If you want to cover more terrain, see unique and special landscapes and experience something new\u2026a horseback riding adventure is the answer!<\/p>\n
Blue Ridge is majestic, and we encourage you to hike the trails regularly. However, if you want to cover more terrain, see unique and special landscapes and experience something new\u2026a horseback riding adventure is the answer.<\/p>\n
While each of the locations in the area offer multiple ways to enjoy the horses, here are our favorite unique Blue Ridge horseback riding experiences to incorporate into your next visit.<\/p>\n
Seasoned Rider Trip You\u2019ll ride to Jack\u2019s River Fields campground for a picnic and then circle back to the starting point. The ride includes river crossings, creek crossings and more\u2026all over about 13 miles of mountains and valleys.<\/p>\n Perfect for Families<\/strong> See an 80-foot tall waterfall, hold a fainting goat, brush a miniature donkey, ride a pony, feed the chickens and so much more. And don\u2019t forget your camera, because Daffodil Hill is Insta-perfect!<\/p>\n A Matchless Date (Day or Evening)<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to impress, Cowgirl Up Stables offers options\u2013no riding experience required. Take the two-hour Picnic Ride which offers a layover at the half-way mark so you can enjoy an outdoor lunch catered by Mercier Orchards. For a small per-person upcharge, you can turn this into a private tour. Prefer a later excursion? Try the one-hour private Sunset Ride through the Georgia mountains.<\/p>\n If this date is The One then consider the Proposal\/Romantic Ride with options like champagne at the picnic spot, a photographer or intimate lights strung through the trees on your tour.<\/p>\n When You Need an Overnight If you elect The Stables as your adventure, it includes a two-hour guided trail ride over their five miles of trails of fields, forests and streams. Brasstown can accommodate beginner and advanced riders, alike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Soothe and Saddle for Newbies An All-out Adventure<\/strong> Once you\u2019re done, make your way to Ocoee Adventure Center for a Middle Ocoee rafting trip. This three-hour excursion takes you on a ride of America\u2019s most famous section of class III-IV whitewater. (Note: This dual adventure is only available on weekdays.)<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/strong>Cohutta Stables<\/a> is the place for a sensational half-day or full-day trail trip into the Cohutta Wildlife Management Area if you have previous riding experience. You\u2019re expected to mount, dismount and control your horses on your own; if you can\u2019t do that confidently, you might opt for a personal lesson instead.<\/p>\n
\nBring the family to Daffodil Hill Farms<\/a> for an affordable private farm tour and Western-style carriage ride customized just for you. The kids will love the restored 1800s \u201cExpress Wagon\u201d ride.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>If you want to incorporate horseback riding into an overnight getaway, then head to Brasstown Valley Resort. Their Escape Package features your accommodations, breakfast for two and a resort adventure.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>This package from Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides <\/a>works for anyone, but can be especially appreciated by those new to horseback riding. You\u2019ll spend an hour in the saddle meandering the streams and creeks within the forest. Afterward, head to TeaTree\u2019s for a 50-minute aromatherapy massage to relax and soothe your muscles.<\/p>\n
\nIf you\u2019d prefer a whitewater adventure over a massage when your trail ride is over, then Blanche Manor <\/a>should be your choice. Start with a 75-minute ride with a Blanch Manor guide through the shady forest of Copperhill.<\/p>\n