Tucked among the rolling hills of lovely Middlebury, CT, we found Daffodil Hill Stables to be…read morewonderfully welcoming. This isn't always the case among the 'horsey set', who can be downright condescending about visitors to their premises. We did let them know we were coming and that an older mare we'd sold a while ago had been bought by them and we wanted to check out her new home. 'Well kept' is how I would describe this facility in a nutshell. Stalls, of which there may have been 30 or so(???), were impeccably clean. No smell of urine ammonia or damp moldiness, no excessive cobwebs, no standing water puddles or muddiness, not a lot of flies. Large and very clean stalls with ample bedding and full water buckets. The wash stall with hot and cold running water was another luxurious amenity. Even the bathroom was tidy, with flush toilet and porcelain sink--Not all stables have these, and if they do, they can be downright disgusting! The indoor riding ring was smallish but not claustrophobic. IT WAS HEATED in the winter as was the viewing room upstairs.....HEAVENLY!!! Both of the two outdoor rings were of substantial size, however it was a bit of a challenge to climb the steep paths to either of them. Wouldn't want to have to do this in inclement weather. That being said, a rider needs strong legs, so this was a good stretching and strengthening exercise. Daffodil Hill is a show barn with its own I.E.A. Team and an owner/operator that competes regionally as a hunter/jumper. The stable manager is level-headed and client-oriented (another unusual and wonderful surprise!!!) and obviously loves what she does. While we were there we were pleased to see the horses getting their 'Sunday Treat' of soaked mash which they gleefully slobbered down, savoring every slurp...:-) So happy that our gal wound up at such an excellent facility where she'll be well-loved and a bit pampered by both staff and students. Looking forward to our next visit. If you plan to stop in, do call ahead AND bring a ginger snap or two for 'Cinnamon'. Those are a favorite of hers!!

I had such a great time riding at Shallow brook Farm! I took a lesson with Kelly and she was great…read more I haven't ride or jump in a year and that was so much fun! Exactly what I needed.

My daughter had a horrible experience with trying to book a lesson for her 2 daughters. The girls…read more had attended the summer program for several years. They also had a couple of fall lessons over the last few years. She tried to book lessons for a weekend in October and was very aggressively pursued by a young teenager giving lessons to book. Although the price was now much higher, she decided to book 2 half hour lessons for the girls ($200). She was charged $2,500 for some package. The teenager had referred to a package but it was not clear to my daughter that she was being asked to sign up. How do you charge a person that amount without any indication that this charge is being applied to review? What kind of sales strategy is this to make young teenagers hound clients to lure them into a package deal that is not fully explained and charged to their account without giving them the opportunity to review charges and agree to them? This is a scam!

This place is wonderful! We loved the trainers. Very nice people and excellent lessons every time…read more Beautiful farm and the place is well kept. I highly recommend!

I've ridden at several local barns trying to find the right one and found it here!!!…read moreHolly is an amazing trainer. She has a way of making things so simple and clear. She has ridden in many disciplines both here and in Europe and her experience is obvious after your first lesson. The farm is clean and the horses are sane and well taken care off. I'm so happy I found this place!!! https://www.stonecrestfarmct.com

Incredible facility! Holly and Eamonn are wonderful. Friendly atmosphere. Great lesson program and…read moresummer camp. Wish I could give it 10 stars it's such a wonderful place! Highly recommend!

Unsurpassed very spacious individual grass turnouts or group mare or gelding turnouts. All stalls…read moreupgraded or in process of major renovations. All the expected amenities e.g. hay, feed, supplements added, etc. Exceptional staff each of whom is truly committed to the horses' wellbeing and safety. Barn manager/trainer is knowledgeable, kind, communicates clearly, positively, supportively. Great assets. Master of Operations guy has knowledge of most things horse related. Indoor, outdoor rings, round-pen +2nd on way, jumps, eventing course planned. Barn provides access @ 2,500 feet away to the best bar none equine trail system and major wildlife area in CT: Roraback Wildlife Management Area. Intangibles beyond the concrete: Boarders are adults who are congenial, respectful and live-and-let-live people. No politics, no religion, low key--little hyperventilating. Some boarders show, some trail ride, most do both. Kids and teens take lessons and more. They're polite and not in your face.856

I highly recommend High Point Farms II. I'm an old guy starting year four and have very much…read moreenjoyed it. Cassidy has an exceptionally good eye for what you need as a student and the pace at which you should learn. She emphasizes proper positioning for maximum safety. Her rapport with the horses is incredible. She is very flexible about scheduling and easy to work with.

From the owner: Specializes in adult and young rider lessons, equine training, boarding, and equine assisted…read morepsychotherapy.

Excellent boarding facility. Horses are monitored closely, fed regularly, always have water. Indoor…read morearena is dragged regularly; never used for turn out, so it doesn't have slick spots or stink of ammonia. I've done a 'dry stall' board there for the past 3 months. My horse calmer than he's been in the last year. Lessons are low key and well organized. The owner will admit her barn is a tad messy but the focus is on good horsemanship and horse care, and that's wonderful. There's never long handed tools laying around in the paddocks, completely broken fencing, or screaming, running horses. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Kettledrum Farm is a full care horse boarding facility. In addition to horse boarding, we also…read moreoffer horse leasing, riding lessons and a summer riding program. Our facility has a very large indoor riding arena, an outdoor riding arena and a small hunt field with natural jumps. We offer hay three times per day and high quality grain twice per day. We have daily turnout available in single paddocks or multi horse paddocks.

Our summer camp program was absolutely outstanding. The kids learned so much from all the different…read morefolks at Hillside. This place is a must to check out. The animals are very unique and friendly so many cool things to see from the baby calf to the goats if you go now, you could even see the baby pig love this place

These guys put on a good party! Buck kept the kids engaged really well. Plenty of horses for…read moreeveryone. This was a great experience for my son. I didn't realize this place was so big...

My daughter started riding here last fall. Kristina is patient, attentive, and friendly with kids…read more We were referred here by a friend whose family had stables growing up. I highly recommend Wild Wind for lessons. They also offer boarding, which seems to be well cared for. However, since I do not have Horse /Stable experience, this is only what I observed in their care for the horses while we visited for lessons.

5 stars plus for this fantastic stable which was once a renowned banquet hall called Restland…read moreFarms. Kristina Vine is the owner/instructor and she is Fabulous with a capitol F for lessons. She takes her time, is super attentive, tough but also supportive and never an instructor that yells. My daughter has been riding here for over 5 years and still loves it. There are boarding facilities in the "lower" barn which has its own brand new indoor riding ring, and lesson horses are in the "upper" barn which also has its own indoor riding ring with a sand floor. The upper riding ring is the old banquet hall and has the same large windows, spotlights and even the disco ball from the halls heyday. Birthday horse parties are fantastic we have attended 3 here and Kristina does an awesome job. First time lesson goers need a helmet (bike will do at first) and heeled shoes, this would honestly be the best place ever to start your horseback riding.

My daughter loved her first pony ride and has been telling everyone about Cappuccino. We saw two…read morebaby ponies while we visited. A good place to spend time with kids if you are in the area.

Very boring, slow ride for the price. Main trail leader…read more(owner?) and her assistant were not very welcoming. No greeting or conversation before riding. Just took our money and made sure we signed the waiver. We didn't even get a "hello" or "welcome". Definitely didn't get a goodbye and or "thank you". Word of advice: be grateful to out of towner's here supporting your community. Not as if we are a burden.