Our horseback riding experience was awesome! The instructors Emily and T gave simple and practical instructions. I learned a few new techniques. I like that they match you with your horse according to your skill level, weight and height, days before you arrive. Everything was organized so we could get the most out of our horseback riding experience. The prices for an hour long ride were very affordable. If you're funny about helmets bring a scarf to wrap your hair. We rode down through a clearing into the water, up and down long scenic fall leaf-covered hills. The instructors took a group shot of us for a nice keepsake. I highly recommend Sheeder Mill Farms for groups of all skill levels. read more

Sheeder Mill Farm - Horseback Riding Near Me - Spring City, Pennsylvania

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whether you are experienced or have never sat in a saddle before this is the for you. Beautiful trails, well trained horses. You can ride for 45 minutes, an hour, 90 minutes or two hours in the beautiful Chester County countryside . read more

BE AWARE Absolutely the worst experience the owner is rude n she talks down to people and treats customers like they're doing her a favor by being there. I came here expecting a fun and peaceful time riding horses, but instead it turned into a total nightmare. They're completely unprofessional, and honestly, I think they're scammers. They take your money and don't deliver what they promise. Save yourself the stress and go somewhere else there are plenty of places with kind people who actually care about their customers (and their horses). Avoid this place at all costs! read more

Wow, is all I can say. We pulled in to see lots of activity, but it turned out to be extremely organized. Each party gets their own private guide and the horses are well trained. We were told to arrive about 20 minutes early to accommodate completion of our paperwork and we were then told what our horses names were. Two young ladies were great at giving us our paperwork and information for our ride. Cash or Venmo only. Great day with the family and we highly recommend. read more

If I could give this place below zero stars, I absolutely would. The woman who works there (I believe she's the owner) was unbelievably rude and unprofessional no respect, no explanation, and no care at all for customers or families trying to enjoy their day. Nothing about this place felt welcoming or worth the price. You pay way too much just to leave angry and disappointed. Never coming back, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. read more

My family and I had a great time, big smiles the whole ride. We are all beginner riders, so having someone up front and someone behind keeping us moving and watching how we were riding was very welcome. The scenery was fantastic, and I just felt away from all the mess of city and suburb that dominates most of my day. We will be back, and soon! read more

Experience: I really enjoyed my time at Sheeder Mill Farm! I went with a group of 10 friends - who had various riding experiences - for a 45-minute horseback trail ride. The trail was beautiful; we went through the woods, up and down hills until we got to a creek where our horses were able to take a water break. Going in the Fall was perfect because there was picturesque foliage throughout our trail path. Customer Service: I am very much a beginner when it comes to riding horses, so I was happy that the trainers reinforced proper techniques for reign holding and leg/foot positioning. They also made me feel comfortable by offering protective helmets and the ability to have my horse attached by rope to the more advanced rider in front of me. Tips: Try to wear sneakers you don't mind getting muddy and cargo pants with pockets so that you can keep items like your cell phone secure. read more

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Called looking to book a trail ride for my family. The woman I spoke with seemed to be highly agitated by my many questions. I only asked questions because we are new to riding and wanted to do something fun with our kids. She ended up telling me that my wife weighted too much at 125lbs to ride with our 5 year old daughter. I don't know enough about horses but I thought they could handle more weight than that. Perhaps they have older animals here with back problems. The woman was not interested in giving me an explanation why. So we called around & had no problem finding another ranch close to the Poconos that was more than happy to accommodate us. I got the impression that Sheeder didn't want my business because I asked too many questions. read more

We got a lot of instructions, having very little experience. Then we were able to see some scenery. Kids had a great time and can't wait to go again. read more

Sheeder Mill Farm - Crossing the creek. - Horseback Riding Near Me - Spring City, Pennsylvania

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Had an amazing ride today. Beautiful, well kept horses, beautiful trails. Staff is very friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. Makes you feel right at home. Cannot wait to go back again. read more

