McNutt Farm II/Outdoorsman Lodge

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	4	0	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	36	0	0
Comments: (11/25/05) - "Absolutely a wonderful experience. The McNutt's are gracious, warm people. Their place is beautiful and they could not have been more accommodating. Definitely 5 star quality accommodations for humans and horses!". . .(12/14/05) - "My blue heeler loves going there for vacation. He can exercise on the south 40 acres safely. I enjoy grooming the draft horse and the calves. Very relaxing.". . .(10/1/07) - "We arrived very late and the family helped back in both the horse trailer and the moving van we had. The cabin was amazing. It was a wonderful place to get a good night sleep and was stocked full of wonderful food. We moved from NJ to Colorado with 2 horses, 3 dogs (one sick with heart disease) and two cats. This was our first and favorite stop along the way.", , , (5/22/10) - "The hosts were extremely friendly. Our horses loved the farm. They had pastures and a barn to themselves. Cabin was very rustic in its charm. As a gift our host took amazing pictures of our horses and gave them to us."

Maple Lane Stables

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	1	0	0	24 hour monitoring	1	0	0
Friendliness of host	1	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	1	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	1	0	0	Facilities as represented	1	0	0
Security of facilities	1	0	0	Overall satisfaction	1	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	1	0	0	Total Scores	9	0	0
Comments: Editor's Comments: Scores added on 8/9/02 - no free text comments received from traveler.

Four Seasons Farm Bed, Breakfast & Barn

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	5	0	0	24 hour monitoring	5	0	0
Friendliness of host	5	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	4	1	0
Cleanliness of facilities	5	0	0	Facilities as represented	5	0	0
Security of facilities	5	0	0	Overall satisfaction	5	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	5	0	0	Total Scores	44	1	0
Comments: "Excellent accommodations both home & barns. Our breakfast was amazing!!". . ."Very nice & comfortable. You have a beautiful home & the horses really enjoyed their pasture, too. The food you served was fantastic!!" . . ."A beautiful getaway!!! Wonderful accommodations for us & for our horses. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Everything was wonderful & we plan on coming back!!". . . (7/10/03) - "This was a wonderful place to stay. The breakfast was great, the room was very comfortable and the horse accommodations, both stall and pasture, were nice. Very convenient access to barn/house. Highly recommended.". . . (8/10/03) - "I'm so glad we found you on horsemotel.com. This was our first choice on our way from Kansas to CT. Great accommodations including those for our horses. You made us feel very welcome. (from the horses as written by daughter Tessa) "It was so nice to get off our trailer at such a lovely farm. The grass was so green & luscious. Sharing the barn with the other animals was a great, new experience. We hope to return again in the future, Braveheart & Jet, Badwin, KS". . . (8/20/03) - "Thank you for being so incredibly hospitable for us on our journey East! Although we were in late & out early, you made us feel right at home and were just what we needed to prepare for the last leg of our trip. You guys are wonderful!". . . (8/26/03) - "Thanks so much for the excellent accommodations. You've made my first stop in my move from NY across country to Las Vegas a delightful experience. Your B,B&B went well beyond my expectations; you made us feel right at home, including my horse Amber!!". . . (9/5/03) - "You both made the evening just perfect for two tired horses and their very tired owners. Thanks so much for this wonderful respite!!". . . (9/8/03) - "(From 7 Morgan's Raid Civil War Reenactors following a 4-day military event celebrating Ohio's Bicentennial) - " The best B&B I have ever been at!! Thanks so much", "Thank you for opening your lovely home & stable to us. Tired, dirty & hungry we came - Rested, clean, and well-fed we left - including our horses!!!! Thanks so much". . . (10/13/03) - "Very clean well run farm, very large turn out fields. Wonderful B+B, felt like I was at home. Everything was great, will go back everytime I travel.". . .(7/18/07) - "Jenny and Jim were simply the most gracious, charming hosts. We had had some road trouble that delayed us by 5 hours, and at 11:30 pm, when we arrived, they helped us unloadOur horses had bright, clean, spacious stalls, and they had a hot meal ready for us! The room was charming and the bed wa extra-comfortable after all of our roadside problems! We enjoyed it so much we decided to stay an extra day and, best of all, our horses got to go out in their pasture to stretch their legs and get some much-needed relaxation. VERY highly recommended. We hope to be back!". . . (10/18/07) - "Super clean, very nice stalls already bedded, GREAT small local restaurant (privately owned and run, not a chain), great host and hostess, great room, FANTASTIC breakfast....WE'LL BE BACK!!! Thanks from Lory, Mike, Walter and Moosie.". . . (10/2/09) - "We were lucky enough to stay in the FOUR SEASONS SUITE...WOW! Jim and Jenny are wonderful, the house is so clean and Jenny’s home cooking was the best. They made us, as well as our horses, feel right at home...can't wait to stay with them again! If you are traveling anywhere close to this Bed Breakfast and Barn…..DON'T MISS IT!". . . (2010) - "Thanks for having me & the horses! Everything was great! J, Budweiser Clydesdales, St. Louis.". . . (6/2010) - "Thanks for letting our horses stay at your beautiful property; made us feel right at home. Great place for our horses!! L&J. Parelli Performance Horses.

