If you're an equestrian or simply a horse enthusiast, stop by…read more The grounds are peaceful for a walk (we were there for almost an hour), and shutterbugs have lots to take photos of. If you're lucky enough to own a horse, you're able to board them there for a monthly fee. Otherwise there are pony rentals and rides (for little kids, for sure), and riding lessons available. Find Hidden Valley Horse Farm at Ridley Creek State Park.

Hidden Valley Horse Farm has been located inside Ridley Creek State Park since 1999. It is the…read morefirst thing you see on your left as you enter the main park entrance. The set up utilizes some horse facilities from the Jeffords estate. Horse culture at this location dates back to the turn of the 19th C. and has links to Samuel Riddle, breeder of Man O' War and other famed racehorses. Boarding is available here with beautiful paddocks. There are 40 acres of pasture for grazing. There is a brand new enclosed ring that was built about a year ago. Also a heated tack room, and washing area (outside). We notice that horses are always blanketed when it is cold out, and they always look lively and content. In addition to boarding, they offer beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons, horse education ("hands-on"), pony rides, and parties. Often people host birthday parties at the nearby park picnic area with playground, and enjoy pony rides as part of the party. To visit and exercise your horse, there is a separate horse trail adjacent to the horse farm, just across Gradyville Road. North of Gradyville Rd the trail is roughly a figure 8 shape, & is the longest trail overall (4.7mi) for the park, and the only one equestrian-accessible. This is the widest unpaved park trail, since it is for horses. Note that walkers & dogs also use this trail, and populate it more than horses. A large northern section of the trail abuts Edgmont Country Club golf course, & the green's activities can be observed from the trail.

Our horseback riding experience was awesome! The instructors Emily and T gave simple and practical…read moreinstructions. I learned a few new techniques. I like that they match you with your horse according to your skill level, weight and height, days before you arrive. Everything was organized so we could get the most out of our horseback riding experience. The prices for an hour long ride were very affordable. If you're funny about helmets bring a scarf to wrap your hair. We rode down through a clearing into the water, up and down long scenic fall leaf-covered hills. The instructors took a group shot of us for a nice keepsake. I highly recommend Sheeder Mill Farms for groups of all skill levels.

whether you are experienced or have never sat in a saddle before this is the for you. Beautiful…read moretrails, well trained horses. You can ride for 45 minutes, an hour, 90 minutes or two hours in the beautiful Chester County countryside .

My daughter visited SVF with her Girl Scout group. The instruction was EXCELLENT, staff extremely…read moreknowledgeable and caring. I knew Vi's love of horses would be solidified with her 1st ride- as was mine so many years ago. She has talked non stop about Biily, the farm and instructors. She will be beginning lessons soon. A lovely farm.

I brought my daughter in for lessons and it was amazing. She had an amazing time! I felt extremely…read morecomfortable bringing her here as they are outdoors, everyone had masks on, sanitizer was provided, and I was assured all the tack was freshly cleaned. Instructors are extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

The owner Haley took a personal interest in our visit. Our 2 year old nephew had an amazing time…read moreinteracting with the animals. What a blast!!! I would highly recommend this awesome experience to anyone. Visit Redwood Farms. You will not be sorry. BRAVO!!!

My daughter has been taking lessons at Redwood for just over 2 months. I can't say enough about…read morethis wonderful little farm. Miss Haley is amazing with all of her students, especially my daughter, who can at times come down with a serious case of the "I can do it's". She wins their trust and pushes them far beyond what they believe they are capable of doing. The self confidence she has gained in just two months is incredible.

My wife and I went here for a trail ride today and we had a great time. We went for a ride through…read morethe scenic town instead, because the trail was still too hard for the horses due to the recent cold weather. We were given clear instruction on how to pull the reigns to get the horses to move were we wanted. Our guide was very helpful and told us fun facts about the different horses they have at their farm. Also, the guide offered to take pictures of us while riding. When we got back to the farm we were able to give a snack to the horses. Overall, we both had a great time and enjoyed the ride. The prices are reasonable, and I would recommend this farm for anyone who is looking for a trail or scenic town horse ride. Another cool thing is that they offer pony parties for the kids as well!!

