my saddle brook farm
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My Saddle Brook Farm is the best choice for beginning riders. Dedicated owner and staff members are patient. This is a working farm and they also do rescue work, such as llamas.
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My husband and I bought a voucher on Living Social and could not have been happier with our experience. Booked our trail ride through the website using our voucher number. It was very easy. I do agree that they're not great about getting back to correspondence. Had to call the alternate number to get a person. However, the staff and owner were great with us and the horses (and many, many other rescued animals...) were awesome. We will definitely go back!!
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I bought two tickets for my boyfriend and I to enjoy a relaxing evening, but it took them 20 minutes out of the time we were paying for just for them to set up a horse. The boy who guided us through the woods led us down the same path over and over again so it was quite boring... And the instructor was not enthusiastic at all. I do not think it would be some place I would go again for the amount of money I paid.
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OK this is NOT a super challenging trail ride... BUT it is excellent for beginners and people that that have not saddled up for a while. My fiance was not experienced and had a wonderful time. Athough I have worked around horses in the past, including a trail riding stable upstate, I had not "saddled up for 7 yuears due to medical issues. My horse, Levi, Had a bit of spirit and responded well to controls. The young lady who led the ride caught my initial mistake right away, I was holding the reins too tight and over controlling Levi. She pointed this out and as soon as I corrected this i had a wonderful ride! I totally enjoyed seeing my fiance build her confidence with horses.One suggestion for riders... Go early as suggested, Enjoy the animals They do great work rescuing animals. All the animals were friendly and loved to be petted..... Chickens, horses, llamas, a pig, dogs cats and more. All seemed happy to say hello. I also enjoyed talking to some of the people that came after us... Some young kids and a boy scout trooplearning about horses for a horsemanship merit badge.Yes I saw the owner get sharp with a customer. A couple came screaming up the driveway in a sports car. They were late. But there are horses kids and various animals wandering around. The road they came up is also used by riders to access the trails. Could not fault her for being upset, Road was CLEARLY marked as 5 MPH only. As a father, grandfather and scout leader I get it. I spoke one on one with the owner after our ride and she was quite pleasant. Horse back riding can be dangerous and she was trying to keep it safe.We rode on fairly easy trails as well as a few times through a ring to get the feel of the horses. It is a good balance for newbies and returning riders. I can absolutely see going back with my fiance to get more experience. The girls leading the rides are helpful and give good instruction. For a peaceful, calm and instructive ride it was a great experience.
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We purchased a Groupon for our family to do some horse back riding as a day trip outside of NYC. It was a little intimidating at first because we've never been on horses however we found the staff very patient, helpful and positive. The horses looked well kept, healthy and very docile. Both my daughters loved the experience as well as my wife and myself. The riding experience was perfect for beginners. The trails were nice and shaded. One thing to note is to bring bug spray in the warmer months. No matter how clean the animals are you will be in a rural area.After the ride we were able to walk freely through the stables and pet and take pictures with the horses, goat and cow calf. All the animals appeared very well cared for. I'm not sure what the bad reviews are about since the staff and Helen were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely do another trail ride sometime soon :)One thing, not sure if it's possible, some of the trails could go through the hilly areas to seem some of the beautiful Hudson Valley.
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Do not waste your time and money on this place.I sure wish I had read the reviews here and on yelp before purchasing a living social voucher and driving a an hour and 20 minutes. Our issue was that due to ice outside, we never even got the slow trail ride others have complained about. My wife, 9 year old daughter and I were led around an indoor tent going in circles. The worst part was they never told us until 15 minutes into the ride that we were not going outside. We thought it was just a warm up and lesson for us prior to hitting the trail. Had they informed us, we would have rescheduled. I hopped off the horse as soon as I found out, but since we went so far, I let me my daughter and wife stay on. The owner apologized and offered us a free private ride with her on a return visit. However, when we tried to confirm this via e-mail, she reneged and only offered the free ride to myself and discounts to my wife and daughter. We instead got a refund from Living Social but we are out a half days time plus gas and tolls and aggravation. We gave the owner a chance to rectify a problem and she chose to cheat us.
