Name - Clear Creek Guest Ranch

City/State - Burnsville, NC

County - YANCEY

Region - Western North Carolina

Description - It's hard to imagine a more beautiful or enticing place than our home here at Clear Creek Guest Ranch. Nestled in a quiet valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains at an elevation of 3,000 feet, our ranch is surrounded by the beautiful Pisgah National Forest. Here at the ranch we welcome guests from April to Thanksgiving. The views from the lodge and cabin porches are simply breathtaking. We have been told by guests and friends that we have the nicest piece of real estate in Western North Carolina. But you are just going to have to come see for yourself. Enjoy horseback riding, three meals daily, trips to waterfalls, craft shops, the Blue Ridge Parkway and nightly entertainment. Tell us you found us on Blue Ridge Online.com

Name - North Mountain Outfitter - Horback Riding Shenandoah Valley

City/State - Swoope, VA

County - AUGUSTA

Region - Shenandoah Valley

Description - North Mountain Outfitter is a unique trail riding experience inspired by the old west. Located in the George Washington national forests of the Shenandoah Valley your journey will take you on a unique wilderness adventure through this mountainous setting full of beautiful ridges, streams, valleys, and some of the highest elevations of the region. With nature at her best and wildlife abundant, one can only imagine what is around the next bend or just down the trail. Whether you choose half day, full day or the overnight package you will drift into the way it was done years ago.

Name - Leatherwood Mountains Horseback Riding

City/State - Ferguson, NC

County - WILKES

Region - North Carolina High Country

Description - Enjoy the amazing beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Horseback! Ride seasoned trail horses and experience the outdoors in a relaxed, unhurried manner. Our sure-footed horses are gentle enough for beginners, so take advantage of this opportunity to see Leatherwood's pristine trails under safe, supervised conditions. Chances are after one visit to Leatherwood's "Horse Country" you will be hooked!

Name - Stillwater Farms Horseback Riding

City/State - Dawsonville, GA

County - DAWSON

Region - North Georgia Mountains

Description - We offer boarding for your equine friends, all ages horseback riding lessons, trail ride excursions, unique birthday party packages & children's enrichment sessions.

Name - Riverview Farms And Stables

City/State - Toms Brook, VA

County - SHENANDOAH

Region - Shenandoah Valley

Description - We offer guided horseback rides for the memory of a lifetime and overnight camping for you and your mount.

Name - Blue Ridge Lane

City/State - Boston, VA

County - CULPEPER

Region - Northern Virginia

Description - Blue Ridge Lane Farm Offers Trail rides, riding lessons, pony rides, guided fly fishing trips. We also raise German Shepherd and Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies for sale.

Name - Baymount Acres

City/State - Statesville, NC

County - IREDELL

Region - North Carolina Piedmont

Description - Baymount Farm offers lessons for all ages in english and western riding with a concentration on trail riding and obstacles. Summer & winter camps for ages 6 - 17.

Name - Blanche Manor Horseback Riding

City/State - Copperhill, TN

County - McCAYSVILLE

Region - North Georgia Mountains

Description - Blanche Manor Horseback Riding offers beginner to advanced trail rides on forest trails with stream crossings, and mountain views astride Tenn Walking horses. All ages welcome

Name - Springmaid Mountain - Horseback Riding

City/State - Spruce Pine, NC

County - MITCHELL

Region - Western North Carolina

Description - Come riding at secluded Springmaid Mountain. We offer over 10 miles of riding trails through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Guided trail rides are offered for ages 8 and up for 1 hour or 1.5 hour. Ask about our new Overnight Trail Ride.

Name - Experience the Trail Ride of a Lifetime!

City/State - Boston, VA

County - CULPEPER

Region - Northern Virginia

Description - We are a laid back family farm offering trail rides, lessons, training, mini pony rides, therapeutic riding & horse transport. Ride upon a trusty mount through famous Virginia Hunt territory, covering endless fields, hills, woods, creeks, & rivers.

Name - Winding Creek Stables

City/State - Asheville, NC

County - BUNCOMBE

Region - Western North Carolina

Description - We offer a comprehensive riding lesson program for adults and children ages 6 and up. We also offer pony parties and pony rides. Sorry, no "rent and ride" or unsupervised riding available.

