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Horseback riding and
horse shows are very popular activities in the mountains. Many local horse
stables provide not only traditional riding instruction and facilities but also
can serve as outfitters for trail rides into the hills and mountains. This
webpage also is the most comprehensive, up-to-date and complete listing for
horseback riding stables in Western North Carolina. Of interest to horse
lovers is the
Western North
Carolina Agricultural Center in Asheville which regularly schedules championship horse
shows and related events. Another major equestrian facility fairly close
to Asheville and Hendersonville is the Foothills Equestrian Nature
Center (FENCE), located in Tryon, which is about an hour’s drive
south. They have world-class equestrian facilities, steeplechase and
cross-country courses and regularly host horse shows of all types
and classes. Quick Jumps to
cities & towns with riding stables
Tack
Stores & Riding Supplies
Andrews
Horseshoe Creek Riding Stables
About: Raising and
rescuing horses for over 50 years. Guided 1-5 hour horseback rides
7-days a week.
Address: 1386 Stewart Road, Andrews NC 28901
Telephone: 828-321-2376
Travel Time From Asheville: 2 hours west
Asheville
Biltmore Estate Equestrian Center
About: Lessons, boarding, clinics
and 80 miles of estate trails, the same paths used by the
Vanderbilts and guests at the turn of the century.
Address: Biltmore Estate, Asheville NC 28803
Telephone: 828-225-1454
Travel Time From Downtown Asheville: 10 minutes
Cane Creek Farm
About: 65-acre equestrian center offering boarding and training
programs for both horse and rider.
Address: 912 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher NC 28732
Telephone: 828-681-5975
Travel Time From Downtown Asheville: 30 minutes
Randal Glen Stables
About: Horses outfitted with Australian saddles, trails
at 3100 feet above sea level and higher.
Address: 96 Randall Cove Road, Leicester NC 28748
Telephone: 828-683-5758
Travel Time From Downtown Asheville: 45 minutes
Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve
About: A premier
equestrian center, 17 barns, grandstand area, schooling area and
access to 25 miles of wilderness trails. Limited horse rental
riding.
Address: 1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock NC 28605
Telephone: 828-295-4700
Travel Time From Asheville: 2 hours northeast
Brevard
Pisgah Forest Riding Stables
About: 1-3 hour mountaintop or waterfall trail rides in Pisgah
National Forest.
Address: 476 Pisgah Circle, Brevard NC 28712
Telephone: 828-883-8258
Travel Time From Asheville: 1 hour west
Burnsville
Clear Creek Guest Ranch
About: Guided trail rides for non ranch guests depending on
availability
Address: 100 Clear Creek Drive, Burnsville NC 28714
Telephone: 828-675-4510
Travel Time From Asheville: 45 minutes north
Wolf Laurel Stables at The Preserve at Wolf Laurel
About: Established equestrian facility, offering trail rides in
the mountains around Wolf Laurel.
Address: 5860 Bald Mountain Road, Burnsville NC 28714
Telephone: 828-682-1200
Travel Time From Asheville: 1 hour north
Candler
Encore Stables
About: Dressage and Hunter/Jumper instruction, full board with
daily turnout and pasture board.
Address: 338 Young Drive Extension, Candler NC 28715
Telephone: 828-665-0790
Travel Time From Asheville: 30 minutes west
Pisgah View Ranch
About: Dude ranch and resort. Twice daily 1-3 hour trail rides.
Address: 70 Pisgah View Ranch Road, Candler NC 28715
Telephone: 828-667-9100, 866-252-8361
Travel Time From Asheville: 30 minutes west
Cherokee
End Of The Trail Riding Stables
About: One hour guided
trail rides for ages 6 and over, March through October, on the
Cherokee Indian Reservation.
Address: 103 Guy Bark Road, Cherokee NC 28719
Telephone: 828-497-4803
Travel Time From Asheville: 2 hours west
Smokemont Riding Stable
About: Family friendly horseback riding experience
within the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Address: 135 Smokemont Riding Stable Road, Cherokee NC 28719
Telephone: 828-497-2373
Travel Time From Asheville: 2 hours west
Hayesville
Chunky Gal Stables
About: Trail riding, lessons, training and boarding. Open 7 days
a week.
