Willow Brook Farm

Willow Brook Farm runs Massachusetts-certified horseback riding summer camps designed for all experience levels, from first-time riders to kids who’ve been riding for years. The setting is a big draw for horse kids: two large indoor arenas, a 100×200 outdoor arena with a jumper course, a cross-country schooling field, property trails, and 30+ horses and ponies—with MA-licensed trainers leading instruction.

For summer 2026, they're hosting nine weeklong sessions (from June 22 through Aug 28). The main camp option is Summer Riders (ages 8–13), offered as either full day (8:30am–4:30pm) or half day (8:30am–12:30pm). Mornings focus on group riding lessons by age/ability plus core horsemanship (grooming, tacking/untacking, barn chores, equine care). Full-day campers continue after lunch with rotating equine-themed afternoons like equine first aid, course walking, learning to wrap, miniature horse activities, stable management, and guest speakers (e.g., nutrition, vet care, farrier topics).

For younger campers, there’s Tiny Trotters (ages 4.5–7) and Pony Camp (ages 6–11)—both half-day (8:30am–12:30pm) options. Tiny Trotters includes a daily private riding lesson plus hands-on pony care and farm games; Pony Camp is positioned as an intro for kids “not quite ready to ride yet,” emphasizing mini horses/ponies and other farm animals with grooming/feeding/handling and care. Both note that campers 7+ can opt into a full-day add-on for $200 extra. Riding gear expectations are clear: ASTM-certified helmet, proper riding boots, and long pants (with rentals available).

June 22 - August 28, 2026

1070 Washington St

Holliston, MA 01746

• Summer Riders Full Day (ages 8 - 13): $695/week
• Summer Riders Half Day (ages 8 - 13): $495/week
• Pony Camp Half Day (ages 6 - 11): $395/week
• Tiny Trotters Half Day (ages 4.5 - 7): $495/week

• Summer Riders Full Day (ages 8 - 13): Register here‍
• Summer Riders Half Day (ages 8 - 13): Register here‍
• Pony Camp Half Day (ages 6 - 11): Register here‍
• Tiny Trotters Half Day (ages 4.5 - 7): Register here

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What Parents Like‍

• Parents see long-term, confidence-building for kids. On Willow Brook Farm’s own site, one parent shared that her daughter has been taking lessons there for eight years, praising the wonderful instructors and fantastic facility, and saying her child gained confidence, responsibility, and made friends. (1)
• Another parent testimonial says it feels like a family—staff, trainers, riders, animals, and parents—which is often exactly what families want from a riding camp environment. (1)

‍What Parents Think Could Be Improved‍

• One third-party review-aggregation page claims “a small number of reviews” raise concerns about barn management or space constraints in certain areas. (This is secondary/aggregated info—not as reliable as direct parent reviews—so it’s best used as a prompt for questions, not a verdict.) (2)

‍Our Take

‍The most verifiable “parent voice” online points to Willow Brook Farm being a supportive, community-feel program where kids can build skills and confidence over time—great signals for a riding camp. At the same time, because independently hosted camp-specific parent reviews are relatively limited (and some public feedback is indirect/aggregated), the smartest MomBrains move is a quick fit-check before enrolling; ask about how they handle nervous first-time riders and safety routines (helmets, tack checks, weather plan).