Just a few quick questions please. My granddaughter is turning 10 in June, and very athletic. Our…read morefamily come from a horse background and my granddaughter is showing interest. Is there height, age,weight requirements? This has been a dream for as long as I can remember. I used to ride Shawnee trails at least once a month back in the day. We all love and have a respect for this giant and I'd love to share this love with my granddaughter now. If you could answer my questions along with a base price and types of trail and length,I'd be very grateful. Thank you, Kay Riley kariley63.kr@gmail.com

THIS PLACE IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE AVOIDED AT ALL COST IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY'S HEALTH…read moreAND WELL-BEING. Please read my entire review to see how this place really is. Horseback riding at this stable was the biggest nightmare I have ever experienced The beginning of the ride didn't show how bad the events would turn. For the first 40 minutes of the ride we had a great time until the guide decided to rope off my horse. Her dangerous behavior led to my left knee injury and me almost falling off the horse I rode, who was a 27 year old horse and very well behaved. The horse was very easy to ride and caused no problems to me as a rider. I indicated in a form that that I am an advanced equestrian and I've been around horses my whole life and I'm very comfortable riding horses both in the saddle and all around horses/stables. I got injured in a ride trail because of the guide's lack of imagination. She crushed my knee with her horse's weight twice as she approached me without getting off her horse and her horse walked against my left knee. She did that twice in opposite directions until I screamed from pain and that's when she got off her horse to rope my horse off properly. She took control of my horse with a rope and took the snaffle bit out of horses mouth as exemplified by the attached photo. I told the trail guide that I don't feel safe staying so close to her horse as horses kick and you need to keep your horse at least 4 feet behind another horse. This was also told me before our trail ride at the stable, the prison who gave us our helmets after we paid for the experience told us to stay 4 yards away from each other horses. In her response she told me that she knows better and disregarded my complaint about me feeling not safe after my left knee got crushed by the horse she was riding. The guide has also injured the horse I rode because she run him into a tree cutting severely skin on his head. She led my horse way too close to her horse and there was a tree. Her horse went right and because I couldn't control my horse with no snaffle bit she led my horse left and he hit his head against the tree as he was stuck on that rope that the guide held in her hand. I had no control of the horse I was riding as per attached photo with the snaffle bit taken out by the guide. Her horse went right next to a tree and mine went left. Then my horse jumped and kicked as he was hurt by the guide and I almost fell. If it wasn't for my riding experience I would have been right on the ground trampled by the injured horse. At that point I couldn't believe what kind of irresponsible guide this person was, so I I started recording with my cell phone everything that happened next to avoid another injury after my knee got crushed and the horse I rode got injured by the guide. As we arrived at the stable at the end of the hour trail, I politely reported the incident and my injury to the manager when we came back to the stable and the manager called the police calling me and my wife trespassers (sic!), after we paid $240 for 2 hours of trail horseback riding as we scheduled another hour at 4pm as well. The manager tried to scare us to leave. She called the police to report "trespassing" even though we were guests at the Pocono Manor and paid for resort stay and the horse rides in advance, The manager and the guide completely ruined our experience by acting rude, unprofessionally and with no empathy. She did not apologize or even offer ice for my injured knee. She was trying to intimidate us to leave. When the police arrived the manager lied to them and said that I ran her horse into the tree and in the attached photo you can clearly see that the snaffle bit is out so I had no control of the horse after it got roped off. The guide had full control of the horse I rode. This is the rudest and the least professional horseback riding facility I have seen. I grew up around horses and I've seen many stables around the world as I travel a lot and ride horses often. I've never experienced such terrible service and lack of empathy. With an injured knee and not even an apology or offering me some ice the manager decided to kick us out by calling the police and telling the cops that we are trespassing after I paid $240 for 2 hours of riding on easy trail trail and hundreds of dollars for our stay at Pocono Manor that was supposed to be a safe and pleasant experience for my wife and me. The horseback riding facility at the Pocono Manor Ranch, is a place that's dangerous for children and adults and should be avoided at all cost. Unqualified personnel endangers safety and health of the resort visitors as well as the animal welfare of the horses. I will spare you the photos of horse injuries as they are disturbing and traumatizing. Under no circumstances go there if you care about your family health or well-being. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST.

Great ride with guide Alice. Horses were beautiful and so was the drizzling park. Thank you!read more

My wife and I took weekly riding lessons at Red Buffalo through Spring and Summer of 2025 to…read moreprepare for a vacation in Montana. Crystal and her team are top-notch professionals. Most of our private lessons were with Ally, whose knowledge far exceeds her years. I had zero prior experience, and my wife took lessons as a teen. But neither of us would've been prepared to enjoy riding in Montana without the professional guidance (in the ring and eventually on the trail) we received at Red Buffalo. When managing dozens of animals, along with customers of varying skill levels, there are bound to be occasional hiccups, so you need to approach it with that in mind. But I've watched many times as the Red Buffalo staff got mixed groups of adults and/or children situated on their horses and out for their trail-rides in a safe and organized manner. All the animals appear healthy and cared-for, and the staff are all friendly and professional. I would recommend Red Buffalo to anyone in the Montgomery County area looking for a fun and safe horseback riding experience.