Traction Line Farm aka DonJen Farm

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	1	0	0	24 hour monitoring	1	0	0
Friendliness of host	1	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	0	1	0
Cleanliness of facilities	1	0	0	Facilities as represented	1	0	0
Security of facilities	1	0	0	Overall satisfaction	1	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	1	0	0	Total Scores	8	1	0
Comments: (12/31/10) - "What a great friendly stay!"

Maple Crest Farms

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	11	1	0	24 hour monitoring	12	0	0
Friendliness of host	11	1	0	Proximity to food and lodging	11	1	0
Cleanliness of facilities	12	0	0	Facilities as represented	12	0	0
Security of facilities	12	0	0	Overall satisfaction	12	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	12	0	0	Total Scores	105	3	0
Comments: (9/8/09) - "Lovely people, very accommodating, my horses were relaxed - having safe pens for turn out was appreciated after a long haul. I stayed onsite in my LQ - was quiet and I enjoyed looking over the many horses out my window!". . . (9/14/09) - "Once we made contact, our horse was very well taken care of - very safe stall, great trailer parking and turning - felt comfortable to take care of my horse in the way I wanted to - would highly recommend this barn - could leave your horse overnight without a worry.". . . (10/2/09) - "We were made to feel at home. Owners were very helpful, without being pushy. This was a welcomed oais on our trip. We would highly recommend this facility to anyone. Our new horse was very relaxed and well rested after our overnight stay.". . . (10/26/09) - "Terry and Joyce went way beyond what was expected. They were very accommodating and helpful. The stalls were large, clean, had automatic waterers, well bedded. A great place to put the horses after a long haul! Plus only minutes from the interstate.". . . (11/30/09) - "Joyce and Terry were extremely friendly and accommodating- their facility is very nice- clean, safe, spacious. I would not hesitate to stay here again!". . . (5/21/10) - "WHAT A GREAT PLACE - STAY HERE!! I would board my horse here permanently if I lived close enough. The owners couldn't have been nicer or more helpful; clean facility and very accommodating. The door to my horse trailer blew off one day enroute from MD to CO - this was the first stopping point and they helped us rig the door back on to continue our trip....I'd highly recommend this Horse Motel!". . . (6/15/10) - "Very beautiful and secure facility. Terry was great. Made us feel right at home. Not too far from lodging and food. Would board our horses here again!". . . (6/18/10) - "This place was a welcome stop in the middle of a 17hr drive. I liked it so much that I overnighted there on the way back through. The facility was meticulous and Joyce was gracious and fun. It couldn't have gone better- everything was easy peasy.". . . (10/25/10) - "We arrived late at night and Terrance and Joyce were very understanding, and some of the nicest people we've ever met. Beautiful ranch, very clean and safe with easy access from interstate 90 and only a few minutes from hotels. We will stay again in the future. I highly recommend Maple Crest Farms; it's a first class ranch.". . . (5/7/11) - "I've stayed at Maplecrest 2x per year travelling through. Terry and Joyce are wonderful people. My horses feel at home here.". . . (8/11/11) - "Fantastic facility and wonderful hosts. Our host met us in the driveway upon arrival, I was offered the use of a round pen, given the option of a stall for the night or letting my horse stay in the outdoor arena for some much needed leg stretch time(which I chose). A freshly cleaned water trough was supplied and I was offered hay if I needed it. I would highly recommend this farm to any traveler.". . . (11/9/11) - "Joyce and Terry and their facility are amazing. I would highly recommend staying here. It is one of the best facilities I have ever stayed at while traveling. Great Job!"

