Every single employee we met at Mountain Creek Riding Stable was cordial, polite, instructive, and patient. The horses were healthy and happy. Crossing the creek was extra cool. Frank is by far the coolest horse around, I highly recommend taking him for a spin. 10/10 would come here again and again! read more

This was an excellent trip. I booked the tickets the day of and I don't recommend waiting because the earlier times were all taken and the time left was when it might rain. Luckily the rain time shifted and we arrived 20 minutes before our appointment for 3pm to sign waivers. We took pics with the horses that were there and we had time to pet them. I pet mouse the entire time and when we were assigned horses, my husband said i wanted mouse. I recommend not picking your own horse & just having a horse be assigned to you. The workers know the horses best. Mouse is on the slower side but I still enjoyed my time on him. They know which horse hasn't been out yet, has more energy for the ride, etc. All the horses did a great job and they're friendly. At the end of the ride, mouse turned around to look at me while I was still on him. He's so funny... I guess he wanted to see who kept talking him. On the ride we saw turkeys and deer. It was a nice experience. Would do again. read more

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Complete waste of time! Terrible customer service from start to finish. The staff was rude and unhelpful, and the horses seemed completely unresponsive, like robots. Not friendly at all! Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience, and I would not recommend it to anyone. Don't waste your time or money. I will never return. read more

Ride was cut very short, they gave a 10 dollar refund but I traveled far to ride. Also we didnt trot. Just a very slow walk. I purposly choose this company so I could enjoy a little trotting. Very dissapointed and put a damper on my getaway. read more

The team was friendly and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, it was a rainy day but the team made the best of it. The horses were well trained and it was easy to ride. We wished it was a little more of an interesting ride but it was mainly walking through the woods with a large group. All in all a good experience and family friendly. read more

5 stars for my horse, Zeus. He was such a good boy! 2-3 stars for the unfriendly, bossy staff. The pace on the trail ride was super slow which means we didn't see much of the forest and my horse was visibly frustrated and wanting to go faster. We were told to try and keep distance between the horses which was difficult when the pace was so slow; when I tried to do this I was yelled at loudly to "let Zeus walk!" It was embarrassing and I felt like I was being scolded by someone half my age. She could have come over to me and said it quietly. Also we were told to come 1/2 hour early and when we did there was nobody in the office to greet us. I will not go back there. read more

My wife and I haven't been on horseback in more than 20 years, when we had a couple of lessons but have never really ridden. The staff here was great. Our trail guide Connie was very communicative. My wife rode Nacho and I rode Duke. We're both in our 70's and not as limber as we used to be but it wasn't a problem. The staff help us mount and dismount and were friendly and very helpful. Duke was a bit skittish but responded very well to the reins and a firm "Whoa". We liked that the staff rides rain or shine because it was raining while we were in the area. Still a very fun time for us. read more

Was super fun! We reserved a spot for the 45 minute ride at 2pm and arrived at about 1:40. Walked in and the lady at the desk directed us to fill out some forms/waivers. She then told us we could either wait in the little office area or go outside and pet the horses. We decided to head outside. People started rolling in at 2 and we had a decent sized group. We were assigned our horses and they were super helpful and kind when assisting us on our horses. I got to ride Chunky! It was a super fun experience. Your feet may get a little tired at the end of the ride- idk how people would do it for longer than 45 minutes LOL Overall, super cool, super friendly workers. They were great guides and so helpful and made sure everyone had fun and was safe. They also ask if you want pictures and volunteer to take them for you! read more

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We had a nice time at the riding stables today. We went on a group tour. It was most of our first times. Youngest being 8 years old. We all enjoyed and felt safe. Guides were very friendly and had big personalities. One guide even took our photos. They gave us a quick safety/instruction intro and assigned us each a horse. We went through some water and through the tree. It was a full 45-48 minute ride. For the price it was worth it. I would recommend read more

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My family went horseback riding while on vacation. I called to make the reservation and they were able to find a time for us to ride. When we arrived we signed the waivers, got helmets and given a quick little lesson on riding. Then were assigned horses. We were helped on the horse and away we went! The horses for sure know how and where to go, I doubt we even needed to steer them. There were 3 guides and at one point one took photos of each of my family members while riding. It was so nice of her to do and also to not charge extra for it- so nice. One guide was especially chatty which was interesting to hear what she had to say but was also glad she wasn't taking to me because I was enjoying the ride. The ride takes you through a stream, up a hill and on a rocky trail. There is a short period that the horses trot, maybe 10 seconds. Otherwise it's a nice walk. Great for a beginner or first timer. read more

