Flying Bee Ranch LLC

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	2	0	0	24 hour monitoring	2	0	0
Friendliness of host	2	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	1	1	0
Cleanliness of facilities	2	0	0	Facilities as represented	2	0	0
Security of facilities	2	0	0	Overall satisfaction	2	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	2	0	0	Total Scores	17	1	0
Comments: (6/22/02) - "Delightful hosts who were prepared for our arrival, everything as represented. We had a severe storm that evening and they even moved our horses from outdoor facilities into covered barn. Fantastic. RV facilitity capable of large rig.". . .(7/9/02) - "A marvelous two night stay! Beautiful scenery, super riding, Great Food and Louise and Conrad are two new friends. I've already made reservations for a return trip."

HQH Stables and Campground

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	2	1	0	24 hour monitoring	2	1	0
Friendliness of host	2	1	0	Proximity to food and lodging	3	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	3	0	0	Facilities as represented	3	0	0
Security of facilities	2	1	0	Overall satisfaction	3	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	3	0	0	Total Scores	23	4	0
Comments: (7/10/03) - "We would like to thank Lorie so much for providing a wonderful place for our 2 Haflingers. We felt very comfortable leaving them overnight at her stable. She was just as nice as could be and was able to offer us either individual stalls or a larger one where our "boys" could stay together. We were delighted that they could stay together and that they had both an indoor stall and a run where they could go out for some fresh air. The facilities were exceptionally clean and well maintained. We were also able to easily clean the trailer for a fresh start in the morning. Would definitely stay there again!". . .(7/19/04) - "This facility was wonderful. I HIGHLY recommend it to everyone if they need a place in Nebraska. Super clean and safe. The owner is a super person. I felt totally at ease leaving my three horses there. I would without a second thought stay there again.". . .(5/14/06) - "Host was very helpful via email when I was planning my trip. She was not present when I showed up, but had everything ready to go, with an invoice on the door. Dropped off my horse and trailer without worry. Didn't see her the next morning either, but all was well and got on the road again without problems. This is the only horse hotel I'm aware of in the area and I would stay there again."

Custer County Fairgrounds

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	0	0	0	24 hour monitoring	0	0	0
Friendliness of host	0	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	0	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	0	0	0	Facilities as represented	0	0	0
Security of facilities	0	0	0	Overall satisfaction	0	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	0	0	0	Total Scores	0	0	0
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Carrousel Stables B&B, INC

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	2	0	0	24 hour monitoring	2	0	0
Friendliness of host	2	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	2	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	2	0	0	Facilities as represented	2	0	0
Security of facilities	2	0	0	Overall satisfaction	2	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	2	0	0	Total Scores	18	0	0
Comments: (10/29/07) - "Outstanding bed and breakfast. Luxurious facilities, one of the most generous hosts I have ever stayed with. I wish for a reason to return to Nebraska so as to have an excuse to stay again, what a breakfast!". . .(12/7/07) - "Fabulous, luxurious brand new drive through barn with roomy, wonderful stalls. Human accommadations were some of the finest I have ever stayed in. Our host could not have been more accommodating."

Windchaser Acres

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	6	0	0	24 hour monitoring	6	0	0
Friendliness of host	6	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	6	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	6	0	0	Facilities as represented	6	0	0
Security of facilities	6	0	0	Overall satisfaction	6	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	6	0	0	Total Scores	54	0	0
Comments: (3/28/07) - "The care that was given to my horses was absolutely wonderful. Amy Jo spent time brushing them, putting them out to pasture to play and keeping them well fed and watered. The facility is new and well kept. Amy Jo went overboard to make the unexpected, last minute stay at her facility a lifelong great memory. If you want to know more about my stay there send me an e-mail ride7@juno.com so that I can elaborate more. Happy traveler in the mist of a blizzard! Pattie.". . .(8/3/07) - "Great convenient location. Very easy to get to. Nice new facilities. Amy Jo was willing to help us in any way.". . .(9/9/07) - "This was a great place! Amy was a good hostess and you can tell she loves horses and is proud of her facility. Convenient to Interstate and very well kept. Room for our horses to move around after a long ride in the trailer.". . .(9/17/07) - "What a neat place, very friendly, easy access, nice large pens. Wish you all the luck of building your operation up, would stay again.". . .(5/30/08) - "This is a top-rate facility. Fabulous paddocks with shelter for the horses - lots of room to stretch after a long day in the trailer. Make your reservations for the KOA right across the road ahead of time, as they were full when we got there. Very excellent facility!"

