Valley View Riding Stables, Killingly

Amy Lyons rescued her first horse, Star, from a life of neglect when she was only a sixth-grader. That devotion to horses never wavered—Amy now runs Valley View Riding Stables, a 250-acre farm with more than 30 horses. Even today, Amy will take in rescue horses and rehabilitate them on her farm.

Valley View hosts riding lessons for equestrians aged 3 and older. Students master skills such as Western riding, jumping, and dressage. In addition to lessons, visitors can stop by the equestrian center to buy horses, attend summer camps, and celebrate Halloween the right way—with ponies.