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!

Very enjoyable ride for my family. Easy trail ride, even if you're not an experienced rider. The…read moreproperty and trail was beautiful. Staff was friendly and made this a safe and enjoyable activity.

We loved our experience at D & K ranch! The attention to detail from wearing masks, paperwork,…read moretraining our group (2 adults, 13 and 10 year olds) and encouragement through were fantastic. Our Cowboy and Cowgirl guides were personable and great to work with. We will definitely plan to come back again in the future and possibly check out one of the cabins!

My boyfriend and I were up visiting Ithaca and found this stable to go horseback riding. We had a…read moregreat time with a private hour long trail ride with the husband and wife who own the stables with 17 horses. They are a small business and do not advertise much, which is why they do not have a website. Very good pricing especially when compared to other stables in that area. They were easy to talk to, personable, and nice enough to call me later that evening to tell us where fireworks (for the 4th of july) were happening since we were searching for a place to watch them. Great find!

Have a fantastic time riding with the wife and I. Those folks were well prepared and very friendly…read moreand helpful in making it a great day

I think Southern Tier Stables is providing a wonderful service to their community through their…read moregiving therapy to folks who have never had an opportunity to ride a horse and discover not only a activity they never realized could be possible for them, due to being physically impaired. Those people with other types of disabilities can gain confidence and experience success as well. Lastly, all will gain a sense of peace riding on a trail ride enjoying the outdoors. I also went to a rodeo there recently and had such a great time ! It was exciting watching the riders on the bulls and the barrel races were amazing. Those riders have some serious riding skills ! Food and beverages were an added pleasure. I'D advise everyone to check out their site and see what's going on at the Stables and see if there's an event or evening or morning trail ride you might enjoy trying!

Tanglewood Riding Center is an outstanding example of great people, working hard to make a…read morewonderful atmosphere and living space for horses and their riders. There is an array of options for lessons, leasing, and boarding, as well as beautiful trails for Tanglewoods riders. Ellen Stanton is a great lady and an excellent horse person, and all of the people at Tanglewood are friendly and helpful. Great options and conditions for boarders; 12x12 box stalls and turnout, as well as a 200 foot indoor ring, smaller indoor ring for boarders, and 2 outdoor rings, one with fence and observation deck. A really good place for young riders as well. Great and friendly trainers that will guide you to success and teach horsemanship skills. Wonderful and well-suited to the individual school horses. Private lessons available to those pursuing high levels of dressage or competitive dressage. A great place, with great people, and amazing horses. The best place I have ever been to for riding, with years of expertise.

From the owner: We offer a broad range of horseback riding lessons for all skill levels and ages. From basic…read morehorsemanship to advanced dressage training, you may attend our group lessons or schedule private one on one instruction with a trainer. Tanglewood Riding Center is also a full service horse boarding facility. With 5 turnout pastures, two indoor rings, two outdoor rings and a hundred acres of trails we're sure to make both you and your horse happy.

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.

WOW! WOW! WOW! Where to begin? We try to ride every chance we get and it's a nice time more often…read morethan not. But this one? WOW! This experience was perfect from beginning to end. The website is clear, informative and easy to navigate. The owner, Erika, responded to our ride request personally and promptly. The response was clear and gave us ride time options, which was much appreciated. The booking process was made very easy and stress free. Then we got to the stables! The property is expansive and beautiful. Rolling Hills, gorgeous pastures, shady forest with rivers cutting through it. The horses are phenomenal! It's clear from the first moment that the animals are adored! Exceptionally well taken care of, pampered, and of course it reflects in their tempers! They love their humans and could not have been sweeter to us! Have you ever met a horse who's a hugger? I did today and his name is Sweet Tea! The check-in process was smooth and easy. Even the Gift Shop has some really cute and memorable selections, which is rare! We were a party of 6, 3 adults and 3 kids. Some experienced, some real novices. Our guides, Randall and Zoe were a pleasure from the beginning to end. Zoe - thank you for matching every rider to their horse thoughtfully and perfectly! This young lady must have a sixth sense about human/horse personalities because, as the absolutely delightful owner Erika was describing their wonderful horses, it was sometimes hard to keep track of whether she was talking about the horse or the rider . Randall and Zoe - our guides were respectful, patient, informative, fun, and engaging. They made this experience unforgettable for everyone in the group! Erika stopped by as we were leaving and chatted with us for a while. This wonderful woman is pure joy and a force of nature! She truly loves her horses, staff and customers alike! She talked to us about the horses, their personalities, the stables and our riding experience. Loved meeting her and our guides! Thank you for a fantastic experience! You made all of us so happy! Can't wait to come back again and 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 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

From the owner: Welcome to Canterbury Stables. The consistent daily care and maintenance of the horses, facility,…read moreand equipment would not be possible without the professional full-time staff members, who have personal horse experience, many enjoy riding in their fre

If you missed high school drama and want to relive it, then this is your place. Want to waste a…read morecouple hundred bucks a month? Sign up your kid to ride in a circle while the so called "trainer" plays on her phone, drinks a white claw and ignores her free range toddler. Super unprofessional, this woman is extremely close with some of her prized students (only because she brainwashed their parents into paying a whopping shit ton of money every month) and she talks to them like they are buddies in high school, no 40 something "trainer" should be that close with a group of little girls. Creepy. Notice how there's no bad reviews on google? No shit, she deletes them. Hence why the 5 star review, it'll take her longer to remove it. When I pulled my daughter from this program so many people came forward to me with nightmare stories of this woman traumatizing their child.