The staff was very friendly.and knowledgeable even about the horses behavior. I had fun and. would…read morecome back again.

Had an amazing time there last time i was there . Peacful and serene, auite little slice of nature.read more

Great walking paths. Great farmers market on Friday's. Big bark park to allow dogs to run freeread more

I went today for a lesson and it was too wet to ride, but I got so much more out of my time than I…read moremay have on a lesson. Misty who runs the stables is a warm, compassionate boss lady. It was a pleasure to be in her company both over the phone setting up my lesson and just hanging with the horses for over two hours. Although it was my first time, I felt like I was a part of a magical community. Misty and fellow boarders spoke w my friend and I and answers all of our questions. This is truest a stable like none I have ever experienced, again, a true sense of community. I can not wait to go back again, whether I end up riding or not.

We had an amazing time riding with Kim. Hilltop Ranch is a small family owned ranch with a couple…read moreof horses and a silly pig. Kim talked to us to see our comfort of riding and experience level. Then we headed over to the barn to see what horses were feeling up for a ride. She chose the horses and saddled them up. Kim truly loves her horses and cares for them with so much compassion. She brushed each one, sprayed them down so the bugs didn't bother them and saddled them up. She made sure our stirrup's fit properly and we loaded up for the ride. Once out of the gate we headed for the trail and then through the woods, crossed a creek and even met some of her neighbors along the ride. We trotted and galloped, my goodness I loved EVERY second of it!!! The horses listened very well. They look to Kim as their leader and will not run without her doing so even if you try to get them to. We will definitely be back when the weather cools down. I love that she doesn't run her horses in summer much because of the heat. This is a wonderful place to ride.

From the owner: Hilltop Ranch Provides Horse Boarding And Training, Riding Academies, Stables, Parties and Events,…read moreTrail Rides, Lessons, Pony Rides Services to the Mohnton, PA Area.

This is not a review on the diurnal activities of Miller's farm, but only their haunted Halloween…read moreactivities. In the month of October, they offer a haunted trail of approximately one mile, and a haunted house of approximately one barn. For some reason, they don't sell a combo ticket online and due to limits on how many you can buy in a transaction, may have to buy multiple. The haunted trail beings with being loaded into a cattle shute, where actors will occasionally try to scare those against the rails. The amount of people allowed released to the trail at a time did double as it became clear the line wasn't dying down. The spooky scenes are very well done, and the actors fantastic. They're spooky and committed to their roles. My only criticism is between the scenes it's really dark and hard to see what's on the forest floor below. The path is pretty clear, but one stray rock almost caused me to trip. That's when I decided to ignore the no cell phone request and put the light to the floor below me. (Maybe some discount Halloween lights or glowing pumpkins to light the way?)

This quaint farm houses horses you can ride on a trail. All rides are about an hour long. They do…read moreoffer lessons and jumping for more experienced riders. This was my very first time riding a horse. The guides are very experienced and truly take great care of the horses. You do need make a reservation and it's about $30.00 for the hour. Our tour started out with just me and my friend and about 10 minutes in we were joined by another family of four. The tours usually stay on the smaller side. It was so peaceful and calming and I truly felt like I had a handle on riding within the first 5 minutes. The horses are very well maintained and cared for and I will definitely be back and even if it's your first time this is the place to go.

Great facility, gorgeous location! Extremely professional services by all staff. Very happy with…read moreequine care and attention! Owner has extensive background in farm management and equine knowledge and anatomy. Medications are scrupulously given and horses are kept in pristine conditions. I highly recommend Heather Hill Farm to anyone seeking responsible, professions care for their horses, and courteous help for owners!

From the owner: We are a private farm conveniently located in the beautiful Brandywine Valley Region of Chester…read moreCounty.