I have to agree with the reviewers here!…read more I bought the coupon and I was SUPER excited to go with my boyfriend. I tried calling them for a reservation...for 2 days straight and no one picks up! Finally a lady picks up and told me that shes really busy during the days and mornings and that I should email her. Fine, she gave me her email address. Every time I email her, she/they replies back a week or two later. NO JOKE. Here and there she tells me what she has this available or asking questions about my boyfriend and I (height, weight and etc.) or if I can do this day or that day. Yet when I reply within that second, i won't hear back until 2 weeks later. BY THEN those days that we "settled" on already past!! Days goes by then weeks then I'm looking at months going by!! . I bought this coupon in like Aug-Sept. HOPING that i can enjoy this in the fall with my boyfriend! By November, forget it. I called the place where I bought the vouchers from to get a refund or atleast credits. Thank God!

The horseback riding experience itself was fun for us, total beginners!!! Horses were tamed and…read morethankfully, no one fell off or got injured. 1 - Reservation - Bought my voucher from Groupon. Reserving the date on the website was a breeze; however, cancelling and rebooking another date was a nightmare!!!! No one would answer the phone or email in a timely matter. We emailed them to change from Sat 10am to Sun 10am; a few days would go by before someone wrote back to say "Sun 10am is booked, what about 2pm?" I replied "OK" immediately. Then a week goes by and finally someone replied, "Sorry Sun 2pm is booked, how about another day?" By the time they replied, the slots were already booked. It was ridiculous! 2 - Day of Ride - Helen, the owner?, called us at 7am and told us that the trails were closed, because of the heavy rain the night before. I was offered to either to reschedule or ride the arena. There is no way I am going to reschedule, so we went. We arrived 45 min early just to check out the farm. There were 4-5 staff there; all young college-like ladies, plus 1-2 older women. The farm was open, with cats and chickens roaming freely around. We signed the waiver form, grabbed our helmets (gross, small and dirty!), and mounted our horses. 3 - Horseback Riding - Our horses name were Aurora, Jupiter, Levi, and Lakota. The 4 horses trotted in a line; 2 staff were walking and leading the first 2 smaller horses my daughters rode. For an hour, we rode around the outdoor arena, and up and down the driveway path twice. My 10 year old daughter said "We were not really controlling the horse that much. It was boring, because part of fun was to learn and control your own horse the way you want, but that did not happened." They did not offer any riding lessons or stories of the horses or rescue facility. No hot cocoa either.

12/29/2018 After trying other options in the Hudson Valley,…read moreI'm pleased to have landed at Southlands. My only regret is that I didn't move here several years earlier. The staff is consistently professional, with my horse's welfare their first priority. I am actually comfortable leaving on vacation, knowing they will keep a close eye on him even if I'm not there every day. I also get high-quality instruction as my horse and I advance through the dressage levels. Once you get past the basic levels of dressage, it's difficult to find quality instruction outside of a full-training barn. But, I own a horse for me to ride, not for some trainer to ride. I am not interested in a "leave your horse and your checkbook" situation. At Southlands, Allison King is doing a wonderful job of helping my horse and I work toward FEI, while I ride and train him myself. Clinicians and shows right on the farm add to the learning and the fun. The barn is kept clean, tidy and safe. Footing in all three rings is excellent and well maintained. I can do a five mile trail ride right on the property. And huge bonus--the heated indoor arena makes NY winters much more bearable.

great environment- absolutely perfect for beginners or relearning how to ride. always a blast and…read moresuper people.

definitely one of the top horse barns in the area. The owners and staff are professional, great…read morecare for all the horses.

