George and Lucie were excellent hosts and guides! They took the extra time to introduce us to all…read moreof their horses, let us choose our horse, AND allowed us to get acquainted through grooming before tacking up. I've been to several farms throughout the years and I've never had an experience as great as this. They truly care about their horses and riders, and it shows! My boyfriend had never ridden a horse before and was quite nervous, but they made him feel so comfortable in a saddle that he's still buzzing about the experience. It was the highlight of our vacation and we can't wait to go back!

If you are looking to go horseback riding and are hoping for a great time I would highly recommend…read morethis place!! My sister and I recently visited this ranch along with my 73-year-old mother. We were all beginner riders and they took excellent care of my mother as well as my sister and I. They gave us plenty of time to get acquainted with each horse and were even kind enough to give us a little bit of history about them. Their prices were extremely reasonable and the time we had with our horse was not rushed.

Fantastic last minute booking they got us in for. My husband and I were on a quick two night trip…read moreto Kentucky to do a little distillery tour, but they are closed for Covid. Driving through all the greenery horse pastures hubby made a comment he wishes he could ride a horse; next thing I did was a quick secret search for horse riding, and DRS came up. I called pretty late at 7:45 at night as we only had two more days, the answering machine said to text the number for guided tours and I did, apologizing for it being so late. The next morning I got a text back while at breakfast that they were able to get us in at 1:00 pm that day. I surprised hubby, we went to hotel changed and headed out on a short drive from Lexington. Entering the grounds i couldn't wait to go on a ride, I haven't been horseback riding since 2012 in the Bahamas. And while this wasn't quite like that experience, it was perfect for what we wanted. It was informal and casual as the ladies brought us right in and gave us the names of our horses. We had 3 other ladies with our small group of 5, plus our guide Britney (spelling?) and her helper I didn't catch his name. Britney's mom helped us to our horses, I had Sun a 17 year old male horse that was gentle and easy. I am truly a beginning rider and the instructions were simple and clear, and Britney reminded us along our trails of things like "lean back going down this hill" etc. They have 100 acres of land and an adjacent 300 for the horses. The scenery was so beautiful and the trails were shaded for the most part which was a nice reprieve from the middle of the day hot sun. The other worker alongside Britney took pictures of us as we rode by so that was a cool bonus. We truly had a great time, about an hour was spent at Deer Run which fit nicely into our schedule. When we find ourselves back in Kentucky DRS will be the first place we contact!

We did a private trail ride and it was absolutely perfect. The property is gorgeous and the horses…read moreare noticeably loved. Our two guides that went with us were super friendly, patient, and informative. It's not far out of Lexington and if you plan on being in the area I highly recommend you plan a stop in here. If you're a lover of animals you want to make sure you spend your time and money on places that offer a great experience while taking the best care of their animals. Stepping Stone definitely checks both boxes.

Second time posting this because it appears they REMOVED my original review. In order, I found the…read morelink to their website and it showed me that it doesn't exist anymore but they're still up and running.. strange. Then I called and left a voicemail one day then again a couple days after as well as left them an email looking for contact. After a week of no response, I turned to reaching out on Facebook where they eventually actually responded: "busy man, busy. dont need a website". Don't waste your time with them. I've been disgusted with this place and will be going to a different local horse farm. There's another review from someone else I saw with this same problem dating all the way back to 2021. So in the past 4 years, they still haven't found the sense to even be somewhat decent to curious customers. They are absolutely pathetic. P.S. Take accountability instead of trying to erase my honest review from my recent experience

Highly recommended. Troy was passionate about his job. He…read morewas he was very experienced and helpful. I had a 7 year old and my partner was not very experienced but even on his own he was engaged. The horses all have their own character and this is not your normal ride. Definitely a place do go if you are in the Red River Gorge area

First of all, I am scared to death of horses. I had only been on one 40 years ago, which wasn't a…read moregood experience. However, my group wanted to go and encouraged me to push through my fear. I am so glad I did. The guy who was helping assured me I'd be fine and he'd watch out for me. My horse was Oreo, a beautiful black and white horse. The trail takes about 45 minutes. It was a bit muddy, which they said was unusual, so the horses had to leap around some of the mud, but it still was so much fun. I'd go again, for sure.

This was such a fun experience! Nearly an hour riding trails definately worth the $21! The staff…read morewas great: calm, cool & collected. The trail was hilly and beautiful through the lush forest. Our horses were well mannered and definitely experienced. I'd you have never rode a horse before this would be a fantastic first experience.

Great time was had by all !! They worked very well with all levels of riding from first timers to…read moreold timers! thank you so much!

My wife and I have horse backed in West Palm Beach, Fl and in Corbin Kentucky, and we really like…read morethis place because of the family who owns and operates it. They are so friendly and super patient with new riders... I recommend this place to everyone, it's really a must do.... We love it!

I had a great private ride with Emily! Lovely person, beautiful farm, well trained horses, and she…read moretook pictures along the way so I could just enjoy the ride. Highly recommended!

We have ridden on a lot of trail rides and this one was great! I highly recommend it. Drew and…read moreEmily make sure that you are well suited for the horses and that you have a good time

Give her a call and get yourself a stall! Outstanding show…read morehorse history. I had never been on anything but quarter horses and now I'm not sure why anyone rides anything else.

From the owner: Full horse training $500 Full Board $250…read more Lessons starting at $15 an hour

Love that Kentucky Horse Park is pet friendly. The only area that pets are not allowed to go in is…read morethe museum but all other areas were fine. This is a beautiful area of Kentucky. I met a lovely man named Dave in the champion horse barn. He was fantastic, and took the time to tell me a bit of horse history. He even brought one of the retired champions up to the stall door so that my dog could get familiar with horses. Meeting Dave made my entire trip that even more memorable. We got to stop and watch some of the horse events going on. I loved watching the horses competing in the jump course. This is a large park and there is a lot to take your time and see. They have a nice gift shop. There is a food hall too but I didn't try it during this trip. It is $28 to get in, but is worth it and you can get in the next day for free. I am glad I had the opportunity to stop and see the park.

"Polo in the Park" is held on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park. As you drive in you will see…read morea large grass field to the right. Bring a chair and a picnic dinner, and find a spot under the trees. A nice, and different, way to spend a summer evening. 67

The owner carrie is very knowledgeable when it comes to horses and interaction with them. She knows…read morehow horses/dogs can bring healing to people. Settled off the beaten path, is a quiet, gentle, serene place to explore and settle in to equine therapy. I would highly recommend giving her a call.

From the owner: Emerald Valley Stables and Arabians are dedicated to Equine Therapy focusing on troubled youth and…read morebehavioral issues. A certified Equine therapist will guide the session from the ground using our horses to help individuals through issues they may have.