Breakaway Farm

Breakaway Farm is a multi-service equestrian facility on Grand Isle, Vermont, a unique island community in Lake Champlain connected to the mainland by causeway. With a 3.8-star rating across 14 reviews, the farm serves both casual riders and families looking for summer camp programs. Grand Isle's island geography gives it a distinct feel compared to mainland Vermont, with lake views and a quieter pace that make horseback riding here especially memorable. The farm's combination of riding, boarding, and summer camps makes it one of the more well-rounded equestrian options in the Champlain Islands.

Horseback riding at Breakaway Farm spans beginner lessons to more recreational riding for those with experience. Their horse boarding offers local owners a place to keep horses on one of Lake Champlain's largest islands, a fairly rare option in this region. The summer camp program is likely the farm's most distinctive offering, giving kids a structured, multi-day immersive experience with horses that goes well beyond a single trail ride. Camps typically combine horsemanship skills, grooming, and riding instruction in a way that builds real confidence and connection with animals.

Breakaway Farm is based on Grand Isle, Vermont, the largest of the Champlain Islands in Lake Champlain. The farm serves residents of the Champlain Islands as well as families and horse owners from the Burlington area who cross over via the Route 2 causeway. St. Albans and Colchester are also within reasonable driving distance for anyone interested in boarding or camps.