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    Mountain View Ranch

    4.3 (22 reviews)

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    Yankee - A white horse with a pink floral halter and a black noseband is standing outdoors next to a wooden fence. The horse's head is turned slightly to the side, showing its eye and profile. The background includes trees, a blue sky with some clouds, and a wooden fence, indicating a rural or farm setting.
    Rosemary S.

    Mountain View was the only ranch in Vermont we could find still offering rides in December, and we were so glad we chose to go there. First of all, the setting made the ride a lot more special than your average train ride. A lot of the time we were in beautiful open fields surrounded by magnificent mountain views rather than a trail. (The ranch is very aptly named) This also allowed us a lot more opportunity to practice in an area not constricted to a narrow trail. The fields were well maintained and easy to navigate for people with minimal experience. The second unique point was taking a private ride with John. After just an hour ride with him I felt like I improved a lot, as he is very experienced and goes above and beyond to provide opportunities for you to challenge yourself. Lastly, the horses themselves were patient, well trained, and an absolute joy to ride. I'll definitely be back!

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    Jamie G.

    Mountain View Ranch offers the best trail riding experience in Vermont! Our group of five loved our day spent trail riding through gorgeous scenery. We were pleasantly surprised with 4 games at the end where we competed against each other. John and his daughter were incredibly knowledgeable and absolutely delightful to ride with. The ranch is run by the family and is a perfect option for beginners or experienced riders! Will definitely return

    Fall group tour - Five people are riding horses in a line on a grassy trail, with some wearing helmets and riding gear. The trail is bordered by trees with colorful fall leaves, and a mountain range is visible in the distance under a clear blue sky. The scene depicts an outdoor horseback riding activity in a natural landscape.

    From the minute we parked we felt very welcomed. It was a beautiful fall day at the base of Dorset Mountain. Our group had several 1st time riders. John was very helpful for all riders of various skill levels. Thank you John for taking great care of your horses and riders. It was a great tour of the area. Ruger the lab was a bonus. Well worth the money!

    Our horses decided this was the best angle, but there was a really beautiful mountain just to the right in this photo.
    Kristina H.

    I really hate the negative comments below. This place was beautiful if you're a fan of horses, love nature and like supporting small businesses, it's well worth a trip. The ranch is owned and operated by John. He's very personable and made us feel very welcome right away. There was not a big line (and I can understand why a big line would bother people. But again, this is not a bustling business. It's a family owned and operated horse farm. If you have to wait, pet a cow or talk to the people in front of you.) John asked us about our riding experience and set us up with his daughter, who would be our trail guide. She was very talkative and within a few minutes we were talking sports and she was telling us about her life growing up here. A very nice girl, we were shocked to find out she was very young. But that isn't really a big deal. She asked us a little about the type of riding we'd like to do, and we were cantering and trotting for a very decent portion of time on our 1 1/2 hour ride. We cantered through forests and fields and found ourselves on a beautiful scenic outlook where our guide snapped a few pictures for us. Overall we were very happy and would definitely come back. If you want people to do cartwheels for you and sing a song and dance every step of the way, this isn't exactly the place for you. If you're easygoing, love horses and can talk to new people easily; this place is an excellent way to spend your afternoon. We can't wait to visit again next time we're in VT.

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    John and Wednesday were terrific guides! The horses are very healthy and well-trained. Would highly recommend!

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    Pond Hill Ranch - Horseback riding

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    This is a review of the rodeo at Pond Hill Ranch, held on Saturday nights each week for ten weeks…read morein the summer. It was an enjoyable rodeo with a variety of events, skilled competitors, an announcer who continually explained what was going on, and a friendly crowd of all ages including well-behaved children. On the night we went, the events included bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, and a ranching event that I'd never seen elsewhere. In the ranching event, a trailer was driven onto the field, a team of three cowboys on horseback had to single out a tagged cow from the herd and lasso it, the cowboys had to convince the lassoed cow to get into the trailer, then they had to persuade one of their horses to do the same, and after securing the trailer's rear gate they had to pile into the truck and honk the horn to stop the timer. As the announcer explained, this event was designed to replicate real elements of a working ranch, and the competitors were professional cowboys doing ranch work at Pond Hill full-time. The bleachers filled up with about 1000 spectators, so we were glad we arrived early because there was no assigned seating, but even people who arrived after the start of the event found places to sit. There were concession stands with typical fairground food, but we didn't try any because we brought a picnic dinner. There were no picnic tables, so we ate in the grassy parking area before the event, but most people ate in the bleachers. There were several port-a-johns, though for a crowd this size ideally there should have been twice as many, and there was also a shop selling horse tack, cowboy apparel, and similar items. The seating was in open-air bleachers with no protection from rain or sun, so fortunately the weather was ideal when we went. The parking in the grassy fields went smoothly, guided by two cowboys on horseback directing each car where to park, and the departing traffic after the rodeo flowed pretty smoothly as well, helped by the fact that the spectators were a courteous crowd. This was a wholesome, family-friendly event and a wonderful reminder that America's ranching and cowboy heritage is found nationwide, not just out West.

    Our four teenagers went on a trail ride and raved about the experience. The views were amazing, the…read morestaff shared a lot of interesting information about the area. The adults regretted not tagging along. In August we also attended the rodeo and everyone had an amazing time. The community was so welcoming and the rodeo was very well organized. We will be back often.

    Mountain View Ranch - horsebackriding - Updated May 2026

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