So we went to hershey park and after a 3.5hr drive, thought it would be nice to do some horseback…read moreriding. My wife, 8yr old, and myself booked a tour for 330. We all loved it. It was hot and humid but the ride was mostly in shade. The horses were very well behaved, and my daughter absolutely loved it. Her horse was well behaved and gave no issues. My wife's horse kept eating (much like me), but still was gentle and easy going. This place is great for beginners as the horses are well behaved. You take a 15 minute tutorial in how to ride then off you go.

Wonderful place with a very helpful staff. My wife and I had a terrific time together riding…read morehorses. I recommend trying it for yourself!

I love horses so I was really excited when my husband booked a ride here. The property is really…read morebeautiful and our attendant, Ian, was very friendly and enthusiastic, and the horses were very sweet. However, the whole experience is pretty basic. It's good if you've never ridden before because the horses are mostly content to move slowly. It seemed like a lot of the horses were rescues and/or older so they're not running anywhere. The place feels less like a stable/horsefarm and more like a home for horses that partially sustains itself by offering rides. The horses didn't seem very well maintained, either. I don't want to leave a negative review because it wasn't bad, it was fine, just not especially exciting or fun. I'd recommend for people who are scared of horses and want to get over that fear, etc.

This is a boarding ONLY place. It's not for visitor riding. The property is beautiful. Very…read moredisappointed we could not ride.

Today was a beautiful day to visit this place. My husband found out they were opening up for their…read moreFall festival which included a petting zoo that included chickens, pigs/hogs, goats, Llamas, donkey, ponies, horses, rabbits, and turkies. The cost was not bad for the whole family, and kids under 2 are free. There were several various vendors, ice cream truck, taco food truck, and grilled food for sale. Parking was good and easy. My god-daughter enjoyed the pony ride. We definitely enjoyed the entire day here. My god-son fed and petted a few animals.

Took my kids horseback riding and it could have been a better experience. I'll start off by saying…read morethere's plenty of things to do at Hawks Hollow Farm. Plenty of beautiful horses, a petting area, a tree house & a park. We reserved time for the pony ride and petting zoo but it felt like we were rushed through our experience. The women who helped us immediately seemed frustrated because they overbooked 2 large parties along with our reservation, her vibe didn't feel welcoming because of their lack of organization. My kids did the pony ride literally 2 rounds (they wanted to keep going) then they had about 10 minutes in the petting zoo. That costs me around $60 & they do not take credit cards.

fyi - website is very misleading. Very beautiful place…read more Definitely call before going. I only looked at website. you can't just go there and interact with horses you have to to call make an appointment for lessons.

A peaceful stable nestled among Amish farms, alongside the Conestoga River, offering riding lessons…read morein Western and English. Also offers horse boarding, trail lessons, gaming and horse leasing. Perfect for beginners to advanced riders of all ages. Flying M is a very laid back stable and has flexible scheduling. You can pay with cash or ask to muck stalls for riding time. The stable supplies riding tack and equipment if you do not have your own. The instructors can teach you anything from the very basics of tacking your horse, riding techniques, get you ready for your next event, to even prepare a horse for trails if you are not comfortable to do so yourself. The instructors are very nice and helpful and the regulars are too.

We had the privilege of joining Bill and Bonnie on one of their horse-drawn carriage rides around…read morethe farm. Their hospitality leading up to the ride was fantastic, the weather was a bit 'iffy' so we ended up pushing back to later in the afternoon. It was still a bit cold and overcast when we arrived and we ended up being the only couple to join them. Blankets were in the carriage waiting for us and we were greeted as soon as we pulled up, the ride was enjoyable and informative... we learned about the farm and a bit about the battle, both Bill and Bonnie were super friendly and it was a pleasure to meet them! After the ride was over we had the opportunity to go back to the barn and meet all the horses. We learned more about each of them and got to feed them carrots, absolutely worth the price and a ride we would definitely do again, hopefully under better weather next time!

From the owner: Come enjoy a one-hour horse-drawn carriage tour at Silvershire Farm just a 15 minute drive north of…read moredowntown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Ride with us through the picturesque countryside landscapes and orchards of Adams County. In the spring witness the beauty of the orchards as the trees begin to blossom. In the fall view the majestic colors of the mountains and surrounding hills as the trees change to yellows, ambers, and scarlets of the fall. The rest of the year enjoy the beauty of the rolling hills, countryside fields, and orchards as they begin to fill up with various fruits and crops in preparation for harvest. Enjoy the leisurely and relaxing pace of your carriage as it is pulled by two gentle giants, our Shire draft horses. Along the way you will also see an Elk herd as well as a variety of other animals. We will narrate your journey with a history of the area during the Civil War Battle at Gettysburg, as well as that of the orchards and the history of the Shire horse. At the end of your one-hour ride, you can meet and take pictures with your team and feed them treats. *Kids and adults like this part of the tour.* Click the “Book Now” button on our website to view available tour dates. Costs for one hour rides are as follows: Adults $32 (13 y/o and older) Children $16 (6-12 y/o) Youngsters 5 and under free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rides can be booked 24 hours a day on our website.

