Hillside Equestrian Meadows of Wolcott

Hillside Equestrian Meadows of Wolcott Hillside Equestrian Meadows is a diverse community catering to the needs of horses and riders of all experience levels, English or Western.
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Large family friendly atmosphere with over 80 horses, ponies, Alpaccas, Ducks, Cows, Donkeys, goats and True Story characters Cupid And Arrow.
32 years the farm has amazing fun birthday parties and is a horse boarding and lesson facility. Our facility sponsors shows along with CGA Gymkhanas and benefit shows. Our 90-acre property is located in the Wolcott, Connecticut and is easily accessible fro

m Interstate 84. We are a boarding facility that includes on-site management, a 90' x 200' indoor riding arena with two heated observation rooms, two lighted outdoor rings, three jump fields and miles of scenic exercise trails. We pride ourselves on having expert instructors and knowledgeable staff along with quality horses of all levels for sale, lease or lessons. We even have an on-site tack store and separate "Birthday Barn" complete with play scape for parties! Hillside Equestrian Meadows is also the home to Cupid and Arrow, subjects of the book "CUPID'S SECRET" written by Hillside's owner, Buck Kalinowski. Cupid's Secret is an amazing story about a rescued horse with a heart on her forehead that gives birth to a colt with an arrow on his butt. It tells a story of love and compassion, and teaches a lesson of hope and enlightenment.

Echo the Mustang is so funny. He has to know you like him to give you a good ride.  Not sure I could ever sell him.  In ...
06/09/2026

Echo the Mustang is so funny. He has to know you like him to give you a good ride. Not sure I could ever sell him. In 2024 he was given to me after sitting untouched in a pen for over a year. 62 days it took to get a halter on his head. Then carrots became his favorite treat. His expressions became his voice and today folks request him by name

06/05/2026

Still don’t believe we went viral for this sale ad! 😂😂 only at hillside I swear!

Priced to move 16.3  TB gelding, just turning 6. Farm raised, 10 day trial. 203-910-5283Beautiful mover.
06/02/2026

Priced to move 16.3 TB gelding, just turning 6. Farm raised, 10 day trial. 203-910-5283
Beautiful mover.

05/31/2026

If you touch the ground your out. No pizza or cake, just another birthday party with a farm round pen twist.

05/30/2026

Run free Tuesday- very popular with the animals. Not so much with the farm workers.

05/30/2026

Kindness attracts animals. Sammy the Alpaca will teach you.

05/26/2026

If you’re looking for that perfect little pony for your kids to bond with, keep looking elsewhere! Elvis will have your children doing what ever you want them to if you return him. He bites cause he feels like it. Horses kick him cause he’s annoying and he doesn’t care. If he doesn’t want to stand while you brush him he will lay down on the concrete . This scream occurs with every horse he meets. He does ride, he just goes where he wants. Kids beg to get off him. His strong point is only his cuteness. He is 6. I saw a horse try to lift him by the neck ( probably to toss him out of the pasture) and he thought it was fun. He knows how to role under your fencing . He can get everyone riled up and role under the fence to watch the chaos unfold. His ideal person is an inmate in a high security prison. Whoever buys him can’t return him. He chases chickens, bites cows utters and dogs will only meet him once. He is good for farrier.

Chance🐴, Lucky 🍀, & Ephesians 😇! Have settled in nicely. Now time to vet them & bulk them up!
05/25/2026

Chance🐴, Lucky 🍀, & Ephesians 😇! Have settled in nicely. Now time to vet them & bulk them up!

- From the Manager’s Desk - Farmer Buck went on a journey this weekend to visit family and of course had to visit an auc...
05/24/2026

- From the Manager’s Desk -
Farmer Buck went on a journey this weekend to visit family and of course had to visit an auction. Farmer Buck took his car and left the truck and trailer to avoid the temptation to Buy and have to rush home. If you know Farmer Buck he found another way to bring 3 beautiful souls to Hillside. Meanwhile, staff/volunteers/residents/Hillside kids are at the farm: Handling field trips/birthday parties/pony rides/lessons/daily operations & more! Our team went into action ensuring a quarantine area was ready and set for these horses. BONUS - we were able to ship some of our sale animals away to safe homes with our shipper that became best Buds with Farmer Buck at the auction. The animals made it in safely and settled nicely into their quarantine area for the next 2 weeks! Sometimes you may question and disagree with business decisions as a worker. However, often you have to see the heart of your “superiors” & try your best to find the good and see the heart of your Employer. There is a Cross at the front of this property & God is all over this property. When we remove our “flesh” lenses & place on our spiritual lenses. We really see the heart & vision of this land and Farmer Buck. Plus what God has asked him to do *most days*! A lot of these animals really have been through some ugly situations & I can certify from this desk! Anything that comes here gets one of the BEST and most fun lives an animal or human can wish for! Helping them get to their best life God has in store for them! Even if this is just a pit stop! Hillside has MANY moving parts daily that keep this operation running. Thank you to all of you who help keep this dream of Farmer Buck’s Alive! Even when we are rolling our eyes sometimes along the way saying “Only Bucky!!!” This weekend has really proven how this farm is one big family that deeply cares about all animals & of course the one and only Farmer Buck through it all! Welcome to Hillside crew!

Address

1260 Woodtick Road
Wolcott, CT
06716

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12038796863

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