If you missed high school drama and want to relive it, then this is your place. Want to waste a…read morecouple hundred bucks a month? Sign up your kid to ride in a circle while the so called "trainer" plays on her phone, drinks a white claw and ignores her free range toddler. Super unprofessional, this woman is extremely close with some of her prized students (only because she brainwashed their parents into paying a whopping shit ton of money every month) and she talks to them like they are buddies in high school, no 40 something "trainer" should be that close with a group of little girls. Creepy. Notice how there's no bad reviews on google? No shit, she deletes them. Hence why the 5 star review, it'll take her longer to remove it. When I pulled my daughter from this program so many people came forward to me with nightmare stories of this woman traumatizing their child.

I keep my horse there. Erica is very knowledgable and is always on premises ,as well as Ben. The…read morebarn is quiet and homey. They do Not rent horses for the day or for an outing. If you are a horse owner and looking for a quiet ,safe environment to engage with your horse, I encourage you to check out this facility!

As a long time rider and horse owner I love the environment and care my horse receives. The…read morefacilities are well kept with a knowledgeable manager and trainer who are always attentive and on premises. Quality feed and home grown hay and oats along with wonderful extensive and well maintained grass turnout have my horse happier and healthier than he has been in years. The turnout is wonderful and definitely a huge plus for the area where turnout is often limited. Horses get hours of turn out, not just a few hours a day, we're talking 8-10 hours at least which is great for a horse's physical and mental health. In the summer the grass is always plentiful and in the winter roundbales that are grown on the farm are always available for the horses to chew on. The barn stays warm in the winter (never a frozen bucket!) and cool in the summer with the driveway always plowed in winter. The tack room with attached hospitality area that has coffee, water, and a fridge for customer use is well heated in the winter with air conditioning in the summer. Lessons aren't required which is a nice change of pace but the trainer knows her stuff and has helped me in many ways as an overly concerned owner of an aging horse. I also love that the normal 'extras' you get billed for at many barns are simply a part of day-to-day care. When the weather fluctuates blankets are adjusted, removed, or put on without having to call and ask and no bill waiting at the end of the month. Same thing in the summer with fly masks and spray. You can bring in your own farrier or vet but the the farrier who comes every three weeks is knowledgeable. talented, and willing to help you one on one with your horse's individual needs and my horse is happily going barefoot now. The new indoor is spacious and well maintained with a jump course and is never overcrowded. I've ridden in the ring while another border was driving her horse and there was no traffic issue whatsoever. There are acres and acres of trails through woods, fields, and wildlife to see and is a nice change of pace from ring work. There are three rings in total- the large indoor that is nice and cool in the summer but has two large doors for great views, and two outdoor rings, one grass and one dirt. The trainer Erica knowledgeable in many areas and all of her lesson students get individual attention and time, so do the horses she works with. I've seen her ride a variety of horses with a variety of problems and different disciplines and she never loses her patients. She is great with adult and younger students and is always available for advise or help, you don't need to schedule a meeting to get a simple question answered in anything from actual riding to medical care and horse history. The barn manager Ben is a great guy who knows his way around the farm and will help you and your horse in any way possible. Ben keeps the farm running great and fixes any problems that come along and still finds time to fit in special projects, keep the rings watered and dragged, and a fresh pot of coffee on all day. What I love the most though besides the excellent care is the atmosphere. There is no petty barn drama. Young students and boarders are respectful and a joy to be around and make the barn's annual gathers a fun time. Boarders, parents, and lesson students all come together for everything from cheering sections at horse shows, summer BBQs, Holiday Parties, and the annual in house Halloween Fun Show. The business is growing in all the right ways without leaving anyone or anything behind. Whatever you are looking for in horse care Daniluk is the place to be!

I first had the pleasure of riding at Canterbury Stables in 2010 at the age of 12...I took half a…read moredozen lessons and enjoyed myself immensely! After owning our own farm for 4 years I have since returned to Canterbury Stables and can now fully appreciate the exceptional facility. The Farm certainly has the most friendly staff around and the whole place is immaculately clean. I love riding with Kim and look forward to a long and fruitful experience at Canterbury Stables

My daughter has been riding for 3 years at Canterbury and we cannot say enough about it. The staff…read moreis extremely professional, instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and understand each of their riders, guiding lessons accordingly. They are family orientated offering numerous family friendly events throughout the year. The Pony Camp offered over the summer is a great way for children to learn more about horses and exposure to riding. Phenomenal!!

