I went for a trail ride here a few weeks ago and it was a blast. Not only were the horses…read morewell-cared for, but I was impressed by how much our guide knew about the area. It's clear that everyone working here is passionate about what they do and that is reflected on the positive experiences they provide their visitors. There was a child in my trail ride group and the guide was kind and gentle with him, making sure he felt comfortable the whole time. At the end, he even got a surprise - I think it was a gem from the local mine. I would recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

Awesome guided tour on horseback. Expert guides. Beautiful, gentle horses. If you don't ride, sit…read morein the porch and chew the fat with Hinkle who has a repertoire of stories he will gladly share. An hour on horseback before or after your visit to the falls is perfect.

We had a great time at Equus Mountain Meadow Riding Stables, just remember to ask for the new…read moreaddress (same street, just a little down the road). I rode Tripoli, he was super friendly and wanted scratches and snuggles after the ride. My mom rode Rocket, he was slow and stable (good for her). This is very informal, and you can tell that these horses do not have to do the same thing over and over. Very customizable, and you will be the only group riding. Very Nice!

This was one of the most amazing and memorable trail rides I ever had. I was so sad to see them…read moregone from the Tampa Bay location. But when they moved to Georgia, I was so elated that I had to go and do another trail ride with them. The drive to Clayton was quite scenic, with lush greens and beautiful mountains to look at. It is about a 2 hour drive from Atlanta, but definitely worth it! Their new barn is in a residential area, with some beautiful trails heading to the mountains. The ride to the mountains was so peaceful and relaxing, and ability to trot and canter the horses was amazing, giving some added thrill to the ride. I was so happy to ride Tripoli again, who is a very beautiful and sweet white Arabian gelding. He was responsive to my commands, and was quite forgiving when making a mistake. While Tripoli's trots are a little bouncy (though, can be posted pretty easily), his canters are as smooth as a rocking horse. Ken is such a friendly and amazing guide. He really helps you learn how to control the horses correctly and helps the timid riders gain their confidence on the horses. While he makes safety of the horses and riders his highest priority, as long as the horses are up for it, and he find it safe to do so, he lets you trot and canter almost anytime you want (the only time when he suggested against it was going downhill for obvious reasons ;) ). The horses here very sweet, friendly, and well taken care of. They get fed twice per day, and get plenty of breaks during and in between the rides. They all love having treats, so be sure to bring carrots and peppermints. They will treat you even extra nice if you bring those. :) The cost of the ride is $50 for a 1.5 hour ride if only a single person is riding, or $40 per person if 2 - 4 people are riding. The ride is indeed private, with no other strangers riding with you. It is worth every penny and I can't wait to go back to Georgia and ride with them again soon!

Wonderful guide named Landon. Nice Honda ATVs. Great trails, views and petting zoo! We loved every…read moreminute of it.

Staff was extremely pleasant to talk with & very informative. We chose the four wheelers tour with…read moreDan as our guide. Dan took care of us as well as a turtle that was crossing our path. Knowing we were beginners on the four wheelers, he constantly looked back to make sure we were comfortable & having fun. Stopped off a few times for an earful of knowledge, feeding a few animals & climbing a tower with a beautiful overlook (aside from a cell tower, the mountainous view was great. Felt bad for the horses. Even though they were shaded, wished they had fans running to cool off while in their stalls. That particular day, the air was heavy & hot with no breeze. Any other day I'm guessing there's a cool breeze blowing through. Wouldn't recommend playing corn hole as the floor was heavily littered with goat crap. Handling the corn bags means you're also handling goat shit. No running water till ya return back to the office.

Hands down the BEST place to ride/ learn no matter what age or experience level! Julie and Chris…read moreare patient, funny, kind and truly care about their horses and riders. They don't only teach you how to ride but they also teach how to care for the horses yourself. I can truly say this is the best part of my week and I look forward to every lesson :)

The Christmas at the Barn was a wonderful experience for the kids!! Looking forward to spring…read morelessons!

What a wonderful experience. Everyone is so kind and helpful. We had a great guide and very relaxed…read morehorses to ride. We chose the 1 hour tour and enjoyed all the beauty around us. Will definitely do again

They double charged our party of 6, charged $600 for 1 hour trail ride, and only after we…read morequestioned it did they refund us without an apology. Also, it started raining on our ride and our guide stopped to put on her rain poncho while we all just sat there on our horses waiting for her. Also, she was not friendly and did not offer to take a picture of our group. Disappointed.

We had a great experience on the Fern Forrest Trail. Joshua was our guide and was very informative…read moreand attentive. The safety video we watched prior to the ride was the most information I've ever gotten before a trail ride. I learned a lot. The horses are very well tempered even for a beginner. I took my 10 year old and he had a great time. The people here are very kind and experienced. Great experience and we will come back!

Just returned from a wonderful Fourth of July weekend in Franklin, NC with family and friends…read more Horseback riding was the grand finale before we made our way back to the Virgin Islands. Unfortunately, the trip wasn't without its bumps -- literally. On our very first day, one of our family members took a fall during the electric bike tour and was injured, which prevented her from participating in the rest of the scheduled activities -- including horseback riding. We were especially disappointed that the horseback riding company showed little to no empathy and refused to issue a refund, despite the circumstances being clearly explained. It was disheartening to experience that kind of rigidity during what was meant to be a joyful time. A heads-up to future riders: If you book with this company, make sure you have zero mishaps () -- or better yet, do what a few of the other couples we met did and book the same day. Wish we had done the same, instead of booking in advance and being locked in. Otherwise, Franklin was lovely, and the memories we made will still be cherished.

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!!

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.