Mountain Creek Riding Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cresco, Pennsylvania

I brought my grandsons (8 and 14) for their first horseback ride. The staff were friendly and helpful with instructions for a new rider such as the 8 year old. It was a good experience overall and i would do it again. read more

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Very fun times. Been here a couple of times as well. It's a very well organized ride. Being a city guy, every time the horses start their trots, I'm crushing my Crown Jewels... Other than that, the staff actually helps to take pictures of your party. Keeps the riders and horses moving along without rushing. read more

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I give this a one star for several reasons. The trail ride is a bust. It's not scenic and it loops around a junkyard. The establishment is very run down. The horses seem sad. The cost is $45 for 45 minutes - I assume it's standard. The only five star part is the staff. The girls were helpful, knowledgeable about horses, friendly etc. I have been here two times in the span of seven years -- nothing was updated. read more

Drove up from Maryland for a day trip and we were not disappointed. The trail guides are awesome, horses were great and the ride was beautiful. read more

Mountain Creek Riding Stables - Toby the horse - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cresco, Pennsylvania

We signed up for a private trail ride for three people and were told to arrive by 10:30 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. trail ride. According to the website, a private ride is 45-50 minutes long. We signed in around 10:45 and then proceeded to wait to take our ride. A large group of 12 was also present, and we were told to wait until they had the large group on the trail before we mounted our horses. By the time we had mounted, it was 11:23. I have photos taken of us just before we left to confirm the time. When we were about two minutes down the trail, the guide's walkie talkie squawked with a person called "Mamma T" on the other end. Mamma T said loudly that we needed to return by 11:55. I immediately said to the guide, "We are supposed to get 45-50 minutes." The guide communicated this back to Mamma T, and Mamma T said again that we had to return by 11:55. I then said that if that was the case, we should turn around and go back, as I wasn't going to pay $225 plus tip for a 30-minute ride. The guide communicated this to Mamma T, and Mamma T started screaming into the walkie talkie that there were no refunds because we had gotten on the horses. We said again that we would not ask for a refund if we got our 45-50 minute ride. Mamma T refused both to give us the promised ride and to give us a refund. We turned around, waited to be told we could dismount the horses, and went to our car. When we were all seated in the car, it was 11:42. Therefore, we were on the horses for about 15 minutes, some of this waiting in one spot for Mamma T to respond to the guide. Our guide was very apologetic. Mamma T was extremely offensive. One other note: We had to repeatedly ask the guides and other staff to put on their masks. They stood very close to us while we were mounting and dismounting. read more

My husband and I had SUCH a fun time at Mountain Creek Riding Stables on Friday!! We started by calling to add our names to the noon trip. The girl on the phone was super helpful and told us about how there was construction going on right in front of their location, and to add extra time to get there. Thank goodness she told us this, because the detour route added at least 15 minutes to our trip. If we hadn't have left early, we might have been late and missed our booking. After arrival but before we departed on our trail ride we spent some time petting the horses. They were all just tied to the fence in front of their water buckets, waiting to be taken out on an adventure. I ended up being assigned Broccoli, and my husband was given Guinness. The guides are really careful to pair groups with horses that like each other, so there are no problems when you're on the trail. They help you mount your horse and give you a demo on how to hold the reigns and get the horse to do what you want it to do. Our guide for the day was a middle-aged woman whose name started with the letter "V." It's been a minute since we rode, so I forget her name. I think it might have been Vondra? Anyway, she was EXCELLENT! I happened to be riding right behind her, and my husband was behind me. The whole ride she spent reminding us how to hold our reigns, how to position our feet, what to do if our horse stops for a snack, etc. She also spent a lot of time telling us facts about horses, and also facts about their specific horses. I really enjoyed that she could tell us all of our horses names and their particular quirks or histories. She said that every morning the first thing that's done, before any of the staff eat or drink, is that they feed the horses. Apparently the owner, Mark, has 60+ horses in his care! Vondra (I'm just going to call her that from here on out) told us about how they acquire their horses, how long horses can live for, and a bunch of facts about horses. Did you know that a horse can feel a fly land on its bum in 30 mph winds? I was very happy that she shared all this information with us, not only because it was entertaining, but because I was reassured that the horses that reside at this stable are really taken care of and loved. The trail was pretty great, too. We got to walk through a creek, see deer, and spy on some wild turkeys! At the end of our trail ride the guides took pictures for us. All-in-all, this was a really, really great way to spend some time and my husband and I really enjoyed ourselves. I would totally return for another jaunt in the woods! read more

