Horseback riding through the Blue Ridge Mountains is a beautiful way to explore the area’s natural attractions. Trot through fern groves, past rows of wild flame azaleas, and into a white pine forest on well-trained, gentle horses. This tour includes a safety training, too, making it a good choice for beginner horseback riders and children.
Blue Ridge Mountain horseback riding tour from Asheville
Explore Blue Ridge scenery without having to hike
Guide leads you to forests and meadows you might miss on your own
Beginner horseback riders welcome—training is included
What To Expect
What To Expect
Upon arrival at Arrowmont Stables and Cabins in Cullowhee, North Carolina … you complete an Assumption of Responsibility form for each rider. Then you begin the safety program that includes a video or live horse riding and safety demonstration. Next meet the horses.
Get to know your horse’s personalities and try your horse out in ‘the ring’ before departing.
If necessary, we can provide you a different horse before leaving on your guided ride. Helmets (as well as raincoats/ponchos) are provided at no charge.
Trail times are approximate. It is hard to "push button" a horse to be exact. Depending on your skills, your group and horses, it may take more or less time for your trail ride.
Some RIDING TIPS:
• Horses don't know they are big. That's why we can control them with the bit in their mouth.
• Horses think like little children and expect you to protect them.
• You NEED to know this. Whoever is most stubborn wins. YOU need to be more stubborn than the horse.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Plan an extra 50-60 minutes, in addition to your trail time, for your safety and training program.
Please Note, This Starts at your stated trail time, not before it. Your Trail immediately follows your safety program.
Your Safety Program consists of a video or live demonstration covering the horse’s training, safety and horse personality.
You are given a chance to try your horse in the ring before departing. If needed, your horse can be changed before your trail.
All passenger ages must be advised at time of booking
Closed-toe shoes are required. NO ROUGH SOLED BOOTS/SHOES.
Long pants recommended
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Use of helmet mandatory for under 18 years old
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If it looks like rain, bring an extra T-shirt and towel
You will try your horse out in the ring before going on your trail
The Safety Program Starts at your stated trail time, not before it. Your Trail immediately follows your safety program
If you have a cast or a brace of ANY type on any part of your body, “EVEN IF the doctors says you can”, you will not be permitted to ride
If you have allergies to horses, you will not be permitted to ride.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Include
Safety orientation
Horseback Ride (based on option selected)
Use of all equipment (horse, tack and helmet)
Helmets are mandatory for all riders
Ponchos or Rain coats provided for inclement weather
Majestic Trails with a variety in terrain from 4200 feet elevation at the top to 3400 feet in the valley
Local guide
Exclude
Gratuities
DVD (available to purchase)