I have been interested in riding horses my entire life. I showed up to this barn and they were so…read morecourteous and kind. I rode a beautiful horse and the owner herself gave me lessons for over a year. The staff is so kind and the horses are sweethearts. Beautiful property. I can't wait to have lessons again this fall!!! Also, that other 1 star review is from an accused crazy animal abuser (I know this from living in the surrounding area) she was all over the news and seems to be trying to bash all people but herself. Cute picture Joann Ps. It's public knowledge not defamation https://lawandcrime.com/crime/operator-of-licensed-pregnant-dog-and-cat-rescue-arrested-in-connecticut-on-animal-cruelty-charges-cops/amp/

We love riding here, fair pricing, family oriented, beautiful facility, great organization of…read morematerials, well kept and clean. My daughter has a lot of anxiety she opened up almost immediately. He instructor know her very well and is able to push her without stressing her out.

Great place to board your horse or ride! Convenient location not far from Route 2 and Route 384,…read morebut you don't hear all of the traffic, which is a plus. Pretty location, I often see wild turkeys walking around, and lots of different birds flying around. Professional staff and the other owners are easy to work with.

From the owner: Full-care riding facility located on 30 acres that has large grass fields (group or private),…read moreautomatic waters, 24/hr hay, all brand-new electric fencing, 100x100 sand riding ring w/jumps and a hunt course. The property backs-up to miles and miles of trails reaching the reservoir. There is a barn on the premises that provides stalls if a horse is injured or sick, as well as tack lockers to store all your horses' belongings. Horses live outside with run-in shelters to promote a well-balanced healthy living situation. Owners live on the premises and work from home so you never have to worry. Specializes in care for older and retired horses. $350/mo. We also provide lessons with a top notch Hunter/Jumper trainer and a training program. Please call for additional details.

I've ridden here for 2 years & now that I own a horse I keep her here. Excellent horse care,…read morebeautiful turnout, great stalls, fantastic indoor & outdoor rings. Everyone who works here is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable & savvy. They get how to run a horse farm! They take care of my mare & me & I never worry. Can't say enough positive things about the farm & all the people involved with it!

From the owner: Morning Star Horse Farm is a beautiful 57 acre farm that offers boarding, lesson, and carriage…read morerides. We have 2 large outdoor arenas and 1 spacious indoor. Our knowledgeable staff guarantees the best quality care for our horses and we have an on-site manager to provide excellent care around the clock. Drama free and friendly atmosphere!

I came here for a birthday party and it was the first time visiting this farm. It is pretty cute…read moreand the birthday party was held in a small building with its own kitchen. The kids had fun feeding the farm animals. I will have to admit I had fun too. There are all sorts of farm animals, such as chickens, cats, dogs, goats, horses, bunnies, pigs and more. I am a cat person and I enjoy looking for the barn cats. The place is pretty clean for a farm and the kids enjoy the tractor ride. All the employees were nice and friendly. If you're planning a fun kids party, this is a great place for them.

You can't miss the iconic large red barn that has the word EGGS, but backwards on it. Flamig Farm…read morehas been in existence since 1907; located in West Simsbury. First visit, I got there around 4:40 and they were closing at 5; it was a short trip because I just wanted to get some eggs. The employee said they were closing soon and so was the petting zoo when I first walked in; I mentioned I was going to be quick and just wanted to get some eggs. I didn't know they had a petting zoo so I made a plan to go back again another time. The store was your typical farm stand, they had eggs, honey, cookies, apparel, and various of other knick knacks. They were having a sale, buy one dozens eggs ($7) and get one dozen free. The chickens were laying too many eggs and they wanted to get rid of as many as possible. The second time, I got in earlier in the day and purchased petting zoo tickets; $8 per person over 2 years old/under 80 years old and for an additional $2, you can purchase feed. I highly recommend getting the feed, the animals loved it. The petting zoo was bigger than I thought. There's even a playground with benches and picnic tables. The place seemed clean and the animals seem well taken care of. We saw pigs, llamas (my favorite), sheep, goats, alpacas, peacocks, cows, ponies (another favorite), donkeys, bunnies, chickens, and a black cat.Inside the shop, there were baby chicks, birds, and guinea pigs. There were signs explaining what type of animals, facts, and their story/names throughout. They also offer pony and tractor rides for an additional fee. There's a huge pavilion with picnic tables; you can bring your own food in. Also, there is an Airbnb onsite and people book their weddings there. There are many events hosted there as well; children programs and summer camps are popular ones. My kids and I had a blast petting and feeding the animals. I highly recommend!