Sheeder Mill Farm - Horseback Riding Near Me - Spring City, Pennsylvania

This was totally spontaneous but a lot of fun! We were going to Bear Creek to ski but it was closed. We saw horses getting to BC and I thought how about some horse back riding. And we came to Sheeder Mill Farm. Jamie was very accommodating with our last minute request of adding a three year old. I rode Guinness with baby and Rachel guided us. Easy, relaxed and fun. I saw one bad review prior about how much they talked about respecting horses. I don't know the circumstance but my simple and humble thought is that we should respect the horses. There needs a connection between you and your horse if you are rider. Queen Elizabeth respected and loved her horses too! read more

Absolutely loved it here. Wanted to take my boyfriend out for his first ride ever so I surprised him with a trip to this farm. His horse was Whiskey and mine was Journey. We did a 1 hour trail ride and both enjoyed ourselves. Our guide was extremely patient with him during his first ride and he did a great job. I loved that we got to step our horses into the river for a brief drink and rest during our outting. The fresh air, the fall leaves, and the peacefulness all made for a wonderful day. We'll be back for sure. read more

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Just had an awesome 45-minute class on the ring! And I plan to come back! Hoping to do the trail next time. Do some stretching and squats before getting on a horse! read more

Had a great experience starting with a personal lesson, then hit the trails and enjoyed the picnic afterwards. Twas a beautiful day!

Oh my! This place is really disappointing. I loved the horses! They are so sweet but the trail guides, no thank you. The whole ride felt like work, it was not enjoyable whatsoever, kept getting lectured by the tour guides over and over!! It was nonsense! I regret my tip! Also, the women can be a bit crass with their language. Upon dismounting one of the women workers said, "What the fuck?" Is that language really necessary? There were children present. How dare you!? The women in the circle coral, training riders before they take their ride SHOULD NEVER PUT THEIR HANDS ON ANOTHER HUMAN BEINGS BACKSIDE WITHOUT PERMISSION! I can't believe the nerve of this place! Unprofessional, work not fun, made to feel like a child by ALL trail guides. They also barred us from galloping. MY advice to patrons, do more research and see if you can find a more laid back, casual yet professional horse-riding establishment. I definitely want Sheeder Mill to stay open, but change your policies a little and be a bit more choosey when you hire your staff. 3 words to describe how the tour guides treat you: Horses before humans. Jess: condescending, disrespectful, talks over and interrupts paying riders. Anita: Ask for a different tour guide if you get Anita...just trust me on this. If you want a nice peaceful ride, these trail guides will make it as loud, obnoxious, and berating as possible. read more

My sister and I went for two wonderful trail rides at Sheeder Mill Farm within the past month. I was hosting an out of town guest who had requested to go trail riding. I wanted to check out the location, their ability to handle various riding skill levels, horses' temperament, etc prior to my guest's arrival. My sister and I booked a one hour trail ride with Jamie. It was all that I could have hoped for. She made sure that we were both comfortable on our mounts (shout-out to Journey - what a wonderful mare!). Even though we had ridden in our youth, it had been a while. Jamie made sure that we continued to have proper rein control, body/leg position as the ride progressed. She interspersed any instruction with comments on the landscape and answers to our myriad questions. Based on that dry run experience, I booked a 90 minute ride for my friend, sister and I, which was even better. Luckily I had Journey again - a dreamboat at 22. Horses are so well mannered, it's obvious that they are well cared for. Again Jamie was our guide and we got to see different beautiful fall scenery as the ride progressed. If you want a low stress trail ride (regardless of your riding experience), this is a great place to visit. Thanks Jamie (and Journey, Guinness and Mona)! read more

Such a fun experience! Anita and Juliana were so welcoming and encouraging. We went with three beginners and our nerves quickly left as soon as we begun. They reassured us, shared some interesting farm history, and we're extremely personable. The trail was beautiful and perfect for our ability level. Definitely coming back! (Hope we have Anita, Juliana, and Sierra!!) read more

Sheeder Mill Farm - Horseback Riding Near Me - Spring City, Pennsylvania

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At first I was petrified to get on the horse. By end of the day I was ready to be a cowboy. Instructor did a great job, walking me through. Not to mention scenery is beautiful! I think I found a new hobby, im definitely coming back. read more

Sheeder Mill Farm - Horseback Riding Near Me - Spring City, Pennsylvania

This place is amazing the staff were so nice and helpful. they try to find the right horse that goes with ur experience.I got Gaitlin he is the best horse there he's so sweet. The instructor was so nice!! The trail was so beautiful and peaceful!!! Best place for a trail ride would totally recommend ‍ read more

