Reviews

Based on 15 reviews

Guest G

I have to say I am very confused by the good ratings this place is receiving. However, I did read some where people experienced similar problems that I had. For one, the owner is very rude, unfriendly and short tempered. I witnessed her screaming on the phone at someone. I also witnessed a staff member yelling and arguing with a customer; I'm a firm believer in good customer service so that shocked me. You should never yell at a customer! Also the place is very gross and I feel bad for the animals. If you like a scenic view of sewage filled pastures, go there. I volunteered there and was yelled at, talked and cussed about, there was little instruction given, I had several safety concerns and THEY DIDN'T LET THE OTHER VOLUNTEERS AND I EAT LUNCH! We were there for at least 6 hours and were never given a break and when we tried to eat lunch we got yelled at. However, the staff was eating Wendy's and making macaroni and cheese! The place is basically run by teenage girls. So if you like a farm in terrible condition, unfriendly and rude staff, being talked about when they think you can't hear, not being fed, given no break, being bossed around by 14 year old girls and having no one concerned about your safety, then go here! And if you like being treated terribly even though you are working for free, then you should volunteer! When I went, I was kind of surprised that there were no returning volunteers; it was everyone's first time. But now i know why, no one in their right mind would go back there. The only reason they have volunteers is because the farm is beyond understaffed. It was by far the worst experience of my life and I can't stress how terrible it was. I've heard several stories of customers falling off a horse and breaking bones. I'm surprised this place hasn't been shut down. Please save your time and money and go somewhere else; any place is better than here.

posted at 03/09/12

lucyd1965

Great experience

The trainers were adept at judging our riding ability (or lack of it) and controlled the ride accordingly. Rosie has a wonderful personality. I enjoyed riding through the woods. It was a great experience!

posted at 06/23/11

tijhob

Friendly and Helpful

Everyone was friendly and very helpful with the children, young and older. We had a wonderful time and would come back again.

posted at 06/02/11

jfae395

This is pathetic

Wow. This place is sad. I was here a few months ago and stumbled upon it while looking for somewhere else to go. The owner is beyond rude. She seems annoyed with everyone there and treats her employees- most of which are not even paid I...

posted at 03/12/11

Amberand Logan

Track out camp

I love this camp so much I want to come again. I love playing with the bunnies. I like to play the pin ball machine. All of the horses are so good. I love them. My favortie thing is riding on the horses. I just love everything! ...

posted at 10/21/10

Jessica L Allen

Dead Broke Farm :) BEST EVER!!!! :)

Dead Broke Farm is a very good farm for children and even adults that have experience, or don't have any experience in riding horses at all. I first found out about this farm when i Google farms in Raleigh. I discovered Dead Broke Farm....

posted at 09/26/10

horselover69

BEST CAMP EVER!!!!

My two daughters, Joanne and Natalie, just resently attended Dead Broke Farms track out camp. Joanne is 9 years old, and this was not her first horse back riding camp, she had a bad experience with another camp that was similar to this...

posted at 09/20/10

meandmywhitehorse

Best camp experience!

This summer I sent my two kids, Tina (6) and Kaitlyn (9) to a week of riding camp at DBF and they absolutely loved it. Every evening at dinner all they could talk about was their amazing experience with the horses each day. They really...

posted at 09/20/10

horselover28

Best riding facility in Raleigh!

At Dead Broke, there are so many things offered to the public; there are riding lessons, riding camp, or just trail rides for whomever feels like riding that day! The horses are very well taken care of, and there are some that even 6 year...

posted at 09/19/10

Dragonlady

Great Place for a Trail Ride

I've been to Dead Broke Farm several times now and have really come to treasure this place. The horses are wonderful and the staff are incredibly accommodating. Being treated so personally and helpfully is a rare find in any business, so...

posted at 11/25/10

ZhongGuanCun

Dead Broke Farm -- Great Experience

If you don't have any experience in riding horses then Dead Broke Farm is the place to go! For children and even adults. We first found out about this farm when Googled farms in Raleigh and discovered Dead Broke Farm. Our 8 years old...

posted at 09/28/10

Tammy Little

Fun times at Dead Broke Farm

My daughter is attending Dead Broke Farm this week for track out camp. She is having a blast!! She is a very "outdoorsy" child and this is the perfect place for her to spend the day. They have more animals than she could possibly pet and...

posted at 10/13/10

zoieblue

Worst Camp Experience EVER!!!!

I really do not understand the number of good reviews for this program. I didn't look at them all extremely carefully, maybe most were for just their riding lessons, or for one day camps/trail rides ect. ? I don't know, I just know that I...

posted at 08/12/10

Pat G2

If you care about your child....Stay Away!!!

I would give this place zero stars if I could. Their "policy" is that every child wears a helmet when riding the horses. However, it apparently doesn't apply to 5 year olds who ride tandem with an instructor. The instructor said "your...

posted at 09/03/10

coopkeeper

Great experience!

Both my kids have spent the week at Dead Broke, and they have had an awesome time! By the second day they were speaking "horse jargon" and telling us how to care for all the animals. It's not as structured as a YMCA or church camp, so...