I'm in love with this stable! I've been trail riding all over for years and Painted Bar Stables…read morewins the Blue Ribbon! Here's why: Erika, the owner, takes the time to learn about each prospective rider before you come so she can pair you with the perfect horse. So be sure and take the time to let them know in the online questionnaire how you are with horses and riding. I'm a confident rider and got a great horse for me where my husband isn't as confident rider and he was paired with a sweet easy going horse, Faye. Actually all the horses are sweet and wonderful. We did a one hour trail ride. The trail was fun - not too challenging and we even got to stop by a beautiful creek so the horses could take a drink. It's absolutely magical & no better way to see the beauty of this region. Now the horses: They are all beautiful, very healthy and thus happy. You can get to know them on the Painted Bar Stables website! Many are rescued and have been revitalized by being in this wonderful place. I can't wait to return.

This was absolutely one of the best things we did on our trip to the Finger Lakes…read more Our tour guide was amazing, kind, and I loved learning about the horses. She had a wealth of knowledge and several degrees in horses related fields. We went on a one hour trail ride and now knowing what I know, I would definitely have upgraded to the 1.5-hour trail ride. It was such a fun experience! I hadn't been on a horse in years and had only ridden a horse maybe three times in my life, so you don't have to be a knowledgeable rider by any means. The horses were so gentle and already knew the route they were taking. If I lived closer, I would have loved to sign up for classes here. I highly recommend this is a great activity to anyone traveling this way. We loved it.

On the fence about going horeseback riding here? Well jump off the fence and into a saddle!…read moreMountain Rose Farm was everything I dreamed of. My boyfriend and I booked a one hour trail ride for a Saturday morning while we were visiting the Keuka Lake area. The team at Mountain Rose communicated effectively with us about moving our ride to the afternoon to miss the rain moving in. We had the most incredible afternoon. From the moment we arrived at the farm, we were transported into something of a movie. The staff, the horses, the fairytale-esque riding trails; everything was outstanding. 100% recommend for couples, girls trips, nature lovers; everyone and anyone looking to try something new. This was a great change of pace to the everyday.

We had a great time riding with both sister owners over two days while visiting our family nearby!…read moreThe horses were beautiful and have tons of space to roam. My kids LOVED the greeting by Lucas, the enormous goat, and playing with the kittens. Oh, and of course the horses and trail ride! We got a brief lesson to start and then road for about an hour through fields and woods. We had several first time riders and they all enjoyed their experience. Max 4 riders per session. We will be back when we are in town again!

I rode competitively form the ages of 8 to 22. Once I had completed my degree at Cornell…read moreUniversity, and it was time to move on to a career, I sold my mare, and went to work. 40 years later, I was enrolled in phased retirement from Cornell, and decided to investigate the options available to start riding again, and rekindle my original passion. I selected If Only Farm, because of the high standard of professionalism exhibited by the owner Sue Lowe, who had shown with national success for many years, as had her teaching and training staff. I must admit, I got off to a rocky start, but Sue assured me, that with time and persistence, and being diligent about doing exercises that would help me strengthen the muscle groups I would need to ride successfully again, that I would be able to regain the skills I had not used in decades. She can be a demanding teacher, expecting only the best from her students, and always encouraging them to reach for the next step. 1 1/2 years later, I am now close to where I was at age 22, and am loving every day that I spend riding at her facility. The barn staff, and trainers, are all very open and enjoy helping us newbies find our way around, and learn new skills associated with horse health care, using specialized tack, and what condition each of the lesson horses is in on the days I come to ride, and help me select which horse would be best for my lesson that day. An all around close knit family atmosphere with lots of experienced staff to gain knowledge from, wonderful teachers in both dressage and hunt seat, and all have exhibit a high degree of professionalism.

Nicky Kurty is a phenomenal trainer. I originally took my horse in for training but was so…read moreimpressed I ended up taking lessons as well. Very professional, very understanding, went above and beyond to ensure I was happy. Excellent facilities, clean, safe and secure!!! Highly recommended!!!

First, Nicky does have a gift with horses. However, she is overbooked, and it affects the…read moretraining. I had my horse there for almost 3 months. The goals were canter transition and more exposure to the trail. I received positive texts about her progress until she was ready to come home after 30 days, then it was she will never be anything other than a walk/trot horse. I was understandably upset. We agreed she should stay longer. The texts then resumed to her doing well. To the point that she offered to buy her because she was such a lovely horse. She said she hadn't known to use the one training technique with her. There were extended periods of time she wasn't ridden. She was turned out in an extremely muddy paddock. There were other paddocks there that weren't as bad. She was trailered back to me with an abscess and dermatitis on all four limbs that required vet care. Our group riding lessons were her riding a horse in training and often ponying another horse while teaching 3 students. I did learn a lot from Nicky, but the cost, time and my horse's health were not worth it in the end.

My boyfriend and I were up visiting Ithaca and found this stable to go horseback riding. We had a…read moregreat time with a private hour long trail ride with the husband and wife who own the stables with 17 horses. They are a small business and do not advertise much, which is why they do not have a website. Very good pricing especially when compared to other stables in that area. They were easy to talk to, personable, and nice enough to call me later that evening to tell us where fireworks (for the 4th of july) were happening since we were searching for a place to watch them. Great find!