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Great experience with Mandy as an instructor for a lesson, and Jill on the trail ride. Both exceptionally friendly, positive, and ensuring education as well as a good time. Will definitely return. It's also very evident they do a lot of trail rides, if you are considering it - this is a good place to go. Covid note- everyone has masks around the coral and everything is being done in a responsible manner. read more

Just returned from our second trail ride at this farm. What a great day! Our guide Dori was experienced and very accommodating. The horses were well behaved and ready to do whatever we wanted them to do - walk quietly, trot, and gallop. We traversed beautiful trails, woods, streams and fields. We can't wait to come back! Carolyn and Annie S. read more

A family run stable and riding farm, located in the amazing mountains of Pennsylvania, decided to check out yelp for reviews and the reviews were spot on. My granddaughter loves riding and we decided to have a Pop Pop and Emmy day. The staff was fantastic and explained our adventure and the ride. The ride was great and the staff had picked out two fantastic horses and conducted safety instructions brief . The trail was breathraken ,This was a memory that we can cherish for a life time. Highly recommended. Thank you all. read more

Me and my grandfather go every time he comes from Florida. I would definitely recommend this place. It has a nice trail, perfectly trained horses, and the guides are the nicest people. You can take 1 hour of your day to enjoy a nice ride through a forest. I personally love riding horses, I do lessons. But this place got me to ride so I would definitely recommend. read more

Had a lovely experience riding at Sheeder Mill Farm. We went as beginners and were given great instruction and the trail ride was beautiful and calm. In fact, it was so nice we returned the following weekend. Both instructors, Jessica and Crystal, were incredibly kind and informative. We would recommend to anyone. read more

As a passionate horse lover & rider, Sheeder Mill Farm is second to none. When it comes to professional, knowledgeable & hospitable staff; healthy well trained mounts & miles of scenic trails! At Sheeder Mill, you can definitely bank on a safe, enjoyable trail ride. In addition to a memorial equine experience that's priceless‼ read more

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The best place to learn how to ride! Don't worry if you've never been on a horse, they will teach you everything you need to know. Most of the horses are born and raised on the farm and are very well mannered. The scenery is beautiful and the staff are super friendly. You can't go wrong with Sheeder Mill Farm. read more

Both my girlfriend and me have been wanting to find a place that has riding trails. I live far away so I can't come up here as often as I want but we were in town for an event and decided to take a saturday to go riding. We called a day before and the woman on the phone was nice and was able to schedule us in for that day. On their website they recommend calling first to schedule which makes sense. Everyone is out working on the horses. They got us to sign some quick paperwork and got us fitted for horses. We got to the place at about half hour early and we were up on the horses in only 15 minutes. Because we were beginners and haven't ridden in over 20 years, they took a few minutes to show how to ride again and with a guide we took a trail around the area. The horses were very well behaved and the guide was very nice, they took pictures for us and the area was very pretty. We are going to come back to the place when we are in the area in a few months. read more

My wife and I had planned a trip with Jamie at sheeder farm and I have to say it was just amazing. The staff is friendly and the horses are terrific. My wife had never been riding and our guide Anita was the best! They were all patient and instructive and my wife was totally comfortable within 10 mins. We stayed overnight at a local BnB ( shout out to three daughters inn in Pottsville ) so she could go again the next day. Thanks so much to the folks at sheeder farm. Would definitely recommend. read more

Sheeder Mill Farm - Horseback Riding Near Me - Spring City, Pennsylvania

This was one of the most beautiful and fun trail rides I've ever been. The owner is instructional and effective, the trail guides are informative and fun. The landscape is breathtaking and the horses are well suited for riders of all levels. Great family ride! read more

Grandchildren visiting. Boys wanted to go horseback riding, though they've never been before. Called Sheeder Mill Farm and they accommodated us that same day. We went for a 45 minute trail ride, accompanied by Jamie and Michelle, holding a lead on the horses of my 11 yo and 7 yo grandchildren. We were all beginners, since I last rode over 40 years ago and had only been on a horse twice. The trail was pretty, the instruction was great, and Jamie and Michelle increased our understanding of how to ride so that both the horses and we could enjoy the experience. Highly recommend Sheeder Mill Farm. We'll be back! read more