Just did the two-hour ride today. Awesome experience. We have made several trips to Gettysburg or…read morethe years and have taken several tours. If you haven't done a horseback tour this is the place to go. They are awesome and have very well cared for and beautiful horses. Our guide, Mr Less, was very knowledgeable and fun to listen to. Bottom line.....If you want a great experience with some education and a heaping serving of fun - THIS IS IT!!!

Went out this afternoon. Great trip! The guide was great, made the whole ride into a story!…read moreBeautiful ride through the battlefields. If I could change anything, the rear trail guide was a little dramatic and was not happy with Levi the horse. Each time she yelled out, I would get lost in the story and would loose at least 5 minutes trying to catch up. May have just been she was having an off day, so I think only fair to rate how I felt overall about the ride.

Seems like they're on Groupon all the time. Our horseback ride started about 1.5hours late. I…read morewasn't happy about this at all. Not simply because he was running late, but because the house (castle/waiting room/party room) was absolutely filthy. I was really taken aback by a business looking like this, even if it's a business that works w/ animals. When we got there, the owner and assistant were on a ride w/ another group. Then the group we were supposed to be riding with were an hour late, so we had to wait for them. It was just annoying, although Steven (owner) was friendly. When we walked into the empty house it looked like a construction space, a hen was walking around the inside and I even saw it poop IN THE KITCHEN! Things finally turned around when I hopped on Sherman (my white horse w/ black spots). He was a greedy little thing and ate up all the grass but he was a great horse. Steven immediately put ppl on the horses and taught us while we were riding. He was a straight to it teacher and I liked that. He definitely knows what he's doing when it comes to animals. He took a bunch of pictures and videos and sent them to everyone in the group. I'm thankful to have such awesome pictures that didn't cost us extra. I'm giving 4 stars despite the filth because Steven was friendly, welcoming, and I enjoyed the experience. Tip: -don't eat there if germs bug u -don't arrive early, there's no point -yes, you're in the right spot, even though it looks a little funky on the outside

It's funny this guy is trying to say we never went when we did - I'd love to see what evidence he…read morehas considering during our entire time there he never once asked for our names or checked that we even had a reservation. He also never redeemed our Groupon. He has repeatedly messaged me and begged me to remove this review and has even reported it to Yelp to try to get it removed. Not only do I stand by my review but this Steven Strasburg owner has proved himself to not only be completely unprofessional but also desperate and dishonest. My advice: TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY for your business instead of accusing people of posting fake reviews or saying "it must've been another place". This is the ONLY time where an owner has not only not apologized but tried to say I'm posting for the wrong Castle Strasburg. How many Castle Strasburg horseriding places are there in Midland, VA? SHAME ON YOU!

We had an amazing time riding with Kim. Hilltop Ranch is a small family owned ranch with a couple…read moreof horses and a silly pig. Kim talked to us to see our comfort of riding and experience level. Then we headed over to the barn to see what horses were feeling up for a ride. She chose the horses and saddled them up. Kim truly loves her horses and cares for them with so much compassion. She brushed each one, sprayed them down so the bugs didn't bother them and saddled them up. She made sure our stirrup's fit properly and we loaded up for the ride. Once out of the gate we headed for the trail and then through the woods, crossed a creek and even met some of her neighbors along the ride. We trotted and galloped, my goodness I loved EVERY second of it!!! The horses listened very well. They look to Kim as their leader and will not run without her doing so even if you try to get them to. We will definitely be back when the weather cools down. I love that she doesn't run her horses in summer much because of the heat. This is a wonderful place to ride.

From the owner: Hilltop Ranch Provides Horse Boarding And Training, Riding Academies, Stables, Parties and Events,…read moreTrail Rides, Lessons, Pony Rides Services to the Mohnton, PA Area.

My wife and I went here for a trail ride today and we had a great time. We went for a ride through…read morethe scenic town instead, because the trail was still too hard for the horses due to the recent cold weather. We were given clear instruction on how to pull the reigns to get the horses to move were we wanted. Our guide was very helpful and told us fun facts about the different horses they have at their farm. Also, the guide offered to take pictures of us while riding. When we got back to the farm we were able to give a snack to the horses. Overall, we both had a great time and enjoyed the ride. The prices are reasonable, and I would recommend this farm for anyone who is looking for a trail or scenic town horse ride. Another cool thing is that they offer pony parties for the kids as well!!

The staff was very friendly.and knowledgeable even about the horses behavior. I had fun and. would…read morecome back again.

M&S has changed not only my horse's life, but my own. When I brought him here he was underweight,…read morenasty, and full of ailments. Michele's careful and personalized attention has brought my guy health and happiness. Having constant turnout in giant pastures with other horses, as well as unlimited hay and ample grain has made him perfectly plump and healthy. Her thoughtful, kind, and strategic approach to training my ottb has made him more than happy to work and given him the balance and confidence to do things I once thought impossible. But the biggest thing more me is her patience with me. I was scared of my horse that I didn't understand. Michele has taught me how to better horse owner, horse listener, and given my boy and I confidence and trust in each other. Finally, with her network of top-notch professionals (farrier, vet, etc.) my guy is...dare I say...an easy keep?! I couldn't live this place more. When I was forced to move to a few years after coming here, I chose to keep my guy here and visit monthly. It breaks my heart being away from him but I can't imagine taking him away from the family, comfort, and trustworthiness of M&S.