Name - Horizons Horseback

City/State - Harrisonburg, VA

County - ROCKINGHAM

Region - Shenandoah Valley

Description - Offering guided trail rides, English riding lessons, Horseback Parties & a week-long summer Equestrian Camp. Located at Camp Horizons, a beautiful 300-acre summer residential camp and year-round outdoor education center, in the Shenandoah Valley.

Name - Grove River Ranch, LLC

City/State - Gillsville, GA

County - BANKS

Region - North Georgia Mountains

Description - Full service equestrian center offering summer camps, riding vacations, horse camping, trails, retreat river front cabin, primitive group camping on the river, horsemanship clinics, indoor arena for events, full board, overnight stabling, weekly riding lessons, and horses for sale or lease.

Name - Tandem Hill Farm

City/State - Luray, VA

County - PAGE

Region - Central Virginia

Description - Carriage rides & lessons. Romantic carriage rides, by former Royal Coachman.

Name - Purple Pony Cottage and Stables -Walnut Hollow Ranch

City/State - Hayesville, NC

County - CLAY

Region - Western North Carolina

Description - Overnight Lodging/ Stables & Awesome Mountain Trail Riding Vacations With Your Horses. Beautiful Nantahala Mountains Area of the Great Smokies in Western NC. Hundreds of Miles Trails. Hook-ups, Big Rigs & Pets Welcome. 3 Bedrooms/1 Bath Cottage.

Name - Dogwood Springs Ranch

City/State - Butler, TN

County - JOHNSON

Region - East Tennessee

Description - Dogwood Springs Ranch . . . provides a great opportunity to see the beauty of the Tennessee mountains. Our horseback trail rides climb up into the mountain surrounding the ranch. Open Daily! Reservations suggested.

Name - Kissing Rock Camp

City/State - Sugar Grove, VA

County - SMYTH

Region - Blue Ridge Highlands - Southwest Virginia

Description - A primitive horse camp in the center of the Mount Rogers Recreation Area. Direct access to the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail. Also available is the Looney Cabin at Camp, Va, which is a 4-6 hour ride east. Link is available from KRC site. Campers, hikers, mountain bikers and fisherman are welcome.

Name - BandB Guest Ranch of Sequatchie Valley

City/State - Dunlap, TN

County - BLEDSOE

Region - East Tennessee

Description - A Christian owned and operated Family Guest Ranch where each guest receives their very own Guest Ranch Horse for the duration of their stay! It's horses, horses, horses from sun up till sundown at the ranch! Daily Bible Study and Saddle Bag lunch on the trail...riverside!

Name - Douglas Lakeview Stables

City/State - Sevierville, TN

County - SEVIER

Region - East Tennessee

Description - The best horseback riding experience in the Smokies! We have many trails to choose from and a variety of horses so that we can pick the perfect match to ensure you the best possible ride whether you are a first-time rider or an experienced equestrian. Are you ready to ride?

Name - Liberty Valley Farm

City/State - Fort Valley, VA

County - SHENANDOAH

Region - Shenandoah Valley

Description - New Equestrian Facility! Adj. GWNF, Prop. On Old Dominion Trail- 100x350 Ring–Lights Soon- 75ft Rnd Pen, Horse Safe Fence, Rotat. Pasture Mgmt, All Wthr Dry Lots, Quality Hay, Indiv. Feeding Prog., 12x12 Stalls & Run-ins W/ Mats, Addt’l Svcs Avail.

Name - Pisgah Forest Stables

City/State - Brevard, NC

County - TRANSYLVANIA

Region - Western North Carolina

Description - Come have some fun and ride the beautiful trails in Pisgah National Forest. We offer guided trail rides from 1 - 3 hours. Please see our website for further details.

Name - New Hope Stables & Campgrounds

City/State - Statesville, NC

County - IREDELL

Region - North Carolina Piedmont

Description - Bring your horse and enjoy our family oriented and private horse boarding facility on 25 acres only minutes to Love Valley. 8-stall barn, 12x12 & 12x14 stalls. Limited campsites with water & 20 AMP electric h-u. Restroom facility with hot shower. Beautiful country setting and many miles of trails.

