About Mountain Creek Riding Stable

Pennsylvania Horseback Riding Stable

About Mountain Creek Riding Stable

Our goal is simple: to help people experience something new, different, and memorable and have a great time doing so!

Mountain Creek Riding Stable has been around for quite some time… over 20 years in fact! Though we started out small, we’ve grown to be the premier horseback riding stable for vacationers in the Poconos. While our goal is simple, the execution is anything but, and our dedicated staff works hard to ensure that everything runs smoothly. From feeding to grooming to training, horses require a great deal of care. However, we at Mountain Creek Stable know that this work pays dividends. Horse people understand that once you fall in love with a horse you’re in love forever. In fact, a good number of the horses we have retired due to old age has been taken home by our staff members!

We moved into our current barn in 1993 and have remained there ever since. Our barn has, at maximum, 28 horses at any one time. We ride on the land behind Paradise Stream Resort on winding trails through the woods that offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of the modern world, if only for a short while.

The stable was owned and operated by Mark Ecker for the majority of the time that it has been in business. When he passed away in late 2016 his sister and brother-in-law took on the business. We look to continue his legacy and honor his memory by providing a great ride to those who might never have been able to experience the fun of horseback riding otherwise.

Peter

This was a five star experience! Our guide Ron was fantastic, answered our questions with professionalism and fed us with a ton of information. Clearly he was in control of the horses, and loved them like family. The four of us truly enjoyed the experience and would do it again!
4/24/2023

Bobby

The staff and horses are great at Mountain Creek Riding Stables! Been there multiple times. This time with 1st time riders - 11 year old Grandsons. UPDATE: Two more Grandkids became Wranglers this week! Always pleased with Mountain Creek!
4/21/2023

Shavon

The horses were friendly and professional and the staff were awesome.
4/14/2023
Aaron

Piper and the crew were really nice and friendly. Loved that the horses were very well behaved and calm to ride on. Thank you for an awesome day. Aaron and Toni
4/14/2023

Madison

The guide was awesome as well as all the girls running the place! Horses were fun and trail was relaxing. Saw some deer 3 feet from us! I recommend.
3/28/2023

Jorge

Had a great time! Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Loved our horses Pedro and Carlos. We’re definitely going back!!
3/28/2023
Elois

Had a blast with my family. We reserved for 5 people and everything was ready on that day. The ladies were extremely friendly and knew what they were doing
3/28/2023

Patricia

A great place to ride. Everyone was really nice. Had an awesome ride. Will be going again.
3/28/2023

Jackie

What a great experience! The staff & horses were so friendly. This was my first time ever riding a horse & it was one of greatest experiences Ive had. The trail they take you on is beautiful and we loved seeing the deer! We eill definitely be back!
3/28/2023
David

The tour was a lot of fun !! Pedro and Zeus were cool horses. A great experience for new riders .
2/28/2023

Deni

We thoroughly enjoyed our trail horseback ride at Mountain Creek Riding Stable. The entire staff was very knowledgeable and our guide was very experienced. The staff was all women which we found delightful and refreshing. We highly recommend it.
2/28/2023

Laura

Such a fun experience! Toni was a wonderful ride instructor and Wallace (the horse) was the highlight of my weekend. I was super nervous and had never been on a horse but highly recommend the trail ride!
2/28/2023
Angel

I have ridden here 2 times before and both times were great. The horses are very sweet and everything feels very safe. Some of the horses can be a little sassy sometimes but they are animals with their own personalities. If you are a horse person you know that! The horses all seem well groomed and well taken care of. I love that they encourage you to do thing during the ride that will make it easier on the horse like leaning forward or backwards for hills and slopes. I would ride here again and encourage anyone who wants to try horse riding to start here because it will be a great experience!
2/28/2023

Calamity

I’ve ridden here at least 3x & every time it’s been a fantastic experience. You can tell the staff love horses & their jobs. The horses are happy and the staff are very knowledgeable about each horse’s personality traits, riding instruction, and just fun to have conversations with while in the trail. I enjoy the trails as well, a nice mix of small incline, declines, and plenty of flat areas for light trotting. If you want more opportunities to trot etc, I highly suggest doing the private rides!
2/28/2023

william

Outstanding staff, horses and facility. We were mostly first-time riders and we had a blast. was very fair. Highly recommend.
2/28/2023
Philip

