Located in the beautiful Pocono area, our quality horseback riding stable provides a magical experience at an affordable price. Give your loved ones the gift of adventure this holiday season!
A Poconos horseback riding gift certificate combines the outdoors, majestic horses, and Poconos sightseeing all in one! What better way to show someone you care than with a trail ride through the beautiful Poconos mountains?
A horseback riding gift certificate is the perfect gift for your family and friends in NYC, Philadelphia or Washington D.C. as an adventurous weekend getaway!
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Are you searching for a romantic getaway? We’ve compiled a list of romantic Poconos activities for honeymooners! What to do? If you’re looking for that special something that will give you great memories of your honeymoon then we’ve got you covered! You can call and...
Horse Riding Date Night Ideas for Couples Why Horse Riding is a Fun Thing for Couples to Do! We’ve all been there before: you and your special someone are looking for date night ideas, but you’re looking for something new to do. Well, Mountain Creek...
Enjoy Some Summer Fun for Kids: Family Fun Wagon Rides are one of the Best Things to do with Kids in the Poconos! If you have children who’s ages range from infant to teenager, it can be difficult to find something everyone can do. Mountain...
We hear about horsepower all the time, in cars and lawnmowers and pretty much everything else with an engine. But what exactly IS horsepower? The Definition Horsepower is a unit of power equal to 550 foot-pounds per second (745.7 watts). This number may seem a...
Have you ever wondered why horses wear shoes? What the purpose of horseshoes are? Well, we at Mountain Creek Riding Stable are here to give you some quick answers! The Purpose of Horseshoes Horseshoes are quite ubiquitous: it would rare to come across...
Horses are kind, gentle animals but they’re also huge! Sometimes people have had bad experiences in the past that leads to a fear of horses. Other times, the new experience of horseback riding is worrying, but in either case below are a few ideas to...
The Best Waterfalls in the Poconos Everybody loves a bit of nature and there are few natural things more enchanting than a waterfall. If you’re traveling to North Eastern Pennsylvania sometime soon, check out the waterfalls listed below! The spring is far and away the...
Have you ever wanted your kids to love horses and horseback riding as much as you do? But, you don’t know where to start and what the best practices are to introduce your child to horses? Luckily, Mountain Creek has already thought of 5 great...
Over the next couple of months, Mountain Creek Riding Stables is going to do a horse interview with a select number of horses from our stable. This is a great chance to either remember the horse you took a ride with or get to know...
Gifting to a loved one is difficult. We all want to give a gift that shows we truly care yet we don’t want to spend that much time on it. It would be ideal to give something meaningful while being able to purchase it under...
Not sure what to wear winter horseback riding? Mountain Creek has all the clothing tips and tricks to make you comfortable in the cold and have a great ride. We’ll start at the head and move our way down! Up Top! Helmets vs. Hats...
Tired of the typical corporate “team building” conferences? Corporate team building has never been so fun and productive using horses. Horses provide real-time leadership and management skills for companies and their employees that will be invaluable in the future. Here are five skills that a...
To earn your Horsemanship Merit Badge, you must complete the requirements specified by the Boy Scouts of America. There are 11 requirements and while we can’t promise you’ll be able to do them in one visit – we’ll do our best to complete the riding...
It’s a well-known fact that the Poconos are gorgeous in the fall, so capitalize on those Instagram followers of yours by visiting the most epic spots for a Poconos Photo Ops. In the list below, we have sunrise photography, waterfall photography, hiking photography and the...
Here at Mountain Creek Riding Stables, we love the fall – it’s the best time to get outside and see the colors! Based on our experience, the best time to get out and see the peak foliage in Pennsylvania depends on the region you are...
It’s that time of year again! Hopefully, you remembered this year! Look, we understand it can be easy to forget an anniversary. However, your other half may not be so understanding. So, if you’re just now remembering that most special of days, don’t...
