Deer Run Stables

When we arrived at Deer Run, 2 teeanage girls who work there met us at the door. They looked at me like I had 2 heads when I said we were there for the 12:30 trail ride. When 2 other customers drove in, one of the employees said, dripping with sarcasm, and I quote, Of great. Let's see what these 2 lovely people want." ???!!!!! The owner returned, and we were put on horses only to sit there for 20 minutes. Finally she told us we were waiting for 2 more people. Evidently, the little girl in the late arriving party needed the horse I was on. I had to switch horses after sitting on that one for 20 minutes! I'm 4"11" and had to stand on a picnic table to get on the biggest horse I've ever seen. The owner and Miss Attitude were adjusting my stirrups. The owner had no problem getting her side adequately adjusted. Miss Attitude, however, insisted her side could not be adjusted any further. Her solution was to twist the stirrup and put my foot in it. We had to stop the entire group FOUR TIMES because the "twisted" stirrup wouldn't stay twisted, so it kept coming off my foot. Miss Attitude was very rude and clearly annoyed every time I had to tell her about it. Hmmm. Maybe if she hadn't been so stubborn & had adjusted it properly, we wouldn't have had to stop so often. Then there was the incident where my 11-yr-old daughter's stirrup came off. I don't mean off her foot. I mean the stirrup fell on the ground! They found the stirrup on the trail but not the piece that holds the stirrup on the tack! The rest of the ride was very scary for her. My daughter told me after we left that she observed the fact that bits were not used. Basically, that means I really had very little control of my horse when she spooked and went up into the woods. I pulled with all I had & thankfully was able to get her settled down quickly. During the ride, one of the girls became annoyed with Jona (the owner) and went on a rant. Jona was out of earshot, but my daughter and I heard the F-bomb that the girl dropped. So much for a family-friendly place to take my children. There was one nice girl who helped me for the last time with my stirrup. The reason it was the last time was because she actually looked to see if it could be adjusted more. It could and she did. We are looking for a place for my daughter to take lessons which is why we went to Deer Run. Obviously, we will not go back for a trail ride or lessons. The owner must not care about the horses. I say that because I emailed her my concerns as soon as we got home, and she never replied. Don't go - dangerous and unpleasant!

As a home-school family, we thought that this place would be great. Although, we scheduled in advance for lessons with other home-schoolers, the owner was ALWAYS LATE AND WOULD FORGET OUR LESSONS EVER WEEK. One time we came and the gate was locked. After 15 minutes we were finally able to begin. The kids were taught some but, she was always busy with her horse woody and the children were left out in the cold. She never made up the time they missed every week. Plus, she never had the help that was needed for even our small group. This was a waste and I would not recommend to others.

I went on a trail ride there and the owner was one of the friendliest people I have met. All the staff was really nice and helped me feel comfortable since it was my frist time riding. The trails were beautiful and I will defintely be going back.

Well to start off when i arrived to go on a trail ride, the manager of the joint keep me waiting for an awful long time. I dont know what she could of been doing that was so important to keep standing there after she made me the appointment. The horses were all boring and the trail leaders didnt really seem to know what they were doing. Ive been to several other riding stables and they gave me a real experience. The manager does not deserve to where a cowgirl hat because she is the farthest thing from it! P.S. What was the deal with that fat ugly horse named woody.

I have boarded my horse at several locations and this is the best place. He loves it there and so do I. The owners really care about all the horses and provide a family oriented atmosphere. Thank you for being there!

Wonderful, friendly hosts, good horses, and great trails through woods, into a stream, and across pasture. Even a historical barn and grave yard. Wonderful experience every time I go. I have joined the riding club there and can ride whenever I like. I especialy like riding on weekends with friends I have made through the club.

Ive rode all my life and could never get my daughter to ride! They let my daughter greet and meet her horse in the barn, and made her feel safe and not only got her to ride, but wants to come back! And they let me have an experienced ride. So people of all levels can enjoy the time here. They are very clean great people who work there!

LOVED IT !!! Really had a nice time,,we loved riding up the big creek!! Very nice stable,horses,and company!Highly recommend to go there. Thanks Guys for a great ending to our weekend !!!! MINDY

The people are so nice and the horses are extremely friendly too! Deer Run is adept to handle riders that are very inexperienced to the ones who know it all! They have a horse to suit everyone's needs. Once you get on the trails the land and views are gorgeous and you get to ride through everything from woods to open fields to riding in a river! The horses really enjoy that one. The time you get for your money is well worth it, if anyhting, they should charge more! But regardless, this place is awesome!