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.

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.

Went here for lessons for my husband's birthday. Everyone was easy to deal with and very…read moreknowledgeable. All the horses were very friendly and well taken care of

From the owner: Whispering Willow Training LLC provides hunt seat and equitation lessons, training, and boarding in…read moreMadison, CT. We believe that the value of horseback riding extends beyond your time in the saddle. Our holistic program emphasizes proper horse care in addition to riding, focusing on building confidence and responsibility. We look forward to working with you to achieve your goals in a welcoming, safe environment.

We absolutely love it there! My daughters take lessons from Kim and she is a wonderful instructor…read more The right amount of kind and gentle, yet challenges and pushes them appropriately. Clearly the previous poster had a bone to pick. It's a lovely farm, the horses are beautiful and Kim truly cares for the horses and riders.

I've boarded for many years in a variety of different locations and have boarded with Kim for…read moreyears. My horse has been well cared for and the boarders are friendly and helpful. As a boarder I have never had to do any work that I didn't volunteer to do or was paid to help. Kim certainly works hard and tries to hire decent workers. To refute the previous poster, the horses died at the previous barn due to contaminated feed (specified by that facility). There are clinics with outside trainers several times a year and boarders are welcome to trailer out, not allowing outside trainers is standard practice for many facilities. She teaches a variety of skills and abilities and tailors for the level of experience. Her students that are interested in showing perform well and generally place in the ribbons. Horses are fed generous hay, some of the boarder horse groups are on grass, and you can hand graze at any time.

I've been riding at Rivendell Farm for almost two years now, and I truly can't say enough wonderful…read morethings about this special place. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and supported. I started out leasing a horse through them, and with their guidance, I eventually found the perfect horse of my own. Now as a boarder, I have complete peace of mind knowing my horse is cared for with such attention and love. The instructors and trainers are not only incredibly skilled but also deeply dedicated -- I couldn't have come this far on my riding journey without them. Rivendell Farm truly feels like home.

I boarded my horse there for a number of years. I had to move my horse to another barn because I…read moremoved. This barn is amazing-from the incredible care that the horses receive to the beautiful facilities. They have three areas to ride including an indoor riding ring. There are trails behind the barn that are quiet and peaceful. The horses get to graze in incredible pastures. It is just magical. So sorry that we had to leave. As a side note, after I left this barn, my horse got colic around the July 4 weekend. I could not get anyone to trailer her to Tuft's hospital. I was crazed as time was of the essence. I contacted Roger and he came to my horse's rescue and brought her to Tufts and saved her life!