North Brook Eventing Center

A 5 start review still doesn't really do justice to how wonderful this barn is. From the owners, to the staff, to the community, the facilities, the land, the location--it just can't be beat. For those who are looking for a safe, supportive, and trustworthy barn for your equine partner, you have found your forever home in NBEC. As for specifics, NBEC offers ample pasture and paddock turn-out, horses are grouped for optimal fit and wellbeing, hay is super high-quality, the facility is available for year-round riding. This is a no-drama barn with exceptionally friendly riders and a very supportive, team-oriented culture. On-site trainers and visiting clinicians are world-class. Owners are approachable, friendly, and engaged with three of their own horses boarding and competing at the barn (i.e. they are "barn people" through and through). I happened upon NBEC by accident years ago and can't believe how lucky I am to have found it. Horse care and boarding is a big and personal decision, but if any reading this review are in the market, I couldn't more highly recommend including NBEC in your list to consider and tour. (Oh and for context, over the past 4 years I have been a catch rider, fill-in staff, and I now own and board a horse at the facility, so I've kinda been in all barn roles/ seen the ins and outs from the perspective of staff, infrequent lessonees, and horse owners).

I was considering riding there but apparently they don't teach beginners. Overall it was easy to contact Jan but it took a day or two.

North Brook Eventing Center is a beautiful training and boarding facility for jumping and dressage enthusiasts. Large indoor arena, heated barn, cross country course and miles of trails are just a few of the many amenities offered. The quality of training and horse care is top notch. The boarders who show are serious about competing but are also very supportive of each other. This is a high end facility where boarding runs from $350 to $650 but it is well worth it!

North Brook is a superior place to ride and train, whether or not you are currently an eventer or ever plan to compete. Jan Fisk is the kind of instructor I have been looking for my entire riding career -- the perfect balance between high expectations and firm demands of horse and rider, alongside encouragement, support, and recognition of your strengths and development. I trust her completely and as a result of her guidance have progressed very quickly in just 7 months of lessons, in both jumping and dressage. Not only is Jan a superb trainer, the North Brook facilities are spectacular -- clean barn, state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor riding areas, beautiful surroundings, all expertly cared for. North Brook sets a new standard for what a horse facility should be!