Haycock Riding Stables Inc

Went here with a GS troop for a 1 hour trail ride. My daughter and I were early and were watching the workers handle the horses. The horses were tied to a fence and just waiting for the next group of riders. One horse laid down on the ground while waiting. This older woman, whom I am assuming was an owner, came rushing over to the horse who was laying down and she was screaming at the horse to get up. The horse started getting up and by the time the woman got to the horse, the horse was fully standing. The woman grabbed the horses bridle and started slapping the horse in the face in anger. She hit the horse in the face 3 times. Just then she noticed we were watching and angrily asked us what we were doing there.
Not only did we see what looks like they do not care properly for their horses, the place is disgusting. I grew up going to horse facilities because 2 family members had horses. So I know they are not «clean» by any means but this was the worst I’ve ever seen. Not to mention the helmets were absolutely gross and looked as if they hadn’t been cleaned in years. I would never recommend this place. They don’t deserve any money for the way they treat their animals.

I had an awesome time with my 7 year old daughter (infatuated with horses) and my soon to be step daughter who is also 7. It was a great experience and one I definitely would/​will do again.

One-​hour trail ride with my 8-​year-​old granddaughter. Our trail guide was wonderful and it was totally enjoyable and relaxing. Would definitely go again.

I suppose this place would be a decent spot for non-​equestrians and people who don’t know much about horses. The horses are dead-​sided, dead-​mouthed, and are otherwise completely unresponsive to their riders. This means the horses are relatively safe in regards to children and people who do not know how to ride, but it makes for a completely un-​enjoyable trail ride for those of us who do know what we’re doing.
Furthermore, Joanne’s prices change depending on the day. I was dragged there with friends and we were overcharged and our ride was not even an hour. The nockamixon trails are muddy, narrow, and there is no trail maintenance. The horses are fitted with saddles that do not fit, are fixed with duct tape, and most of the horses (especially the draft crosses) needed their feet done. I was not impressed with their horse keeping habits, their equipment, or their customer service.