The whole place is amazing, especially the "castle". The trails are very well maintained, and VERY…read morewell marked. And the lake is beautiful. The best part is how amazing it is for dogs! Highly recommend!!

Borderland is a wonderful place. I usually only stay on the main trail for walking and running…read more Plenty of grass areas to play catch or picnic, plus benches and picnic tables throughout. Relaxing, quiet, and so many nice spots to enjoy the ponds, waterfall, spring noises of frogs, and foliage in the fall. I ride my bike or run or walk through regularly and enjoy it. I have also taken the kids to some of the mansion tours and the presentations about nature in the park building. Enjoyed those too.

Excellent place for children with autism or special needs. Horses were docile and sweet. Plenty…read moreof space for both indoor and outdoor riding. Brought first time rider friend and adult niece and both had an equally excellent time. Amy was direct, sensible, caring, polite. Vibe was relaxed and good energy. Definitely spending more time here. Covered area to sit where I could read while others rode. Small rainbow pony. Very easy to Venmo. Highly recommend

They should not a themselves as a riding lesson barn. There are no qualified instructors which is…read moreA)disrespectful to people who want to learn how to ride B) wasting people's money C) extremely misleading because I do think it's a therapeutic barn, which means the horses are dull, and that's fine, but if you want to offer riding lessons you need proper school horses. The barn is run by teenagers who are nice but again not professional. The owner is nice but the most chaotic human being and super bad a scheduling. You will be often times wait 30 mins to an hour beyond your appointed time. The trail is super ugly, not even worth calling a trail ride and they up charge you a ton for it. If you love horses and value your time you will take your money elsewhere.

I was lucky enough to spend a few months taking weekly lessons here early in 2017, and I've got to…read moresay, it's an outstanding place to ride, board, or have your horse trained. Primarily a saddle seat barn, they've got a strong lesson program that's great for kids and adults alike. Most of their horses are American Saddlebreds, but they've got some Morgans, at least one cute Arab, a few ponies, and a quarter horse who I rode a few times for lessons. Lillian & Katie have a strong sense of what you need next, and I found that in listening to them closely and following their instructions I was able to gain skills and regain strength in the saddle post-baby, all of which was of great benefit to me. Because they're great at what they do, and they have talented horses and riders on their team, they go to a lot of shows. They went to Devon last year, as well as quite a few other local and regional shows, so if you're interested in riding saddleseat and competing, this is probably the best barn in the area for you. I found their clients to be friendly, and the atmosphere is relaxed enough that I would breathe a sigh of happy relief every time I walked in, no snooty barn drama to be found here... at least not in my experience! I was side lined with a back injury for a few months after taking lessons here, and I'm thinking of going in a different direction with my riding (dressage), but I would highly recommend Rocking Horse to anyone and everyone with a passion for horses, particularly if you want to learn to ride saddle seat or if you'd like your child to start in a lesson program.

From the owner: Our business specializes in teaching students of all ages. Whether you are 5 years old or fifty…read moreyears old, we are here to get you in the saddle and share our love of horses with you. Here at Rocking Horse we not only offer riding lessons, but Birthday Parties and Horsemanship Days as well.

Sugar Ridge Farm is a beautiful horse farm. The barn is run very professionally. The owner is very…read moreknowledgeable and a fabulous instructor. The horses are treated with lots of love. You want to learn to ride you will learn from the best. You want to board you horses they will be well taken care of. Great family atmosphere very friendly Whether your a beginner or expert you will love it there very highly recommend

I was introduced to Carin and Sugar Ridge Farm by a mutual friend about a year ago and have been…read moreriding ever since. I wanted a straight-forward, well-kept, non-commercial farm, and you not only get that with Sugar Ridge, but I have also found a family with these ladies and the horses there. The grounds are gorgeous, with plenty of room to ride and options to suit each skillset. It's been amazing to learn more about these gorgeous animals, and it does a world of good just being around them. You can also tell how well-taken care of the horses are just by how affectionate they are with Carin; she does an absolutely incredible job with them and it shows. She is also an amazing instructor, and I couldn't imagine being taught by anyone else. (Nor would I want to!) I highly recommend Sugar Ridge, whether you've never been on a horse or have a lifetime of experience, Carin's training ability and versatility is unparalleled.

My horses have been at Sunflower Meadows for almost three years. The care is wonderful, and my…read morehorses are as happy as can be! Our facility has recently moved to Tiverton, RI - it is absolutely gorgeous! We have a great team of instructors, and an amazing group of lesson horses that are all healthy, happy, well cared for and love their job! We often host horse shows, and clinics for riders of all levels. In addition, we travel to "A" shows including WEC, Fieldstone, Vermont Summer Festival, Saratoga & more!

Lindsey Canesi of Sunflower Meadows Equestrian is outstanding as a trainer for your horse or as an…read moreinstructor for children and adults. She has many years of equestrian experience from childhood and up through the ranks as an adult and uses that knowledge to help beginners develop a great base on the ground and under saddle. She is also able to help the advanced riders reach their goals and she does it all with care and patience. Lindsey has the gift of being able to communicate her knowledge to her students and their success in the show ring is proof positive! ....to sum it up, in one sentence: She excels with young children, making them feel safe and at ease while providing a fun filled riding experience and challenges the advanced riders to reach new levels of success. My personal experience with Lindsey has spanned many years now! I have left my beloved Thoroughbred with her on numerous occasions and he was cared for as if her were her own and as a boarder, that's the most important aspect to look for when making a decision wherein to stable your horse. If you are looking for an instructor or trainer, please give Lindsey a call, she will spend all the time you need on the phone or in-person and will answer endless questions with a smile on her face. She will greet you at the barn with a well mannered pony or horse for your lesson or a clean stall to board your horse and I guarantee that if you are utilizing my review as a blind-faith method of trying someone new, you will not be sorry that you did!

