Islewood Farm
Hunt-seat riding instruction on Deer Isle, run by Meg Black — a USHJA-certified trainer with over 40 years of experience and a USEF R judging license. Lessons, clinics, and a limited schedule on a working island farm.
Islewood Farm operates at 99 Reach Road on Deer Isle, offering hunt-seat riding instruction and clinics under the direction of Meg Black. Black holds a USHJA (United States Hunter Jumper Association) certification as well as a USEF R license for Hunter and Jumper judging — a credential that requires significant competitive experience to attain.
The farm's instruction is specifically hunt-seat focused. Black also provides judging services for equestrian events. The schedule is described as limited — this is not a high-volume operation — and lessons are ongoing but by appointment.
For families or visitors looking for riding on the island, Islewood is the known option. For serious equestrians passing through, it's a legitimate facility with real credentials.
Local Tips
- Call ahead: (207) 469-8035. Lessons are by appointment, availability is limited.
- Hunt-seat instruction specifically — this is not a general trail riding outfit.
- The farm is on Reach Road, which runs along the western side of Deer Isle toward Sunset.
Connected To
- Lily Pond Park — freshwater swimming nearby; a different kind of outdoor activity for the same family trip
- Scott's Landing Preserve — also on the north end of Deer Isle; meadows and shingle beach within a short drive