My daughter has been at Gardnertown farm for 8 years and has never been made to feel like she is…read moreinept or belittled by anyone there. Gardnertown is a family owned establishment and they treat their clients like family. My child has learned how to respect horses and their boundaries and how to truly take care of them.

I have been coming here to Gardnertown Farms for the past 4 years I got to say it was the best…read morething I did, the Trainers and the School horses are fabulous they taught me so much, now I am showing its is so much fun and your trainers support you so much. The facility is beautiful 2 indoor rings 2 outdoor rings stalls are beautiful they have a beautiful big grooming stall and wash stall with hot water I ride all year round. The horses are taken well care of the owners are so nice they will bend over backwards to accommodate you and they have camp for the kids in the summer and the kids love it I love coming in to the facility and seeing all the kids with smiles on there face while they are riding .

My boyfriend and I took a trail ride for my birthday as Misfit Farm and it was one of my favorite…read moreriding experiences of all time! The farm: They have just recently moved and this new location has the most gorgeous barn interior I've even seen. Lofty, wood and timber, clean, organized, spacious, and open. The grounds were equally as stunning, especially in mid-october with the fall colors. We were early for our appointment and the groundskeeper generously gave us a tour of the grounds, introducing us to each horse and telling stories. The horses have so much room to run around and are paired with horses they get along with best and often ride together with, so they are all extremely friendly, and most are rescues. Our ride: Bridget was an amazing guide! She's one of those people who makes you feel in good hands from the start. She's extremely knowledgeable and experianced in riding and made sure we were comfortable every step of the way. My boyfriend and I are advanced riders and chose Misfit Farm because of the reviews for more intense trail rides and were extremely satisfied. "It's not your average Club Med ride!" as Bridget announced. We trotted, cantered, and galloped among the trails. I rode Gershwin, an extremely sweet and even tempered horse, and had one of my most comfortable rides ever at all gaits. The horses we took on the trail all knew each other very well and were super comfortable riding close together. Bridget was a true horse mom and knew each horse's personality and behavior. The scenery was picturesque and the trail was the perfect length. I can't wait to visit again. I highly recommend Misfit Farm to trail riders and horse lovers, they have so much offer!

Like their website says, the trail rides are for experienced riders - there aren't too many places…read moreleft that will allow riders to go faster than a walk on the trail, regardless of experience! My sister and I both ride several times per week so we booked the trail ride. The horses are forward but confident and in good body condition with their feet well cared for. Some of the horses may jig-jog on the trail so if you are a very nervous or timid rider you may want to ask for a steady type of horse. We had a great time, an hour ride which was mostly walking but with some good canter/hand gallops up the hills. The scenery is stunning, beautiful woods and fields. Our guide Stephen was very entertaining and full of useful information. Recommended!

Absolutely the best place for kids and even adults to learn how to ride a horse. They also have…read moresummer camp, and do horse boarding and many other things.. We moved to the area from NYC and my daughter had always wanted to learn how to ride a horse, she hopes that one of these days she can be in a horse show. I mentioned this because she started training mid May 2022 and we are in August 2022 and she has built so much confidence and her love for horses have grown! Helaina, the owner, is the best trainer in NY PERIOD! She is kind and has lots of patience to work with kids. My daughter always feels welcome and is always looking forward for her next class. I am so glad we found this place! If you are looking for an equestrian center, this is your place!

My daughter Olivia went to meadow creek farms with her Girl Scouts troop yesterday. They learned…read moreabout saddles and saddle pads and groomed a pony name fudge. It was an incredible experience for her and the other girls! She got to ride a pony name Max and loved it ! Now she is asking for lessons there.

So funny tale here... normally on my friend trips up to New Paltz we stop at this one farm and feed…read morethe horses carrots. We go up this time... no horses, new fence, one barn is missing and all I see are sheep. What the frig Ricky?! So I search for other farms and find Lucky C Stables. We randomly drive to this place and just ask out the window if we could feed some horses... to our surprise we were met with smiling faces and even given a tour of the barns!! It was so enjoyable and we met, pet and fed so many cool horse buddies, that I would love to come back and book a trail ride or lesson next time I am around. Such friendly people and they made our day!