Great venue for a little one's birthday party. Recommend it highly! Staff was very interactive…read morewith many animals that the kids enjoyed. Food was great too! Enjoy

My kids love visiting ponytown and attending their events year round. It's pricy but well worth the…read moretrip. The staff is extra friendly and good to their animals

Good Honest People, Great selection of Horses, Super Fun Horse Shows, Always something going on…read morethere. Nice Tack Shop, very reasonalbe prices. They have eveything from feed, shavings, hay, gates, stalls, tack, EVERYTHING! One stop shopping! I have been purchasing my feed, barn supplies and horses here for years. :)

Chipaway Stables is a great place to go for any farm supplies. The staff is very knowledgeable,…read morehonest, and pleasant.

I can't say enough good things about this stable. They offer boarding, training…read more(adults/kids/horses), farrier services, horse transportation and more. Brad is amazing with the animals and the humans. You couldn't pick a better place for you or your animal.

I have known Tami, for over 25 years. I have leased horses off of her, boarded horses and taken…read morelessons from her. She is extremely knowledgable, and so is her staff. I currently board my 30 year old gelding with her. I have him on full board, and he couldn't get better care, she treats him as if he were her own. There is a heated tack room, with cable TV and a REAL bathroom. It's hard to find barns with those around here. The barn itself offers box stalls, and is in fantastic condition. There are also a few in/out stalls available. The outside is beautifully maintained. The horses all have decent sized individual paddocks, with water spouts and protection from the elements in each one. There is an outside wash stall, a large outside arena with excellent lighting. A newly renovated and large round pen. They offer full board, semi rough, and rough board. All at extremely reasonable prices. They offer clinics, cow sorting and fun shows on property, and travel to all sorts of area shows. I can't say it enough. My horse and I absolutely love it here.

Wow, I can't say enough good things about Canton Equestrian!! I've been riding there for a year and…read morea half and everything about it is great. Here are the best parts: 1) you get a real sense of community. No matter which lesson I ride in, the other riders are always friendly and encouraging and it's really easy to make friends. Newsletters go out frequently to keep everyone updated on the latest barn news and events, and if you follow the barn on Instagram you can see pictures of all the horses that you love all week! 2) great instruction. I've been riding since I was 8 and have had many instructors, and David is by far the best one I've ever had. He finds new ways to challenge me in every lesson and I always leave feeling like I learned something! Each lesson is different, incorporating different riding activities using ground rails, jumps etc. to build core skills. David is also really flexible with my crazy schedule and is really responsive to emails. 3) the barn owners and staff are the best. Everyone is really friendly and is so willing to help if you have any questions or anything. You can tell that they really care about the welfare of the horses and the upkeep of the property. Laurel is my fav, she is super friendly and always on top of everything! When I first emailed Canton to inquire about lessons, she responded to me within the hour. I was nervous about starting back up again at a new barn where I didn't know anyone but she was so friendly and positive that I felt better right away. 4) the school horses are top-notch. I've ridden at barns where it was common for the school horses to buck, rear, take off unexpectedly, etc. but the ones at Canton are extremely well-behaved and there are horses for every level of rider. 5) the property has three rings, including an indoor ring, and access to trails. All you have to do is cross the street and boom! You and your horse are in a gorgeous trail. Also, there's a driveway that loops around the entire property which is perfect for a warm up or cool down on a nice day! Also, if you're a parent and you want to watch your kid ride, there's a viewing room over the indoor arena where you can take a comfy seat and watch your child conquer the world on the back of a horse. 6) heated tack room and restroom. If you've been in the horse world for a while, you probably know how important (and hard to find!) these can be. Most barns that I've been to only have port-o-potties outside (yuck) but Canton has a HEATED indoor restroom with complete with a sink. There's even Febreze in there, because, you know. Of equal importance is the heated tack room- in the winter it's great to that the bits are always warm in the tack room so you don't have to warm them up in your hand before bridling your horse. And of course the indoor arena means you can ride in any weather! TLTR: Canton Equestrian has friendly people, well-behaved (and totally loveable) horses, and great property and facilities. Whether you're new to horses or have been riding horses all your life, I would recommend this place for you!

I began taking lessons with David in December, after a 15-year hiatus from horseback riding. I…read moredesperately missed being in the saddle, so I reached out to CEC on a whim and they were so responsive and enthusiastic that I had a lesson scheduled within a week of reaching out. Laurel was super transparent with pricing and availability, which I appreciated. My only goal was to get comfortable being on horseback again, but with the help of David, I have been able to accomplish things that I NEVER expected out of myself. I have learned more in the few months he's been teaching me than I ever did in the 10 years of riding lessons as a child. He has an otherworldly intuition about horses and riders, and I honestly cannot say enough about how comfortable and confident he makes you feel in the saddle. I always leave CEC feeling accomplished and exhilarated.