Splendor Farms

We couldn't stay in b&b, it was fully booked. Horseback riding with Kyle was great! The kids loved him and we loved the trail. it was raining just before our ride which made the perfect conditions. We were so happy with the place

Kelly's (the owner) bedside manner needs some massive improvements. We booked a trail ride for 4, three weeks prior but did not recieve any written confirmation on the date and/or time of our booking. As the expected date approached, a call was made to Kelly to confirm our date. She informed me that the Saturday we wanted was full and offered Sunday or a refund.

It wasn't the change that was the problem, but that it felt like she overbooked herself and was unwilling to give us the date we originally requested. I understand if she was full, but not if the other people didn't book 3 weeks prior like we did, and she could not confirm that with certainty. She said they only send confirmations upon request. After deciding to cancel, Kelly was called again and her response was that we had to send a cancelation request through the website so they could have it in writing, because she did not handle the barn side of the business, even though I've only ever spoken to her.

And also, that a confirmation of the cancelation would not be sent unless requested. She made the experience of booking and unbooking incredibly hard and unnecessarily contentious. Hopefully the refund goes smoothly.

We went for a ride back in January and it turned in to an adventure! So my Daughter is a first time rider and my wife and I have ridden several times before. They chose to use the lead line for my daughter's horse as she did not do a good job steering. Everything was nice and smooth until about 1:15 into the ride. While going through the water on a chilly day, my daughter feel off her horse and got soaked.

So what happened was it looked like her horse stepped into a hole and hopped out of it. The problem was that my daughter was not holding on well enough so she bounced off the saddle and into the water. She popped right up screaming. I know horrible right?!? I was right behind her and my horse Kernel barely batted an eye. Kelsey immediately jumped off her horse letting both animals go and went straight to my daughter.

The second guide took off his jacket and they wrapped her up and started heading for the barn. All the horses started following them except mine knew that wasn't the plan and didn't want to turn around. When he finally turned around we were a good ways behind. Here's the fun part. We ran! I kept him and at medium trot as I was not comfortable running was fast as he wanted to run.

We caught up and then he fell right in line. I was very satisfied with the reaction of the staff but more importantly the horses. They could have easily spooked and panicked while stepping on or kicking my daughter. She walked away cold and wet but not hurt at all. If we had a change of clothes for her we would have had her "get back on that horse".! Most definitely was a good time and I got to run a horse faster than I ever have!

The young woman who was the guide was wonderful. The horses were pleasant and sweet. The owner of the place needs to communicate and listen better. When I originally submitted a ride inquiry online, I selected a one hour ride. I also stated on the phone numerous times a one hour ride. When I checked my bank statement, I noticed I was charged for an hour and a half.

I ended up being okay with the hour and a half ride. When my friend and I arrived 15 minutes early for our ride, I noticed a group already heading out, which I thought was odd. One of the young women working said that there was no communication about my friend and me coming, so my friend and I would have to wait another hour and a half. I booked this ride several weeks in advance and also emailed to confirm several days prior. I found it frustrating that the employees were not communicated to. Overall, I enjoyed the ride, but the bad communication on the owner's part will make me not return.

We had THE BEST weekend at Splendor Farms for our daughter's 7th birthday! My husband, son, daughter and I stayed in the cabin for two nights. The first day, we checked in, and Ms. Kelly showed us all around. The kids loved seeing the goats, chickens, dogs and, of course, all the horses. We went out to dinner that night, but the next day, we utilized the full kitchen for every meal.

For our morning ride, Kirsten took us out. We were even able to go through water for what felt like a very unique trail ride. Because the stables are closed Mondays, we went for a second ride Sunday afternoon with Kelsey. Both young ladies were fantastic, great leaders and knowledgeable. Ms. Kelly checked in with us frequently (but unnecessarily, because we never needed anything they hadn't provided).

That night, we built a fire in the fire pot provided and hung out. We also worked on a puzzle and played a board game during our down time. It was exactly what we were looking for!

