Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, 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! Gift an experience in the beautiful Poconos mountains that they can enjoy year-round and will remember for years to come.
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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Horse History, Summed Up Contrary to common knowledge, horses originated millennia ago in what is now North America. These horses are suspected to have migrated to Europe via the Bearing Land Bridge. They roamed throughout North America until about 8,000 – 10,000 years ago, when they...
Explore and enjoy the outdoors in the Poconos with these outdoor activities for adults. From horseback riding to air tours of the area.
We at Mountain Creek Riding Stable always promote getting out into nature and really enjoying what makes the Pocono Mountain’s so special. So, we’ve come up with a list of what we feel are the best trails in the Poconos for horseback riding, trail hiking, fishing access and just enjoyment in nature.
Riding a horse for the first time is intimidating for plenty of people. If you’ve grown up in a city without regular access to large animals, horses can be scary! As longtime horse lovers, we know the best tips to help beginners with horseback riding and build their confidence in the saddle.
There is much more near the Poconos then most visitors know. We're here to help with a local's guide to adventurous activities in the Poconos to the local places to grab a cold beer and a bite to eat.
Are you searching for a romantic getaway? We’ve compiled a list of romantic Poconos activities for honeymooners and for those looking to celebrate an anniversary in the Poconos! Romantic Poconos Activities for Couples: Go for a Private Horseback Ride in the Poconos Stay at the...
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...
What is Horsepower? Horse Terms Explained 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...
What Are Horseshoes For? And Other Common Questions Answered by Our Experienced Staff 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...
Fear of Horses and How to Overcome 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...
Enjoy Poconos Waterfalls 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 best time to...
Things to Do With Kids in the Poconos: Introduce Your Child to Horses 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...
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...
Gifts for Outdoorsmen and Women 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...
Enjoy Winter Horseback Riding: What to Wear 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...
Retreats in PA: Corporate Horseback Riding Retreat 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...
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...
A Photographer’s Guide: Places to Visit in Poconos 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...
The Most Beautiful Fall Things to Do in the Pocono Mountains 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...
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...
Poconos Romantic Weekend: Our Favorite Getaways 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...
Poconos Family Getaway Guide 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!...
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...
Preparing for Horseback Riding in the Poconos Avoid these common mistakes on your horseback riding adventure and you’ll have yourself a good time. Horseback riding is all sunshine, rainbows, and horse poop until someone breaks a safety rule. Our horseback riding rules exist for a...
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...
Enjoy a Poconos Petting Zoo! 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...
Plan Your Romantic Poconos Getaway 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...
Punxsutawney Phil Facts: Everything You Want & Need to Know! 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...
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...
Horseback Riding for Kids 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...
Horseback Riding for Beginners 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...
Poconos Romantic Getaway Guide 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...
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 our neck of the woods. Mountain Creek Riding Stables is our original location, nestled into the scenic grounds of the Pocono Mountains. Take a quiet relaxing horseback...
