This was really everything we wanted out of a trail ride. Bill took my phone as we entered the…read morewooded trail & kept taking picture of us throughout the trip which awesome. The trail itself was fun. We went up and down some pretty steep inclines & thru a stream a couple of times. Way more interesting terrain than we city folk have ridden thru on past rides. This is just a one man operation so if you call & have to leave a message, understand that you are calling Bill's cell not some assistant, and he's either on a ride or getting the next group ready. It took a few missed connections for Bill & I to finally talk on the phone but it was worth it. Highly recommended for a fun laid back experience.

Bill at the Rocking S Ranch was terrific! He was great at instructing what to do (we are novice…read moreriders) and an awesome story teller on the trail. We traversed different terrains and he documented the whole experience for us! We can't wait to come back again!

What a fantastic experience at Royal Horseshoe Farm! The owner greeted us, was very friendly, and…read moreshowed those of us with little experience how to maneuver our horses. Our trail guide was delightful, and the trails were beautiful, including streams, woods, and open fields! We had the opportunity to walk, trot, and canter our horses, and our experienced young teens had just as much fun as us inexperienced grown-ups! The farm was very nice, and the horses seemed well loved and cared for. We have gone on multiple other trail rides in different states and countries, and this one is definitely a favorite!

Easy to book for family of 5 over phone with Rose. Fit and measured kids for their ride pretty…read morequick....love that they let us get use to horse prior to hour trail ride and gave instructions before leaving Perfect weather! Excellent ride through stream, up/down hills and trails in woods, through open pastures, etc Gianna (sp?) guide was excellent and patient and took good pace for us as beginners w minimal riding experience Hour ride for $50 each was well worth hour drive from WV ....would definitely recommend

This place is the perfect option to introduce young children to horses and horseback riding. The…read morepony that they have is older, so she is well accustomed to toddlers and children. She has a calm and sweet temperament and with her being a pony, she's at just the right height where even timid kids aren't intimidated by her. The instructor is great as well. She's super good with the kids and includes activities such as story time, singing, games, and crafts. The lessons all follow a routine which is helpful with this age group of 2.5-5 year olds. The kids get to learn about horses, groom and feed the pony and of course ride! Each child had a good amount of time in the paddock every lesson with one-on-one time with the instructor and pony. The children learned how to go and stop, sit correctly and hold the reins, turn and steer the pony independently, and lean and reach while sitting in the saddle and maintaining balance. This was over one four-week session. We were extremely satisfied with our experience and recommend Miss Shelley wholeheartedly to introduce your child(ren) to the world of equines.

Miss Shelley is as good as it gets when it comes to kids and horseback riding. My daughter has…read moregone to pony school and private lessons with Shelley and loved every minute. Shelley is patient and knowledgeable. I would recommend her program for all the little girls and boys who love horses and want to learn all about them!

Had a great time riding their beautiful horses. My husband and I took a ninety minute ride on…read moretrails that led through woods that are especially beautiful right now-October leaves were at the height of color. The young man that was our guide made sure we were paired with the right horses, and knew how to control them before we set off. The trail also had open spaces, one of which we stopped in so the guide could take our pictures on our horses with my phone. Truly a great day. We go through that area every year and are going to make it an annual stop. So much fun! Definitely recommend it!

Do NOT make a reservation and give these people your money! I too read the reviews and it was…read morerecommended by our hotel, Omni Bedford springs resort. I made a reservation, read the cancelation policy and gave them a $100 deposit thought PayPal. The weather was bad and a prediction on rain so I called to cancel 24 hrs in advance of our 11 am ride the following day. I spoke w Kathy who tried to have me move my reservation to 1 pm. I told her no, the prediction is rain, please cancel. The next day she called me at 11:30 asking if I did want to do the 1 PM ride. I THANKED HER for the call but told her that we were not going to be able to make it, please make sure you refund our money. At that point she became very nasty and said the weather is fine and you decided not to come so we will not refund your money!!! I restated that I canceled within the 24 hour policy and she hung up on me. Very interesting as she was so very nice just before that!!! I called her back and left a message requesting her to please refund my money and I didn't appreciate her hanging up on me! She never called me back and I had to file a claim with PayPal showing proof I canceled within policy. THESE PEOPLE ARE NASTY!!! I'm worried for the horses if really need my $100 that badly!!! Shame on you! You ruined my birthday.

What a nice experience for a trail ride! Such beautiful trails- the horses were gentle and easy…read moreto ride. The young ladies were so friendly and knowledgeable of the farm and animals. Will go again!

What a wonderful time we had on our trail ride! The guide was awesome explaining each step before…read morewe climbed aboard! Can't wait to go again! Thank you!

I have been horseback riding with Melinda Cohen at Dream Catcher Farm for 15 years. I would…read morerecommend it to anyone looking to learn to ride, as well as those who have ridden for years and want to continue. The farm is about 45 minutes from Chevy Chase/Bethesda, but the drive is very easy - just up 270. It's a quick 15 minutes from the Frederick area. Melinda welcomes students from beginner levels to very advanced. The facilities are top notch and the community is very friendly. Both the horses and the students are happy. There are acres of fields and miles of trails, as well as an indoor arena for rainy days or cooler temperatures. I couldn't ask for a better place to ride or a better place for my horses!!!

Came here for horseback riding lessons for our 6 and 4 year old. Absolutely magical experience for…read morethem. The trainer was great with kids and patient. The grounds are beautiful and there are lots of other animals to see and interact with: chickens, turkeys and two of the happiest resident dogs I've ever met. Thank you for an experience our kids won't soon forget.

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.