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I got a deal with friends to experience our first time horse back riding. The experience in the farm is not bad, the stuffs are friendly, and they will give you some basic training before we actually go outside of the farm. I know the deal is inexpensive, but the actual time out in the woods is at most thirty minutes or so. We drove almost two hours from NYC and we expected more than half an hour ride. I also think the town has no other entertainment/attraction so we ended up driving straight back to NYC.
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I question the validity of any positive reviews about this place. The owner is extremely rude and nasty to her staff. The hot chocolate was never offered, the ride was around the ring, not on a trail. I didn't want to disappoint my autistic son so I didn't complain. Also, it is English saddles...yuk! The place is horrendous, go somewhere else
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I took my children for a trail ride over the weekend and they had a great time. To start the farm is not that big. For those who say the place is dirty (IT'S A FARM) what are you expecting? Anyway, we arrived 30 minutes prior to our trail ride. Check in was smooth and easy. The young lady that greeted us was very polite and helpful. We handed her the the trail ride waiver and groupon voucher and that was it. We got our helmets and they got our horses. Within 15 minutes we were ready for our ride. While we were waiting my kids had a chance to interact with the llamas, chickens, roosters, horses, rabbits and an emu. The trail ride is calm and easy. They don't go far, they stay in a ring at first and then venture into the woods around the farm. It's slow paced and easy for kids. I personally like to run with the horse, this trail ride is better suited for younger kids and adults that are looking for a slow easy ride. Overall a very good experience my kids are anxious to go back. My experience with the staff was excellent the girl that checked us in was great, always smiling and answered questions (thank you - I didn't get her name), Molly helped guide the horse for a while and she was pleasant as well. Joy (the sergeant) was tough but nice. She yelled at a few people with good reason. Riding a horse is dangerous and the actions of one could have bad consequences for the others. When she yells out an order just respond ma'am yes ma'am she will get a kick out of that. This farm does a great service rescuing these horses so it doesn't hurt to leave the girls a tip and donate a few bucks to the farm. All in all I had a great trip and I highly recommend the place. While you are there take a trip to seven lakes drive and the surrounding areas for some of the most breathtaking views you will find in N.Y.. Truly a beautiful place to visit and so close to NYC!!!I hope this review is helpful.
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For the sake of providing some context, I am a finance industry Manhattan resident with an appreciation for the arts and nature. Last year I purchased a 1hr trail ride for two on Gilt Group for my girlfriend and me however due to a family illness was unable to use the voucher before its expiration date. After a call in to Helen (and some sweet-talk) we were granted an extension on the voucher. Last weekend we finally made it up to My Saddle Brook Farm - please find below my observations:1) Trail rides seem to be available only in groups of 6. I was disappointed at first given the voucher offered the option of a private ride for two however in the end it was actually an enjoyable ride nonetheless.2) The trail portion was nice however I did not enjoy as much riding in the enclosed circle at the end – think rodeo circle or circus show circle (perhaps it was due to the inclement weather we experienced the week before and its impact on the trails? Not sure)3) After some awkward interactions with the owner Helen (negotiating the voucher extension and upon arrival being told to slowdown and not to hit her dogs “please, thank you…”) I am pleased to report that her staff – specifically Gail, was absolutely FANTASTIC and completely made up for the questionable first impressions I had of the establishment. She was kind yet professional, accommodating and full of energy.In summary, despite my initial concerns, this was actually a really great experience and the staff (especially Gail and the young gentleman who lead the excursion) made up for any initial shortcomings. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND My Saddle Brook Farm and look forward to returning. Great for first-timers, great for professionals, great for dates, great for families, great for day trips, and close to Storm King (pretty cool huge outdoor sculpture museum), Woodbury Premium Outlets, and a few other potential attractions)