Rocking Horse Ranch

I went for the mid week special they were having and it was the best thing. Their coustomer service is amazing. I really enjoyed the breakfast lunch and chefs tasting but not so much dinner. The horse back riding (40 mins) was good but since I went in the winter a 20 min would have been good enough. My nephew who was three enjoyed everything. From the pony rides, fun barn, water park, skiing and snow tubing. My family enjoyed everything as well. Definitely a family fun vacation spot. I wish I was able to show more picture but since it was so cold my phone froze and died. I definitely would come back in the summer! Thank you so much for your hospitality!

The good:
Service– so wonderful. From the moment you arrive everyone is friendly and accommodating.
The Ok:
Food– I was so surprised to hear how amazing it was because for us everything was just Ok. Not awful, but much of it seemed pre processed/​frozen etc. I know it’s hard to feed that many people all inclusive, but I guess my expectations were high based on the reviews. My husband isn’t even a «food person» and eats everything and felt the same way…
The activities, pool, horses etc were definitely aimed for kids, our son enjoyed them– but it was just so cold he didn’t want to spend much time outside sadly. I’m glad we got a discounted rate otherwise this would have been a bummer.
The room was fine– clean, nothing special– like most hotels horrible mushy pillows but it’s possible I’m picky. We definitely should have requested a room on the 2^nd floor. My son goes to bed by 8 and our upstairs neighbors were having a party until well after 11. Definitely get an upstairs room! (You’d think living in NYC for 10 years would have taught me this!)
Not so great:
No Wifi. Well there is Wifi– but it didn’t work at all in our room, and barely connected even in the lobby. Since my hubby and I were in the room in the dark at 8 pm when our kiddo went to bed– we had hoped to watch a movie or at least just have internet but no
Also– I tried to make a massage appointment right when we arrived and they were totally booked our entire stay which was hugely disappointing.
If we could afford to go during peak season I’d definitely like to attend again in the summer– but most likely this was our one time.

This resort was very nice — it delivered everything it promised in as far as amenities — pool, horse riding, skiing, kids camp, food choices, snow tubing. However, I would really hesitate to recommend it because I had a HUGE problem.
I reserved a AA room for my family of five, which was supposed to have two queen beds and two bunk beds. I paid $ 1000 for the night. Instead of getting the room I reserved and paid for, they gave my family of five a room with one queen bed and two bunk beds. In other words, we paid for a room that sleeps 6 and got one that sleeps 3 – 4. We called to ask why we were given the wrong room, and they agreed that we reserved a different room, but told us that they simply did not have the room we paid for available. Trying to make the best of things, we asked for one cot (which was all that would comfortably fit in the room) and said that the other person would sleep on the floor. The front office manager, Melissa, then called us to argue with us that she did not want one of us to sleep on the floor, but still refused to give us the room she conceded that we paid for (or even a credit against our room rate). Now, having had two argumentative calls, we again asked her to allow us to try to enjoy our evening, and just send the cot. Hours later, the cot had not appeared. We called down and again were argued with yet again by Melissa, who still did not want to give us the room we reserved, but was offended that we were upset about it and that we just wanted to be left alone to try to enjoy our night. So, not only did we sleep on the floor, we paid $ 1000 for the privilege to do so, and were tortured by a front end manager trying to badger us into being happy even though she did not give us the room we paid for. There were so many better ways to have handled this, but it really crossed the line when they both refused to give us the room we paid for, and forced us to have three argumentative calls about it on our vacation.
So, even though the resort was really nice amenity-​wise, it was a very pricey night on the floor and the front end manager really ruined our evening.

