Located on 3,000 acres in Pennsylvania, Pocono Manor is a full-service resort. It provides amenities, such as a spa and two restaurants. The horse stables are located on the grounds of the inn and offer activities throughout the year. Guests can learn to ride, explore local trails or enjoy seasonal activities, such as pumpkin picking. The petting zoo is fun for children and adults alike.
Rides
The stables offer three trail rides, which are led by a guide. Visitors may choose from a waterfall, valley or wooded trail. The trail rides take visitors through the wooded areas of the Manor's 3,000-acre property. One-hour carriage rides around the manor's grounds are available, as are buggy and hay rides.
Lessons
Private lessons are available on a per-hour basis. Lessons focus on riding technique and are tailored to the abilities of the student. The stables offer the Wrangler for the Day program where guests learn to groom and care for horses. During the summer, the stables hold a horseback riding day camp. Campers learn to ride, as well as all aspects of horse grooming. The camp ends with a horse show where campers compete for prizes.
Other Activities
The Manor operates a petting zoo that features animals such as a pot belly pig, a pygmy goat and a mini donkey. In 2010, admission to the petting zoo was $5 per person, which includes a bag of feed. The stables also feature pony rides as well as special events during the fall, including visits to the pumpkin patch and special trail rides to tour the area's fall foliage. Pocono Manor has two championship golf courses, a driving range and practice putting greens.
Hours And Fees
The horseback riding camp, which costs $250, lasts for one week and runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday. Prices for trail rides range from $33 to $58 per person. The wooded trail ride is the least expensive and the waterfall trail is the most expensive. The wrangler program runs 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and charges $15 per person. The petting zoo opens at the end of May; hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hay rides cost $10 per adult, with half-price admission for children 10 and younger. Carriage rides are $80 per hour and private lessons $40 per hour. Golf fees are $1,100 for a yearly membership. Daily rates cost $40 during the week and $50 on weekends. All prices reflect costs as of 2010.
Things To Know
Children must be 10 or older to ride a horse. Guests can be denied riding privileges based on weight, age or size. All children younger than 18 have to wear a helmet. Rides are by appointment only.
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