Deer Creek Ranch

A small, family-oriented Western barn in Dayton, TN, founded in 2022 by owner and head coach Katie Morgan, who also leads the Rhea County 4-H horse program. Riders of every discipline are welcome. Boarding: - Pasture board from $150 (minis and ponies) and $300 (self-care) up to $500 for No Worries board with riding three times a week. Private pastures are $400. - Stall board from $400 (self-care or partial) to $600 for full care, and up to $1,000 for No Worries 2.0 with riding three times a week. Lessons for all skill levels: general riding and horsemanship, ranch riding, and barrel racing and speed events. Private lessons are $40 to $50 an hour, group lessons $25 to $40 per student, and 20-minute pony rides for ages 3 to 8 are $25. Also horse camps for a range of ages and experience levels, guided trail rides, an equestrian team that competes in local shows and trail events, and horses for sale. Open 9 AM to 7 PM daily.