Name - Swan Center Outreach

City/State - Marble Hill, GA

Region - North Georgia Mountains

Description - Swan Center Outreach is Non-competitive. Offering Grooming, Saddling, Leading Classes, Riding Lessons, Trail rides, Individual Horse Demonstrations, Arts & Crafts, Talent Show, Horse Show. Located in Marble Hills, Georgia. Contact info: info@swancenter.org or (770) 893-3525

Name - Sky Meadow Trail Rides and Day Camp

City/State - Middleburg, VA

County - FAUQUIER

Region - Northern Virginia

Description - Hiking, picnicking, fishing, and primitive hike-in camping for families and groups are favorite activities in this peaceful getaway on the eastern side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The park offers six miles of bridle trails and 14 miles of hiking trails, which access the Appalachian Trail.

Name - Fort Mountain Stables

City/State - Chatsworth, GA

County - MURRAY

Region - North Georgia Mountains

Description - Enjoy over 20 mile of scenic trai of the north Georgia mountains at Fort Mountain State Park. We offer horseback riding 7 days a weekfor children and adults.

Name - Broad Oak Stables

City/State - Fredericksburg, VA

County - STAFFORD

Region - Northern Virginia

Description - Small family farm, near Old Town Fredericksburg. Offering Full care boarding, lessons, training, sales. Private lessons only. Please call for appointment. Equine Hotel for overnight horses. Call for availability.

Name - Pony To Go

City/State - Berryville, VA

Region - Northern Virginia

Description - Backyard pony party rides, onsite and traveling petting zoo. Party packages that include moonbounce. Horse boarding, lease and sales. Lessons and summer camps.

Name - Love Valley Cabin Rentals

City/State - Cleveland, NC

County - IREDELL

Region - North Carolina Piedmont

Description - Love Valley is a small western town in the North Carolina foothills that caters to horse lovers of all ages. The town boasts a General Store, a Tack Store, the Silver Spur Saloon and Jack’s Place to name a few. There is also a working Blacksmith Shop located right in the town.

Name - Canyon Rim Ranch

City/State - Fayetteville, WV

County - FAYETTE

Region - New River Greenbrier Valley West Virginia

Description - Canyon Rim Ranch offers a variety of adventure packages for groups of all ages. Come join us for ATV programs, trail riding, camping , lodging and rafting the New and Gauley rivers. Contact our experienced staff to inquire about a package that fits your adventurous spirit.

Name - Arrowmont Stables & Cabins

City/State - Cullowhee, NC

County - JACKSON

Region - North Carolina High Country

Description - www.Arrowmont.com has one of the best horse riding programs in the SE & charming vacation cabins with fireplaces. Also, Trout fishing, Boating, Water Skiing on the highest Lake east of the Mississippi River.

Name - Ellenwood Equestrian Center

City/State - Ellenwood, GA

County - HENRY

Region - Georgia Atlanta Metro

Description - A great place to relax and learn to ride. Country setting close to Atlanta. Lessons, riding and parties. Dressage training and showing for all ages and experience.

Name - Progressive Riding Program

City/State - Haymarket , VA

County - PRINCE WILLIAM

Region - Northern Virginia

Description - The Progressive Riding Program is a horsemanship based hunt seat equitation lesson program that strives for self sufficiency in all aspects of horsemanship.This goal oriented program provides lesson plans to all students purchasing a block of lessons.

Name - Rolling Ridge Farm

City/State - Tunnel Hill, GA

County - WHITFIELD

Region - North Georgia Mountains

Description - Rolling ridge farm is a beautiful boarding/training facility in north Ga. We are located just mins.from I-75 with 100+ acres of beautiful rolling hills with trials on property huntseat and equitation lessons are avilable.

Name - A Step Above Stables

City/State - Blairsville, GA

County - UNION

Region - North Georgia Mountains

Description - A Step Above Stables is a full service horse facility located in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains of Blairsville.If you think of something "Horse", we can do it! Come and see us!

Name - Angus Valley Stables

City/State - Bethlehem, GA

County - BARROW

Region - North Georgia Mountains

Description - 40 MILES NE ATLANTA - 3 ACRES PER HORSE!!! HORSE BOARDING, RIDING LESSONS, DAY CAMPS AND PARTIES in a safe, family Christian environment at "The Stable In Bethlehem"

Name - An Eagle's View Farm

City/State - Canton, NC

County - HAYWOOD

Region - Great Smoky Mountains North Carolina

Description - Guided horseback riding for small groups on our private mountain. Beautiful views of Great Smoky Mtns. and Cold Mountain. $45.00 per rider. Or take a dune buggy $20.00. Reservations required, some limitations apply. 828-648-1231

