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Secluded Campsite with a private pond. Overlooks a large meadow in the middle of 20 acres bordered by tall pine trees.
Escape the everyday hustle and bustle of the city and find peace beside the pond in your own private getaway! Minutes from Traverse City shopping and wineries, but close to many recreational activities like horseback riding, swimming, hiking, kayaking or canoeing. Lay back to the sounds of chirping crickets and croaking frogs and take in the view of endless stars. Free from light pollution, the Northern Michigan night sky offers an amazing view of the Milky Way and even an occasional view of the Northern Lights. Bluetooth rock speakers on deck. Power is available for a small fee.
Pine Meadow Farm is a superb facility for boarding and lessons. Beth puts the horses and their care as the top priority. I have been a boarder there for a few years and find PMF to be one of the nicest boarding facility's in our area.
It offers large stalls, the best grain on the market, lots of trails for trail riding, very large and well groomed indoor arena, stalls that are kept clean, heated tack room with security, laundry facility the list goes on. Beth has a wonderful staff, they know her expectations are high for having a top notch facility and the care of the horses top on the list.
My horse is very well taken care of by Beth and her staff. I have read the review by Heather Young with a poor rating. That's not the PMF I know and I totally disagree with her review and I'm a paying customer.
Beth has had a passion for teaching/training since she was a young women, I was twelve the first lesson I had with her and I'm now in my 50's and I still learn something at every lesson. If your looking for a barn for your child to take lessons or yourself don't look any further. PMF is a very safe teaching facility and embraces children and adults desire to be close to horses, learn about horses and learn the discipline of Hunter Jumper riding.
Having been all over the country in the H/J world as a rider and parent I have been thrilled with the introduction my grand daughter has had! Beth is not only teaching her to ride but making her knowledgeable! Everyone we have crossed paths with has been warm and friendly. The facility is clean, the tack is in nice shape and the animals are well cared for!
I am not a boarder as I’m fortunate to own my own place but it is certainly a place I would entertain keeping my animals! I would recommend this facility to anyone seeking an interest in learning to ride!
Beth was a client at the veterinary clinic my inlaws owned. Took lessons from Beth for ten years. Loved her and loved her facility. Spent a lot of time at the barn while my daughter was riding with her, too. I, too, have seen "everything behind the scenes" and was always impressed with the quality of care given every horse and rider (and I say this as a veterinary technician who has seen a lot of riding lesson/boarding barns). Why are there a couple of one star reviews here? I think Beth has very high standards and very little tolerance for nonsense, particularly if that nonsense could result in an injury. She is an exceptionally knowledgable teacher. Previous claims in these reviews of substandard care are purely vindictive. Having witnessed all aspects of care first hand and year round, I would feel very comfortable boarding with Beth.
Pine Meadow is a great equestrian facility. Beth bring more year of equine knowledge to the table than she would like to admit.
Great care of your horse, lessons, and fantastic trails.
Beth Vanderploeg is a World Class trainer of horses and riders. Beth owns Pine Meadow Farm. Her barns are always very clean and neat! Pine Meadow Farm has an enclosed arena attached to the main barn, and vast acreage with many paddocks. Pine Meadow Farm has boarding and excerise options for your horse/pony. Excellent treatment, and only the best feed used. My sister boards here mare, Pepper, here. Absolutely beautiful location.
