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    Bailiwick Animal Park

    2.8 (58 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Myra C.

    I'd give it zero stars if it were an option. Just not an establishment I would recommend. Attended an event here and the state of the animals was super depressing. Run down, neglected. No water for the animals and we were there a few hours. It's also dangerous. There are stray dogs and we witnessed a brutal fight instigated by a wandering pit bull. Not good for kids. My daughter and I were pretty shaken up. After the incident, we left immediately and won't return . Not a pleasant visit. The USDA has cited the property in the past, and no, I'm not an activist. Just telling the truth.

    Great time!!
    Nicole G.

    This was my intro to riding when I was a kid, I have been back many times over the years and as a seasoned equestrian, it's a great trail riding place. I just took my son for his first trail ride and he loved it- the staff was wonderful and accommodating The zoo- ok people it's not a fancy zoo- but this is a family business and they do care for the animals and do the best on a budget

    Adam S.

    What a great time! We went with our kids (8,5,2) and we all loved it! The owner was fantastic, appearing several times while we were wandering around giving us some extra food, stories about the animals or bringing out Wasabi the bearded dragon for the kids (and us of course!) to hold. He even made sure he let us know when the week old calf was going to be bottle fed so our kids could give it a shot. Really loved this place and the warmth of welcome. Thank you!

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    I am speechless and not in a good way. Feels very tiger king ish. Big yikes. Felt like we stepped into a horror film honestly

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    Catskill Equestrian Center

    Catskill Equestrian Center

    2.3(3 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    I ride western and have been working on gymkhana here for the past 7 months or so and I highly…read morerecommend this barn for approachable riding. They have both western and English, but I only ride western and it's the only barn in the area I found, plus they host gymkhana events from April-October. They also have a kids camp during the summertime, plus the animal farm on site.

    This place is dangerous…read more I took a lesson here after taking a years long hiatus from riding. The young instructor barely paid attention to me, texting, and put me on a horse that was too responsive for someone who was basically starting from the beginning and had no muscle. I think she put me on this one because I had expressed interest in maybe leasing after getting back into it, and this one was available for a lease. Long story short, she had me canter before I was ready and I fell off. Then she had me do it again, and I fell again. I should have known better but I trusted her. Totally messed up my back on the too hard footing, and it took me 6 weeks to recover. I had only fallen once before in my eight years previously riding, so no you don't just fall off all the time - that's not normal. She showed nearly no concern and was almost amused. Later I spoke to another woman who had a similar experience here, but was less lucky and broke her arm. The instructor will not keep you or your children safe. This is good for someone who needs a cheap place to board their horse or lease one? But can't speak to the safety or care of the horses and I personally wouldn't want to bring my horse to a place run by someone so young and inattentive to safety. For example, they bring in the horses with a bell and they all gallop into the barn together - not safe. There were also young men riding around on motorcarts that were making a lot of noise near the ring. Seems like the owner is the patriarch of a family he bred to run his business - part riding stable part "animal farm" / local attraction. I heard him speak down and very rudely to the young instructor, his daughter, publicly. It was uncomfortable, and I was concerned for the girl. Not a great environment to bring a child to, or to go to relax and bond with a horse.

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    Tullin Ranch - John riding Pompei

    Tullin Ranch

    4.5(15 reviews)
    14.9 mi

    This place is an absolute disgrace. She sent all her poor horses to auction / slaughter when she…read morelost her property and now wants to "go on the road" with her "therapeutic services". All the horses she "loved so much" faced a horrible fate and were found in god awful conditions at auction. One star is too many for this place ! Be warned ! ASPCA paperwork being filed

    We chose Tullin Ranch for a special "Parent & Me" visit because of its great reviews, which made…read moreour experience even more disappointing. We booked in advance, received a confirmation, and even got a second confirmation email--only to arrive and find that no one was there. There was no phone number listed on the website or in the emails, so we had no way to contact anyone to figure out what was going on. After waiting and searching for a way to reach someone, we finally had to leave with a very disappointed child. Four hours later, we received an email claiming they had previously emailed us (we never received anything) and that there had been an emergency with the trainer. While emergencies happen, the response didn't feel sincere, and the complete lack of communication in the moment was frustrating. This was supposed to be a highlight of our trip, but instead, it was a huge letdown. Given the positive reviews, we expected much better. If you're considering booking here, be warned--there seems to be a serious lack of reliability and customer service. We won't be trying again.

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    Braden Brook Stables - Bubbles & Little John!

    Braden Brook Stables

    4.7(15 reviews)
    42.1 mi

    I kicked off my birthday weekend with a morning ride here and had an incredible time!!! My husband…read moreand I did a one hour trail ride around the property (I think it's around 20 acres) with Linda and Christy (Kristy?) who were both so friendly and helpful. I had gone horseback riding once over the summer, but I am definitely a newbie and Linda guided us on what to do (ex: lean back when going downhill and lean forward when going uphill). I love that we got to walk AND trot and cross streams. My horse Sarge was a former NYPD horse and he was very good and well behaved (although he was quick and ate some grass before I could stop him while on the trail). After we finished, Linda helped take some photos of us and we got to meet the other horses in the stable. I would absolutely recommend coming here!!!

    10 stars !!! From the first phone call setting up- Bob has…read morebeen a pleasure to work with. The stable and property is absolutely beautiful and it's not your run of the mill little trek around the property, it's 20 something acres with woods, fields and water to ride through. Bob immediately greeted us upon arrival then we were introduced to Linda, Olivia and the horses. You can tell from the get go how well cared for the horses are and how much they truly love doing what they do. I've been riding most of my life and they are able to match your horse to your level of riding whether it's just starting or intermediate. If you're looking for a personable experience that exceeds expectations, go to Braden Brook. We came here two days in a row and we will most definitely be traveling back here in the near future to ride again and experience the different seasons. Thank you Bob, Linda and Olivia for the experience :) Courtney & John

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