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Wife and I did the private trail ride last June was alot of fun and we both loved it will be doing it again soon. The tour guide was awesome as well. read more

Mountain Creek Riding Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cresco, Pennsylvania

Very nice staff who goes beyond their means to help us take pics. My gf got Stan who was a little grumpy that day (think Tard the grumpy cat). He wouldn't trot and held the other half of the group back. But very reasonable pricing $35, but our group was too large. A later afternoon group with less people would of been nicer. Don't forget to tip the staff! read more

Mountain Creek Riding Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cresco, Pennsylvania

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So on 9/25/2020 I booked online for 5 riders, myself and my girlfriends. (See attached) and on 10/2/3020 at 4:30pm (see attached), I received an email stating that one rider-- myself exceeded the weight limit, no problem, the other four girls can still go. A side from no mention of a weight limit, I'm upset it took 7 days to get notified. The reason I saw the email this morning was because I was looking to pull the address for driving directions!! I called this morning to confirm the other 4 girls could still ride at 11am and the receptionist told me that once it declined my booking they automatically took call-in requests from yesterday and gave away our slot. Absolutely horrible way of handling bookings-- read more

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This place is a delight! I was visiting the area for my friends bachelorette weekend and we decided to come do some horseback riding here. The staff was very friendly and made us feel very comfortable once on horseback. The trail is lovely and the prices were very reasonable. Highly recommend riding Navajo! He was a sweetheart. I'll definitely come back if I'm in the area again. read more

Mountain Creek Riding Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cresco, Pennsylvania

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Nope! I called to make a reservation for my family and after going back and forth on a few dates/times (and being super patient as the woman on the phone was also dealing with walk ins, riders, etc) - we decided on two consecutive rides for SATURDAY. Because they were two different rides - I had to give her all of my information twice - not a big deal. As the call ended, she said "See you tomorrow". Tomorrow came and my family drove over for our 3pm and 4pm rides. My email address had been entered wrong twice so I never received the confirmation email which would have informed me we were registered for SUNDAY rides and not Saturday (the "tomorrow" in "see you tomorrow"). Ok super annoying - my kids were bummed - but that isn't why I am giving this place 1 star. It was the totally disregard for the mistake that pissed me off. Me: "ok so what can we do about it?" Staff: "Well nothing. I have no horses" Not an "I'm sorry for the mix up", not "let me look to see if we have a cancellation", not even a "Maybe we have an earlier ride tomorrow we can get you on". Literally NO effort at all. Cool. Also - FEED YOUR STRAY CATS!!! They are so thin and hard to look at and obviously you care for your horses. Throw these two little guys a can of tuna! read more

Great spot for 1st timers...or 2nd timers..the horses look physically well. Ive ridden horses in several states & this is the FIRST TIME EVER that a staff gave out as much information as these ladies. Which was helpful because i brought a bunch of kids over for their first ever rides. Top notch crew...very friendly and helpful. The trail is a bit 'meh'! quite rocky..and kinda short...and the "stream crossing" is only seconds near the parking lot. I'll let that slide cuz the girls were sweet and the horses looked strong and fit. But i'd skip the kiddy "pony" rides..its just a back and forth walk in a 30 foot space. read more

We went on the 1 hour private trail ride and it was spectacular! Our guide Tracy was very knowledgeable and kind. The horses were beautiful and smart. Trotting was super cool throughout the trail for my husabnd and 2 daughters. The trail was very scenic as we began walking through a creek area and up a rocky hill and through the forest. We saw many animals along the way which was a nice bonus. Highly recommend this place! read more

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This place is absolutely amazing! I've been wanting to go horseback riding for so long & it was the best :) we were staying at a resort nearby & made a reservation to come here at 3pm on a Friday. We were with a small group & the instructors were SO great & friendly! I want to say their names were Emily & Mel - They were both amazing & so helpful & made you feel very comfortable! I was nervous at first but Emily helped a lot & you can tell she definitely loves what she does, she's been there 12 years! :) We paid about $40 & got to ride for almost an hour, it was awesome & I definitely want to do it again if we are ever in the area! I can't say enough good things about this place & the instructors! My horse was Pedro & my fiancé rode Sarge! Thanks so much we loved it!!! :) read more