Wonderful trail ride with two guides that provided a riding lesson with as much instruction as you wanted. We took a 2 hour ride through the woods, across the stream, up the hills, with a stop for the horses to have a water break and a treat that a neighbor leaves. Andi and Keira are fantastic guides. They spotted the Blue Herons, the fawn, and the box turtle near the trail. They gave expert advice on navigating the trail. Looking forward to a Fall and Winter trail ride. read more

The worst horseback riding experience. The owner Jamie was rude and berated the entire family. Extremely rude and kept stating her horses were more important than customers. Totally understand that you have to respect these horses which we did. But she was so controlling that she yelled at my 8 yr old because her pinky was in the wrong poison and "the horse can tell". Absolutely the worst experience!! She spent 40 Mins yelling at us and when I had enough and told her to stop yelling and let us enjoy the ride and nature she abruptly ended the ride and kept $250 out of $300. Absolutely disgusting she needs to respect her customers as much as her horses. And if she doesn't want novice riders she should clearly state that rather than bring them in yell at them and take their money. Shame on you. read more

Awesome experience and have been there many times! Great family activity for all ages. Guides are awesome and make sure we have a safe fun ride! read more

Absolutely awesome...we were very impressed...had an awesome time...the horses are very well trained and follow the trails to a "T"...me and my wife were both pre-beginners and the staff did a great job of walking us through all the in and outs of riding (took about 10 min to get through) then we were off on our ride....very pleasant....WE WILL BE BACK WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!!! read more

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Two beginner riders in our first horseback adventure. We had Mona and Precious as our horses. The staff was great from the time we registered to the end of our ride. If your a novice and want to try trail riding for thw first time, I highly recommend Sheeder Mill. read more

I have brought large groups of international and domestic students to Sheeder Mills twice. The first group had 20 and most recently 30. The staff are so great! Most of my students have never ridden a horse before and some are a little scared. They match the students up with horses based on skill level and make sure the students have an idea of what they are doing before going out on the trail. Throughout the ride the staff help students to make sure they have the correct distance between horses, keep their heels down, and know how to go up and down hills. Going through the river is definitely my favorite part of the trail! The farm itself is very nice and the horses are well taken care of. Because we bring such large groups, one group rides while the other eats lunch. The picnic area has nice tables and places to sit. My students also normally end up walking down to the river and seeing the ducks. read more

I've been here about 5 times. Every visit was a pleasant experience. Horses are well cared for, staff is friendly and knowledgable. Pricing is appropriate. Red buffalo ranch is much closer but Mike Marino is such a jerk I refuse to give him a dime. Gladly drive 45 minutes to Sheeder Mill Farm. Looking forward to returning again soon. read more

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We love this place! It is worth the drive.. Knowledgable tour guides and they definitely match the rider experience level with the horse.. The trail was perfect! We had a blast on our last ride and will be returning soon! What an experience! read more

Sheeder Mill Farm - Horseback Riding Near Me - Spring City, Pennsylvania

I had one of the most relaxing and enjoyable trail rides. The horse I rode was Devon and he was an absolute charm. The ride began with the customary basic instructions on turning and stopping the horse and I was given pointers along the ride as to how to approach going up or down a hill with my horse. The horses were allowed to eat on the trail as long as they moved when it was time to continue on and this seemed so much nicer then the usual "Don't let your horse eat." mandate that you usually get when on a ride and the horses seemed to appreciate it. They never balked when it was time to continue. We saw a deer and a turtle on our ride and we crossed a stream that was very nice. read more

If you are looking for a trail ride with experienced trail guides, then this is the place you would want. Their guides match you up to a horse or pony that is a great match to your riding ability. They are knowledgeable of what they are doing. The trail rides are amazing and nothing like I have experienced at any other horse farm that I have ridden at in the past. They watch you closely to make sure you and the horse do not get hurt when you are out riding on the trails. Their pricing is very fair, if not better then the average farm, do to the care and experience that you receive. The staff is very friendly which makes the ride even better. read more

Sheeder Mill Farm - Horseback Riding Near Me - Spring City, Pennsylvania