp is in a league of its own.
Sue Ballentine, owner and trainer, is a petite woman with a wide smile, calm disposition and seemingly strong as –well a horse– She inspires every student. They come out with a true working knowledge about horses, and the business of horses, while making the experience fun and memorable for all. Her facility is by far the best I have seen with views like no other.
Sue’s ability to command an entire group of riders (and parents) of every skill level yet gain the respect of everyone regardless of their age or experience is amazing. It is a place where the students come from all over the world and all share a little piece of it together – leaving with new friendships and great memories forever. They all look forward to coming the next day.
The horses are well cared for and happy – well they do live in a paradise even us people who can only drive a horseless carriage can appreciate. Each horse has a personality, and every kid has their favorite– The main barn is beautiful and clean and full of young riders scampering about doing their chores with joy – if only we could see that joy in our own homes when it comes to chores. Every Friday our kids get to show off their weeks worth of riding skills to all us proud camera toting, video taking smiling parents.
Thank you Sue for welcoming my daughter into a place where she has been transformed from a girl interested in horses to a young adult with a genuine knowledge of your world now filled with memories and friends for a lifetime.
Come by – and you will see why it is hard for your kids to leave.
High Meadow Farms. 975 Beach Pond Road Wolfeboro, NH 3 894
352−287−9989