Hillview Stables, 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: (4/28/08) - "Robin and Kathy were terrific. We were greeted upon arrival, the stalls were ready and clean, they gave us access to paddocks and the indoor arena. Water, grain and hay were readily available. A great place to stay!". . .(5/17/08) - "Besides the obvious in travel, it couldn't have been a closer feeling to being home for my horse. ALL stables were clean and sound, the owners were helpful and friendly, the area was scenic. If it were 20 miles out of my way in travel, it would be worth the jog. Thank you Kathy, Robin & kids!"

Carriage House B & B

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	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	27	0	0
Comments: (9/23/09) - "We came to Granville, OH for the Fall Frolic. Diana was there to greet us and did everything to make us feel very comfortable. My husband and I stayed in a lovely room in her beautiful home for the nite. Infirmary Mound Park in Granville is a beautifully maintained Park to visit with your equine.". . . (10/23/09) - "I stayed at Carriage House B&B in September, 2009 to compete in a hunter pace hosted by Rocky Fork Headley Hunt. The B&B is easily accessible with good paved, well marked roads. I arrived much later than planned and was met by the host's friend standing at the end of the driveway waving a flashlight to make sure I didn't pass it up! The barn was spacious and well lit with a clean, inviting stall attached to a very small paddock for my mare's enjoyment. There was a nice wash stall had I needed it, and a wide aisle with conveniently placed cross ties and nearby water spigot. There was plenty of room to maneuver and park my trailer. The efficiency apartment in which I stayed was clean and comfortable, and apart from no bedside stand or light, was acceptable in every way. I had only asked for hot tea for breakfast, but Diana brought me not only a selection of teas but also cereal, yogurt and fruit, which were delicious and just right for a light, pre-ride breakfast. Diana is a helpful and genial host and the facility fulfilled my needs and expectations for an overnight stay with my horse.". . . (12/5/09) - "Diana was busy driving the carriage that night but had someone there to greet us and get us settled and then escort us to town where we got a wonderful carriage tour around the picturesque town all decked out for Christmas. A really wonderful stay. Best of the trip."

Dream Horse Guesthouse (B&B)

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:

Shillelagh Farm

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	5	0	0	24 hour monitoring	4	1	0
Friendliness of host	5	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	5	0	0
Cleanliness of facilities	5	0	0	Facilities as represented	5	0	0
Security of facilities	5	0	0	Overall satisfaction	5	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	5	0	0	Total Scores	44	1	0
Comments: (12/29/06) - "Came in late and was greeted at the end of the driveway, very large nice stalls and I was able to leave grain for the morning and he was fed so I could get some extra sleep. Will definitely stop there again on return trip.". . .(5/25/07) - "WOW! What a great place to keep your horses. We called late, unexpected, and we were settled in 20 minutes later. Perfect place, perfect location, PERFECT! Thank You Todd!". . .(12/7/07) - "Safe facilities. Extremely accommodating host. I highly recommend this horse motel.". . .(5/30/08) - "Excellent. We arrived later than expected but that was no problem. Vvery friendly and courteous people. Would recomnend this as a place to stay. Clean and easy access.". . . (3/6/10) - "Very nice folks, very nice facility, three miles from Lake Erie. It seemed to be a very safe and secure location. Toby and his assistants were very helpful and took good care of our four horses. Less than 10 minutes off I-90 at exit 212. Toby called me and made sure I had good directions to his stable."