This is a truly unique and special stables run by Cait and her family. They care about bonding with…read morethe horses and giving the a natural and stress-free and healthy life. The indoor and outdoor arenas are well kept and the barns themselves are clean and appropriate for the high level of cleanliness and horse amenities usually only seen in much more expensive and pretentious show barns. Thete are great teachers available and lots of choices for leasing and boarding indoor and outdoor in a series of immaculately taken care of fields for turnout. Cait texts daily to let barn members know the plans and timing for turning out horses at night, if you want that for your horse. There is a cooling system and fly spraying system fitted throughout the barns. And everyone I 've met who boards there is very friendly and welcoming to new comers. It is the best of all worlds: Its a gorgeous setting on 80 acres of trails and pastures, it approachable and friendly members and staff make you immediately feel like family. And all of the horses are happy and it shows in the overall relaxed yet professionally run atmosphere.

My daughter and I both ride with Kari and have boarded our pony here since Fall 2024. It's a great…read moreplace for beginner to intermediate riders of any age, especially those needing to build their confidence. Kari is a wonderful teacher and will work with you to meet your personal riding goals. Excellent care is provided to all the horses. Our pony has special needs due to PPID and Insulin Dysregulation, and there has never been a problem having his unique dietary and medical and turnout needs met. The staff is wonderful, caring, and very attentive. Just walk into the barn and you will immediately get a sense of how calm and happy the horses are.

Great instructor. wonderful lesson horses and extremely clean barn. highly recommen.read more

The instructor at Stage Barn is fantastic and really teaces proper riding techniques. My daughter…read moreclearly understand what she has to work on and gets constructive feedback at each lesson to ensure that she knows when she is getting closer to mastering her skills and can progress to another level. It is a safe and positive learning environment where my daughter has drastically improved her riding! Lesson are very well organised lesson. We are absolutely delighted with the service. Highly recommended!

Despite riding for a few years I realized after a few lessons how much better my riding had become…read more Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider I highly recommend this Barn.

Cute little farm, friendly staff. Not a big variety of animals. But they make up for it with their…read morepersonality. Pony rides are the highlight and they don't disappoint, nice causal stroll. Hope to return with friends !!

We took our 3-year-old daughter last weekend and had a wonderful time. Alani was a fantastic host…read moreand all of the animals were very friendly and gentle (although the goats do get very excited for graham cracker feeding time!). Dale, the pony, was the perfect size for our little girl and she had a blast riding him around the paddock. I would highly recommend visiting and I am sure that we will make a return trip in the future! ​

Just an excellent place to get in a kayak for a leisurely paddling on Roundout Creek…read more The people were very friendly and helpful. It was easy to get started, with plenty of room to row a little upstream to the small dam or down to the islands in the small river.

The driveway comes up quick off the road. There's a sign for the business. There's a house at the…read moreend of the lot but the business operates out of trailers on your left side as you pull in. We didn't reserve any stand up paddle boards but we were greeted by a friendly college student who got us out on the water quickly. We boated under the bridge and saw a man made dam before heading over to the sand bar where our kids splashed around and played in the mud. We had kids as young as 6. If you're just paddling, I think 1 hour is enough but if you want to stop and play on the sandbar then 2 hours. Great time with a great business.

I was in the market to purchase a new sea kayak. Since they are pretty pricey, I wanted to make…read morethe right choice. I decided to check out, The River Connection, where I purchased my last kayak from. They only sell sea kayaks. No recreational or fishing kayaks here. Walking in, you will be greeted and helped by the owner, Marshall. He is extremely knowledgeable, so any questions you have about kayaks or kayaking, Marshall will have the answer. Marshall goes above and beyond to earn your business. He also offers free demos, sells top-quality gear, and has instructional programs.

If you're looking for a high-quality kayak and someone who truly knows what they're talking about,…read morego see Marshall. This guy is the real deal. His knowledge of kayaks is unreal -- from materials and stability to what works best for beginners vs. experienced paddlers, he breaks everything down in a way that actually makes sense. On top of that, Marshall's just a genuinely good soul. No pressure, no sales tactics -- he really just wants to help you find the right kayak for what you need. You can tell he takes pride in what he does and cares about the people he's helping. I walked away with an amazing kayak and the confidence that I made the right choice thanks to his guidance. If you want quality gear and honest expertise, Marshall is your guy. Highly recommend! ‍