Great teachers and child friendly. This school is loved by all three of my kids. The teachers are…read morestrict (English riding, with the goal of competing), but very fair. The kids responded well to the teachers, and all the staff are very involved and helpful. Recommended!

From the owner: Taylor Brooks Equestrian Inc. provides full service boarding and training for the ambitious junior…read moreor amateur rider with competitive goals in the Hunter, Jumper and Equitation ring. Ride with Taylor and experience the unparalleled training program, making all of your equestrian dreams come true!

The one review that is present on this website is very outdated and does not provide a very…read moreaccurate representation of this establishment.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!

We had a great time! Very professional staff. Highly recommend. $55 per person for 1hr horseback…read moreride.

From the owner: Le Ranch La Douceur à Sainte-Agahte-des-Monts est un endroit privilégié pour entre en contact avec…read morela nature. Vous pourrez visiter la mini ferme, le centre d'équitation et profiter de plusieurs commodités, dont une aire de pique-nique, une boutique et un stationnement extérieur. Nous accueillons les groupes pour des cours d'équitation et il est aussi possible de faire de la randonnée à cheval et un tour de poney. Appelez-nous pour en savoir plus sur nos services ou visitez notre page Facebook!

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.

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.

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.

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)