After a long, stressful month you decide: it’s time for a romantic getaway to the Poconos. But while you have the idea, you don’t necessarily know exactly what this Poconos vacation will entail. Well, we have you covered! Below are a few ideas to help...
So you’re thinking about a trip to the Pocono Mountains to make some fun summer memories for you and the kids, right? But when you think about it, they have so much energy you’re not sure how to keep them occupied! We’ve got you covered;...
There are relaxed sports, like golf or lawn bowling. There are exercise sports, like cross fit or triathlons. There are adventure sports, like whitewater rafting or skydiving. And then there are animal lovers who insist that such boundaries are merely restrictions we place on ourselves...
Horseback riding is all sunshine, rainbows, and horse poop until someone breaks a safety rule. Our horseback riding rules exist for a reason and it’s to make sure you have the best experience possible while staying safe! That being said, be warned: if you break...
If you’re not an equestrian expert or “horse person,” you may be wondering what the differences are between English and Western riding. At Mountain Creek Riding Stable, we specialize in Western horseback rides for families, couples, and beginners. You may be unsure of what that...
Even if you’re not a “horse person,” horseback riding is an excellent choice for a fun activity on your next vacation! Most stables offer horseback rides for beginners and at Mountain Creek Riding Stable, we have a caring staff that will make sure you feel...
Planning a fun family activity for young children can be hectic and stressful. You don’t want to do anything too expensive and you want to make sure that it’s thought-provoking but varied enough to keep up with their sometimes short attention spans. Taking your children...
Whether you’re planning a proposal, honeymoon, anniversary celebration, or just a relaxing weekend together, the Poconos is the ideal destination for a romantic couple’s getaway. People travel from New York, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and even across the country to find rejuvenation and romance in the...
Happy Groundhog Day! Here at Mountain Creek Riding Stable, we’re patiently waiting to find out if our furry neighbor in Punxsutawney has seen his shadow or not. In the meantime, we’ve got all the Groundhog Day facts, including details on Punxsutawney Phil and his cousin,...
Happy New Year! Looking to start 2018 off right? Here’s why you should absolutely go on a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride this season! 1. Get outdoors without having to take the blanket off your lap! A winter sleigh or wagon ride is a great...
Well, it’s been another wonderful year here at the stables! In preparation for the New Year, we decided to take some time to reflect on all the past year has brought us! Busy, Busy, Busy! In 2017, we had over 7,500 riders at our Mountain...
Living in the city can be draining. Dealing with tons of people, uninterrupted movement, and endless noise, it all can cause gray hair. Not to mention the technology nowadays that constantly keeps us connected. From cell phones, computers, and televisions, we seem to never be...
Even though our guides are experts now, they weren’t always. Each of them remembers when they were just starting out and the whole experience of horseback riding was new. Therefore, they wanted to give a little something back with a beginners guide to horseback...
New York City is a fast paced and exciting lifestyle, there is something to do at all hours and plenty of people around to socialize with. This lifestyle can be trying on relationships though, it is important to spend time just one-on-one to enjoy each...
Everyone needs a break from reality to get away and do some self-pampering, bringing some friends along makes it even better. Life get’s hectic especially when you throw in kids, work, school, or even all three! Take a break, de-stress from your busy schedule and...
Sit back and enjoy nature with a wagon ride at Mountain Creek Riding Stable: Reason #1 to take a wagon ride: The Driver Here at Mountain Creek Riding Stable, our driver, Ron, is one of the best in the business. With over 20 years of...
If you are preparing for a vacation or are looking for things to do in Pennsylvania, try visiting out neck of the woods. Mountain Laurel Riding Stables is our newest location, nestled into the scenic grounds of Mountain Laurel Resort. Take a quiet relaxing trail...
The Pocono Mountain Region of Pennsylvania has been a valued destination for people of all ages since the 1800s. While other areas are building up larger cities, the Poconos is still home to various natural attractions such as waterfalls, gorges, rivers, and even a large...