I went for a trail ride here with my husband. We were very happy with the kindness, preparedness…read moreand professionalism of the staff. The animals there were well kept and happy. We felt that the pricing was competitive as well. It will be a little out of the way for some, but don't let that deter you from these beautiful trails!

Wonderful place for trail rides! I did the one hour trail ride and it was hands down the best part…read moreof my vacation. The owners are amazing and extremely nice. I felt comfortable and safe riding and appreciated that they took the time to find a horse that worked for me. Thank you for such a great experience I will definitely be back the next time I come to town!

I spent the better part of a week at Salt Creek Ranch. The owners could not be more gracious,…read morefriendly, accommodating, diligent or ...interesting. I used my stay as a work sabbatical - and the bunk house was more than comfortable - it was charming in a way appropriate for the Great Plains. I took an introductory lesson on "Centered Riding" from Carol. I have been around horses as much as most suburbanites...but what Carol taught me was remarkable. Quite frankly, I dont have the vocabulary to describe it. She taught me something that I will never forget and always use - not just with horses, but with people too. I highly recommend a stay at Salt Creek. For me it was a... substantial experience. I can not say enough good things about this place or these people.

They were amazing with both my kids. Would not hesitate to go back anytime. Amazing personality…read more Kids really learned a lot from Carol and can't wait to go back.

Our group recently stayed at this ranch for a special event. While there were parts of the…read moreexperience we enjoyed, unfortunately there were also several things that made members of our group extremely uncomfortable. During our late-night horseback ride, the employee accompanying us touched the thighs of the women riding and got extremely close to, if not touching, one woman's butt. I was one of the ladies he touched. His name is JR. He also made a sexual comment to the youngest woman in our group about men who ride horses making better lovers because of their hip movement. This was completely inappropriate and made us uncomfortable. Earlier in the evening, the same employee had been drinking and continued inserting himself into our group's event. Telling us he had to stay during the bonfire even though the next morning a female employee told us that was a lie. He did not have to stay. During the horseback ride, we also witnessed him yelling at a horse, calling it names, and becoming physical with it, which was upsetting to watch. He would hit the horse in the face and call it a "dickhead." There were some additional communication issues regarding the horseback riding schedule and breakfast. I had reached out to the owner twice on us not arriving a three. When she communicated with me at the beginning I took it as we can check in as soon as 3 pm and check out as late of 11 am. However, she never told me the horse back ride was on a schedule. She also had poor communicate with answering and acknowledge my text on time we would be arriving and then was rude when we arrived. We had been told there would be cinnamon rolls for breakfast but were instead provided muffins that were available to everyone on the ranch. We also misunderstood the level of privacy we would have during the event. The owner later clarified that we had not paid for a completely private ranch rental. People were coming in and out of the table we were provided for meals to get food for themselves. However, those misunderstandings are minor compared with the conduct we experienced during the horseback ride. We brought all of these concerns to the owner and was told that she would speak with the employee and that nothing like this had been reported about him during his three years working there. However, I have found other complaints similar on the behavior towards the horses. I'm sharing our experience because I believe other women considering staying or riding here deserve to know what occurred during our visit.

The family wanted to ride horses. They actually wanted to ride horses. Whew. Well thankfully…read morethere's a ranch right by us where you can do that. So check it. They brought the horses out and let the kids choose the horses. I like that because it was very interactive with them. Then they thoroughly went over instructions on how to ride & direct the horses. You can see the level of care that they have for the horses but also for the safety of the riders. I appreciated that so much. My kiddos are ready to go again! They loved it.

This area was called "Monkey Mountains," because early settlers deemed the river bluffs too steep…read morefor even monkeys to climb. This place is as close to being out in the wild as you can get in the KC area. A little bit of a drive but worth it if you want a rugged terrain. It's perfect. Reaching the open meadow at the top is wonderful. Use bug spray and check for ticks.

Monkey Mountain is an 855 acre nature preserve in Eastern Jackson County, halfway in-between Grain…read moreValley and Oak Grove. The address I listed is the approximate address of the south entrance to the park, there is another entrance a little over a mile north off Old US 40 Hwy next to a softball field. The park is mostly undeveloped, which is what I love about it. You get to experience nature instead of a sanitized version of nature. There are two primary loop trails, one measuring 3.5 miles and one measuring between 2-3 miles depending on the route taken. Numerous smaller trails criss-cross between these main trails and branch out forming various side loops. You can spend hours hiking here and not see everything. The park caters to hikers and equestrians. I usually encounter a few other people at the park but only between long stretches of complete isolation. The elevation ranges from about 780 feet on the banks of Sni-a-Bar Creek to about 950 feet at the summit. There is a wide variety of terrain in the park: marshy lowlands in the north and northwest, thick woods and steep terrain covering most of the western half, limestone outcroppings along the ridge and at the south end of the park, a huge roiling meadow in the center, and farmed land along the eastern edges. Several ponds dot the landscape, and numerous tiny streams feed into Sni-a-Bar Creek along the western edge. There is even a waterfall in the park, but I will not reveal the location since it is both a fragile and a dangerous feature (especially in winter). Finding it can be part of your adventure. In the spring and early summer the park's meadows are filled with a wide variety of wildflowers, and wildlife can be spotted year-round. I've seen deer, foxes, turkeys, tortoises and turtles, all sorts of birds, and even evidence of some sort of wildcat. In the first half of the 20th century, much of what is now Monkey Mountain Park was part of a show farm called Sni-a-Bar Farms, owned by William Rockhill Nelson. The hillside and meadow were used for grazing sheep. Evidence of that can still be seen today in the form of farm remnants such as an old boundary fence running east-west through the middle of the park. If you hike the park, don't do it alone until you are familiar. Even though there are trails they are not always easy to see, and some portions of the trails can be treacherous. If your hike takes you through the northwest portion of the park you can expect to encounter mud pretty much year round so wear appropriate shoes. You will also need to carry your own water, there are no facilities at the park except at the softball field and an outhouse at the south entrance.