Miracle Hills Ranch & Stables

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	4	0	0	24 hour monitoring	4	0	0
Friendliness of host	4	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	3	1	0
Cleanliness of facilities	4	0	0	Facilities as represented	4	0	0
Security of facilities	4	0	0	Overall satisfaction	4	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	4	0	0	Total Scores	35	1	0
Comments: (3/11/06) - "Brenda and Jim made our stay a wonderful experience. The barn is GREAT and our horse was in a very nice stall with mats and auto waterers. The spot for the trailer was great. Brenda and Jim opened up the office with full bathroom facilities for our use. We even brought friends with us on the return trip. I travel all around the country as a clinician and have not found any facility that even comes close to Miracle Hills Ranch. I rate them a 105 with extra for a friendly, helpful staff. Our truck broke down and they had a great dealer 20 min away and were extremly helpful with getting on the road again. Thanks Brenda and Jim.". . .(7/29/06) - "Staying at Miracle Hills Ranch was like being on "vacation". The facilities, horse care and hosts are all first class. The best!". . .(6/16/08) - "One of the BEST horse motels we've stayed at ever! Jim & Brenda were excellent hosts. Nice facility. Clean, safe stalls. Exercise area. Easy access. We stayed 6/5 (westbound) and 6/14 (eastbound). Parking was not a problem for our two 45 ft trailers and 2 Freightliner trucks with room to spare. Pull through drive. Very quiet. Brenda wouldn't even let us clean our stalls, how cool is that! We'll be back."

Old Frontier Station

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	3	0	0	24 hour monitoring	3	0	0
Friendliness of host	3	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	2	1	0
Cleanliness of facilities	3	0	0	Facilities as represented	3	0	0
Security of facilities	3	0	0	Overall satisfaction	3	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	3	0	0	Total Scores	26	1	0
Comments: (6/13/04) - "Wonderful place to stay, very clean, easy to find and easy to turn, load, & park trailer. Hosts were available upon arrival and extremely accommodating. Saddle shop is a must see! Pat & Lou were so nice & went out of their way to ensure we had a great stay with them.". . .(8/18/03) - "This place was perfect! Pat and Lou were GREAT. So friendly and helpful - a very nice barn with clean, well-kept stalls...also pasture for horses to graze and stretch out. Very reasonable prices...would recommend this place to anyone traveling- easy to get to, great people, 5 star service and accommodations!! Less than 15 minutes off of I-29 and less than 10 minutes off of Hwy 20.". . .(6/1/07) - "Very sweet couple who were more hospitable than any other horse motel we have encountered. We would advise any one who needed a stable in Eastern Nebraska to seek them out."

BackYard Riders, LLC

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	2	0	0	24 hour monitoring	2	0	0
Friendliness of host	2	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	2	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	2	0	0	Facilities as represented	2	0	0
Security of facilities	2	0	0	Overall satisfaction	2	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	2	0	0	Total Scores	18	0	0
Comments: (6/11/06) - "The Madsens were wonderful, the horses were comfy in the new barn. We were referred to Whispering Pines B&B and found Innkeeper Jeanna had a very pleasant place to stay. Loved the visit! Both are highly recommended!". . .(6/8/07) - "David and Diane were like family. We were very comfortable and had a feeling of safety. When we arrived at BackYard Riders our mule had colic. David found a vet for us. The outcome was a good one........Thanks David and Diane...see you next year. Sincerely Bob and Brenda."