Oh, Horsefeathers Stables

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: (8/15/05) - "A great place to stay! Location is great, as well as the facilities and hospitality.". . .(5/8/06) - "An outstanding place to stay because of the facilities but most of all the HOSPITALITY of Tami and Bob McAdams. They make you feel like family and take care of your every need.". . .(6/12/06) - "Tami made us feel right at home. We were able to keep the horses in her large round pen overnight so they could move around after our 12 hour drive. Very Friendly! Will stop over again next year when we make the trip back from Missouri. thanks, Tami!". . .(1/14/07) - "The hosts were wonderful. We arrived on Christmas day and they were very welcoming. She even brought a companion in to keep my gelding company and checked on him late in the night. The discounted room at the Red Roof Inn was perfect and located by the truck stop where we could fuel up and feed ourselves. I would highly recommend this facility.". . .(6/10/08) - "Tami and her husband were very accommodating. We arrived late and they were waiting and had the stalls set up. They helped unload and load in the morning. They allowed the horses to exercise in the round pen. They loaned us fly masks and hardware. Both of them were great people. Thank you for your help.". . . (6/24/10) - "The location of this overnight was the most convenient on and off the interstate of any we have stayed. Bob and Tami very friendly. Stalls and round pen very safe.". . . (10/25/10) - "Awesome place to stay. We had an extremely late arrival and the owners were so understanding and helped us get settled. Place was super easy to find and so relaxing. The ideal horse hotel. Wonderful pastures and my horses loved it. Owners were so helpful and welcoming."

Bradford Creek Farms, 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: (2/10/09) - "Wonderful folks, beautiful stalls close to highway, hotel, fuel, and pizza. Would love to stay again on our next trip to Tennesee.". . . (1/27/12) - "Javonne met us when we arrived with two horses, and was extremely helpful (June of 2010). I'm planning another trip west, and hope to stay at Bradford Creek again."

Walker Training Stables

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:

