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When I first came here I was put on Pepper who was a lovely horse and he was very spirited. But he must be getting older due to his lag in getting up the hill in a timely manner. The second time I came I rode back to the barn after getting him up to the top of the hill because he seemed very worn out. I asked for a new horse and they put me on Jerry. I believe Sean was his name and he said "You'll like Jerry" and gave me a smug smile. Jerry was VERY spirited. He bolted up the hill like he hadn't been out all day and ran past all the other horses. I absolutely fell in love with him. After a few times riding we all got put on new horses due to all of ours being out, and I came in contact with Forbes. He's my new favorite since they shipped out Jerry on our last adventure there. Forbes is a large boy who has a great spirit and loving temperament. Sometimes he can be stubborn but he is a great companion to ride with.
Any level of riding can come here and feel comfortable on their horse. They will gladly give you the horse you rode last if you request them. The staff is very nice and if you are knowledgeable with the trails, you can go out on your own but staff is out there when you need them. Sometimes your group will be added with one or two stray riders who just want to ride with friendly faces which we've done before and each person was pretty nice. Though I do agree with Larissa G. when it comes to the staff smoking on the job. It would be great if they did it while riding back or in between groups.The horses are VERY well cared for, aside from sometimes I've noticed they've had matted manes or tails due to bristles getting caught. I'll take the time while we're mounting to pull some of them out.
There is a great amount of space for parking and the cost of only $25 is an AMAZING deal for the freedom you get with the horses. This is the only public riding stable that I have found that is great with the horses, great with the customers, and has a BEAUTIFUL view of the land. Any pictures you take here will be great especially at the top of the hill. We have had many great times here and would come back every day if I could. We've wanted to come to a Moonlite Ride but were unable to due to availability. I wish that there was more days for students like my group who are breaking the 21 age group but not quite there yet. I've heard the Moonlite Rides are to die for. I couldn't give more of a great review if I wanted to but I hope this review comes in handy for anyone looking for a great ride on a great budget!
**Update**: MAKE SURE YOU SECURE ALL YOUR ITEMS YOU CARRY WITH YOU WHILE RIDING! It is almost guaranteed that you will lose something. I actually bring a small pack that I clip onto my belt loop with a zipper to put all my valuables in, including my phone so I'm able to take pictures along the ride. Putting things in your back pocket is a bad idea, same with your breast pocket. The best pocket to put something in would probably be your front pockets seeing as you can feel them more and see them if you just glance down quickly to make sure its still there. We've lost cell phones, money, a wallet, and such but were able to recover almost everything when we went back to look for it. And the staff will allow you to go and look for your belongings as needed.
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