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

Awesome place to take lessons and board your horse. Daria…read moretakes super care of your horse . And lessons are fun and educational . And as you progress up you get to ride higher level horses and also have the option to lease a horse. And if you wish to show , the barn travels as a team supporting each other helping and cheering each other on.

Great teachers! Beautiful horses! My daughter loved it! Super close from where I live! I loved it!read more

We recently attended a birthday party here and it was really a different experience for us. We were…read moreable to see this training facility and horse boarding stables. We saw several horses and met a few named Veloce and Teddy an 18 year old mini horse. The horses are well cared for, well-behaved, well-fed and treated as partners. The staff are friendly and dedicated. We also met a horse owner and introduced us to one of his horses named Sunfire. The stable manager and his wife who is a professional horse trainer is very kind and hospitable.

We've been at hothi for a few months and have had an absolutely brilliant time here. Our horse…read morereceives quality hay, her stall's cleaned every day, and she's watered consistently. She's handled kindly and gently by professional handlers who live on site and take time to get to know each horse and boarder personally. Anyone who has looked around at boarding options these days knows this is not the case for every operation out there. It's a pleasure to pull up to the stable and see horses turned out at such a beautiful place. Kudos to the Hothis. Highly recommended.

I found Meghann after a 10+ year break from any formal lesson program. She was able to take me from…read morenoodle legs and panting after two laps around the ring to confidently cantering small courses within a month. I've been around competitive show barns for almost 20 years and I was so happy riding at Hunter's Run. The lesson horses are sturdy, reliable, and FUN. The staff and boarders are welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. The facility is beautiful, her ring has great footing, and the covered area is a godsend with the Washington weather. I personally took lessons with Meghann. She was fantastic to work with. She was easy to communicate with. She listened to me and was able to quickly cater to my learning style. It's been a long time since I've been so confident on a horse and it's absolutely from her guidance (and awesome lesson horses.) Hunter's run quickly became my happy place and I had a huge smile on my face the entire time I was there. Unfortunately, I'm moving out of the area or I would be a lifer here. Can't recommend this facility enough!

Yay! I love Hunter's Run!read more

Love this barn!! Clean stables, friendly teachers and people. Best deal for private lessons. The…read moreinstructors Ann and Ginger give you their undivided attention for the full hour. Both are USEA certified and it shows!

Terrible Experience with Morris's Shadow Mountains - Gift Gone Wrong - Unprofessional, Dirty, and…read moreDisrespectful Service I am writing this to share a deeply frustrating and upsetting experience I had with Morris's Shadow Mountains, which was supposed to be a joyful Christmas gift for my daughters (ages 6 and 8) from their cousin. She had purchased a Groupon for a 45-minute lesson and a 45-minute trail ride for two. My daughters were thrilled and eagerly looking forward to their adventure. Booking Nightmare- Right after receiving the gift, I tried to schedule the session for spring via Bonnie's website. The booking process was extremely confusing -- the site lacked clear instructions for Groupon users, didn't allow inputting voucher numbers, and required non-refundable booking fees per person, even though the Groupon was already paid for. Despite this, I went ahead and paid two booking fees to reserve a slot. Due to conflicts with my children's spring sports schedule, I had to reschedule, which meant paying another set of non-refundable fees. Expired Voucher, No Compassion- When our July appointment arrived, our schedule again didn't work, so I called Bonnie, who offered a Wednesday slot instead. We showed up on time, only to be greeted by an extremely dirty, chaotic, and unprofessional environment -- an unkempt property with overwhelming odor and neglected animal enclosures including a large dog pen at the entrance filled with poop that hadn't been cleaned. When I mentioned we had a Groupon, Bonnie immediately launched into a tirade about how much she hates Groupon customers, complaining that she "can't afford to run a farm on discounted rates." She claimed she couldn't find our Groupon info and refused to let my kids participate unless we paid full price. I called my cousin (who was dealing with her newborn at the time), and she tried to reach Groupon for a credit, but Bonnie insisted we had to pay upfront or leave. Despite there being only one other child there, she claimed she would lose money. The Groupon had expired since it was now 6 months after purchase. My kids left in tears. Groupon Credit Denied- To make matters worse, when my cousin followed up with Groupon, Bonnie denied the refund request, and we never received a credit -- from her or Groupon. Final Thoughts- The facility is unsanitary and unsafe. The customer service is hostile and unaccommodating. The Groupon process is misleading and full of hidden costs. The treatment of us as customers was rude, unethical, and completely unprofessional. This was supposed to be a special gift, but it turned into a heartbreaking ordeal. I will never return to Morris's Shadow Mountains and strongly advise others -- especially families and Groupon users -- to stay away.

took my mom here, we had a great time on the trail ride. women trainers were great, horses were…read morewell kept, clean and so beautiful. staff was kind. would definitely recommend this place. Groupon was sorta annoying, and the sign up for our slot time was confusing. i tried calling several times, I left messages for a few questions but didn't get calls back. that's the only reason why it's four stars and not 5. Other than that we had a great time.

I purchased a little Spanish Arabian named Hawk. I had horses as a child growing up and in the past…read more15 years had gotten away from it while raising a family. So when I purchased Hawk I was so excited to back into horses once again. I thought I had done enough by taking lessons a couple of years before I bought him to prepare myself for having a horse of my own. Although Hawk unfortunately was not as trained as I was told, I still believed he was the horse for me. The timing was really Good for me too. My dad just met Hawk just two days before my dad passed away. Having Hawk in my life at this time was very special and healing. Before I met Ann, Hawk and I while getting to know each other had a bad accident. While out riding early spring some sprinklers came on near us and spooked Hawk which resulted in both of us falling over and my ankle getting was crushed underneath him. After all of this Hawk and I really needed help. I needed to regain my confidence again and Hawk was still pretty green and needed some help as well. Before Ann I had been told by a couple of trainers here in Davis that Hawk may be to much horse for me, and to think of getting a horse more calm, older and experienced. I was devastated. I found Ann searching online in a desperate attempt to find another answer. I found Ann and she really is incredible! She was patient, listened to me and made me feel that with focus, dedication and time Hawk and I were not a wrong match. Ann is so professional. She is honest. Her approach to horse training is kind and assertive. She helped me regain my confidence. Everyday is still work and Hawk and I are doing well, but I feel confident knowing she is always there to help me when I need it. Sense I have been at the barn we're she teaches I have enjoyed watching her train other green horses. She is awesome to watch. Ann has also been giving my daughter riding lessons in hopes one day being able to ride Hawk as well. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an honest person who really knows horses and has a lot of experience. Ann is really awesome and I am so grateful to have found her. Thank you Ann :)

I take my clients at the Drug and Alcohol Rehab I work at here for Equine Therapy on Monday…read moreafternoon. I'm not too familiar with the whole horse stable/training/riding/etc thing, but this place seems pretty reasonable. It's $70 per client for a one hour Equine Therapy session. They (the client) learns how to take care of a horse, from walking and running it, to cleaning their hooves, to brushing it, to making the horse run laps and eventually riding the horse. It is a pretty cool process and I have learned a lot about horses myself just by showing up. The people that work here are very knowledgeable and helpful. The stables also seem very neat and clean and the horses seem happy enough. Pretty cool place to go if you're into wanting to learn to horseback ride or learn more about horses in general! Cheers!