When we arrived we thought the place was lovely. The animals appear well kept and cared for. The root of the issue was in the ride and safety (or lack there of) in the trail ride itself. My husband and I are very experienced riders and simply wanted to explore a new place that would offer a nice trail ride. But between the lack of friendliness and helpfulness from the trail leaders truly set the immediate tone of the experience.

There was no safety protocol taken prior to riding other than a "sign" posted and waivers. The trail leaders never checked the riders girths after everyone saddled up. The trail leaders never spoke to riders about safety practices (emergency dismounting) or what to expect on the trail, other than asking "if they had riden before." On these trails we encountered: numerous branches and trees down that completely blocked our path that my husband had to break himself for the group because the leader would not do it, numerous large banana (very big) spiders not even 2 inches right above our heads, multiple (knee deep for the horses) muddy water pits that splashed over our feet and unstable footing for the horses (even the trail leaders horse tripped in the mud pit), trail leader kept leaving group behind and would not let us trot to catch up, one riders saddle came undone almost having him topple over, one of the horses splashed mud in my eye and the trail leader again did not offer any help and barely wanted to stop. (Side note: Two of the riders began w helmets and then took them off during ride but staff never told them to place them back on at any point.) We originally planned to have lunch and just relax a bit before leaving but had rush to the truck to flush my eye.

We then decided to just leave. So, overall it was not safe and these trails were not prepped or tended to before we arrived. For riders who have either no experience or just a little I would not recommend this ride due to safety issues.

We have enjoyed our experience every time we have had the opportunity to take the trail rides, we are returning customers, highly recommend the experience for birthdays get aways or if you just wanna ride.

This was our second stay in the guest cottage/cabin, and it was excellent once again! The property is so pretty, quiet, traffic is nonexistent. The cottage has been updated since our last stay too and has beautiful new floors, lattice, and had a paint face-lift outside. The staff are all kind and helpful, and the trail rides are so relaxing and so much fun! The horses are gentle and beautiful animals. There's fishing, hiking, fun for all ages. The pool is super relaxing, and we are already planning our next trip.

I scheduled a ride for my girlfriend and I to go riding at Splendor Farms. I called and got a reservation a month and a half ahead. They charged me $115 for the ride to hold my spot. I ended up canceling my ride a day later because I decided to change my mind. I tried to get my money back from them because I didn't plan on going back to Splendor Farms, and they wouldn't.

Before even trying to get in touch with them about getting my money back I had to call Numerous times and when I did get through they told me to wait and they would call me back in a hour or so. I never got a call back and when I called again numerous times they still didn't answer. I understand there is a policy, which says that the money will be moved to something else at splendor farms but I didn't want to go back and they only held my ride for one day. It'd be different if it was 48 or 24 hours before the ride I would understand that.

I don't think holding a spot for one day is worth $115, and the fact that I can't get it back it's ridiculous. I won't recommend anyone go here. Need better customer service.

I loved the farm and everyone working there. Ms Kelly was fantastic. Marvelous experience and warm. We adopted the most Amazing adult dog. I will be back to adopt another to give her a companion. I trust Ms Kelly. She takes pride in her farm and the puppies she breeds. Thank you Ms Kelly for trusting us with Angel.

I've been going to camp here for the past 2 years now. I'll keep going for much longer. The counselors are so kind and it's so easy to make friends. We create a big family every time I go. They always do their best to pair you with the right horse to ride and they are always there to help. Mrs. Kelly does a wonderful job keeping up with the property and her horses.

The puppies are also very wonderful as my friends have bought some in the past. At night in the bunks we always do a game of cards or watch some tv to settle down from the exciting day. The trails rides are amazing and I can't believe people are saying they are horrible and Mrs. Kelly is rude! No way! She will do anything she believes is right for her customers. The horses are all well fed and taken care of. I've been riding for quite a while and I believe this is a perfect place for a western experience.

We had the best little weekend getaway. We did not want to go home. Kelly is so sweet and such an excellent host. We very much enjoyed our horse back ride and meeting a few of her adorable pups. We are planning to come back with the kids very soon.

