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 - Cataloochee Guest Ranch in Great Smoky Mountains

City/State - Maggie Valley, NC

County - HAYWOOD

Region - Great Smoky Mountains North Carolina

Description - Cataloochee Guest Ranch was founded in 1934 and is still owned & operated by the original family. We offer hospitality a mile high with rooms and cabins, horseback riding, great hiking trails, and more. Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Name - Dutch Ceek Trails

City/State - Vilas, NC

County - WATAUGA

Region - North Carolina High Country

Description - The home of Dutch Creek Trails is 132 acre farm in the Valle Crucis North Carolina area.Enjoy wooded trails,old farm fields,views of the valley surrounded by beautiful blue mountains,& southern hospitality. Whether you are an experienced cowboy or a litle green,our skilled staff & gentle horses make for a pleasant visit.The views from the trails are stunning gazing out across lush mountains & valleys.Our rides usually take a little longer than an hour & cost $50 each.Children must be 6 or older.

Name - Chunky Gal Stables

City/State - Hayesville, NC

County - CLAY

Region - Western North Carolina

Description - Chunky Gal Stables is Western North Carolina's best horseback riding experience. We are located near Hayesville, at the base of Chunky Gal Mountain and offer something for everyone to enjoy including trail riding,lessons,training and boarding. We keep our group sizes small and intimate to provide our riders with a more personal experience. We have amazing National Forests surrounding us that give us many different trail options for riding.

Name - Rollin' in the Hay-Cabin Rental & Horse Lodging

City/State - Ferguson, NC

County - WILKES

Region - North Carolina High Country

Description - Blue Ridge Trail Riding Vacation with your own horses! Located on 14 mountain acres,4 riders,two bedroom apartment and 4 horses enjoy the four box stalls below.Rollin N the Hay is an apartment style cabin situated over top of a horse barn. It features four stalls below the apartment,paddock,and two additional stalls below the first barn.Ask about partnering Rollin N the Hay with the owner’s close by log cabin,Hemlock Point for large groups of up to 10-12 guests and 6-8 horses.

Name - Saddle Up Trail Rides

City/State - Mills River, NC

County - HENDERSON

Region - Western North Carolina

Description - Come enjoy guided horseback rides in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest. We offer 1 hour; 2 hour; 3 1/2 hour; and all day rides. http://saddleuptrailrides.intuitwebsites.com/

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. http://baymountacres.com/

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. http://www.springmaidmountain.com

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. http://www.windingcreekstablesnc.com

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. http://www.pisgahforeststables.com

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. http://www.nhstables.com

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. http://lovevalley.com

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. http://arrowmont.com

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 http://www.horsebacknc.com

Name - Desperado Horse farm

City/State - Rocky Point, NC

County - PENDER

Region - North Carolina Piedmont

Description - 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 - http://www.desperadohorsefarm.com

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. http://www.whitewaterhorses.com

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. http://www.riversideridingstables.com