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Ride for $35 for 45 minutes. Best deal in the area. Welcoming and pleasant staff, basic trail, clean horses. Nice experience for first timer. read more

We just went riding here yesterday right before we checked in for our stay at Paradise Stream Resort next door. (If you stay there, be sure to mention it because they knock a couple bucks off) It was so much fun! Everyone was extremely friendly (including the girl who answers the phone and helped us when we were lost) , and our guide Theresa was very knowledgeable. I am an experienced rider but my husband had never ridden before, and it was a good experience for both of us. The horses were well trained and calm- so if you've never ridden there are no worries there. It's not a strenuous or fast ride- the trotting parts are only about 30 seconds at a time. It's more of an enjoyable nature walk than anything. The horses do try to stop and eat, so that's the only thing you really have to watch. Our guide joked that the horses were like teenage boys and had to be treated as such, and my husband replied, "I know! My horse won't stop texting!" Haha We saw lots of wildlife- a huge group of deer were laying on the ground right beside the trail eating and just watching us, and we saw tons of wild turkeys strutting around. One of the girls that works there even got off her horse and took everyone's pictures during riding with our own cameras.We had a ton of fun and would definitely do it again when we come back to the area. read more

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Every time my family goes to the Poconos we use Mountain Creek Riding Stables when we want to take a ride. The prices are very reasonable and the staff is nice. They have numerous horses and you can tell that they all are very well cared for. The path they take is a nice length so you are not on and off the horse too quick. It's a nice length. They also do wagon rides which are nice too. They have a nice little store that you can buy souvenirs in while you wait and afterwards. Overall if you are looking for a nice day out and a nice ride I recommend you try Mountain Creek Riding Stables. read more

we finally stopped here after years of wanting to go. it was wonderful. Great place for first timers. The instructors were very friendly and helpful, they hand picked horses for every one. I got paired up with Humphrey, the adopted New York City carriage horse. he was stubborn, but he heads such a fun personality, he did his own thing once in a while but he was fun! All of the horses have fun names as equally as fun personalities! It is definitely a bit 'touristy' on the weekends but that's to be expected. I would highly recommend this place! We're going on a longer ride next time! read more

Mountain Creek Riding Stables - My wonderful fiancé crossing the creek - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cresco, Pennsylvania

BUYER BEWARE!!!!!! I RSVP'd for a Private Group Session for 45mins via phone for a 10am session Saturday morning. When I schedule the session I was never informed to arrive 30mins early to receive instructions. Our group arrived 10:05 or so. We quickly signed our waivers and paid for our session. We were assigned to our horses and began to board them for our session. Just then we were informed that since our group was late we will only be able to ride for 20mins during our session. We quickly asked why, and if there was anything they (staff) could do for us, was there any flexibility, as we had child that was extremely excited for her birthday gift. They replied with a stern NO!!! And in matter fact that we were not eligible to reschedule later that day nor would we would receive a refund. It was our duty to reschedule or cancel 2 hours prior to our session. We were astonished at their response(staff). To be very clear the manager "Piper" whom claimed to be the manger on duty was very nasty and unconcerned with our matter. We then explained to her that if she knew that we were late and KNEW in FACT that we were going to be subjected to half the session due to our tardiness, why was that not stated before we paid and got on the horses??? She then claim that, they would not receive the funds and not be compensated for the session if we cancelled if informed before the session. The interaction began to boil over as Piper became increasingly more verbally NASTY/RUDE with disregard to our issues. She then scolded that she will not be issuing any refunds and that we can dispute it with our respective banks in which she will dispute our claims to receive the funds. Had Piper or the staff been more transparent or forth coming we could have discussed other options, possibly even reschedule later that day at a time better suited for the staff and horses. Eventually cooler heads prevailed and Piper issued us some gift certificates to use at a later date. Unfortunately we will not be returning to their stable. Piper should educate herself in customer satisfaction and people skills. I do not recommend anyone to use their stables!!! read more

