Bobby’s Ranch

Such a fun experience! I came on a Thursday in the morning so I was the only one there. Checking in was kind of awkward, I was early so I just walked around the ranch and looked at the animals. All the animals were very very friendly and super cute. Then someone approached me in the office and I signed a waiver saying I wouldn’t sue if I got killed… you know that stuff. I paid my fee of $ 35 with a credit card. Then it took about 20 minutes to get the horses tacked up. Which was fine because I arrived early so we ended up leaving on time at 10 AM. It was just me and a staff member on the trails. My horse was very well tempered… followed the trails, you could tell he was really well-​trained and had ridden this trail for a long time. The trail itself is very pretty, going to the woods, passing the river, looking at the foliage. The staff member gave me an opportunity to have my horse trot since I have ridden before. at all times I felt comfortable with my horse and I felt like the staff really catered to you depending on your riding experience. Afterword they helped me get a picture of me on the horse and then I was on my way. It was a really nice experience and I would definitely go back if you’re just looking for a trail ride. If you’re looking for more of lessons or free riding this might not be the place for you unless they do that. If you’re just looking for a basic one hour predetermined Trailride to get yourself on a horse then this is a good experience.

Super friendly staff, beautiful trail, great for inexperienced riders! Tons of animals everywhere, including the world’s coolest goat (?)!

The atmosphere at this place is super relaxed, and that is exactly what I was looking for. Nobody cares how well you ride, how many years of experience you have, etc. So don’t be shy if your technique sucks, its rusty, or if you don’t know how to ride at all. I went there specifically for the trail riding, the last thing I wanted to do was to be spinning around within fences. I needed some nature and that is exactly what I got. It is worth mentioning that this place specializes in western-​style riding so if you are accustomed to English, it might throw you off a little bit. I personally find western style to be extremely comfortable, perfect for just sitting back and chilling. No constant leg pressure necessary or going up and down trying to look all graceful. In general, the whole place has a very western atmosphere and vibe, I think that Ranch is a very appropriate name for it. There are also a couple very friendly goats that are looking for some petting and sit at your feet looking for attention while you are waiting for your horse. There are also a couple cats and a dog that I’m pretty certain was more wolf than actual dog. But it was very friendly too and was very happy when I went to pet it. Don’t be intimidated about the fact that it’s leash is not a leash, but rather a rusty chain attached to a tree. Another cool thing were the little ponies that were gracing around. You can walk to them and pet them, they are extremely cute. Overall, I had a very great experience at the place and I would love to go back more often if it wasn’t that horse back riding, in general, is such an expensive hobby.

Rode here for the second time on Friday. Loved it. Great trails, great guides. After reading the recent reviews I wanted to make sure I gave my opinion. The only poop I noticed was from the loose animals roaming the property. Very clean establishment considering the amount of pooping creatures. Very easy going, made my reservation, showed up early and had an amazingly peaceful ride through the woods. Highly recommend for any skill rider as the ride was divided in two for more or less skill. Also thought the care of the horses was great, each horse had a bonnet for the bugs and fresh water available before our adventure. Will be back!

Poop everywhere! From the moment you exit your car, watch out, try not to step into piles and piles of horse manure. Place is so dirty and run down. This ranch has been in existence since 1972, which was probably the first and the last time it was cleaned or repaired. Sick chickens. Rat holes in the bathrooms. The worst trail ride I have ever been on.

I called to reserve a trail ride for my friend and I. An old grumpy man answered. He sounded like I was putting him out by calling which made me want to hang up, but I pressed on. I told him what day I wanted it for and what time. I gave him the heads up my friend is only 5 ft tall, just thinking the information would be useful for planning purposes. To that he snidely said «we know how to match horses with riders ma’am» He asked for my credit card which I couldn’t give him because I was driving, so he hung up on me.
It’s a shame because I used to go to Bobby’s Ranch as a kid and always had good memories. Based on the current reviews and the experience I just had, I would say it’s not the same place it used to be.
All I kept thinking was if this is how Bobby treats potential customers, imagine how he treats his horses. Yikes.

