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 want to send a HUGE shout out to Wendy at Rt. 80 Stables!! She provided the horse and Carriage…read morethat Santa arrived in for our "Cookie Fest" this year!!! They were incredible to work with!! From the moment I spoke with Wendy it was like talking with an old friend!! I believe she was even more excited than I was for the day's event and to bring Santa and the presents to the kids much to their surprise!!!! All of her staff were so professional and kind and went out of their way to make sure that everyone had an enjoyable day. I could not have asked for a better day!! Thank you so much for everything you did. You remained in touch with me throughout the process leading up to the event and made suggestions and made it a success!! We will definitely be using you for future events!!!

Love this place! Awesome horses, staff and views!! I went there to go horseback riding and I never…read moreleft. Now I volunteer there and I love it!

Scheduled a trail ride with the owner, Laura. We were running a bit late and called to let them…read moreknow. Once we arrived, Laura and her husband came out to greet us. They are both very friendly people and Laura cares greatly about the horses. Our trail guide was Molly, a young woman who boards her horse at the farm and does competitions. Molly was extremely friendly and carried my camera the entire ride so she could take photos of my boyfriend and I. The horses are extremely well-trained and great for my boyfriend who was riding a horse for the first time. The pricing is very reasonable at $40 per person per hour. Even though we were 15 minutes behind schedule, we weren't rushed at all and Molly even went over the hour limit. It was a very gorgeous ride through the property of the farm - woods & field. Highly recommended!

Thank you very much Laura and his colleagues, each one of them was very patient explaining to us…read morehow to ride a horse, there is a chance we will come back to play again

Reunion after 20 years …read more.. In 2003, my wife and I spent a week with Mary and had a great time with the horses. We went through all kinds of terrain, streams, and ponds, for hours every day. It never became boring, or too much - we both were not used to work extended time on horses - but it was pure fun, and we only were sad when it ended. The whole experience was professional and layed back at the same time. The year after, my wife fell off a pony and broke her back - she stopped riding completely. I kept riding for a few more years, but time became scarce when we had a child. This year, I was on a business trip to Utica, when I realized that this was the place. I found Mary and gave her a call. The following day we took a ride through the woods. It felt like home, though I had not sat on horseback for quite some years. The horse, Ponyboy, was listening wonderfully, and I felt confident again. Thank you, Mary!

Like so many I rode as a child and young adult and then time wasn't available. I had lessons for…read moreyears and loved everything about horses. I had an opportunity to take Mary's 2 day course this past week and can't find enough great things to say about it! She knows horses better than anyone I have ever met. She takes the time to explain everything you need to know about horses, their needs, their personalities, and how to do anything you need to feel comfortable around them. I had the most enjoyable and magical two days with Mary and Pozo. She told me she could teach anyone to ride and she is not kidding! Of course I was nervous to get back on a horse after so many years but Mary took me step by step and I regained my confidence quickly. Whether you have never ridden, used to ride, or just want time on her wonderful horses I urge you to contact her. Her gentle and loving nature is infectious. I loved every minute of my days with her and her horses. We really super lucky with our weather. Was chilly on day one which the horses loved and warm and sunny on day two. With the colors of the leaves changing while we rode in her woods I felt like I was on a magical journey with my personal horse whisperer by my side.

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.

Me and my friends do riding Together and the lesson teacher is wonderful it's a amazing placeread more

5/5 isn't even enough for this place! I want able to get a stall but when I went to check it out,…read moreit was spotless by far the cleanest stable I have ever seen. the owner is a wonderful and very nice woman. the horses that I saw were so well cared for not to mention the stalls were expertly cleaned. the backroom is even better than in the photos. if you want 10/10 care and training come to this wonderful barn!

From the owner: With a very personable and welcoming atmosphere, Voltra Farm is a 16-stall equine boarding facility…read morebased in Verona, New York. Our experienced staff is committed to providing the exceptional care that ensures our horses' health, happiness and the fulfillment of their athletic capabilities. Our facility includes a total of 16 stalls, 14- 12 x12' and 2 - 12x14', in a well-lit and ventilated, windowed barn. Stalls cleaned with care twice daily and shavings added every day and so much more.