My folks retired in Johnson City. I live in LA with my wife and 2 kids, 13 and 9. The 13 year old…read more(girl) wanted to ride horses in the country side. My dad found this place, and we went for a two our ride in Cherokee. I have ridden before, but not in decades. My wife has ridden a few times, her sister had never ridden. So with that set up, here is our experience. They were ready for us at our reserved time, signed us up quick, and got us to the start location. Horses were healthy and easy going, good for beginners. Ride was nice. Guide was friendly. Some extra things we wanted to do were accommodated. In short: they do what they promise, professionally. Highly recommended.

Awesome ride and trails ! Called last minute and Keith was able to fit us in. Jessica and Jonah…read morewere our guides and they are amazing and fun. Did a boot camp workout the day before, so I was very sore. Jessica was kind to help me get on and off my horse . Definitely will be back again.

We went up in October for some leaf peeping and the views on horseback did not disappoint. This…read moregroup is so welcoming and friendly! Will be going back again!

Sam was our guide today for a 2-hour family ride. He was calm, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and…read morewe could not have asked for a better experience! The horses are obviously loved and extremely well cared for, and the views over the countryside and towards the mountains were incredible. Riding through groves of Christmas trees and over babbling streams will remain one of the highlights of our vacation!

Having an incredible time at Elk Mountain! Miss Robyn's love and care for her horses truly shines…read more-- and you can feel how much they love her back. Make sure to experience the Blue Ridge Mountains: ride scenic trails, watch the stars by a campfire ! #ElkMoutainRidingCompany

Had an amazing time on the trial with Blowing Rock Trail Rides. Brad was so awesome and personable…read more He was very knowledgeable and kind. Would 100% recommend experiencing this!

My husband and I were celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary. The staff was amazing. We really…read moreenjoyed our ride. Our horses were hilarious. The owners were a very nice couple. I look forward to going on this adventure again when I'm up in the area. I would highly recommend this adventure to anyone interested in horseback riding

Fantastic mountain trail with a good company. There was no rush through the path and great…read moreconversation

Pisgah Forest Riding Stables was an incredible experience. Our guide Gloria was wonderful and…read morehelpful. Gloria gave us enough space on the guided tour to make us feel like we were one with the horses and nature but at the same time was right there to provide assistance and to guide us along the path. It was our first time horseback riding and the staff provided a fun and safe experience. If you're in Asheville, it's worth the drive out to Pisgah National Forest to go horseback riding. Also, it's a great location because after your ride there are tons of awesome hiking trails and waterfalls in the Pisgah National Forest. 10/10 Thanks to Lazy Daisy and Merle the Mule!!

George and Lucie were excellent hosts and guides! They took the extra time to introduce us to all…read moreof their horses, let us choose our horse, AND allowed us to get acquainted through grooming before tacking up. I've been to several farms throughout the years and I've never had an experience as great as this. They truly care about their horses and riders, and it shows! My boyfriend had never ridden a horse before and was quite nervous, but they made him feel so comfortable in a saddle that he's still buzzing about the experience. It was the highlight of our vacation and we can't wait to go back!

If you are looking to go horseback riding and are hoping for a great time I would highly recommend…read morethis place!! My sister and I recently visited this ranch along with my 73-year-old mother. We were all beginner riders and they took excellent care of my mother as well as my sister and I. They gave us plenty of time to get acquainted with each horse and were even kind enough to give us a little bit of history about them. Their prices were extremely reasonable and the time we had with our horse was not rushed.

love the camp! kids have the best time being a kid. away from TV and phones! they run, play outdoor…read moregames, swim in a lake, ride a zip line, tube down the river, climb a rock wall, rappel and more! all while learning the the creator of the universe LOVES them and they are unique and special. they spend time in the Bible and at live worship music! I wish every child 7-17 could experience the camp!

An AMAZING Christian adventure camp for children of all ages! From the moment you pull into the…read moreproperty you will be in awe of the beauty. The children are immediately excited seeing the huge log cabins, the lake and water activities, etc. I'm on my 4th child whom I drive from Chicago to TN for this camp, it's seriously THAT amazing!

What an amazing horseback experience! I've done a few trail-guided rides and this was the best for…read moresure! All of our ladies that went with us were so welcoming and kind. Very knowledgeable about their horses and the terrain. Got to go across the river a couple of times and that was such a fun experience! The trail is beautiful and the horses were very sweet! Definitely want to come back next time we come to Spruce Pine!

WOW!! What an amazing ride! We did a 1.5 hour ride and could've gone all day. Our guides were so…read morenice and the horses are so well taken care of. I really appreciated their kindness and care with making sure some of our less experienced riders were cared for. Bonus points: it was so affordable compared to anywhere else we looked at!! We will be back for more rides and to stay in their BEAUTIFUL cabins.