Valley View Riding Stables Since 2002

(860) 617-4425

91 Lake Road
Dayville Ct 06241

SERVICES

We are a full service equestrian facility

Participants

Lessons offered to riders ages 3 and up of any skill level. Including students with physical, cognitive or emotional conditions with instruction tailored to individuals goals and learning styles.

We also offer a working student program for students over 10 who want to help care for the animals in exchange for lessons/ride time.

Instruction is focused on the relationship and understanding of horses and horse behavior.

The biomechanics of not just what to do but why and how riders position effects the horse.

Specializing in beginners and timid riders.

Our instructors teach in many different disciplines including Huntseat, Jumping, Dressage/Balanced seat, Western pleasure, Western games, Western Dressage. Explore and find your passion.

Riding - Care- Handling- Horsemanship

Pricing

Half hour sessions - under 6yrs - $30

One Hour Private Sessions - $55

One Hour Group Sessions - $45

Prepay for Any Package of 8 Sessions and Get One lesson Free

Program

Open 7 days a week- year round

Weekly or biweekly classes available

Weekend or after school/work week day

Groups are 2 or more students

Students must complete a season of private lessons before joining a group

Lessons

Learning to ride is not learning how to control a horses mind, body or emotions. Its learning to control your own

Facility Amenities include

Indoor Arena 60x120

Lighted Outdoor Arena 150x200

Matted box stalls

On property trails

Heated H&C wash stall

Individual Locking tack closets

35 Acre fenced pasture with run-ins

Trailer parking available

Full care board starting at $550

Boarding

I live in a house, but my home is in the stable.

What to expect

When you arrive park in the parking lot along the fence. Enter through the red gate with the welcome/enter here sign. Once in the barn a staff will assist you in signing a release form, payment, a photo link, fitting a helmet and being assigned a horse.

You will groom (brush) your horse and help tack (put on saddle) for the ride. During this time you will learn the basic safety and handling rules. You will lead your horse to the arena and mount for a lesson and learn the rules for the ride. Once the group is ready you will head out on the trails with wildlife, beautiful woods, fields, a pond and scenery to enjoy at a relaxed walk. There are several locations to stop or pose for pictures. After returning to the barn you can brush your horse down and give them some cookies and cuddles to say thanks.

This ride is appropriate for beginners and advanced riders.

*Helmets are required and provided

*Riders must be a minimum of 7yrs old

*Wear long pants and boots

*Wear bug spray and sun screen

*Do not take phones or personal items that can be lost on the ride

*Weight limit of 275lbs

*Cost is $65 per rider per ride

*Weather is always a factor here in New England so call if there are concerns and we can reschedule if needed

*Please notify us of any special accommodations ahead of time.

Reconnect with nature, family and friends on an unforgettable afternoon on the farm. Offering group rides up to 20 people it's a great option for birthdays, mothers day, vacations, family get togethers and company outings. Or a great way to unwind and get away from it all come spend some me time with the horses 1 to 1

Trail Ride Lesson Experience

Into the woods I go

to lose my mind and find my soul

Rides offered 7 days a week year round, weather/ safe footing permitting. All rides are by appointment only.

Celebrate the Season Rides

Join us for a trail ride along the river followed by a bonfire with hot chocolate, popcorn and s'mores. Check events calendar for dates or call to book a group. Rides start in the arena with a lesson followed by an hour on the trails and then spend the evening hanging around the fire, brushing horses, visiting the animals and even help feed them dinner. Groups limited to 20 riders so reserve your spot today. $75 per person with family discounts available.

No hour of life is wasted when spent in the saddle

2024 dates on our events page

Homeschool horse group

Tuesdays and Thursdays
11 to 1:30
6 week sessions

Semester cost $395 per student
Beginner, intermediate or advanced levels

Our program offers a fun and educational curriculum that includes horseback riding lessons, hands on handling, safety, health and care.

These modules cover physical education, math, language arts, science, social studies and art.

New topics each week with guest speakers and demonstrations.
Horse show for family and friends at the end of the semester

PART OF A CO-OP?
Groups of 6 or more children can have private sessions and the ability to set the day and time

James Cormier
Demonstrating a
Natural balance
tooth floating

Catherine Guglielmo
Demonstrating a
Barefoot trim

A horse doesn't care how much you know - Until he knows how much you care

2024 dates on our events page

Students have a full day of horses, including two riding lessons, learning aspects of horse care and handling, arts and crafts, making new friends and making life long memories. The program is a great introduction to riding for beginners offering a glimpse of the responsibility of horse ownership. Also an amazing opportunity for more advanced riders to sharpen their skills.

8 weeks in the summer starting the week after school lets out
9:30-3 Monday thru Friday
Early drop off/ late pick up times available
Friday is open for the children to show off their new skills to their parents at a horse show and join us for a pizza party

Price $325 per week

Horsemanship Summer Day Camp

Horses give us the wings we lack,

To fly one needs to simply take the reins

School Vacation Camp

School vacation camps run similar to summer camp. New themes each day and a full day of horses. Riding and hands on learning. Dates follow school calendar. Dates will be on the event calender

2024 Dates on our events page

Create an amazing birthday memory with a pony party!! Everyone loves a pony ride!!

At your house or at the farm.

We offer small, medium, large ponies, and small, medium and large horses. Pick any combination to accommodate any age/ size riders.

Our most popular is a pony and a horse so older kids and adults can take a ride too.

The pony goes for an hour and the kids can hop on as many times as they like, no limit to number of rides or riders.

Theme parties available

Pricing varies by milage please call for details

A magical unicorn

Spirit, Boomerang and Chickalinda

Pony Parties

There is much we can learn from a friend who happens to be a horse

Mommy
and
Me

Wednesday and Friday Am and Pm Sessions
Before or after school

Mommy and Me- The only people who love riding more than the kids are the mommy's. So many of us used to ride and have had to put that on hold while having little ones, here is an opportunity to spend quality time with the kids and get some me time too!! Classes are fun with lots of games and skills for both mom (or dad) and little ones. Perfect way to fill the long days home with the littles. Also a wonderful motivation to reach goals

$45 One parent One child
$15 each additional child

A great horse can change your life

Farm Photo Shoots
With or without animals

The farm offers a unique and beautiful back ground for photos, Family portraits, holiday photos, engagement photos, maternity photos, senior class photos and more.
Bring your own photographer or ask us for a referral to talented local photographers.
Large variety of backgrounds available, with or without animals, horses of all sizes and colors available, mounted or ground with your choice of tack colors.
$55 per hour call with your vision and we will do our best to accommodate. Must be booked in advance with reschedule available for in-climate weather

Mental
Health Mondays

Do you have a case of the Mondays??

There is no better solution for stress, anxiety, depression, adhd, ptsd, asd, or to boost confidence and self esteem than a horse. Horse give us the life lessons we need wrapped in a fun relaxing connection. Suitable for all ages and all struggles. Available for private sessions any day. call to schedule and discuss.