Great place to visit! A Country Western themed all-​inclusive getaway. Can’t say enough about this place; staff was excellent, activities galore, great food, the list goes on. Although pricey, we stayed Christmas weekend and it was well worth it. Upon arrival roll down your windows and take in the fresh smell of horse manure! That’s when you come to realize you’re staying at a ranch. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed at the front door by a gentleman wearing a cowboy hat. Onto the easy check-​in where everything was explained to us. The beautifully decorated interior makes you feel like you’re in the country. Everything is run smoothly from signing up for activities to making dinner reservations. Here are just a few activities to consider:
Horseback riding (about an hour long session)
Indoor water park with water slides
Arcade room (including free Xbox/​Wii games)
Archery
BB gun target shooting
Ice skating (simulated ice when not cold enough)
Skiing and tubing (weather permitting)
Fun house with bouncy house, rock climbing
Ping pong, billiards
Arts & crafts
Paddle boats/​kayaking on the lake
Shows with audience participation
The list goes on!
RHR is definitely geared more toward entertaining kids, but it’s got a little bit for everyone. They even have a spa for adults on the property with massage and facials.
Just a couple of tips to consider if you are going to book here;
–Request a room on the second floor! The walls are super thin at this resort and I can only imagine what the lower rooms sound like when someone’s above you.
–eat breakfast early and dinner late or you’ll never be hungry if you eat lunch too. There is way too much good eats to enjoy.
–take advantage of the little perks like the hour at the downstairs bar area offering cheese & crackers, fresh guacamole, pasta, empanadas, wine tasting and so much more (usually 3p-​4p)
–be sure to search for deals on their website offering discounted stays for kids during the slower months.
The ONLY reason I did not give this place 5 stars is because there were some areas throughout the resort that had a musty smell, including the stairwells and room hallways. It seems like they need to give the carpeting throughout the resort a deep cleaning. Other than that; you’ll love RHR!

We spent a great week in Highland, in the apartment rent with Rocking Horse Rancht. It is in Harlem, in a very nice place, near the metro station. The land lady is friendly and helpfulness. Good price. Rocking Horse Ranch provides a very good service.

Just spent Thanksgiving weekend at the ranch with our family. 8 people, ranging in ages from 4 to 68, and it was fun for each and every one of us. There was something for everyone! The climbing wall, indoor water park and pool, rifle range, horseback riding, bon fire, magic shows, cocktails, spa services and fabulous, fresh food served at every meal. The staff was friendly and helpful and everything was meticulously clean… not fancy but extremely comfortable for all. We will definitely go back. Until then, we are burning our Split Firewood candle to remind us of our wonderful experience at RHR.

Fabulous resort
The food. The staff
The pool
The grounds are meticulous the rooms are spotless. The wranglers are so patient & professional. Trail riding is Obviously run by someone very knowledgeable & who really cares about the guests & the horses

So much fun! We stayed 8 nights and didn’t tire of it at all, although the nightly entertainment repeats after night 7. The menu also recycles after about 3 days but the food is delicious so that wasn’t an issue either. The place is impeccably clean. Not upscale but very nice — it is a ranch after all. It was an overall fantastic experience. Highly recommended!
Pros:
— staff is extremely professional and accommodating.
— meals are delicious and chefs will customize if asked
— so many fun things to do
— horses and barn staff are fantastic — guides are so helpful
— family atmosphere
— wonderful nightly entertainment
— awesome day camp staff with a fun packed activity schedule
— drivers available to local attractions and to and from airport /​train
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Cons:
— no hot tub
— no mani pedi service available in spa
— spa is really more like a couple of rooms off the hallway but the services performed are awesome.
— have to sign up and make an appointment time for water skiing and can only do it every other day

Grounds are beautiful, a lot to do, friendly staff and very clean. Rooms were updated but food was eh

Just a great place to go for a vacation with kids. We just got back from our first trip here two days ago and the kids are already asking to go back. The place is insanely clean, the food is awesome, and the staff is amazingly friendly and helpful. The price is high but you definitely get what you pay for.
The whole place is smaller than it looks online but that wasn’t a problem because we really never waited to do anything. There’s only four booths at the BB gun shooting range but whenever we went there were spots available. They’ve found a balance where there’s exactly enough guests for the facilities and vice versa and I hope it stays that way.

Had company picnic there. Great accommodation and very friendly staff. Food was great. We were a large group and they had no problem bringing food and drinks put on time.

Had a lot of fun with my Family. This is very good for young kids. We love coming back every six months. The food is fresh and the activities for kids are abundant. Very kid friendly and family friendly. Even have babysitting services for infants.
Activities include: horseback riding, water slides (indoor and outdoor), pools, archery, bouncy castle and indoor play area, playground, indoor board games, karaōke, etc. they have a lake in the summer in which you can kayak, paddle boat, or go on banana boat. In the winter, you can ice skate on it if it freezes over.
Lots of fun for all ages and most importantly, parents can sit back and relax.

