My horse LOVES it here. They take great care of him. And Nicky is AMAZING! She is training my horse…read moreand he is learning so fast! It is a simple place and it is priced accordingly.!! If you want fancy, then this is not it, but if you want to board your horse and he be happy, this is it. Lots of space and turn out time. And the other review about being tied to a pole and being left there, that is good for the horse to learn patience, my horse often goes through this exercise and is learning how to wait and be a good boy, if he ever needs to be tied up somewhere else, he will know how to wait for me, duh. This person clearly doesn't know anything about horse and he's just talking nonsense. I'm sure he paid very affordable for those lessons. That's why it's done like that. If you want professional teaching his kid, he should definitely had gone somewhere else that would be a lot more expensive obviously. It's like he's paying cheap prices and expecting luxury kind of service. Besides, he doesn't know clearly anything about how horses are trained !! This place you get what you pay for. Affordable. Great people. Happy horses. No nonsense.

Beautiful setting with miles of trails. Horses are well…read moretaken care of and suitable for a beginner. The staff is very knowledgeable and safety is paramount.

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.

Communicative and highly trained staff. Almost don't want to post such a good review for fear of…read morelosing a good thing BUT this horse farm and training facility deserves it big time! The grounds are impeccable, albeit small. The details are tended to, the organization and cleanliness off the charts and at this point I couldn't be happier for a riding location. The Pony Club and hosting center activities are amazing for children learning to ride and looking to develop a real talent on horseback. Let's cheer this place on and truly compare with the other mismanaged locations around and build up a business well in deserve!

I was visiting my mother in Redding from Seattle and being a regular rider at Stoneridge Equestrian…read morein Kent, I looked up horseback riding and found this barn. I received excellent one on one instruction from Max for an hour. It's always a challenge to work with a new horse, new instructor in a new setting. I was pleased with everything I saw and experienced, this is a place for riders who want a serious lesson. Beautiful facility.

My daughter has had horseback riding lessons here for over a year. The manager of the farm and…read morethe staff are nice and communication is smooth. The horses are well taken care of. Lessons are excellent.

Imaculate and pretty setting. The horses are in such fine condition because they have the turnout…read morethat is missing in many other barns. The staff knows their stuff and we were welcomed and well treated. A wonderful and convenient Fairfield barn to start riding lessons for children.

Great location, great facilities, wonderful staff. Private club but they are always happy to meet…read morenew people. Reach out to them for preview membership deals which they offer from time to time which make learning about the club and services easy.

Great riding facility if hands off approach sought and "exclusive" setting to go with. Pool,…read morerestaurant, annual benefits and of course private parties galore. Infrastructure is dated big time in comparison to cost of membership. I'm more inclined to tend my own four legged ride a little closer than most here do but jumpers seeking style and a scene are well trained and tended to here and the horses on location are truly amazing. Private boarding is the only option and it comes at a pretty penny so don't think anything otherwise as most here have huge discretionary funds, even if a lot of it is leveraged debt! Oh, did I mention you can't just join the club but have to be invited? Nice opener, eh? My one and only inquiry was stopped dead when on location seeking answers I was told to come back with my neighbor who's a member instead of actually get the information I sought directly while on location. Big time turn off to say the least, especially since a half dozen members I know all say the club membership basis is shrinking fast...

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

Such an awesome location located nearby! I spoke with many people beforehand who were all surprised…read moreto know of a local spot right in Syosset with horseback riding. The trails were awesome and Janet was so incredibly nice and knowledgeable. I took my boyfriend for his birthday and he loved it!! I would recommend wearing stretchy/loose fitting jeans. You definitely dont want something too tight as itll be extremely uncomfortable and painful when in the saddle. It can be painful in your inner thighs after a while but Janet gave some good tips to minimize that feeling! After the 1.25h ride we got to feed the horses apples and carrots (they loveeeee carrots!) that we had brought from our home. DEFINITELY recommend going here and maybe deeper into the Spring as we didnt get to see much greenery since things are JUST beginning to bloom - but thats not their fault!

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.

This is a local gem. I called on Saturday morning to see if there was any last-minute availability…read morefor a trail ride for 2. Fortunately for us, we got a spot and were saddled up 3 hours later. We enjoyed an hour trail ride on a lovely sunny day. Our trail guides John was very helpful and quite pleasant, along with Kristine and Roseanne. They took extra care personally assuring each rider was comfortable during the ride. We've had a proper instructions before going for a trail ride. Absolutely a friendly energy from everyone we interacted with. The facilities were well maintained, and the horses seemed super happy and healthy. Those horses were rescued and they seem truly cared for and loved and I respect any organization that takes such care of their animals. We felt the positive energy as soon as we stept on the property. Excellent experience!

Farm owner is a kind soul. She is accepting of people with special needs/learning disabilities for…read morehay rides, etc. Great experience. A+

My children feel as loved as the horses here. A truly special place with rescued horses and kind,…read moretalented riding instructors. They have horse lessons, horse summer camps (day camps), horse birthday parties, and a fall "Boo at the Barn" party. Located just behind Bowlmor in Norwalk, on a quite tree-lined road.

Very unkind owner. She is rude on the telephone and inflexible. I wouldn't recommend this company…read moreto anyone.

Great fun, with a lot of learning, including how to approach and saddle, direct, and feed the…read morehorse. Plus, we learned about galloping v cantor, etc, all while riding. Recommended.