Surecare Farm

Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Condition	Positive	Neutral	Negative
Host availability upon arrival	19	0	0	24 hour monitoring	18	1	0
Friendliness of host	19	0	0	Proximity to food and lodging	17	2	0
Cleanliness of facilities	19	0	0	Facilities as represented	19	0	0
Security of facilities	19	0	0	Overall satisfaction	19	0	0
Adequacy of stalls	19	0	0	Total Scores	168	3	0
Comments:  (Editor's Comments: Due to the large amount of feedback we have received on this facility, all of it positive, we've posted only the more recent comments. We thank everybody who has sent in so many nice comments.) (12/3/02) - "The hosts were extraordinary! They provided a wonderful equine arrangement. Although stalls were provided, we used the large well fenced paddock for our 3 horses. We could watch the horses from our room! Our original plan was to stay one night, but the accomodations were so wonderful we continued for 4 more! Actually our truck developed transmission trouble and ( the owners ) were wonderful in assisting us with a place to stay while the tranmission was being rebuilt. Their hospitality turned a very stressful time into a mini vacation! I highly recommend Surecare Farm for an overnight stay, it was easy to find and even though we arrived well after dark the lighting made it easy to unload and take care of the horses.". . . (7/16/03) - "We enjoyed an excellent stay over-nite with (the owners) ! They went above & beyond to provide accommodations for us, as I drove from NY, & my friends drove from Kansas City to swap horses. The farm & the room were lovely, the horses were comfortable & we were well rested! I recommend this facility to all, the *positive check* list needs superlatives to report our feelings!". . .(11/11/03) - "This was a great sleepover for both people and horses. It was an added treat to stay on the ranch and not have to unhook the trailer and find a people motel. Stalls were roomy, clean and safe and the hospitality of our hosts was exceptional. I'd drive a couple hours further or stop an hour earlier to use this ranch again!". . .(11/17/03) - "You could not ask for a better place to relax inbetween shows than Surecare Farm! We would definitely stay there again on our travels! It was easy excess off the main road with wonderful dinners in town and shopping close by for all your restocking needs from supplies to food.". . .(1/29/04) - "Wonderful people. The farm is easy to find and the economy apartment is is very comfortable. The stall was more than adequate for the 16.1 hand gelding I was transporting, safe, and clean. Thank you for making both of us (the horse and myself) welcome at your facility.". . .(8/12/04) - "I traveled from Pennsylvania to Colorado and this was my favorite stop. It was cozy and the horses were nearby to turn out and shelter combined. Most of all, getting to know {the owners} was great. They made the stay worthwhile.". . . (9/15/04) - "We just LOVED our stay at this farm! Like others have mentioned, it is SO comforting to peek out of your window and see that your horse is happy and safe after a long trip! Coming from the desert of Las Vegas, our horse LOVED the lush grass, and the large paddock area. Barb made an extra effort to make us feel welcome, and gave great advice on a place to eat in town. We really felt like we were "at home" and the apartment had everything we could have possibly needed!". . .(9/25/05) - "We had a great stay and our hosts were gracious even though we arrived much later than anticipated. Our horse was very comfortable and we slept well in our clean,comfortable room. We will certaintly return on our next trip.". . . (5/19/06) - "We have stayed at SureCare Farm twice now and we love it! Thanks for everything and keep up the great work.". . .(8/22/06) - "I travel across the country to the Parelli Learning Center in Pagosa Springs, Colorado from Pennsylvania and on my way undoubtedly my favorite spot to stop is Surecare Farm. The owners, Barb and Scott, are hospitable, extremely friendly and their quaint and clean overnight rooms are matched by the quiet ambiance and the facilities for the horses are very nice. I look forward to my visit year after year.". . .(8/22/07) - "Surecare is awesome! Scott and Barb run a great overnight, our horses did not want to get caught when it was time to leave, they liked it so much in the paddock. Cute, very quiet apartment to stay in with the horses just outside the window. Very easy to find from the highway too.". . .(8/23/07) - "Scott is a great host! It's easy to find and even though they had to make some special arrangements for us -- the horses were happy and comfortable and so were we! It'll be one of my regular stops on my annual trek.". . .(9/9/08) - "I stayed here to and from my trip to Nebraska. Barbara and Scott made me feel right at home the minute I pulled in the driveway. My horse loved rolling in the round pen after a long day in the trailer. Very clean and safe place to stay. You bring the stories and the jokes, Scott and Barb will bring the coffee.". . . (6/30/09) - "Barb and Scott were friendly and accommodating. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend them!". . . (9/29/09) - "I stayed at Surecare Farm for the 2nd year in row on my way to and from Nebraska. This year another rig followed me and there was no problem with Barb and Scott handling the 2nd rig. I won't elaborate but, once again, Barb and Scott went above and beyond. If I haul my Paint to Nebraska next year I'll surely stop at Surecare Farm. Thanks for everything, Barb and Scott.". . . (9/24/09) - "Scott and Barb were wonderful hosts and had prepared for our arrival. Their farm is beautiful and well maintained with plenty of space to manuever a big horse trailer. I stayed in their bungalow on the property and it was very clean and comfortable. I would recommend Surecare without hesitation to anyone traveling through Ohio with horses. Robert Frost, September 22, 2009.". . . (9/21/10) - "Safe, secure and easy to get to. Barbara and Scott are great hosts. Stop at Surecare Farm and you and your horse will love it.". . . (9/4/11) - "Barb and Scott were extremely friendly and made us feel right at home; there was plenty of room to park our trailer and easy in & out. The room/bathroom was bright and extremely clean. Would highly recommend this facility for layovers."

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