Fantastic place! Such a great, friendly and safe environment for kids and adults of all ages!…read moreExcellent lesson horses to learn on, and great riding instructors! Riders have the opportunity to show, lease or purchase their own horse or you can just take fun lessons! If you want to learn horseback riding or you're looking for your next opportunity to advance your show career, this is your place! They also have a phenomenal summer camp program, high/middle school teams and coach SUNY NP team!

Our brunch with donkeys (and frankly all the animals there on the farm) was such a delight! We had…read morethe best time, every small detail for our comfort was realized by Kaity. The brunch was absolutely delicious, we had everything from fresh hard boiled eggs, salad, quiche, pastries, fresh fruit and more. I'll definitely be going back, to see Ellie their gorgeous horse, and do some glamping in the cozy, comfy tent. Such a wonderful experience!!

My grandson (a toddler) and I had a wonderful visit to Hemlock Hill Farm today. Kaity and her son…read morewere warm and welcoming. We were introduced to all the horses and donkeys, the goats and the chickens. Kaity was wonderful with my grandson who became more comfortable with the animals and the barn over the visit. All the animals are so well cared for and it was a great experience all around. We hope to come back another time. It was a lovely way for my grandson to meet larger animals and start to be comfortable with them.

We had such a wonderful experience visiting Carlette Farm on Melville Road! I brought my children…read moreand our dog, and from the moment we arrived, we felt incredibly welcome. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, and everyone we encountered was kind, friendly, and welcoming. We truly enjoyed taking in the beautiful scenery, seeing the horses, and experiencing the peaceful atmosphere of the farm. The farm manager and employees were all so pleasant and made our visit even more enjoyable. It was clear that everyone takes great pride in the farm and genuinely cares about both the animals and the visitors. Our visit was a beautiful experience for the whole family, and we are so happy we had the opportunity to go. We will definitely be back, and I highly recommend Carlette Farm to anyone looking for a beautiful, welcoming, and family-friendly place to visit! Thank you to the owner, farm manager, and everyone at Carlette Farm for making us feel so welcome. We truly enjoyed our visit!

This place is absolutely beautiful. The trainers are excellent. My six year old daughter loved her…read morefirst horse back riding lesson with Connie. My six year old at first was intimidated taking a lesson at first but Connie made her feel at ease with her calm, friendly, and professional manner. The lesson was such a great experience. My daughter is already asking for more lessons.

A great slice of Americana in upstate NY I stumbled upon this track and museum while visiting…read moreGoshen and found it to be a fun filled stop in my afternoon. While it's an active track z there was no activity the day of my visit. I was able to explore every bit of the facility and truly feel the history of the site of America's oldest horse track! Very well maintained facility with a museum on site. The track is much larger than I thought it would be. I look forward to a future visit where I'll be able to catch a day of racing.

Absolutely Awesome Experience!!!…read more Young or old this place is simply a fun experience to enjoy if you're in the immediate area. If you're a hardcore horse racing enthusiast then no travel distance will keep you from this track, however if you're the average (or below) race track goer and you live in the immediate area you just have to stop in and enjoy one of these race events. Even if this type of thing doesn't interest you, it's actually really fun to attend/watch. It was my first experience going to a race track, never really considered it my "cup of tea" and only visited because my young daughter absolutely loves horses; even taking horse riding lessons. We ventured off to one of these local races and we both loved it. My daughter naturally loved it because of her love for horses and I absolutely enjoyed it and have no real interest in horses or racing but it was SOOO much fun to watch. Crowds go crazy as the horses round the corner toward the finish line and you can't help but get fired up by the contagious crowd cheering! Epic feeling and rush as everyone cheers as horses cross finish line. For a small entrance fee you get to enjoy the races taking any seat you'd like and pretty much all the seats are great; no bad seats (i.e. nose bleeds). Local vendors were present as well for family fun entertainment. Various vendors setup to sell or donate items. This year the local ice cream vendor, Trail Side Treats, was in attendance donating FREE ice cream to attendees which was so awesome of that local vendor to do. Food, drinks and even beer are available for sale at the concession stands. Even if you don't care for this type of event or never even thought you'd be remotely interested, I DARE you to try it because it's really cool. For the cost of entrance skip your morning Starbucks and try this place out. Fun people won't regret trying it while those lame boring folks will simply dislike it just like everything else that keeps their lives boring. Haha! I double dog dare you to visit and try it!