The one review that is present on this website is very outdated and does not provide a very…read moreaccurate representation of this establishment. I have been going here for several years and have had no issues with how things are being run. The farm is currently majority a horse farm and for those who are interested in this it would be a great opportunity. The community is the best part of it and I have had nothing but positive experiences since I started going there. Overall would highly recommend.

My daughter (and I) have volunteered her for a while (over a year). We went in thinking that the…read morebusiness was new, and would improve, and we could have some fun working with the owner. The owner has great ideas, however they have not progressed. There are so many ideas on the go that none seem to get to completion. In my opinion, the barn is filthy with sheep droppings all over - and despite many efforts on my (and others) part to get it cleaned up, it just keeps progressing back to filth. In all fairness to the farmer, there have been issues with flooding which have posed challenges to cleanliness. However, that's only a portion of the year, and doesn't explain the remainder. It's primarily a sheep farm - though the sheep have dwindled. It also has some horses, as the owner is a horse fan. The farm is intended to be a family based farm-tourism spot, with a Christian base. I personally find the amount of swearing going on is not conducive to family atmosphere. (Neither is the level of dirt.) I also have some concerns with the appropriateness of some of the social media posts that are made, and their suitability for a family audience and with some of the decisions that are made around what is appropriate guidance and what isn't. (The girls are there for horseback riding - lets keep it at that level.) As far as riding goes, I have some concerns about safety issues. They run a pony club, which I think is a lot of fun for the younger crowd and appropriately supervised. Older kids are given a lot of unsupervised freedom, which may or may not be a good thing - depends on the rider. Location wise, it's great - close to the Walkle exit of the 417. Would I return: I have in the past, but will not in the future. Would I recommend: Not at this time. The property has great potential for development for agri-tourism serving Ottawa. I hope it happens!

I can honestly say this is the most organized stable I've ever been too. Rules are clear,…read moreprocesses are defined and horses are colour coded (or at least their tack is). They offer lessons and boarding at reasonable prices. They have quality instructors. They are safety conscious. Their school horses are well chosen for the job. Maplewood also offers an affordable show team experience. (When I say affordable - it's relative to many other stables. :-) Sports involving horses are going to be more expensive than many other sports.) Overall this is a good stable, very suited to beginner and intermediate riders who want to learn, have fun and optionally do some casual showing . (If you want to go to the Olympics, find another stable and a lot more money.) :-) Oh yeah - horses are well cared for, there's a dog and 3 cats who love to socialize and everything is kept spic and span. We've found that it's worth the 1/2 hour drive from 417 and St. Laurent area, compared to other stables accessible to us. Would I recommend: Yes Woudl I return: Yes

Excellent facility. Friends staff, owners, and riders. They take excellent care of horses and take…read moregreat pride in their work. Perfect for beginner all the way to advanced. They even host their own trillium shows and attend a circuit shows.

This is the second year of riding lessons for my daughter and it has been a great experience so…read morefar! The trainers are all very knowledgeable, patient, supportive and kind. It's a beautiful stable with many lovely horses with amazing personalities.

From the owner: Our business specializes in making people happy through horses. We are passionate about horses and…read morethrilled to share our passion with you. Offering: Horseback Riding Lessons, Summer Camps, Pony Rides, Amazing Field Trip Destination, Birthday Parties, Special Youth Programs, Homeschool Courses, Corporate Sessions, and Competitions.

We had the best lesson with Hattie and Jenn, my daughter smiled the entire time and left feeling…read moreconfident. I could not be happier with Bits and Pieces. The horses are happy, Jenn is lovely, it's a safe and friendly learning environment for little people.

I had a wonderful time. This is a great place for beginners. If you have never been to Captiva…read morebefore, they put you through a training course for which you pay a little extra. It's good training. They they take you out on the trail. The area is beautiful, the guides are nice, and overall it's a great value for the money. I will never forget my experience there. Bring a couple of carrots to feed your horse with at the end!

One of the most boring horseback ride I have been on. My spouse and myself have been on a few…read morehorseback rides before, we were hoping our experience would put us in a intermediate group at least. But alas we were grouped with beginners, which meant the most boring horseback ride ever. No trotting, no galloping. We had experienced these from previous rides elsewhere, we were hoping for more liberty. This was more of a cattle drive than a horseback ride. I could of fallen asleep if not for the fall scenery was awesome. The staff on the other hand are really knowledgeable and nice. I wouldn't suggest you go there unless you are a first time beginner. (oh and having to pay for a 20 minute mandatory training session was a first for us... and a last)

Love this eventing stable. Well run by a wonderful family, it has great (horse) accommodations, is…read moreorganized and (stable) clean. Great outdoor eventing facilities, indoor arena and outdoor rings for jumping/dressage. Ruth, one of the owners is a great coach, correcting people in a fun and kind way - sometimes so subtly they may not even realize they were corrected. Really enjoy watching her teach. This is a competitive barn, focusing on more advanced riders. About 5 minutes south off Highway 7 just past Stittsville. Would I return: Yes Would I recommend: Yes