My horse was put In with owner's stallion who relentlessly bullied him until he became horse…read moreaggressive. Which is a problem to this very day. Her solution wasn't to separate them, but told me to come get him when he finally attacked her horse 3 months after it started. I had owned my horse for years and aggression had never been a problem until we boarded at her stable.

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I took a half hour lesson with Jessica and wrote out a check for $50. My check was changed to $65…read more I asked about this and 1st was told the price for a one hour private lesson was $65. I said I only rode for 30 minutes. So I was then told that assistance in tacking up a horse is an additional $15!! I called the owner Kristen who stated "assistance" with tacking up a horse is $65 and it IS on their web page. It is not. I am totally disgusted. Kristen was on speakerphone and my husband heard the entire conversation and could not believe her tone of voice to me. She continuously cut me off from speaking and told me I was very defensive. She then called back and said she would refund me the $15. It is not the money, but the principle that they should be totally clear on their pricing.

My daughter recently 'moved' to Full Circle Farm to follow her instructor who went to work here…read more At first, we had some reservations because the barn, riding rings, stalls, lobby and even the lounge are much more posh than we had experienced at our previous facility. We (mistakenly) thought that the boarders, staff/management, and fellow schoolers would be snobbish and exclusionary. We were pleasantly surprised to find that just because it's situated on a gorgeous hilltop location with indoor and outdoor lighted rings, immaculate stalls and superior quality school horses, that the folks here are down-to-earth and outgoing. Even the dogs are friendly! They have an exceptional IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association) Team which allows Junior High and High School age riders to compete all over the state. Plus, the Farm is centrally located so it's easy to get to. For us, it's a perfect fit. If we currently owned a horse, as we have in the past, this is where we would want it to be. The animals are clean and kept busy (but not overworked). The stalls all have run outs and are solidly built to keep them warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Indicative that the mounts are happy is the fact that there is not a lot of cribbing, wall kicking and general aggressiveness. Everybody just seems to get along! 'Horse People' can be a crazy bunch, however while we're at FCF we feel very much at ease and at home, like we are welcome guests instead of an intrusive imposition. I would highly recommend this equestrian haven for any hunter/jumper enthusiast who wants tip-top care of their horse and a nice place to enjoy everything about riding. A nice advantage to their spot on a hill is that there are so few flies and wonderful views all around! UPDATE: THERE WAS RECENTLY A CHANGE IN THE OPERATION OF THE BARN. THEY HAVE DROPPED THEIR IEA PROGRAM AND DECIDED THAT THE FACILITY IS FOR HORSE OWNERS ONLY. SUCH A DISAPPOINTMENT FOR OUR TEAM AND ITS SUPER COACH. MAYBE THEY WEREN'T MAKING ENOUGH MONEY FROM THE SHOWS, WHICH WERE ALWAYS WELL ATTENDED. MY QUESTION IS HOW WILL FUTURE EQUESTRIANS HONE THEIR SKILLS WITHOUT ACCESS TO QUALITY SCHOOLING? LIKE SO MANY BUSINESSES, THEIR SHORTSIGHTEDNESS WILL LEAD TO FEWER ABLE RIDERS AND THEREFORE FEWER PATRONS WHO REQUIRE BOARDING. REALLY TOO BAD THAT THEY'RE NOT LOOKING AT THE BIGGER PICTURE. WITH SUCH AN ABRUPT CHANGE IN POLICY, I WOULD SAY THAT I WOULD **NOT** TRUST MY HORSE TO BE STABLED HERE. IF THEY'RE WILLING TO JETTISON AN ENTIRE GROUP OF LOYAL CUSTOMERS IN SUCH AN OFFHAND MANNER, WHAT'S TO SAY THEY WOULDN'T ABRUPTLY CHANGE OTHER POLICIES RELATIVE TO THE WELL BEING OF THE ANIMALS IN THEIR CARE? UNTRUSTWORTHY IS THE WORD THAT COMES TO MIND HERE.

Hidden Meadow is amazing! Felicia is patient, kind, and understanding. I love riding here. I've…read moregrown my confidence and horseman ship so much in the last two years. i am a life long client, and highly recommend any level rider to check hidden meadow out. also I love the goats and everything farm related that is offered!

Taking weekly lessons and absolutely love the facility…read more Felicia has been very patient with me and answers all my questions. She's a very knowledgeable trainer and is constantly following up with me to make sure I'm comfortable with riding and if I have any questions before our next lesson.