Name - Desperado Horse farm

City/State - Rocky Point, NC

County - PENDER

Region - North Carolina Piedmont

Description - Desperado Horse Farm Desperado trail rides available seven days a week for all ages and all levels of experience. Over five hundred acres of natural forest with ponds and swamps.Beach rides Oct through March. 910-675-0487

Name - Hill Crest Farm

City/State - Max Meadows, VA

County - WYTHE

Region - Blue Ridge Highlands - Southwest Virginia

Description - At Hill Crest Farm we offer horse training, boarding, sales, and lessons. We train all types of horses and incorporate showing and trail riding into our training based on what our clients request. Check out our website to find out more about us.

Name - Misty Brae Farm

City/State - Aldie, VA

County - LOUDOUN

Region - Northern Virginia

Description - Horseback Riding Lessons, nice horses, opportunity to show, experienced instructors.

Name - Bull Mountain Trail Ride

City/State - Stuart, VA

County - PATRICK

Region - Central Virginia

Description - August 27,28 & 29 2004 Bull Mountain Trail Ride Over 5,000 acres of a Privately owned farm all inclusive..includes meals, camping w/electrical, riding, trout fishing. Limited to 30 riders.

Name - Whitewater Equestrian Center

City/State - Sapphire, NC

County - TRANSYLVANIA

Region - Western North Carolina

Description - Whitewater Equestrian Center is located on over 400 acres of private property adjoing the Nantahala National Forest which also adjoins the North Carolina Gorges State Park. Additionally we have a Gem mine on-site, and also offer Fly-Fishing. Call, email, or stop by, you'll be glad you did.

Name - Highlander Horses

City/State - Front Royal, VA

County - WARREN

Region - Shenandoah Valley

Description - Trail Riding only 1 hour from DC. Featured twice in 2003 in The Washington Post as "one of the best local places to ride". With over 450 acres of private trails, we offer 1, 1.5, & 2 hour rides. Beginner to advanced riders welcome. Ages 6 and older. Reservations required. Open year round.

Name - Emmanuel Equine Facility

City/State - Strasburg, VA

County - SHENANDOAH

Region - Shenandoah Valley

Description - Equestrian Facility Offers Riding Lessons, Boarding, and Horse Training. Certified Instructor. Just 5 minutess off I-81 and 10 minutes from I-66.

Name - Keezlenutten Farm, LLC

City/State - Keezletown, VA

County - ROCKINGHAM

Region - Shenandoah Valley

Description - Keezlenutten Farm, LLC offers scenic trail rides on the western slope of the Massanutten Mountain. We also offer Hunter/jumper horseback riding lessons for ages 3 and up. Our farm has a relaxing atmosphere that is great for children or adults.

Name - Trackrock Stables

City/State - Blairsville, GA

County - UNION

Region - North Georgia Mountains

Description - We offer a scenic adventure you will long remember. The first time/skilled rider will find a well-trained horse to suit their level of experience to enjoy your ride across crystal clear mountain streams and canter through peaceful green meadows. Offering 1-2 hour guided rides and overnight boarding

Name - Wintergreen Resort - Rodes Farm Stables

City/State - Wintergreen, VA

County - NELSON

Region - Central Virginia

Description - Horseback riding. Guided trails rides through trees, fields and farms in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Lessons, trail rides and hack rides March – November at the base of Wintergreen mountain. Sunset dinner trail ride summer evenings.

Name - Fort Valley Stable

City/State - Fort Valley, VA

County - SHENANDOAH

Region - Shenandoah Valley

Description - “Mountain Trail Riding at it’s Best”. Fort Valley Stable is 15 minutes from Luray, VA, in the Massanutten Mountains of Shenandoah Valley. We offer 1 hour to full day adventures. Come ride one of our gentle saddle horses for the memory of a lifetime.

Name - Adventure Trail Rides

City/State - Blue Ridge, GA

County - FANNIN

Region - North Georgia Mountains

Description - Atlanta Journal called this 'the best trail ride ever'. Located in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Name - Riverside Riding Stables

City/State - Lake Lure, NC

County - RUTHERFORD

Region - Western North Carolina

Description - We offer pony rides, guiding trial rides, 2 hour river rides for the Lonesome Dove wanna be's, & overnight packing trips. Swim with your horses.