My granddaughter has been riding horses since she was 4 yrs old. My son and his family recently…read moremoved to the Lee summit area and found Sunset Trails. We are all impressed with the skills of the trainers as well as the horses to select from. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to learn how to ride or to enhance your riding skills.

Today I was able to cross horseback riding off my bucket list! I enjoyed riding Potowatme; excuse…read morethe spelling of this beautiful horse's name. Paul was a fantastic coach I felt safe in his company. Paul you have won me over. I'll be back for lessons soon. Thank you for your time, patience, knowledge, stories, introducing me to Rowin. He is beautiful! Thank you! Kyana

Great place for a trail ride and holding an event. Renovations are gorgeous. Amy was a great trail…read moreboss and made the trail fun. Beginner to advanced riders will find this a great place to ride.

I don't know how the actual trail is, all I can speak to is the customer service portion of…read moreattempting to schedule a trail ride. First, you have to text a number to request a reservation (Only on Saturday or Sunday). But it could take 24 hours to get a response, you know after you text again. If you email them they say "You have to deal with 8166741278 we don't book trail rides via email" "we only do a few rides a weekend weather permitting, we have regular full time jobs,a family and travel." Umm what? If you don't have time to run a business, then Don't Run a Business" Is this a hobby? And of course when they finally respond after multiple attempts you get the "I don't have anything available" text. Like you couldn't have told me that yesterday? You couldn't have helped me yesterday? Was I interrupting your day by being a cuistomer? Cool, it's just something you do in your pastime? Well I do this in my pastime!

I want to start by saying THANK YOU so much . We were a group of 7 people and each of us had so…read moremuch fun . ALL of the staff members were respectful, so kind, professional, and most importantly patient with us .Their horses are beautiful and very gentle . Even though we took up more time than scheduled, we were not rushed and we even got to see a show horse preform for us . If I can give this place 100 stars, I would . I highly recommend this place for all your horse events, training, etc.

We attended The Easter Butter event at Liberty Farm it was a blast. Definitely will return for…read moreother upcoming events very kid oriented the horses are gorgeous and the people are amazing.

Lesley is great with horses, knowledgeable ando caring. she also usually has fun activities for the…read morekids. I've been riding with her ( three horses):for over twenty years! Shesca patient teacher, cares about your horse, and is a lot of fun!

I have been riding at Janssen for a little over 2 years now and love it! The atmosphere is very…read morefamily-oriented, and the owner/trainer, Lesley, cares about all her students, clients and their horses. She has helped riding become fun again for me, as well as found me an excellent horse to call my own! Not only does she have a lot of outdoor space, the indoor arena is an absolute must have for any barn I ride at!! Janssen's is well maintained and insulated, and allows you to ride in even some of the worst winter weather. The footing is excellent as well. A little of my background: I've been riding on-and-off again for 25 years. I've owned several horses and been at a variety of barns. Janssen is definitely one of the top places I've been.

Nice, big space with really awesome stables. Amber the head trainer is an amazing teacher and I saw…read moregreat improvement with each lesson. I loved the laid back atmosphere and having both indoor/outdoor arenas to ride in (weather was never an issue when wanting to ride). You could tell all of the horses stabled there were well-taken care of and handled with the utmost care. I would definitely recommend this barn to beginner or veteran riders, especially anyone looking to get into shows.

Nice well kept beautiful facility and friendly boarders but horrible feed maintenance. Moldy hay is…read morethe biggest problem. I'm not sure if it's bad batches of hay they're getting during their stay But bad hay shouldn't be fed to the horses at any time. 5 of mine lost so much weight despite on 24/7 hay in 3 months that I had to move them out fast to save my horses. They're usually easy keepers on good quality hay for years. One ended up all nearly skin and bones like she hasn't eaten for a few weeks. She's healthy so there's no reason why she would lose weight other than avoid eating moldy hay. The vet found them to be healthy but in poor condition. All the horses are gaining weight at the new place. The barn owner was VERY rude and nasty to me when I mentioned about the situation.

From the owner: Lexington Hall Stables is located in Paola, Kansas. Come enjoy the picturesque 100 acres. We offer…read morePasture and Drylot Board along with Leadline Children's Program and also Hug A Pony Miniature Horse Program. Very Competitive rates with top of the line care. Lexington Hall features an Outdoor Arena, 60 ft roundpen, Wooded rising trail, galloping field, permanent obstacle course, covered roundbale feeders, brand new Shelters, large tack room, full care or Self Care, Graining program available and much more. We take pride in our facility. Please call us with any questions. We would love to have you. Lexington Hall Stables, Striving For Excellence.