This was my first experience riding on a horse. The beautiful horse that I had the privilege riding on his name was Denver doo little. He's so sweet. Perfect for a beginner. It was such a relaxing ride. My boyfriend and I loved the whole experience. We chose the private ride which is $75 per person. If you prefer to ride in a group then that will cost $45. It is very well worth it. The guides are very on point. We had the pleasure of having Amber as our guide. She's awesome! Made our experience so much nicer. I absolutely recommend. Don't forget to tip these lovely ladies as they work very hard maintaining all of these beautiful horses. I will definitely be back soon! read more

Not Not Not Set up For CHILDREN! The Staff is obviously not as knowledgeable about (or caring for)the safety of children as they should be. Our 8 yr old grandson was NOT securely placed correctly on.the saddle to begin with ;THEN was NOT placed near a Staff person during the ride even though one was available... Consequently after each "trot" my Grandson slipped further off the saddle as the instructor shouted to him to right himself... Well...he couldn't "right himself "as he was placed incorrectly to begin with!And at the final "trot" he was THROWN...arm and wrist hurt ,knee scraped! And even then the Staff seemed clueless. read more

This is at least my fifth time here and this time was for my bachelorette party. I can't express how much I love this place and there horses!! Wallace is the sweetest read more

Mountain Creek Riding Stables - Best bachelorette party ever!!!!!! - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cresco, Pennsylvania

Emily ,our guide was awesome.She really knows her stuff.I got to ride on "the baby" ,Harrison.He was such An amazing joy to ride.Its such a peaceful ride.The scenery is beautiful.I enjoyed every second of it.We went as a group ,so the people in the back hat were afraid kinda held everyone else up.Ill try the private tour next time.A great experience with a great staff! Id definitely come again. read more

Mountain Creek Riding Stables - Harrison,"the baby" - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cresco, Pennsylvania

Drove by and the sign caught our eye! Our 3 year old son has been begging to ride a horse for quite some time. Called, immediately received friendly and detailed information, turned around and got a 10 minute ride for only $10! It made our sons day and was very affordable! Mouse the horse was great and everyone was very friendly. read more

Disappointed. Took 2 days to send confirmation but only allow 2 hours to cancel. Despite not completing the form, they charge you and do not refund you. I do not recommend them. Take business to people that care about their customers. read more

My hubby and I had such a blast at the Mountain Creek Riding Stables !!! I went on my Birthday 8/13 . Let Me tell You it was AWESOME ! I was nervous as heck at first ! Savanah our guide was personable and patient ! My horses name was Chunky and He was so cute and BIG & Gorgeous ! Chunky knew I was scared to ride him and he was so gentle with me ! My Hubby rode General while Savanah took us on a Nature ride ! We spotted Wild Turkey that Savanah described as "Old Ladies " ! lol ! Chunky was soooo nice and I stroked his mane while we rode. Everyone needs to go to this place ! Horses are very Loved there obviously ! read more

We stopped by here on a whim while staying next door at a Ceasar's resort to take a 45-minute ride through the woods. The staff had us up on our horses (Sarge and Patch,) in no time and we were on our way. Our guide, Jenny, brought us through the woods and gave us some riding tips along the way. Jenny, along with the rest of the staff were very friendly. I would recommend this place for anyone who wants to give casual horseback riding a try. It was a pleasant and adventurous experience. read more

Took my teen daughter to ride for the first time. What a great experience! We considered several local places while away on vacation and after reading about Deer Path, we knew we wanted to go there. From booking on the phone to meeting some of the staff to getting a tutorial to riding the trail with our guide PJ, the experience was easy and pleasant. Everyone was very friendly, professional and knowledgable. We learned so much about the history of the company and the great care the owner takes to ensure the health of his horses and safety for all. The trail was scenic and varied. And PJ our guide was patient, attentive and interactive. Great experience!! read more

Well organized, caring women who hustles to take care of their horses and guests. The tour guides took extra measures to help our group get photos and little ones feel safe and secure while riding. The trail started w crossing a creek and then meandered through the woods. I have ridden for 30 yrs on my own but was out of town w my niece and nephews ages 7, 11 and 12 and wanted them to have a good experience. I admire how hard the guides hustled to take care of us. Thank you. read more

Great time with the family! We had a total of 6 riders from our family and a couple on our trail. We went through the deep woods and even through a small river. The horses were awesome and so sweet. Turbo the horse is really slow, ironically lol Have fun coming here! Loved it ! read more