This place was great. My husband and I stayed for a weekend get away. We stayed in a room in the main house. The breakfast was great and Kelly was very accommodating (I don't eat wheat and my hubby hates eggs). The trail rides were fun. The animals are impeccably kept. Kelly really loves and cares for her animals. We brought our kayak and drove just a few miles down the road to use at the Pearl River canal.

The pool was clean although we didn't have time to use it. The staff was friendly and helpful. We plan on visiting again with the kids. We may also send them to the horse camp. If you like animals and farm life, this is the place for you!

I brought my wife here for a trail ride for her birthday. It was so much fun. Our guide was great! She was so nice and we really enjoyed riding with her. The horses were sweet and very well behaved. Such a fun outing from New Orleans. We plan on going back soon. Thanks again!

I've had 2 completely different experiences with Splendor Farms, and both have been fantastic. The first was when I took my third grade class on a field trip. Amazing experience for kids! The second was the horse camp. My 9 year old daughter who had zero experience with horses wanted to attend camp. It was well run, the kids were very well supervised, and my daughter learned a tremendous amount.

It was an experience she wouldn't get any place else. Kelly and her team are true professionals and certainly have a passion for the farm and young riders! They keep their facilities nice and clean.

My oldest daughter did the week long horse day-camp here a few years ago and loved it. They also have the B&B, which I hear is great- if your into that. I grew up about 5 mins away, so I never needed that option. The owner is nice and her animals were all friendly. She takes you to another location a few mins away to do the horse back riding trails and we had a blast.

Got a fantastic deal for a trail riding package on Groupon for my Husband's birthday. Ended up going for the weekend with friends for my birthday. We had so much fun riding that we decided to go again the next day at full price before heading home. There really is so much to do in the area. What a wonderful weekend get away. The owner Kelly was very personable and friendly.

The staff were all young but incredibly patient and willing to answer any of our many questions. The trail itself was very peaceful and serene. Even when muddy the horses had no issue at all keeping their footing. Great activity for even someone with no experience riding.

First off I ordered a Chocolate, Long Haired, MINIATURE female. I love my dog. She's an amazing creature and I do believe that her pedigree is legit. But I paid extra money for a miniature puppy that is clearly a full size. To top this off. Three days before I left for Louisiana (she will not ship you a puppy.you have to go pick it up or pay her to escort).she informs me that the dog is $200 more than she quoted.

A proper business person would have eaten the cost. But nope. I paid the extra money for a miniature and got a full size. This dog is twice the size of my two miniature dachshunds. Don't do it. Don't do it. Don't do it.

My dad and I visited splendor farms right before getting to New Orleans. He found a groupon for 50$ for 2 hour rides so we figured why not! I hadn't been riding in forever and remember it being a blast. The website can be a little deceiving. When you pull up to the farm, you don't think you're at the right place. It's just a house with fenced in areas for the horses and a lot of land but once you find someone they will direct you.

There were a ton of horses! You can go up and pet them as you wait and just walk around and explore the farm for a bit. The guide, Maddie, tells you which horse to get on. I was a little hesitant because yore just told to get on and not being familiar with horseback riding it's a little scary! But she tells you the different ways to control the horse and then you can ride around in the fence to practice.

We did the 2 hour ride so we went into the woods for the first hour and then the second hour was to a small lake. I enjoyed the second hour much more because it was more open fields and more to look at. The woods part was a little confined and the horse kept walking really close to trees making me hit them! It also had just rained a lot so we were going through a ton of swampy, wet areas.

Overall I enjoyed myself and it was fun to get back on a horse! The 2 hour ride might have been a bit much, I would have been fine with just 1. You don't realize how much it hurts sitting in the saddles for so long!

My wife and I visited Splendor Farms to stay in the cabin, have breakfast and take a trail ride on the horses. When we arrived, we were immediately greeted by two of the friendliest dogs - made us feel quite welcome. We checked in with Kelly and everything was smooth and easy. We got settled in our cabin and took a walk throughout the property, checking out the animals, gardens, etc.

