I don't do a lot of reviews but some organizations really deserve it. A "pony party?" Yeah! You set up a time and date, and Keona Farm shows up with great animals on time, and ready to go with a clear plan for the day! Barb, the owner, genuinely enjoys what she does and she's managed to surround herself with people to do also and who really care about the kids they entertain. Little details like wiping out the helmets before each and every really makes a difference. The focus on safety and having somebody walk with the kids on every ride really makes a difference. Plus, they're just pleasure to deal with for the customer (me) AND for my guests. 'Surprisingly affordable too. Give Keona a try! We had a great experience. read more

I researched a lot of vendors and Barbara who owns and runs Keona Farm is AMAZING!!! Truly, from start to finish. I am a virtual assistant located in Massachusetts and a client of mine wanted me to plan a 'farm' themed party in New Jersey at his new home, for his 6 year old's birthday party. When I reached out after finding her online (and vetting several others that were subpar), her response was immediate and her customer service was top notch. She reviewed everything with me, confirmed the date/time more than once, and not only was she professional, but her personality was LOVELY to work with - she made the experience a pleasure from start to finish. My client and his son LOVED the experience and asked her to stay an additional hour at the party because they were enjoying it so much. They also will be having his son take riding lessons from her in the summer The only negative is that I didn't get to meet Barbara in person - she is professional and warm from the get-go. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting a FUN and top-notch pony ride! She was so thoughtful and kind to email me a thank you and photos of the event - she really gives the extra effort so seamlessly. You can not go wrong with Keona Farm. read more

I have boarded my horse Patty here for years & absolutely love it! The owner Barb is wonderful, takes great care of the horses. I have helped with several pony parties and she is always professional and great with the kids. read more

Keona Farm - Horseback Riding Near Me - Stockton, New Jersey

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We have been going to this farm for years. Barb is extremely professional and our children love her. Barb has a passion for what she does and it shows. We highly recommend Keona Farm! read more

I have helped Barb with many pony parties. She is well organized and very safety conscience. She is amazing with the children and their families. She loves to bring together her horses with the children. Her horses are well cared for and well trained. She loves what she does and is always enthusiastic when doing a pony party. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND her for any pony party. read more

My mother and I had taken my 2-year-old niece to Keona Farms for a pony ride on June 14, 2020. When we first arrived, we were greeted by Barbara who seemed very friendly. We talked for a bit then she went to the stables to prepare for the pony for the ride.  There was a teenage girl at the barn that Barbara asked to come over to be the spotter for the ride. Throughout the ride, this girl seemed to be struggling to hold my niece upright . I asked her several times to pull my niece back up onto the pony. My niece is a normal size 2-year-old; so it shouldn't have been that difficult for a teenage girl to hold her up. At the end of the ride, I got the impression Barbara was a little angry about me asking her spotter to maintain the correct position. Barbara had us go into the stable to feed the horses. While I'm carrying my niece in my arms, Barbara gives my niece a whole carrot stick to feed to the pony--which my niece feeds the animal.  Barbara then hysterically throws her body in front of us towards the pony and yanks the carrot stick from its mouth. She looks at my niece and sarcastically says in a condescending manner , "Lets feed the pony the right way. We don't want him choking." Then she shows her the "correct" to way to feed the horse by breaking it up then holding it in the palm of her hand before feeding it to the pony.  There was NO reason Barbara couldn't have snapped the carrot into pieces in the FIRST place!  If it had to be broken up before feeding it to the pony, why didn't she break it up before handing it to my 2-year-old niece? Barbara never instructed her on how to properly feed the pony. Her reprimand and snarky attitude were uncalled for and unwarranted.  It appeared that she deliberately made that carrot move as a power play--in retaliation for me correcting her teenage  spotter. There was no reason for Barbara to be spiteful and behave like this. I was very nice to the spotter EVERY time I reminded her to pull my niece up on the pony. I have a right to say something to keep my niece upright and safe--and NOT leaning to the side. It was extremely petty and unprofessional to use a two year old to take a jab at me.  My mother witnessed this and later asked me-- "was she "trying to one-up you?" It's inexcusable that a woman who runs a business in which she works with children-- would act that childish. read more