Ok things I liked about this place were obviously there were horses and you can ride them along beautiful trails for an affordable price by hour, the owner bobby was a sarcastic man who made me laugh, there were other animals around. now for the negative things that made me give a low star count. the «instructors» were very rude to me, they made me feel like I was bothering them by being there, the girl who lead us on the trail was quiet and was very cold and short with me when I tried to make conversation. then she proceeded to yell at another employee then talk about her when she left which is unprofessional and just mean. I’d like to go again I hope I have a better experience next time

Was back again in Oct and Nov. 2013. Just such a beautiful thing to do. I was with an advanced rider, and she called ahead. They were able to fulfill her request to canter — at one point we split into two groups, the basic, and the more advanced, so the latter could canter. Very friendly staff. We met Bobby. It’s a real family business. Again enjoyed the barn animals. Donkeys, goats, a big fuzzy ram, chickens, geese, as well as dogs and cats. A beautiful day!

Awesome place, awesome day. I took my wife here for her birthday based on her love of horses. There was a group of 6 of us and other than my wife we were all first time riders. I was scared shitless when I first mounted my horse but one of the guides had one of the ranch hands come over and he calmed me down and me feel safe. Once we got riding, it was amazing. It was a beautiful scenic ride and every member of the staff made us all feel safe and relaxed.
I read a lot of the other reviews and some people seemed to think that the staff «belittled» first time riders. There were about 15 people on the trail ride and all but 2 were first time riders. I literally did not hear one staff member say anything even remotely condescending to anyone. I can tell you however that from the 6 people in my group, every single one said that they couldn’t wait to come back and do another trail ride. I think some Unilocalers need to consider not being so damn sensitive.

Brought my 9 year old sister for a trail ride today. It was her first time on a horse and she was a little nervous but she absolutely loved it. There was 3 female guides on horseback with the group of about 14 people. It was nice they had a ramp to make it easy to get on the horse. I personally loved the free roaming goats, chickens, and especially the barn cats. Some of the fencing appeared a little old and broken but after all it is a farm…
I was a little nervous bringing her after reading some of the other reviews about workers yelling at and not being patient with children. Maybe it was different guides they are talking about because we didnt experience that at all. As soon as she got off she wanted to know if we can return next weekend!

Totally agree with the reviewer who says beginner riders are belittled. One of the workers yelled at me when I couldn’t get my horse to go to the water trough before a ride and told me in quite a sexist manner that «handling a horse is not like putting on your eye makeup.» On another visit, the horse I was riding got down on all fours while we were stopped in a sandy patch waiting for other riders to catch up. All of a sudden the woman leading us starts yelling at me to get off – which I did – right before the horse starting rolling around in the sand. From what I’ve read on equestrian forums, this is a sign of very poor training and is extremely dangerous behavior. I’ll never be back.

Curb the snide bullshit from your free-​tshirt volunteers and you’ve got yourself an almost decent chicken ranch there Bob-​o!
First time riders beware. The staff is mostly interested in belittling you and pretending they are an American Girl Doll on a quest to save the barn. Remember, the horses can do no wrong. It’s all your fault!
If you’re a glutton for being berated by super-​inflated-​equestrian-​egos than Robert’s Fart Farm is the place to be!
Here’s a tip for you Bobby. Have a brief introduction where you gather everyone around and explain exactly how horses behave and how to treat them. Otherwise, if you don’t explain this, you can fire all your 4H rejects and start a glue factory.
Not worth my money.

It has been several months since I rode Tulsa at Bobby’s Ranch. They (names ??) couldn’t have picked a better riding companion for me. I hadn’t ridden a horse since my internship at UpReach Therapeutic Riding. Overall good experience with Tulsa. People skills (customer service) — room for improvement. Positive energy flowing your way Tulsa. Joe and Kathleen Camp — Soul of the Horse is a great connection.

A very unique find in such close proximity to Boston. It does have the look and feel of a farm in Middle America. The staff is friendly (Bob is a bit crazy) and the horses seem happy and healthy. The trail ride lasted about 30 – 45 minutes. It was exclusively walking and I was hoping for some time to trot or gallop on the horse.
There is also a wide array of animals wandering around including dogs, cats, chickens, goats, and sheep — all of which seem used to the tons of attention they get.
All in all a fun time, I just wish there was something catered to advanced riders.

Yesterday I went horseback riding with 3 friends and we had the best time at Bobby’s Ranch. The instructors were friendly (could have given more tips but I kinda liked the casual, laid-​back feel), the horses were wonderful (I had Oreo — slow and steady!) and the trails were gorgeous! Overall an amazing experience and something I suggest everyone should try!
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Awesome time! I haven’t felt that relaxed in so long. It is very hard to believe that this is in Mass. You honestly do feel you are in Colorado or Montana. The ride was wonderful, the guides were very very nice and I still can’t believe how inexpensive it was. Honestly it was a wonderful experience for us 30 something year olds and we would totally go back again!