It was very peaceful and nice. We drove in to Covington for dinner that evening. The next morning we had a wonderful fresh-cooked breakfast, fresh coffee and fruit and great conversation with the other guests and Kelly. Afterwards Maddie took us on an hour-long trail ride with the horses. Everything was peaceful and easy going. One of the most relaxing weekends we have had in a LONG time. We will be back!

Although we have never met in person--but I plan to visit one day!--I have known Kelly for 4 years. My family has 3 dachshunds from her, my boyfriend has one, and I am getting my own red boy next week. I would not keep reaching out to her if I didn't think she was a competent as well as responsible breeder and person. She has always been punctual with answering my questions via email, as well as kind and genuine on the phone; she even called me to let me know the availability of my puppy because she knew I have a thing for standards, which I found very personable--she wants her babies to go to the right people.

The passion she has for what she does shows in my dogs. They all have intoxicating personalities and gorgeous coats. My dogs are my closest companions, and my heart is full from all the dachshunds that Kelly has raised so wonderfully. To whomever reads this, please take the nasty reviews with a heavy grain of salt. There are people in this world who are sad, angry individuals who are never satisfied with anything; and those who don't understand the value of great service and complain and slander when it's not as cheap as they wanted.

I will definitely be making the trip down for my next dog after my red guy. If Kelly puts as much spirit and love into her farm and B&B as she does her dogs, I expect nothing short of a pleasant and memorable experience.

June 18, 2015 Update on Snickers Got a call from the vet on Tues night. After 8 weeks and multiple medications, she is clear of giardia. ( she tested positive 3 times ) Needless to say, I am relieved at the least. Her inner ear infection is being treated with meds ( now going on 4 weeks)- The mass was so deep in her ear canal, we literally had to keep softening it with meds until vet could flush it out.

Poor little thing.she is still on meds just in case there is still an infection I got a email from breeder last night, attacking me personally, calling me every name in the book and asserting that because of her 30 year paralegal experience and because her husband is an attorney, she will sue me in federal court for slander. I expected this from the breeder.

This is not the first time she has victimized herself in this situation. It has nothing to do about the puppy, the truth and the facts. She accused me of making mountain out of a mole hill. Really? if you don' t take my complaint about a sick pup for 8 weeks, accruing over $1200 in vet bills with multiple visits to the vet and infecting my other dog with fleas. WHAT do you take seriously?

So this is NOW ACCEPTABLE BREEDING? Sending a pup back with me that has giardia, fleas, tapeworm hookworm and an inner ear infection? I know in CA we take these things very seriously. In the final analysis, those that had positive experiences with this breeder will stand behind her My experience was far from that IF YOU ARE THINKING OF PURCHASING A PUP FROM SPLENDOR FARMS MAKE SURE YOU READ HER PUPPY APPLICATION VERY CAREFULLY - AS THIS BECOMES YOUR FINAL CONTRACT. THERE IS A SPACE FOR THE BREEDER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH HER SIGNATURE.MAKE SURE YOU DEMAND THIS. FURTHER I URGE ANYONE PURCHASING A PUP FROM THIS BREEDER TO TAKE THE TIME AND DEMAND TO BRING THE PUP TO A LOCAL VET OF YOUR CHOICE FOR AN EXAM. BRING A STOOL SAMPLE TO THIS VET AND GET THE LAB RESULTS DIRECTLY FROM THE VET. Do you homework. If breeder does NOT agree to YOUR terms, walk away.before it's too late. I did not.boy did I learn a very valuable lesson.

Kelly is a great host and an even better at puppies and her kennel. I purchased a puppy from Kelly in Nov 2013 and also stayed at her bed n breakfast. Her puppies are great and so well mannered. Kelly cares a great deal about who gets her puppies and how her puppies are treated. There was one of her dogs taken to a shelter that she reached out to her previous puppy buyers for help and I was able to help save this puppy from the shelter for Kelly and send her back home to Kelly where she is currently really happy. I was happy to have purchased such a wonderful breed from Kelly and also to be able to help her get one of her puppies back was the greatest feeling in the world.

