Well organized ride, two couples + two guides did the 2-hr Ride for $110/pp. Trail horses are dead…read morebroke and very careful where they walk. The first hour was on forest trails with slight inclines & declines. Anyone can do it even if you've never ridden before. Second half of ride was mostly walking upstream then downstream in a slow flowing river. Horses seemed to really enjoy this as it zigzagged up about 1/4 mile. You will really enjoy this relaxing ride & recommend you spend the extra $$ for the 2hr. You won't be disappointed, here's some pics, cheers and thanks. BTW, I never give (5) stars so don't feel offended.

We recently visited this area and went horse riding. We did the 1 hour mountain trail. it was okay…read more, lots of up and down . The horses were great and the people were nice but it was strange that there was no proper business area where you pay and sign the paperwork like we have been used to with other stables we have visited in the past. It was just a picnic table. Also during the ride our guide was watching her phone the whole time . And when the time came that we stopped in the trail and she was offering the horses a treat, she offered them peppermint candy she hand in her purse. Then she for warned us that this would make the horses gassy. I don't understand why she would give them this! Then when our ride was over our horses went straight to look for water from their buckets and they were completely empty. I don't understand how on our whole hour ride no one could have water ready for them for when we got back.

There is so much land to cover here. I went on a hike that lasted about 2 hours and had a great…read morevariety of flat ground and hills. There are a few lookout points which are stunning where you can see the mountains in the distance. There are also just ground trails if you're not looking for anything strenuous, along with big open fields. Love coming here with family!

An absolutely gorgeous venue for events such as Weddings. I recently attended a wedding here and…read morewas totally blown away by the beautiful rolling hills and forests. The cabin was used for wedding day care, a photo booth, and a chillax spot and was comfortable and homey (any giant!). The outdoor area is very green and lush. It has a enclosed large patio area where food and cocktails were served and a large open field area for tables for eating, as well as a musical stage . There are gorgeous trees everywhere which lent shade and lovely photograph opportunities. I would love to attend another event here, so beautiful and less than an hour drive to Asheville.

Today me and a friend took our girls on a trail ride. We had the best time in the National Park…read more The instructor was very friendly, and patient with the girls. He took his time with us and plus the whole thing was affordable. Great job so glade I found your business when I was looking up places for a trail ride. Will be back soon and on time. God Bless your business

Saddle Up did not disappoint. Pawpaw and Rebel were amazing horses. Michael, owner/trail leader,…read morewas amazing as well, supper nice guy. This was the only place I found that offered a 2 hour ride. We had a great time and will be back. Scenery was beautiful, and loved crossing the river. Found Saddle up to be more affordable than other places we checked out. Highly recommend. Michael, bring your wife to "The Pretty Place Chapel"!!! You both will love it.

Service was good, and staff were super welcoming and kind. It was very simple and easy to go and…read morethey had a loading area to get on and off the horse which made it easy. They put effort into pairing horses who were extra chill with new riders. Price was reasonable and definitely worth it. Just did an hour ride, but for a beginner that was good cause your legs get a bit sore in a saddle if you aren't used to it. Loved it!

We had an amazing experience at the stables today. You have to meet Jackie while you're there. He's…read morea hoot. Everybody who works there is extremely friendly and helpful. My husband rode a draft horse named Johnny, and it was spectacular. I don't remember my horse's name, but he was a really good horse. The horses were very well cared for and beautiful. They all seemed happy and were very gentle - they knew what they were doing on the trail which makes you feel more confident. The scenery when you're riding is absolutely spectacular. Be sure to stop along the way and ask your guide to take pictures of you. Safety first, but if you can get videos while you're up at the top of some of the hills, worth all of it. Highly recommend this place, we will definitely come back. In my opinion, the price is completely reasonable. We took the one hour ride, and it was worth every penny and more.

if you're looking for a beautiful, peaceful trail ride in the Smokies, this is your spot! We booked…read moreabout 24hrs in advance and for the first hour had 1 other couple with us, but the second was just us. Our tour guide Liz was AWESOME! She told us so many cool stories about the area, and helped us improve our riding skills. Highly recommend the 2 hour ride!

Had a phenomenal experience on the trails! As an avid horseman, the guides were very informative…read moreand professional + dedicated to their work and these horses. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the 2 hour or 3 hour ride. It's an experience like no other. I did the 2hr ride and the time went by at a perfect pace. I met some cool people too! I would 100% ride their trail again!

Willow Pond Stables has a two bedroom ranch style home available on Airbnb for you to vacation in…read more My family and I were in town for a wedding this past weekend, and we chose to stay here for two nights. The home is exactly what we needed. Clean, open, and with all of the amenities that you would expect from your own home. On the property there are horses, a rabbit, a barn cat, a pond for fishing (full of carp and sunfish), and clear open skies. I woke up at 4:30am on Saturday morning to take a picture of the comet that was visible prior to sunrise, and it was beautiful. There are several rules posted in the house on the fridge, most of which are common sense, so please respect the property and the animals, which are mostly being boarded here. Wifi is available and there was a hot tub out back which we enjoyed each night under the stars. I would definitely stay here again.

The staff are friendly, detailed, knowledgeable and very experienced. The scenery is incredible!…read moreThe horses were well trained, and easy to direct as needed. Much of the time they just played follow the leader, which was fine with me! Abigail had the perfect mix of some interesting details with lots of peaceful time to enjoy the mountains, forest and horses.

Such a great experience! I had so much fun with my family, and Karyn was such a wonderful guide…read more The horses are very sweet and highly recommend for making lasting memories and great pictures!!

Great park with a variety of hiking trails and some beautiful waterfalls to check out. The trails…read moreare well marked, but you'll want to either download the trails map ahead of time from their website, or take a photo of the park map at the parking lot, because they don't have maps along the trails & there are several trails to chose from. We hiked to High Falls and Triple Falls (both beautiful!), which I would say are moderate-level difficulty due to the inclines & some portions of the trail are loose gravel. Easy for The Hubs and I, but a tad more of a challenge for my in-laws. There are some spots with rocks just the right size to sit on and have a rest if you need a break. There are restrooms at the High Falls trailhead parking lot, and a gift shop. I'm not sure about restrooms elsewhere in the park.

Waterfall Central. 10,400 acres of beautiful hiking trails leading to some of the most amazing…read morewaterfalls / waterways in the Carolinas. It's packed in the summer and parking is at overflow levels. We had the trails and waterfalls all to ourselves 11/10/25 and it was snowing. What an incredible experience. Park is clean and well managed. Trails are marked and wide. Can't wait to go back this coming summer.

This experience exceeded our expectations. The owner Carol is a gentle soul that is a wealth of…read moretraining knowledge but does so in a way that really encouraged my daughter. They offer incredible hands on horse summer camps that we will definitely be taking part in. Great location, beautiful horses and wonderful coaches!!

Kind of rundown place that is always crowded. Some of the instructors are young and not very good,…read moreand the tack is pretty worn out. I tried it for about a month and it wasnt a good fit. It's cheap though so theres always a lot of people there.

Me & Ben visiting during 250th Independence holiday. We…read moreplayed 9 late afternoon on the 4th. Nice because the shut the course down at 12n & only Rumbling Bald resort guests can play so we had the course to ourselves! Great conditions! Greens rolled & in great shape! It's a mountain course so you are rewarded with shots in the narrow fairways! Great clubhouse especially if you're playing early. They have the Black Bear Cafe where you can get Starbucks coffee & breakfast Sammie's!

Incredible golf course. Bent grass greens. Excellent condition. Great layout with scenic views…read more Love coming up here from ATL