I have been interested in riding horses my entire life. I showed up to this barn and they were so…read morecourteous and kind. I rode a beautiful horse and the owner herself gave me lessons for over a year. The staff is so kind and the horses are sweethearts. Beautiful property. I can't wait to have lessons again this fall!!! Also, that other 1 star review is from an accused crazy animal abuser (I know this from living in the surrounding area) she was all over the news and seems to be trying to bash all people but herself. Cute picture Joann Ps. It's public knowledge not defamation https://lawandcrime.com/crime/operator-of-licensed-pregnant-dog-and-cat-rescue-arrested-in-connecticut-on-animal-cruelty-charges-cops/amp/

We love riding here, fair pricing, family oriented, beautiful facility, great organization of…read morematerials, well kept and clean. My daughter has a lot of anxiety she opened up almost immediately. He instructor know her very well and is able to push her without stressing her out.

We went here for a birthday party and it was a blast for the kids. Guests can pet, feed, and ride…read morethe horses, which was just a thrill. There was a tent set up with tables and chairs, and people also had blankets to sit on on the grass. It was a very different type of birthday party from the typical bounce house. If that's what you're looking for, it could make a great day out for you and your friends.

Having seen for myself the incredible level of personal care and consideration given to each horse…read moreunder the care of the formidable Susan Mitchell is what one hopes to see at any animal rescue. Susan gives the same standard of care to each animal in her loving charge, all 15 horses and her 3 rescue dogs. Susan works long days either on site or behind her computer working to care for and save equines. I have called her friend for 59 years. She and her husband are two of the most authentic, kind and caring people that I have ever known.

My daughter loved her first pony ride and has been telling everyone about Cappuccino. We saw two…read morebaby ponies while we visited. A good place to spend time with kids if you are in the area.

Very boring, slow ride for the price. Main trail leader…read more(owner?) and her assistant were not very welcoming. No greeting or conversation before riding. Just took our money and made sure we signed the waiver. We didn't even get a "hello" or "welcome". Definitely didn't get a goodbye and or "thank you". Word of advice: be grateful to out of towner's here supporting your community. Not as if we are a burden.

Wow what an amaizing place with breathtaking views and amaizing animals. Literally 160 PLUS acors…read moreof land at the bottom of the mountain specifically designed for the training of horses and development of happy, Disciplined, well cared for, animals from just your casual rider learning from day 1 to your more advanced rider. Seriously, come to Simsbury and just mention the farm Folly Farm and anyone will tell you.....its a town gem and here to stay! If you like animals, horse's in particular, you will love this place.

Tucked among the rolling hills of lovely Middlebury, CT, we found Daffodil Hill Stables to be…read morewonderfully welcoming. This isn't always the case among the 'horsey set', who can be downright condescending about visitors to their premises. We did let them know we were coming and that an older mare we'd sold a while ago had been bought by them and we wanted to check out her new home. 'Well kept' is how I would describe this facility in a nutshell. Stalls, of which there may have been 30 or so(???), were impeccably clean. No smell of urine ammonia or damp moldiness, no excessive cobwebs, no standing water puddles or muddiness, not a lot of flies. Large and very clean stalls with ample bedding and full water buckets. The wash stall with hot and cold running water was another luxurious amenity. Even the bathroom was tidy, with flush toilet and porcelain sink--Not all stables have these, and if they do, they can be downright disgusting! The indoor riding ring was smallish but not claustrophobic. IT WAS HEATED in the winter as was the viewing room upstairs.....HEAVENLY!!! Both of the two outdoor rings were of substantial size, however it was a bit of a challenge to climb the steep paths to either of them. Wouldn't want to have to do this in inclement weather. That being said, a rider needs strong legs, so this was a good stretching and strengthening exercise. Daffodil Hill is a show barn with its own I.E.A. Team and an owner/operator that competes regionally as a hunter/jumper. The stable manager is level-headed and client-oriented (another unusual and wonderful surprise!!!) and obviously loves what she does. While we were there we were pleased to see the horses getting their 'Sunday Treat' of soaked mash which they gleefully slobbered down, savoring every slurp...:-) So happy that our gal wound up at such an excellent facility where she'll be well-loved and a bit pampered by both staff and students. Looking forward to our next visit. If you plan to stop in, do call ahead AND bring a ginger snap or two for 'Cinnamon'. Those are a favorite of hers!!

Great people great selection always met with a smile and always fun to go through their selection…read moreof tack

There is no shortage of fun fall activities to do in New England; Pumpkintown USA is a must see…read more They've been open for about 20 years with over 100 pumpkinhead people. Pumpkinhead people are scarecrows with faces painted on the pumpkins as heads. They're creative and cute. There are two venues, The Forest and The Village. The Village is a walk through and it takes about an hour for $7. There are about 30 pumpkinheads with different scenes; church, saloon, bank, post office, fire house, etc. The Forest is a one mile drive through and takes about 20 minutes for $25. There are about 30 pumpkinheads with different scenes; coal mine, schoolyard, and more. The ride is narrated, there's a scavenger hunt, and you can buy treats for the ride, such as popcorn, cider, and cider donuts. They also have multiple shops onsite. The harvest store has produce, gourmet food items, souvenirs, and gifts. The garden center has annuals, perennials, shrubs, etc. The main store has hardware, house plants, pet supplies, and a Christmas shop etc. Around Thanksgiving, they open up for the Christmas season and the pumpkinheads are waiting to be viewed via drive by, in their holiday spirit. My family and I went last weekend to The Village. The kids and adults thoroughly enjoyed walking through and seeing all the pumpkinheads. They did a great job with the scenery and putting the pumpkinheads together. There were many photos ops. I especially loved the pumpkinhead wedding. For the kids, they had a hay bale maze, inflated tires to jump around on, a spider web rope playscape, and an area where they can shoot soft balls into a pond. They also were selling fresh to order apple cider donuts; picnic tables were available to sit on. The parking lot was large and they had people guide us where to park; they even had a police officer as a crossing guard. They have a seamless operation and this place is worth a visit!

This is a family tradition that would be a major loss if you didn't go there every year…read more I am so impressed with the way they do things

Unsurpassed very spacious individual grass turnouts or group mare or gelding turnouts. All stalls…read moreupgraded or in process of major renovations. All the expected amenities e.g. hay, feed, supplements added, etc. Exceptional staff each of whom is truly committed to the horses' wellbeing and safety. Barn manager/trainer is knowledgeable, kind, communicates clearly, positively, supportively. Great assets. Master of Operations guy has knowledge of most things horse related. Indoor, outdoor rings, round-pen +2nd on way, jumps, eventing course planned. Barn provides access @ 2,500 feet away to the best bar none equine trail system and major wildlife area in CT: Roraback Wildlife Management Area. Intangibles beyond the concrete: Boarders are adults who are congenial, respectful and live-and-let-live people. No politics, no religion, low key--little hyperventilating. Some boarders show, some trail ride, most do both. Kids and teens take lessons and more. They're polite and not in your face.856