I had the most incredible time at Gress Mountain Ranch. From the moment I arrived, Kathryn was…read morewelcoming and enthusiastic. It's clear how much she and her husband, Ben love and care for every single animal there. The hands-on experience was the highlight for me. I loved getting to feed the gentle horses, alpacas, pigs, goats, donkeys, turkeys, peacocks, sheep and more. The personal interaction with the animals was amazing. The animals seemed happy, healthy, and very used to human interaction, which speaks volumes about the ranch's welfare standards. Not only did I get to help with the animal chores, Kathryn is also very environmentally conscious as we composted, recycled or re-purposed everything at the ranch. It was a joy helping and I highly recommend making an appointment for an experience. It is also a great place to volunteer if you love animals, Kathryn is a remarkable woman. Kathryn not only loves the animals, she is knowledgeable and kind. I learned so much about the different rescue animals and the conservation efforts the ranch supports. The entire property is beautiful with spectacular views. If you're an animal lover or looking for a unique, educational day trip with the family, I cannot recommend Gress Mountain Ranch enough. It's more than just a ranch; it's a truly special place where you can connect with nature and wonderful creatures. I am now a steady volunteer, I encourage you to plan a visit!

I had no idea it was going to be this much fun! This is the perfect place to go if you love farm…read moreanimals. No matter what age you are it's the most beautiful place! The couple who runs the property are so informative and you can see just how much they Love the animals! I recommend this highly and I can't wait to go back!

What an awesome experience!!! My family was visiting from…read moreout of state wanted to trail ride and just happened to come across this place. I emailed a question and got an almost immediate response from the owner. (After trying to contact many other places with no success or call backs.) it was worth the 45 minute drive.. Joe was super personable and professional. Payment was easy and via online which was great reserved our spots and we didn't have to worry about bringing money with us. Joe made us all comfortable and suited us with horses to fit our experience. And at the end took the time to take our pictures to email to myself. Just overall great experience!! After several other places left a bad taste in my mouth it was refreshing to see someone who loves what he does and made it his goal to keep us safe and having fun!

What an experience! Visited this past weekend and went on the hour long trail. Joe was so nice and…read morehelpful as it was my first time. The trail sits on 17 acres of beautiful land and Joe is happy to help you with any questions. I would highly recommend and will be back for sure! Thanks again for the great time Joe!

We had so much fun meeting and loving all the animals here. That's the first time I've ever bottle…read morefed a baby goat and it won't be my last. We are really excited to go back, especially for the goat hiking! I wasn't expecting to see camels but was pleasantly surprised as Godiva extended her little velvet nose for a kiss. Thank you to all the hard workers that keep this place going and give these animals a comfortable, loving place to call home. This was a "Girls Day", one of many, but this was one of our favorites for sure!! Please go visit if you love animals!

I had a terrific experience taking a tour with Natalie on a beautiful spring evening. Rose Bridge…read moreFarm is a special place to spend some time learning about the animals that are fortunate to live there - some of which have been rescued from not so great situations. From giving a snack to Buddy the friendly vocal sheep, to bottle feeding the adorable baby goats, my visit to Rose Bridge Farm was a great escape from the noise and commotion going on in the outside world. It is well worth making a reservation on the website to visit. There are also special activities to sign up for ranging from making a succulent "wall" to hiking with the lovely hiking goats in Wissahickon Park. Some yoga with the baby goats also sounds like a real treat and challenge to try one day.

This grocery store is amazing. They have so much stuff and the prices are always fair. The service…read moreis also good and the staff are helpful. This store is usually much less crowded than Hmart so sometimes it's easier coming here to avoid crowds.

Went in for a treat and ending up walking out with more. Store had a wide selection of all the…read moreAsian brands I'm usually looking for, especially the snacks, desserts, ramen, and condiments. Everything felt very clean and organized, so it was very easy to find everything I was looking for. Vegetables also looked fresh and well stocked. Store was also not super busy and very easy to find parking.

Every single employee we met at Mountain Creek Riding Stable was cordial, polite, instructive, and…read morepatient. 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!

This was an excellent trip. I booked the tickets the day of and I don't recommend waiting because…read morethe 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.

Hillside farms is such a cool experience. This was the highlight of my family's trip to…read morePennsylvania for a quick weekend turnaround. The ice cream spot stays busy - so if that doesn't tell you all you need to know, I'll say the ice cream is great! The apple spiced fall flavor was really delicious. My mom was a big fan of the milk - she bought 2 bottles. There was live music by the outdoor seating area, which was such a nice vibe to sit and enjoy ice cream with the family. We ended up going back the next day in the morning so we could see the animals, we walked around the barn and visited the cows, the goats, the alpacas. The kids loved it...we did too. We couldn't stop raving about this place.

Cute country store with everything from jam to dresses. The fresh milk and delicious ice cream is a…read morehuge draw! The lands go on seemingly forever; on the property you'll find picnic tables and adirondack chairs to rest between shopping, strolling the grounds, perusing the greenhouse, and oggling the farm animals. Lots of parking, but can be busy during peak summer times. I think it's a great place for families - seems like a fun place for kiddos to run around. Do them a favor, and leave your pets at home. I don't think it's great for the farm or the animals that live there to be exposed to house pets if they don't have to be. Enjoy the beautiful surrounds of Hillside Farms if you're ever lucky enough to be in the area!

Great place to live, private has it's own horse stables, ski area, pools, tennis, basketball…read morecourts, security, and it's a gated community. But as any place to live you have some rude neighbors, disrespectful people who do not one the rules.