Tucked into the countryside of Athens county stands the trail horse riding business Uncle Bucks. Originally known in the 70’s as Robenet Dance Barn it would later come to be known as Uncle Bucks Dance and Bar. This establishment sits on Buck Ln in New Marshfield, OH and remains a hot spot among locals for its live music, bar and staple horseback riding. Uncle Bucks is proudly displayed on the side of the dance barn, where the live music is performed.
September 13, 2025, as he waits for the remaining riders in New Marshfield, OH; Conor Dael, a trail guide and horse handler, relaxes on the mounting platform. Conor rode horses for 9 years before working at Uncle Bucks.
September 17, 2025, as Collin King mounts the horse assigned to him by his trail guide. Olivia Newman leads the horse Collin’s riding toward a hitching post; these posts are used before riders go out on trail allowing customers to comfortably get onto their designated horse.
In New Marshfield, OH, Uncle Bucks attracts a variety of different people. Joe and Jules, begin the 3rd day of their anniversary vacation following Mac Bentley through stretches of dense foliage, forests, and down steep hills . “Best part of my job has gotta be watching people develop confidence in horseback riding,” Bently said September 22nd, 2025. “People start off anxious and afraid to ride the horse; but by the end of the tour they feel confident in their ability to control their individual horse.”
Owner of Uncle Bucks Cassidy McPherson-Jones cares for an injured horse in the barn. “Horses can't throw up so when horses have a belly ache it's no good at all.” Cassidey said. "It can even be fatal if they lay down and roll; so we have to keep him standing up."
A spider web is spun on a metal entrance to a horse pasture.
When the sun goes down in New Marshfield, OH, Uncle Bucks transitions from a trail riding establishment to a free live music venue with food and drinks.
September 19th, 2025, Uncles Bucks dance barn, formerly named the Robinetti Dance Barn, Nick Collura shreds the guitar for his band Without Papers. While the crowds may not be large there is certainly a sense of community among those who come.
September 26, 2025, people kick off their weekend with friends and family as they watch the live music and order off of the bars menu.
While listening to the live music, Nichole Mertz dances with Cathlean Mertz. These two frequent uncle bucks on weekends and are widely known among staff as Uncles bucks Best dancers.
As bands perform on stage in Uncle Bucks dance barn guests can feel free to put their cigarettes out on the horse ashtrays provided at each table.
