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Horse Riding for Kids & Families

At Mountain Creek Riding Stables, we seek to provide a wholesome family experience in the Pocono Mountains. From guided horseback riding for kids to wagon rides to our pony rides for kids, there is a variety of family activities for all ages. If you’re on a family getaway to the Poconos, then you’ve come down the right trail! Make a day of it with horseback trail rides, wagon rides, pony rides for the kids, and a picnic at our riding stables. Enjoy the peaceful outdoor setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the cities.

Family Wagon Rides

45 Minutes

Duration

All Levels

Experience

$20 Adults

Price

Mt. Creek

Location
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The horse-drawn wagon ride here at Mountain Creek Riding Stable is a 45-minute ride that goes along the same trails as our horseback rides. Our wagon will seat up to 10 adults comfortably. This is a great option for families who may have children that are too small to go on horseback so that they are still able to get the horse experience. Another great part about the wagon at Mountain Creek Stable is that if you come with a group of people and some want to horseback ride while others would rather take a wagon ride then the wagon can follow right along with the other horses on the trail, keeping your entire group together while allowing them different options.

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Pony Rides for Kids

Beginner

Experience

$10 – Kids Only

Price

Mt. Creek

Location

Pony rides are offered to children too young for a horseback trail ride. The pony ride consists of three circles, lead by one of our trail guides on a full-sized horse. This horse activity is for those children who are too young or too small to do our full trail ride.

 

Please Call for Availability: 570-839-8725

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What To Expect

  • Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to ensure you catch your ride.

Ride HighLights

  • We have a variety of wildlife on the trail that may be seen including deer, turkey, and more.
  • A relaxing and enjoyable family activity that leaves you great opportunities for photos to share your memories with others!
  • Our wagon driver is full of knowledge about the horses, feel free to ask questions and make it a learning experience as well.

What To Wear

  • Comfortable Pants
  • Gloves (if desired, not necessary except in the winter)
  • Boots with a short heel ( 1 to 1.5 inches ideally) or sturdy closed-toed shoes
  • T-Shirts – warm weather
  • Long sleeved shirts/jackets – cold weather
  • Helmet – provided free on site, although not required for ages 18+

FAQs for Trail Rides

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What is your response to COVID?

We have changed some procedures in response to COVID, you can find the full COVID Response for Mountain Creek Riding Stable online.

  • Our gift shop is currently closed until further notice and all business will be conducted outside.
  • When you arrive please go around the side of the barn to the window for assistance. This also means that we have no indoor bathroom facilities and instead we have a porta-potty on the property.
  • Our staff will wear masks when interacting with guests. While we ask that guests wear them as well, they are not required once on horseback, everyone is more than 6 feet apart and so masks are not necessary.
  • Our team regularly sanitizes surfaces that guests may come into contact with.
What is your cancellation policy?

We prefer cancellations be done over the phone, as we cannot check our e-mail throughout the day. E-mail cancellations will still be honored, but your card may be charged before we get to the e-mail and we will then have to issue a refund. To ensure prompt cancellation please call us at 570-839-8725 and, if it is outside our business hours, please leave us a message.

How far in advance do I need to book?

All trail rides are cut off for online booking 24 hours in advance. Call us at 570-839-8725 with any day-of booking questions.

Is there a weight limit or other requirements for people riding horses?

We have a weight limit of 240 pounds, though this is dependent on height. If you have anyone in your party who is close to or over 240 pounds please get their exact height and weight and give us a call or send us an e-mail and we can see if we have a horse that can accommodate them.

We also have a minimum height requirement of 50” for both adults and children. Children must be at least 7 years old to ride a horse alone but are welcome in the wagon with adult supervision.

I didn’t see availability online, do you have availability? How do I make a booking?

If you do not see availability online for the date and time you’d like to book, then all rides are full. We do not provide availability via e-mail.

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Hours Of Operation

Open year round

 

Please call or check our online calendar for availability

570-839-8725

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If you do not see availability online for the date and time you’d like to book, then all rides are full. We do not provide availability via e-mail, please book online or call (570) 839-8725 for the next available booking date/time.

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