I just took my 4 and almost 7 year old girls and my 14 year old Godson on a one hour trail ride and…read moreit was AMAZING!! The horses were ready when we arrived and we learned their back stories and personalities before getting in the saddle. The ride was beautiful and the perfect way to spend a morning. Debbie shared local history and kindly guided us through the woods. My oldest was ecstatic to be on a "a regular size" horse as the lessons she has taken always had her on ponies. My 4 YO safely rode in front of me. I can't say enough good things. My almost 7 YO called it "the best birthday present ever!" And I have no doubt we'll be back for another ride.

Most amazing first experience ride out here. The scenery was very nice and the owner, Debbie made…read moreit very fun. Highly recommended for your first time, or if you want to get out of the city and enjoy nature.

This place is completely amazing! Even if you're not competing the events they put on here are fun…read moreto watch. The facilities and cross country course are by far the best in the area.

This is one of the most impressive eventing facilities I've visited in my life. It is designed to…read morebe a world-class, Olympic-quality facility, and it lives up to its goals. If you've any question, visit the website and view the photo galleries; the images speak for themselves. Beautiful facility. Beautiful, pristinely maintained grounds. All of the horses are in perfect shape and treated like royalty. I cannot speak highly enough of Aspen Farms!!! I wish I lived there!!!

I have been participating in clinics at Rusty Bar for several years now. I always come away with…read morenew knowledge that helps me with training my horses. Kathy's concern for safety is always a priority and she is always willing to share her knowledge and expertise. Her facility is well cared for and clean. I highly recommend!

I signed up for the Unforgettable Riding Experience at Rusty Bar Ranch this past spring, and it was…read moreamazing! I was a bit nervous, having little to no prior experience. We started inside on Sheena the Wonder Horse. I have to say, the state-of-the-art simulator really helps to get comfortable in a number of ways. After that, it was on to the arena & Valentine, a real horse Rusty Bar Ranch owner and trainer, Kathy really knows horses & also cares about them. She was such a kind & patient teacher. I felt totally comfortable & at ease. She teaches at every level, depending on the student. I'm clearly a beginner & if you've been on the fence about horseback riding, I highly recommend this experience. You're NEVER to old to learn something new! Go to the website & sign up. It was definitely an unforgettable experience for me.

It was a great experience learning to ride a horse for the first time! The owner could be…read morefriendlier to the animals and the customers but people are entitled to their personalities and life choices I will not hold her to it. She was also in really dirty clothes even if it's a ranch I just thought that was interesting from the hospitality perspective of business.

Fantastic experience with the trail ride here with Susan, the owner and trail leader. Most…read moreimportant to note- Know what you're signing up for! Susan is a lovely older woman who keeps her 3+ horses on her own on her expanse of land with love and care. She is definitely a bit gruff (as another reviewer mentioned) around the edges. Talked to her on the phone before meeting in person, and she's sweet in her own way and is passionate about her job taking care of horses and making people happy with her rides. Call to make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance, no walk-in's. Two riders at a time. Trail rides happen twice a day (11am and 1pm), lasting about an hour each. Won't be cancelled except in cases of heavy rain/severe weather. $40 per person for the hour. Can park on her property. No bathrooms nearby. Starts from the property and goes through trodden paths through the forest-y areas nearby. Susan provides the basics for getting on/off the horses, going uphill/downhill, and keeping pace. No experience needed. Just respect the horses and follow directions. The trails aren't the most picturesque, more like a neighborhood forestland. We went through narrow dirt trails and crossed a few streets with cars along the way. Wish there were more available slots per day, but I'm glad the horses get their well earned rest and hay after their shifts. Would definitely love to come back! tl;dr call phone to book with Susan from her website, $40 cash per person (as of March 2022) per person for an hour trail ride, no experience needed, 2 riders max, no special clothing needed (maybe no open toe shoes), take a warm bath at home afterwards!

It looks good, but probably not cheap. I would definitely try this place. It's looks very cozy and…read morerelaxing.

Crystal cares deeply about our horses and us boarders. My horse and I have landed in the place we…read moreneed. The arena is large and well maintained. The stalls and paddocks are well kept up. Crystal is on it maintaining a safe no drama environment. She checks in to make sure everything is going good. I really appreciate the being present and available. Quality Hay and alfalfa! I've met so many nice and helpful people there. A big plus is they are long time boarders. That says a lot right there.

If you have been on a typical Mexico beach ride.... try this, so much better! My daughter and I…read morehave been going on "dates" for a couple of years now and this month she came up with a horse riding experience. Ok, let's give it a try. The experience was great! Picture a day that was a little cloudy, fog in the hills, and the sound of a steam locomotive in the distance. Traveling up the single-track trail in the forest felt like we had gone back in time. Our guides were so great, so informative, and helpful. We chatted about just about everything, but mostly horses and how to interact with them. We learned more about horses in that hour then in our whole lives. Money well spent, experiences are everything, and Eztimes added a great one for us. Thanks everybody!

We stopped by here after our Ranier trip was cancelled. The staff was amazing! We obviously didn't…read morehave a ticket or appointment but they found a way to get my daughter a chance to ride. The horse was a perfect fit, calm and clearly experienced with young riders. They engaged her directly and talked to her, chatting like old friends. It truly turned our whole day around. They even let my 1 year old sit with her for a picture and one of the staff held him as they walked around, letting him pet and coo at the mare. Honestly one of the best experiences we had on the entire trip. It is worth it to drive to Elbe just for this place.

I had a wonderful experience riding horses with them, meeting the donkey and riding in the donkey…read morecart. I fed the horses and the donkey carrots and apples. It was a beautiful and healing experience. I want to go there and experience this again. Rosemary G.

Review for soggybottom ranch & pony parties. My daughter and I really wanted to reconnect with the…read morehorses and spend some quality time together, so we reached out to a friend who told us about tammies business. I reached out and was met with only the kindest, quickest, most personal able customer service ive had in a long time. It was like talking to a old friend. We purchased trail ride for 2 got in quickly, she was accommodating, even packed little waters and stuff for us. Great experience! Plan to utilize her company more! Great business! A must try! Horses are treated great and look in optimal health! It's clear to see they love and take care of their family. - marissa+ chey

We have been riding here for just over a year. We were introduced to Pond-A-Luce-A by friends who…read morealso ride here and have been working with Amber for a couple years. My daughter had never ridden before and with the care & encouragement of her trainer Jenny she quickly flourished and found her passion for riding. She now trains with Amber and their connection is amazing. She is learning so much under Amber. I love that she is not only teaching my daughter to ride but also requires her know and understand her horse and explains each process and step.

This facility is wonderfully located so that everyone of every age can enjoy horses. Watching the…read morechildren and adults take lessons is a true treat. The owner and employees are definitely passionate about providing an excellent experience for the horse and rider. There is lots of room in this in town location for a fun filled horse experience. Great job Pondalucea Stables for making owning a horse/ leasing a horse and horse lessons on your beautiful horses a real feast experience