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...

I took a trial lesson here, but my sister rides here, so I still come frequently to visit. All of…read morethe horses are taken care of very well, and the people working here are all friendly. I wish I could submit a picture of Fangio after they let me groom him.

I love CHF. It's one of my favorite places to be, I enjoy seeing all the ponies and riding some. I…read morestarted on CC, and she helped teach me what I know with her being patient with me. The staff is great, I really miss CHF. Here, you feel like you have potential and that feels great. I used to be a really slow learner in horseback riding and I thought I wouldn't and probably would never be a good rider, but then my mom found CHF and i've been moving up in my riding career since. I love the hidden farm, I'd go there over anywhere on Earth any day. I would honestly suggest choosing this barn when learning to ride, all the other barns are not as good for beginners as Chester Hill Farm is.

My grandson has attended summer camp here for 2 years. He loves it and gets real lessons. He will…read moresoon attend regular lessons and can't wait. Definiate a kid friendly.

I can't say enough about this amazing barn. I started lessons again after many years of not riding,…read moreand the instructor was so patient and welcoming. The horses are beautiful and the ponies and dogs are so much fun to be around. I also like knowing that the money from the lessons helps go towards helping people working with the equine psychological therapy that the barn prides themselves on.

Absolutely wonderful experience with my grandchildren!!! Tammy is so patient and kind and Honey is…read morea perfect pony for littles!

Words getting around, it's becoming a popular destination... I've been here twice this month just…read morefor birthday parties... and what fun it was! Pony parties are a great activity.. the package usually allocates 2hrs for the party, 1hr for the horse ride (unlimited kids and unlimited rides) in an indoor arena and 1hr for food,cake and presents... it's about $200 for 3 horses & $25 for additional horses. The rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, table& chairs all you need to bring are decorations cake and pizza... that make it easy-peasy! The stables are well maintained and clean...Additionally, they also provide horse boarding, summer camps ($250 a week), and riding lessons. I was there while they had lessons and I thought they provided really good attention to the rider... I think summer camps would be a gr8 way to start off for my tot and see if it evolves into something more.

horses are extremely underweight. stalls kept FILTHY, about a foot of old dirty shavings. horses…read morethat arent even getting ridden are tied up all day. only brought to water once during the day. no access to hay in the daytime. horses hip bones protruding, their hindquarters are hollow and not round. definitely not fed nearly enough or correct diet. 1 flake of hay in the morning and they average maybe 2 flakes in pm per horse. if you know anything about horses, forage (hay) should be majority of their diet.jackie speaks horribly to her staff, she is super condescending. proudly mentions how many times animal control has been to her facility.... run.

It was a wonderful experience. The horses are very well kept and so good on the trails. We had a…read moregood amount of time with the horses and riding them.

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 had a horrible experience at this place. indoor footing is horrendous, horses don't get daily…read moreturnout (many boarders told us the horses are on a schedule) and the outdoor ring is very rocky. Of course, feel free to give them a try, but make sure you do your due diligence.

This is a great facility and my granddaughter loves it.it will be well worth the investment. Take a…read morevisit and enjoy yourself

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 experience there was beautiful, although I don't agree with the organization. the owners of…read morethese horses , that are not necessarily rescued from abandonment or neglect situations, but use the money from trails to support monthly expenses. So they basically get away with letting the public pay to ride their horses. that's like saying how I can't afford to keep a horse so let me label it an organization/rescue that way public funds my hobby.

I'm an experienced rider, have been riding and leasing horses since I was a kid, have worked in…read morebarns, have been a certified therapeutic riding instructor, and would not recommend this place because they don't conform to basic safety and horsemanship practices. I won't list all of them - just some highlights. My friend, who is not experienced, wanted to do this trail ride for our birthdays and we thought it would be fun. I've been on trail rides all over the world and know what to expect, and have never pulled out of a ride because I didn't feel safe until this place. I was the first person to be mounted and when the horse came out, I could see that the saddle was improperly placed too far back. I didn't say anything because it's not my place, but when I mounted, the girth was clearly too loose as the saddle started to slip. I told them that the girth was too loose and also that the saddle seemed to far back so Janet said let's reset the saddle and asked me how I would do it! She didn't seem to know the proper placement or how tight to make the girth because apparently this happened before. She then told me to walk down the lawn and let the horse graze while I waited for the rest of the group. It's not a safe practice to let horses graze while mounted, especially with beginners, but apparently that's what they do regularly. When the group was ready to leave, Janet started off on her horse and just about 30 yards from the barn, before even getting to the trail, the horse tripped and fell all the way down to the ground!! Janet fell off of course, and the horse walked off. If I had any doubt that all the red flags I'd clocked were right, this confirmed it. She was shaken up but ok, but didn't go on the ride, I don't know what was up with the horse but if a horse falls down just walking across a lawn, that raises questions about soundness and safety that are serious.

10/10 recommend this experience to anyone who loves horses and/or simply being out in nature…read moresurrounded by gorgeous landscapes and forest. Strawberry and Chocolate were such beautiful, well-behaved horses, and their owner, Cowboy Bob, was an excellent guide and genuinely wonderful person. I definitely plan on coming back -- it was absolutely worth the drive out there.

Absolutely incredible!!! Had the best time. Chocolate is the best boy. Such beautiful horsesread more