Great service and well maintained. Updates to resort are wonderful and we all loved horseback riding! Stayed 3 nights with kids aged 3, 11 & 12.

It I wrote a review, it would be way, way, way too long, so just click on the link for my blog in the link below for my opinion

I want the rocking horse ranch for my birthday on Feb 1, 2015. I had the most amazing time. I haven’t been on a horse in over 30 years and they made me feel so safe. I left my jewelry in my room they called me immediately to tell me I forgot it because I totally didn’t realize it. It was sent to my house within 24 hours. I would recommend this place to everybody I know. Everybody there is so kind from the moment you check in and the moment you check out everybody is amazing. The owners of rocking horse Ranch should be very proud and honored on the way his staff is. I would like to thank you for making my 50^th birthday amazing.

What more can you ask for! They have horseback riding, Skiing, tube sledding, water park inside the hotel, games, magic shows, and best of all an all inclusive meal. The staff are always very friendly and helpful always willing to give a helping hand with anything. Great customer service. I like the free wifi if your room is near the lobby. The food is excellent whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner. Will definitely come back here and invite the siblings!

Please don’t think this can be compared with fine hotel and spa resorts. That would be like comparing bananas with baseballs. This is a destination to make your kids happy and it certainly will. My 7 year old son has fist pumped and screamed «awesome» several dozen times today. I didn’t get one grim the whole time we were down visiting NYC. There is so much for kids to do. We booked 3 days and it isn’t enough time for them to try everything. The staff is friendly. The rooms are up to date and clean. The surroundings are gorgeous. I wish there was a healthier menu. It is hard to say no in the face of so many sweets and high fat foods but I suppose that is what kids love most. If you are looking for a vacation that will eliminate eye rolling, sighs, and boredom complaints, this is ad good as it gets.

Just spent the past weekend with my family at this ranch. I didn’t really know what to expect but all the reviews looked pretty good. We arrived late Friday night just in time for dinner. FYI if you arrive past check in time, they call to take your dinner order and keep them warm until you arrive. Luckily we were given a room on the second floor of the main lodge. It was room 201 which was right in the corner next to the stairs and elevator. It was pretty convenient going to the lobby and dining hall. It also quiet and didn’t have little kids running a muck like the first floor. Inside our room we had two queen/​full sized beds and a bunk-​bed. Everything looked relatively new and clean.
The first thing we did was make reservations for horse back riding session and water skiing in the Silverado saloon. The options were 9:10, 10:25, 11:35, 1:55, and 3:05. We opted for the 11:35am slot which would give us enough time to eat breakfast and eat lunch right after. Each session was an hour but it took about 15 minutes to get everyone on a horse. You were given a card with your guaranteed time slot which must be shown before you ride. There were beginner, intermediate and advanced trails. They have 114 beautiful horses and each one had such a unique personality. If you decide to ride again, you can wait in the standby line which is first come first serve. One tip would be to bring your own helmet unless you are okay with using theirs. They do provide shower caps to cover your head before you use them. Long pants and close toed shoes are recommended. Don’t bring any side bags or go-​pro sticks unless you have the attachment for the helmet.
Most of all the ranglers were very friendly and instructive. Just one lady was a bit mean and stern. One moment she snips at you for not stopping your horse and another moment she snips at you to kick your horse to move… yet. she stops her horse first hence me trying to avoid a possible collision. Anyways, the other ranglers made sure each rider everyone knew how to stop, turn right/​left and manage their horse especially if they were being lazy or eating grass. It was amazing how they knew each one’s name.
Besides the horseback riding, this ranch had a ton of other activities. There was an outdoor and indoor pool that was heated to 80 degrees. Each had a winding slide too. The indoor pool opened late until 9:30pm while the outdoor closed at 5pm. The lake had paddle boarding, kayaking, banana boating, water skiing and fishing. The rock climbing and bungee jumping were there as well. The have two tennis courts and a full court basketball. One of the houses had archery and bb guns. Throughout the day there were activities on the hour (Bingo, Kickball, Softball, etc). They also have a show every night at 8pm and 9:30pm which was geared towards the younger age group. The first night was a juggling show and the next was comedy.
On to the food. it’s actually not bad. The breakfast was served buffet style. They were scrambled eggs, fruit bar, sausages, bacon, corned beef hash, hard boiled eggs, bagels, muffins, and a tons of cereal options. The coffee was really really good. Lunch was buffet style too. We had an indoor BBQ one day and chicken fajitas, burgers & hot dogs the next day. Dinner was the only meal you should make a reservation if there is a specific time you want to eat. Last seating was at 7:30pm. If you don’t make a reservation you wait on stand-​by. They had a menu for dinner and you can order how much and which ever dishes you want. Usually started off with a salad for the table and bread. The menu varied each night. One night I had shrimp cocktail as an appetizer and bbq ribs with green beans and potatoes for dinner. The next night I had tomato mozzarella for an appetizer and grilled pork with asparagus and a baked potato. All the servers were top-​notch and made sure you had everything. They checked up on our meals more than once.
Overall, had a great weekend at RHR and hopefully will be back in the future!