I see mixed reviews here on Yelp about Splendor Farms, and I'm truly disheartened by the negative ones. They really make me wonder if these people have ANY idea about Daschaunds or if they just wanted a "novelty weiner-dog"! My fiancee and I drive from Florida to Bush, LA, 13 hours each way, over a 2 day weekend, to pick up our new pup, Oliver.

He is a long haired mini-daschaund. He is amazing! Kelly was SO thorough, she spent about 45 minutes just discussing the care that our new pup would need, despite the fact that she had B&B customers patiently waiting for her! We are SO pleased with Oliver, he came to us 100% crate trained, and hasn't had a mistake yet, in the two months we've had him!

He has gained weight appropriately and our vet is absolutely impressed with him. In fact, the entire staff at our vet's office have never seen such a beautiful dog, and it's obvious to us they're not just saying it. We already have a Daschaund named Finnigan who is 3 years old, and the two of them took to each-other immediately! It is true, her place doesn't look like a PetSmart, so if that's what you're expecting don't bother, but also realize that when you go to PetSmart half the fish are floating belly up in the tank, and the "sales associates" at just that.

They don't know anything other than their "department", and that just means they know where things are located, if even. Kelly is SO down to earth and SO in love with each and every litter she raises! She INDIVIDUALLY crate trains every puppy, that is a HUGE task if you think about it, but she really does it, and you'd truly believe your puppy was the only one she had to train! If you want an honest reference from a real customer, do not hesitate to message me here on Yelp!

My husband and I took my son to visit Kelly's farm. We were specifically interested in the petting zoo. When we arrived (with a reservation) there was only one girl (that we saw). We asked her where to go for our petting zoo reservation and she explained that she wasn't sure as it was her first day. We followed the "check in" signs in hopes to speak to someone that could help us.

There Kelly told us we were in the wrong spot (which we knew but needed someone to help us) and after questioning us about where we parked she walked us to the petting zoo and directed us back to the new employee (Jessie). She then proceeds to tell Jessie that she will have to do our petting zoo tour/visit and attempts to tell her what to do. At this point we felt like we were intruding and felt very uncomfortable so we walked to the stable (just steps away from them). Kelly walks in the stable and very rudely tells us "Um, you can't just walk around here, we have livestock." Kelly leaves us with Jessie and says she has phone calls to make. Jessie walked us through our petting zoo experience as best she could struggling to find feed or know exactly what was excepted of her.

I have to say I was impressed with the kindness and knowledge Jessie provided but I did feel bad that she was thrown into doing something she had never even been shown how to do.now even once. The owner criticized Jessie in front of us more than once and while we were in the arena doing my sons horse ride Kelly, from her golf cart, yells towards us, "Its $20 for a petting zoo visit." Yet another example of her extremely rude and unprofessional attitude the owner displayed.

Not to mention there was no option to bottle feed goats like falsely advertised on the website. We were even allowed in the gate with the goats/sheep. We had to feed them through the gate. We drove almost 2 hours for this experience and we were extremely underwhelmed, to say the least. We will not recommend this place to any of our friends and we will not return.

Update on Charlie: he is now allergic to something and scratching crazily! When I sent an email to the owner Kelly I never heard back. I WAS NOT ASKNG FOR ANY MONETARY RESOLUTION but simply relaying my thoughts and concerns for future breeding. Well, to say the least, I never heard back from her. Don't get me wrong, she truly cares for her doxies but it seems her realm of control on breeding is getting jaded and further stretched.

I always thought Splendor Farms was an exclusive miniature doxie kennel. I think she has brought too many other sizes into the mix and we got a 17 pounder instead of a 12 pounder. Live and learn! Never been to the B&B so can't comment on that part. Good luck

My husband and I bought a LivingSocial voucher for a 2-hour trail ride for two at Splendor Farms. We used our voucher in early June, at 10am, with 4 other people and two guides in our group. We had a lovely time, the horses were healthy and well-behaved (not semi-comatose as some other trail rides' horses have been) and it was obvious that they are very well cared for. We enjoyed ourselves a lot, feel we got a great deal for the money, and will definitely be back for another trail ride at Splendor Farms.