Do not bring your kids here. Worst riding experience I’ve ever had– and I’ve been riding for 40 yrs. Staff were outrageously rude to my sons, screaming, which is never wise or safe around any animals (including humans). They had no idea what they were doing with the kids– which they took out on the kids; and they have no idea how to treat horses or humans. A number of times I feared for my sons’ safety. If I didn’t know how to ride and help my kids out, we surely would have had a serious accident. Did they thank me for my assistance with my own children, which was necessary? No. They actually yelled and cursed at me. This place is dangerous.

My 11 year old daughter and I went to Bobby’s Ranch this afternoon and really enjoyed our ride.
The ranch is hard to find; it’s actually behind a strip mall, but far behind it.
Do call for directions, you will get lost if you use GPS.
The owner answers all calls and takes your money. He is a bit of a wise guy; when I spoke to him on the phone I asked how we should dress for the ride, he told me not to come naked or I would scare the horses. He was friendly when we arrived, but is a sarcastic kinda guy, which I could see turning some people off, but it didn’t bother me.

They have a lot of nice horses. We rode with about 12 other people of all ages and they had plenty of horses to accommodate large groups.
There are a number of young girls who work there; they help you on your horse and give you (very) brief instructions on how to handle the horse. The girls were pleasant and helpful, but did not interact with us unless we had a problem or question. The staff member in front of me was on her cell phone for a few minutes, which she probably shouldn’t have been, but she kept the call reasonably short.
The ride is about an hour long and you ride single file. A third of the way into the ride they give you the option to trot. If you choose not to, you can just continue on. I choose not to trot, but when my horse saw the others’ doing it she thought she was supposed to do it as well. I screamed as my horse started trotting (which I learned was not the best thing to do), but the staff member quickly jumped in to help and settled my horse down to a peaceful walk again.
The trotter’s ride in front of the walkers and get the opportunity to trot 3 or 4 times. My daughter did this and really enjoyed it.
There are also a number of animals roaming the ranch for the kids to chase around and pat.
All in all, we enjoy our ride and visit to the Ranch and would go back again and would recommend it to others.
They do have helmets, but you might want to bring your own. Though it seemed most people, even kids, went without helmets. I would think they would require young kids to wear helmets; but guess not. Once you sign their waiver, you are good to go!

This place is in Westford, Not Acton.
Just a great place to visit & a ton of fun for the money.
Started out with a 20 minute wait to start our ride. But with all the farm animals walking around & could have waited longer.
I have fond memories of the goat, I can’t remembers it’ name but it kept trying to eat our car.
The horses were healthy, friendly & clean. The ride was just longer enough, just the right speed and worth every minute.
Need to relax, ride a horse, & feel great after. Give them a try.
I’ll be back.

I had planned a helicopter 30^th bday ride, but at the very last minute it was cancelled due to wind. So what did we do? Go to Bobby’s Ranch, of course!
I called about 2 hours before our reservation, and it was easy to get in on a trail ride with 3 adults. As they told us on the phone, DON’T use a GPS to get here. Just use the directions on their website since the GPS will bring you to the wrong place.
While my boyfriend and I have ridden horses, our friend hadn’t. But no worry! They just ask you if you’ve ridden and give you an appropriate horse. She was on Blue, while we got Smoky and Hershey.
Awesome ride and very nice staff. They have a little ramp to help you on and off the horses, which you appreciate when you’re no longer 25. Theres also a certain level of ease. They put you on the horse and then let you wander over to the water so your horse can gas up before the ride without a staff member tethered to your rein while they get everyone else ready. It was nice since it gave you a moment to get acquainted with your horse without someone directing you or nitpicking your style. You can get a true feel for how easy they are to stop, back up, and lead to the left and right (it was easier then any other horse I’ve been on in my life, extremely
well trained)
We went off in a group to do a little trotting and left the walkers behind. The horses were intuitive and seemed to know what the agenda was before you gave him a little tap of the heels for a trot. Gorgeous land and we all had a really great time. If it hadn’t been for my aching knees, I could have gone horseback riding all day, so enjoyable! We’ll definitely be returning!