My daughter started riding here last fall. Kristina is patient, attentive, and friendly with kids…read more We were referred here by a friend whose family had stables growing up. I highly recommend Wild Wind for lessons. They also offer boarding, which seems to be well cared for. However, since I do not have Horse /Stable experience, this is only what I observed in their care for the horses while we visited for lessons.

5 stars plus for this fantastic stable which was once a renowned banquet hall called Restland…read moreFarms. Kristina Vine is the owner/instructor and she is Fabulous with a capitol F for lessons. She takes her time, is super attentive, tough but also supportive and never an instructor that yells. My daughter has been riding here for over 5 years and still loves it. There are boarding facilities in the "lower" barn which has its own brand new indoor riding ring, and lesson horses are in the "upper" barn which also has its own indoor riding ring with a sand floor. The upper riding ring is the old banquet hall and has the same large windows, spotlights and even the disco ball from the halls heyday. Birthday horse parties are fantastic we have attended 3 here and Kristina does an awesome job. First time lesson goers need a helmet (bike will do at first) and heeled shoes, this would honestly be the best place ever to start your horseback riding.

I've been riding at Rivendell Farm for almost two years now, and I truly can't say enough wonderful…read morethings about this special place. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and supported. I started out leasing a horse through them, and with their guidance, I eventually found the perfect horse of my own. Now as a boarder, I have complete peace of mind knowing my horse is cared for with such attention and love. The instructors and trainers are not only incredibly skilled but also deeply dedicated -- I couldn't have come this far on my riding journey without them. Rivendell Farm truly feels like home.

I boarded my horse there for a number of years. I had to move my horse to another barn because I…read moremoved. This barn is amazing-from the incredible care that the horses receive to the beautiful facilities. They have three areas to ride including an indoor riding ring. There are trails behind the barn that are quiet and peaceful. The horses get to graze in incredible pastures. It is just magical. So sorry that we had to leave. As a side note, after I left this barn, my horse got colic around the July 4 weekend. I could not get anyone to trailer her to Tuft's hospital. I was crazed as time was of the essence. I contacted Roger and he came to my horse's rescue and brought her to Tufts and saved her life!

horses are extremely underweight. stalls kept FILTHY, about a foot of old dirty shavings. horses…read morethat arent even getting ridden are tied up all day. only brought to water once during the day. no access to hay in the daytime. horses hip bones protruding, their hindquarters are hollow and not round. definitely not fed nearly enough or correct diet. 1 flake of hay in the morning and they average maybe 2 flakes in pm per horse. if you know anything about horses, forage (hay) should be majority of their diet.jackie speaks horribly to her staff, she is super condescending. proudly mentions how many times animal control has been to her facility.... run.

It was a wonderful experience. The horses are very well kept and so good on the trails. We had a…read moregood amount of time with the horses and riding them.

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.

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.

Went here for lessons for my husband's birthday. Everyone was easy to deal with and very…read moreknowledgeable. All the horses were very friendly and well taken care of

we had a horrible experience at this place. indoor footing is horrendous, horses don't get daily…read moreturnout (many boarders told us the horses are on a schedule) and the outdoor ring is very rocky. Of course, feel free to give them a try, but make sure you do your due diligence.

This is a great facility and my granddaughter loves it.it will be well worth the investment. Take a…read morevisit and enjoy yourself

Warning to Others - Do Not Book Lessons Here…read more We paid $463.50 in January to Jannak (Jenna) Vullo of Seven J's Farm for a package of 10 horseback riding lessons. After taking our money upfront, she never provided the lessons. Instead, she made excuse after excuse about not being available. Months went by (it is now August) and we still have not received the service we paid for. After repeated requests, Jenna claimed she would refund us but said she could only pay us back "in payments" -- even though we paid her in full, upfront. To date, she has not refunded us. This is unprofessional and dishonest. She took our money, failed to deliver the service, and has avoided making things right. Sadly, we now see a pattern of this being a scam operation. People need to be aware: do not trust this business with your money. If she cannot provide the service, she should not be taking payments upfront. We are pursuing all necessary steps to report this. I'm leaving this review to warn others so no one else gets taken advantage of the way we did.

When I started taking riding lessons with Jenna this past fall, I had not been on a horse for over…read moreten years. Jenna helped me feel comfortable immediately, and I have already gained so much confidence from her approachable manner and wonderful lesson horses. Her care and love for the horses is evident in everything she does. Jenna is dedicated to her horses and students and to growing her business. I highly recommend Seven J's Farm.