The instructors were knowledgeable and good communicators. We were given good lessons and as a result felt comfortable on the horses. We would definitely return for another great experience.
2/28/2023

sharonsweigart

Our small family of three truly enjoyed our hour on the trail. Leaders were knowledgeable and friendly and cared for our safety. I'd recommend to all!
2/28/2023

R

My fianceé took me here for my birthday and it was awesome! I rode TJ and she rode Wallace. The horses are sweet and the staff is very knowledgeable with the horses. Great for first time riders.
2/28/2023
andrew

My wife and I had the most amazing trail ride on our honeymoon. Our guide Sasha was outstanding, she's confident, funny, and professional. The horses were very well kept and in great shape, the love and care the staff show them is easily noted. All the staff that got us set up and helped us out are also top notch! We plan on going back for years to come, thank you Mountain Creek Riding Stables! See you next year, -Andrew & Danielle
1/28/2023

Walter

My wife and I went to Mountain Creek Riding Stable for our 1st wedding anniversary. The people there were pleasant and very friendly. One lady is very attentive to my wife because she is deaf and have multiple sclerosis. We enjoy the trail and the weather was pleasant. I would go back again. The employees were very laid-back back and professional but show alot of affection toward horses to make us feel at ease with their horses. Reasonable price as well.
1/28/2023

Mitch

We signed up for a private tour, just 2 of us with a guide. Our horses were responsive and easy to guide. Our trail guide was personable and very friendly. We especially like the ride when she took us off the main trail a couple of times. Fun time!
1/28/2023
Elyor

I enjoyed the ride so much that I'm planning to go back there again. I traveled there from all the way from NYC and don't regret it at all. Literally all staff members including all tour guides especially Mike were amazing, friendly and simply wonderful. But the most beautiful members of the stable were very very sweet horses. Harrison, I love you!
1/28/2023

Amber

Went riding today with my boyfriend for our anniversary. Everyone was friendly, the trail ride was perfect and even included a little fast pace, and the horses were great and sure footed! Had a wonderful experience and will be back next time we visit the Poconos ❤️
12/28/2022

Shirley

What a magical day we had. We were lucky enough to have snow ❄️. The horses were beautiful, well cared for and very calm. A lovely day out. Thank you to our guides and horses who braved the snow to make our day so magical!
12/28/2022
Nancy

This was the second time at Mt. Creek and both times I had a wonderful time. My 2 children love to go on trail rides as we have done them on vacation to various National Parks. To have a nice and easy ride is always fun. The snow made it even nicer!!!
12/28/2022

Justin

We had an amazing 1st time private trail tour. We would recommend it, the staff was great and the horses were so friendly.
11/28/2022

Jann

Beautiful woodland trails. Horses are gentle and patient. Had a great time!
10/28/2022
Jade

Great experience here, nice long trail ride through the woods, safe and fun, horses seem to be well loved and cared for. Guides are friendly, informative and seem to love what they do. Highly recommend!
8/28/2022

WhiteBear

Went Aug 13th...Loved it! Brought 3yr old daughter & my two nieces. The horses look super healthy and strong (my family had a ranch in the Caribbean). Piper took great care in putting my teen niece at ease for her first ride. Gave lots of instructions...more than at any stable ive visited (in AZ., NY, PA, NJ, Spain, Mex., Egypt and Dominican Rep.) That girl Piper was fantastic! She also gave the pony ride to my 7 yr old niece..kept her talking to calm her nerves. I just wonder do you guys have a softer trail , no rocks, for a future trotting or gallop ride?♥♥♥
8/28/2022

M

My kid (13 yr old) and husband went and they loved it. They get to ride on the horse without having anyone holding on to the horse. They follow the instructor by themselves and explore the trail with simple instructions. Helmets are provided if u want. They match a horse for you according to your weight and height. The time for the whole thing took like half hour. My 10yr old kid was too scared to go on by himself but after seeing his brother go he said he will go on next time. Overall was a great experience.
7/28/2022