Manito Equestrian Ctr Inc

tmrider 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Happy Rider – My daughter also rides at Manito, and we are extremely happy. We have actually enjoyed the various perspectives offered by the teachers at Manito and see this as a positive. My daughter has been able to pick up new techniques that were not explained or offered to her at the barn she rode at previously. We were looking forward to the new instructor taking over my daughter 

carmen11 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

great place – If you have been in the horse business, you will appreciate the efforts of this owner. We are the only ones who get it. Most of us have been unable to do what she has done. Those who are not barn owners, or those with personal agendas- get a life and give the woman the credit she deserves. How many of you have 36 year old horses? How many of you have survived the recession without closing your barns? How many of you have had employees you could trust? We all learned the same lessons; she just keeps getting up a... read more

horsesrulew8765 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Could have been good – My daughter rides at Manito and, although our current experience is decent, I feel that the barn has much untapped potential. The current instructor is excellent, however I fear Manito's terrible ability to retain employees. It seems like no money is invested in the facility or the horses and the barn is heading for inevitable collapse. The owner is rarely on the premises and appears to have little true interaction with the animals. 

equineenthusiast11 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Dissapointed in Horse Care – I cannot in good conscience recommend a so called professional boarding and lesson facility that uses a 35+ year old underweight mare in their lesson program. I understand that times are difficult, but employing the use of a horse that should have obviously been retired years ago simply to make money is deplorable and unethical. I am also very disappointed in the weight and overall condition of this particular horse. The old adage 

ponygirlpenn 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

No. way. – 1 star... because the horses are fantastic.. the owner... not so much. She has to be bi-polar, it's very unfortunate that the place is run the way it is. For years now it seems they've had such a high turnover rate with instructors, workers. PS, if she tells you she sold you a horse/is making a deal on a horse - 1. make sure you get that documented. 2. and take the horse off the property! Either she will rob you, "play" you, and if the horse stays... probably not really yours. Lesson kids are gunna ride it, random... read more

mawrunning 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

Great Barn and Great horses – Manito is a great barn! My daughter takes lessons there now and she is doing great and loves the barn, the horses and her instructor. It is one of the best places to happen to my family. My daughter has been very shy and since she started taking lessons there she is now participating in class and her grades are coming up. Her instructor, Valentina is wonderful, every little girl should have someone so kind as their teacher. 

bayhorsegirl 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

barn. – boarding stable in allentown, pa. 

No One Really 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Avoid Manito for safety's sake – I only allowed my daughter to take two lessons before the lack of knowledge on behalf of Manito's instructors sent up red flags. Friends had recommeded Manito even though an instruction horse had laid down and rolled on their child. On other occasion another galloped out of control with him in the ring. I attended one of Manito's "horse shows". It was a mere presentation...much like a dance recital. What made the greatest impact upon me was that after two years of instruction students still c... read more

DevinAff 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

In repsonse to previous allegations – As both an equine professional and someone with a long-standing relationship with Manito, I feel I have some responsibility to throw in my two cents regarding the recent allegations against Manito and it's owner. Manito has always opened it’s doors to horses who were otherwise unwanted or discarded. Many of Manito's horses both past and present have been rescue cases, and over the past 15 years I have watched Lisa take in a rehabilitate many horses. In doing so, she has not only saved th... read more