I just returned from a Labor Day weekend trip to Rocking Horse Ranch. Past reviewers are right about saying this is not the place to go for gourmet cuisine, but my 3.5 year old and I had a great family vacation. As a single mom I was concerned about hearing there might be a single adult supplement, but I was not charged for another person. At $ 1400 for the three day stay it was costly, but considering the resources and activities I think RHR provides good value.
My son was fairly terrified of swimming and being anywhere near a pool before this trip, and I was astonished at how easily he adapted here. The swimming venues are very conducive to kids new to the water. The indoor pool and outdoor pools are extremely well heated and life-​jackets are plentiful. Both the indoor and outdoor pools only go up to 4 feet or so and it’s possible for adults to stand the entire way to assist. While the indoor water park isn’t a huge venue, there are slides and spouts and many things to keep kids entertained. By the end of the trip my son was snapping on his own life jacket and trying to get in without one — his fear mysteriously vanished in just one weekend.
Even at full capacity the ranch only felt crowded at a few peak mealtimes. We enjoyed a tractor ride, a horse drawn carriage ride, arts and crafts, and attended two evening shows that were entertaining for both kids and adults. The staff also went out of their way to be helpful. We had complimentary solo pickups and drop offs at the train station, and were asked how we were doing multiple times at meals. The kids day care was also ideal. I was able to do dropoffs on two mornings that allowed me to read by the pool and swim for a few hours by myself, and they couldn’t have been more flexible in terms of signing in and out. My son was also greeted by name by childcare workers when they saw us around the ranch.
Returning to the cost issue, there were lots of added perks that made me feel the cost was reasonable. There was an hour open bar and hors d’oeuvres at an afternoon pool party, and there’s always popcorn and a selection of snacks and beverages around. The evening fireworks for Labor Day were also very professionally done. My room wasn’t huge, but it was very comfortable and convenient with a nice queen bed, fridge and lots of room to maneuver. Finally, I was also impressed by the diversity of the crowd. There were many multi-​generational families, babies to teens, and a wide range of ethnicities represented.

We just finished a 2 night three day stay and had a phenomenal time! I’ve never visited here before but my two children and I found tons to do to keep us happy and entertained and the staff could not have been friendlier or my helpful!
When we checked in very early on the day of arrival they welcomed us and whisked away our luggage to let us enjoy the facilities until our room was ready. Surprisingly 10 minutes later my cell phone was ringing that our room was ready! Score!
We stayed in a room on the first floor of the main lodge which was just excellent as it was close to EVERYTHING. The indoor water park, the restaurant, the free popcorn, the gift shop, front desk, and the outdoor activities.
We went horseback riding each day and had great guides. There were plenty of hands on «cowboys and cowgirls» who ride on the trail with us beginners, ensuring everyone was safe and happy!
The indoor water park and outdoor pool are wonderful and they are so well staffed so things are kept really safe and orderly. The bungee jump, rock climbing wall, banana boat on the lake, and kayaks are all equally well run and very safe and fun!
On our last day my 9 year old daughter wandered away and after searching for her for a few minutes, I asked someone who worked there if they could give me a hand with looking and he immediately got on his radio and told every staff member there was a missing child with my daughters description and literally within 2 minutes she was found! Lol — unbelievable!
Lastly the food was really solid. Breakfast and Lunch were buffet style with a nice variety of options. Dinner is plated and a little more «upscale» with choices of appetizers and food cooked to order :)
I can not recommend this place more highly! I’m a single mom and I didn’t find any difficulty booking one adult and two kids without having a double adult occupancy :) We’ll be back!