"My daughter and I are really fond of Phyllis. She has always been so kind to us and, quite frankly, she is the best trainer my daughter has ever had."
- Ann W.

"I love riding with Phyllis as a teacher....she's very fun and makes sure we think of safety first, and the barn is beautiful!"
- Alex D., age 10

"Phyllis is a great instructor and wonderful human being - genuinely caring for all friends, students and, of course, all her horses and dogs!"
- S.D.

"Phyllis is awesome, nice and protective. If she puts you on a horse she makes sure you are totally safe."
- Charlotte, age 7

"I have learned so much from Phyllis and have enjoyed every moment of my training with her. She has pushed me and made me a better rider, both physically and mentally. Phyllis personally (and continuously) trains her school horses so they are far superior to "your typical" barn horses. Running Beautiful Day Farm is not just a business to Phyllis and, as clients, your not just treated as clients, you're part of a family. For Phyllis, it's a labor of love and it shows!"
- Laurie G.

"Riding teacher, coach, instructor, trainer are all inadequate descriptions of what Phyllis does. I've been riding almost my entire life (give or take a few hiatuses) and horses have always been members of my family. But never before has anyone offered me the safe haven to grow and stretch my abilities as a rider as Phyllis has. Her endless knowledge of classical training and equine welfare coupled with her ability to explain all of it is unparalleled. When Phyllis tells you to do something (even if its jumping a 3'-0" in and out and you don't think you can do it and are scared out of your gourd), you know you can - because she says you can. Phyllis has never put anyone in a situation they cannot handle, yet regularly challenges you to be more, to be better than you are. And this is not exclusive to riding! Phyllis has created a home at BDF and we are all family. She is a constant source of support and beyond all the horse talk is a friend for life!"
- Nicole A.