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TESTIMONIALS
From
the
moment
we
stepped
out
of
the
car
at
Riding
In
The
Clouds
we
knew
this
experience
would
surpass
our
expectations!
Wow
- we
sure
were
right!
The
first
thing
we
saw
were
a
couple
mares
being
turned
out
with
their
foals
-
into
a
beautiful,
lush
green
pasture.
The
sight
of
them
running
-
and
sound
of
their
hooves
as
they
ran
to
the
paddock
-
brought
tears
to
my
eyes!
The
barn
and
stalls
are
so
clean
and
well-maintained
and
just
one
look
at
the
happy,
healthy
horses
and
observing
their
interaction
with
everyone
who
works
here
-indicates
the
superior
care
these
animals
receive.
They
are
respected
and
allowed
to
be
horses!
We
even
got
to
groom
them
before
they
were
saddled
up!
Bobby
was
the
best
guide
ever!
After
giving
us
proper
instruction
and
even
putting
my
camera
around
his
neck
to
take
photos
of
ushe
led
us
through
gorgeous
trails
and
fields.
If I
had
to
pick
a
favorite
spot
on
the
ride,
it
might
be
where
we
could
hear
a
brook
rushing
(or
waterfall).
It
was
the
ultimate
encounter
with
nature
and
beauty
and
being
on
the
wonderful
horses
was
simply
the
best
experience
we
could
have
asked
for!
Before
leaving
Bobby
took
the
amazing
and
sweet
Zeus
out
of
the
barn
and
we
got
some
great
photos
with
him!
I
got
to
photograph
and
capture
the
bond
he
and
Zeus
have!
Despite
adverse
weather
reports
predicting
100%
chance
of
rain
-
the
weather
ended
up
being
almost
as
perfect
as
the
well-mannered
horses
and
their
loving,
caring,
friendly
and
welcoming
caregivers!!
Im
still
smiling
and
its
been
over
2
weeks
since
our
visit!
My
high
school
friends,
Karen,
Deb
and
I
had
planned
this
adventure
for
months
and
here
we
were!
What
a
way
to
celebrate
the
year
we
all
turn
60!
If
anyone
reading
this
is
on
the
fence
about
goingI
say,
Giddyup!What
are
you
waiting
for?
Dont
walk
trot,
canter
or
gallop
over
there
as
fast
as
you
can!
-
Patti
Genest
,
Wells,
Maine
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My wife and I always have an amazing
time when we come to Riding in the
Clouds. We love the staff, service, and
of course the animals.
-
JD's Tavern
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We went to Castle In the Clouds for
brunch on Mother's Day and had
reservations for horseback
riding.........OMG, What a great time!!
The staff was wonderful and the
horses..........just GREAT!! My daughter
and I went riding and just had a
FANTASTIC time!! They walk you thru
everything you need to know and pick the
perfect horse for you!! I am a little
fresh from time to time......well they
put me on Colt.....I LOVE that horse!!!
Zeus was just AMAZING!! I can't say
enough about this place other than, GO
GO GO and have a BLAST!!! It is well
worth the money!!!!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!
- Natalie & Patti
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On Saturday,
October 15th,
my family had the pleasure of visiting
the Castle for the first time and worked
some horseback riding into our schedule
and in between raindrops. What a great
way to spend some time with the family
and the great outdoors! Isaac was our
WONDERFUL guide and immediately put us
at ease as did your beautiful horses
(Montana, Daisy, Colt and Candy). We
cant wait to do this again and look
forward to reserving some time with
Isaac next year as the day was perfect
and we wouldnt change a thing. Isaac
was kind enough to bring Zeus out so we
could meet him up close and personal.
Your entire operation is nothing short
of topnotch!
Many, many thanks!
- Alyce, Chris &
Logan Morris (age 9) and Freya (age 12)
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"A wonderful riding
experience for novice
and experienced rider
alike. Horses were
happy, handsome and well
behaved. Also the
scenery could not be
beat." - Kim Paine, Vernon NY
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Stephanie Lamb, Endicott
NY
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"I had a
fabulous day riding at Castle in
The Clouds even though it was a
drizzley day. The view is breath
taking. I loved having lunch in
the former stable and the food
was fab!!!! It was definitely a
five star experience! p.s. you
have got to see Zeus!"