Lazy R Farm, LLC

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	7	0	0	24 hour monitoring	7	0	0
Friendliness of host	7	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	7	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	7	0	0	Facilities as represented	7	0	0
Security of facilities	7	0	0	Overall satisfaction	7	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	7	0	0	Total Scores	63	0	0
Comments: (7/11/05) - "As CHA Certified barn owners we can't say enough about the safety and quality of the care our 6 horses received while at Duane and Rose's. "5" Star horse hotel all the way.". . .(9/29/05) - "This was our first experience with a horse motel, and with horse ownership. Rose was very nice, and helped us get our horse loaded the next day. I highly recommend this facility.". . .(9/25/06) - "This was our first experience traveling with a horse this distance. There was no limit as to what Rose would do to help us make this a comfortable stay for both us and our horse. Their facility was so extremely nice and our horse has never had as nice of a stall to stay in! Their location from I-80 was so easy to find, but yet it was quiet and just a beautiful place for the horse to stay away from heavy traffic and noises. We would by all means tell everyone to stay here whenever they travel and need a place to stay with their horse in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area!!". . .(6/12/07) - "Rose is so very conscientious and will take wonderful care of your horse. I highly recommend this facilty. I had complete peace of mind leaving my horse in her care going to and returning from CO. Thank you!". . .(7/20/07) - "Wonderful place. We had clean accommodations right in the barn. Would stop there again.". . .(8/15/07) - "Rose and Duane were the most accommodating hosts I have ever come in contact with. The facility was much more than expected and I would recommend anyone traveling this direction to stay here.". . .(8/19/07) - "Lazy R Ranch is a wonderful facility to stop at. On top of being overall very nice people, Rose and her family take amazing care of your horse as if it was one of their own. They were the only place I stopped that checked on my horse all throughout his stay, and they did everything possible to keep him safe and happy which gave me peace of mind. The facilities are immaculate as well! It is very reasonably priced - the same as other layover facilities- but with ten times the service. I urge anybody passing through Nebraska to stop here for layovers!"

Spirit in Nature Horse Boarding Ranch

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	0	0	0	24 hour monitoring	0	0	0
Friendliness of host	0	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	0	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	0	0	0	Facilities as represented	0	0	0
Security of facilities	0	0	0	Overall satisfaction	0	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	0	0	0	Total Scores	0	0	0
Comments:

Rafter C Horse Motel

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	3	0	0	24 hour monitoring	3	0	0
Friendliness of host	3	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	3	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	1	2	0	Facilities as represented	2	1	0
Security of facilities	2	1	0	Overall satisfaction	3	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	2	1	0	Total Scores	22	5	0
Editor's Comments: (The comments through 7/14/05 apply to when this ranch was formerly located in Papillon. The owners have moved to Weeping Water so the comments about the physical property may not be appropos but the great scores and comments about the owners certainly would still apply. And the photos of the new place speak for themselves.) Comments: (9/17/02) - "Very friendly & helpful, we would use them again.". . .(11/29/04) - "Will definitely stay there again if we're in the area. Well lit, friendly, helpful in every respect. Also very patient as we had 2 horses who hadn't had much handling when we got them!". . .(7/14/05) - "Our host and hostess greeted us with eagerness to please. The horses were kept in an outside paddock, fresh air and secure woven wire fence. Recommend them for suitable summer travel (that's when we were there)."

Diamond B, Inc.

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	6	0	0	24 hour monitoring	6	0	0
Friendliness of host	6	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	5	1	0
Cleanliness of facilities	6	0	0	Facilities as represented	6	0	0
Security of facilities	6	0	0	Overall satisfaction	6	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	6	0	0	Total Scores	53	1	0
Comments: (2/24/04) - "Always friendly and accommodating to our big ones! Will keep coming back!". . .(3/1/04) - "Wonderful, well kept place which was easy to access. We'll gladly stop back again.". . .(10/10/05) - "Easy to find, really nice people. Made it easier knowing our horses were safe and could relax for the night. Will recommend to everyone we know and will definitely stay again.". . .(6/16/07) - "We would highly recommend this place for both horse and human. Stall was clean for our horse and their suite for us to stay for the night was outstanding. Wonderfully luxurious after a long day on the road.". . .(8/28/07) - "Fantastic, great facility, great location. Diane goes above and beyond. Thanks.". . .(8/30/07) - "Dianne was a gem. We arrived late and left early the next morning, but she made us feel very welcome for our short stay. Our horses were able to move around in a nice paddock so they could stretch after a long day in the trailer."

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