- Jeanne Collins,
Manchester NH
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"My friends
introduced me to Castle In The Clouds
last year and the beautiful setting that
nestles the barn and horses. As a novice
rider, I embarked upon signing up for a
trail ride. Little did I know that I
would be hooked! Not only with the
majestic viewsand magical mountain top
trails for hiking and riding, but with
the experience of riding horses that are
so well cared for and a joy to ride. At
the end of the ride, the stable is a
beautiful and peaceful place where you
can interact with the horses. The staff
are so welcoming and friendly that you
can't help but return for more!"
- Lidia Dale-Mesaros,
Campton NH
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"During my visit to
NH I visited the Castle Horses and had
the best time possible. The place is
wonderful, the welcome I received was
warm and genuine and the horses just
fantastic! I haven't laughed like that
foryears. Can' wait to go back on my
next visit."
- Gabriella
Oswald,
Manchester England
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"I had the
opportunity to ride at Castle in the
Clouds this spring. The
trails were fantastic, with lots of interesting terrain and great
scenery. The horses were lovely and very
well behaved. A really
enjoyable experience"
- Karen Ramstead,
Alberta Canada
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"I had the
opportunity to ride at Castle in the
Clouds this spring. The
trails were fantastic, with lots of
interesting terrain and great
scenery. The horses were lovely and very
well behaved. A really
enjoyable experience"
- Gail Castonguay,
Holderness NH
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"What a wonderful
way to spend an afternoon riding
beautiful, gentle horses over shaded
forest trails and
mountain pathways. It is great to
connect with Nature in a peaceful spot.
I look forward to riding again this year
with my family and friends."
- Linda Isabelle,
Wolfeboro NH
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"After almost
15 years I decided to go horseback
riding again. I researched many
places in Massachusetts and New
Hampshire, with out much luck. Most
places didn't appeal to me, they
seemed to have many, many
restrictions. The last time I rode
a horse was at a stable in
Massachusetts, it was not a very
nice time. The stable was in a
residential area and not much
scenery. All you could really see
was houses and highways. Then my
nieces suggested I come up to NH and
try Riding in the Clouds on the
estate of the castle. I decided
that I would and boy am I glad they
convinced me! The estate was
beautiful, the stable was clean, the
horses were well fed, healthy and
definitely loved by their owners.
My nieces chose "Maverick" for me to
ride, he was so well behaved and
responded to all my commands.
Riding along the wooded trails and
streamwas very soothing and
peaceful, unlike the fast pace of
life that we have created in this
day and age. Any stress that I may
have had was released within 5
minutes of riding Maverick. Had the
best time in a very long time. Plan
on going back every chance I get and
do it again. If you want to get
away from this hectic world....go
horseback riding in the clouds!!!"
- Carl Berg,
Tyngsboro MA
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Sally Fichet, 66, had a stroke
on 1998. It crippled her. Nearly
her whole right side was
paralyzed, with the exception of
her hip. One of the things she
dearly loved but which she was
told shed never do again was
riding horses. Thirteen years
later, she proved her
doctors wrong. She rode Sniper,
an older male, but still with
the spirit of youth behind his
gray-green eyes.
With the help of Bob and Isaac
Perry, the staff of Castle in
the Cloud Riding Stables, she
mounted Sniper, who let out a
long, surprised whinny. Then
Sally found her stirrups,
gathered her reins into her left
hand, and kicked her left foot
to go, gently at first, so
Sniper could feel the difference
without becoming too alarmed at
being kicked from one side
instead of two. All the time,
Bob and Isaac were at Sniper's
nose but their hands were free.
Off the whole crowd went, at a
walk.
Sally was too happy for words.
For ten minutes, she walked
Sniper, stopped Sniper, walked
Sniper again, with Bob and Isaac
at his nose but without touching
him. The young men were
speechless. They had never seen
a little gray-haired old lady
with a cane get up on a horse
and ride, as if mounting Sniper
had some spell to make her
younger, just for a second.
Ten minutes later, Sally stopped
Sniper for the last time, Bobby
came over to help her down, and
they said goodbye. Ill never
forget this ride. It seems
small, but to me, its an event
Ill remember. Isaac let Sniper
loose to go back to the barn on
his own.
Finally, as Sally was getting
into the car, Isaac yelled,
Sniper missed the barn. Hes
way over in the pasture, saddle
on eating his lunch!
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