Address: 110981 Highway 64 East, Hayesville NC 28904
Telephone: 828-389-4175
Travel Time From Asheville: 2-3 hours west
Purple Pony Stables at Walnut Hollow Ranch
About: Gentle to rigorous and challenging trails with
outstanding views and lots of water.
Address: 1226 Carter Cove Road, Hayesville NC 28904
Telephone: 828-389-8931
Travel Time From Asheville: 2-3 hours west
Hendersonville
Laurel Park Riding Stables
About: Trail rides
on 36 acres of forest, lighted riding arena and boarding.
Address: 1790 Davis Mountain Road, Hendersonville NC 28739
Telephone: 828-692-0709
Travel Time From Asheville: 45 minutes south.
Lake Lure
Cedar Creek Stables
About: Public trail riding
facility, with trail rides with creek walks in the mountains.
Address: 542 Cedar Creek Road, Lake Lure NC 28746
Telephone: 828-625-2811
Travel Time From Asheville: 1 1/2-2 hours southeast.
Riverside Riding Stables
About: Guided trail rides
for all ages, 1-2 -hour rides, including horse back riding in a
river.
Address: 1325 Freemanton Road, Lake Lure NC 28139
Telephone: 866-206-0235
Travel Time From Asheville: 1 1/2-2 hours southeast.
Maggie Valley
Cataloochee Ranch
About: Guest ranch that
offers half-day and all-day trail rides for both guests and
non-guests.
Address: 119 Ranch Drive, Maggie Valley NC 28751
Telephone: 866-926-1401
Travel Time From Asheville: 1 hour west.
Marshall
Sandy Bottom Trail Rides
About: Trail rides for all
ages accompanied by friendly, experienced guides.
Address: 1459 Caney Fork Road, Marshall NC 28753
Telephone: 828-649-3464
Travel Time From Asheville: 1 hour north.
Smoky Mountain Trail Rides
About: Western style riding in peaceful, secluded mountain
top setting.
Address: 1959 Walnut Creek Road, Marshall NC 28753
Telephone: 828-649-9217
Travel Time From Asheville: 1 hour north.
Big Pine Ranch
About: 2-4 hour and
all-day trail rides, overnight pack trips, lessons. Open 7-days a
week.
Address: 2279 South Fork Road, Marshall NC 28753
Telephone: 828-649-3176
Travel Time From Asheville: 45 minutes north.
Tryon
Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE)
About: 380-acre non-profit nature
and outdoor recreation center. FENCE's riding trails are normally
open only to members of the
Foothills Equestrian Trails Association.
Address: 3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon NC 28782
Telephone: 828-859-9021
Travel Time From Asheville: 1 hour south
Waynesville
Daniel Boone Riding Stables
About: Western style
riding on guided scenic trails in the Crymes Cove area of
Waynesville.
Address: 1906 Crymes Cove Road, Waynesville NC 28786
Telephone: 828-452-1459
Travel Time From Asheville: 1 hour west.
Queen's Farm
Riding Stables
About: 1-2 hour guided trail rides
Address: 2607 Dellwood Road, Waynesville NC 28751
Telephone: 828-926-0718
Travel Time From Asheville: 1 hour west.
Tack Stores & Riding
Supplies
Balsam Quarter Tack 521 Long Shoals Rd., Arden NC 28704,
828-684-8445
Carolina Horse Supply 250 Access Road, Waynesville NC 28787,
828-456-8483
Country Carriages USA (Specialty horse and carriage supplies)
373 Phillips Road, Columbus NC 28722, 828-863-4373
Country Road Farms Tack & Western
41 Hall Town Road, Sylva NC 28799, 828-631-9014
Jacksons
Western Store 641 Patton Avenue, Asheville NC 28806,
828-254-1812
Little Mountain Farm Supply 4234 Highway 9 South, Tryon NC 28782,
828-863-4500
Tractor Supply 14 Old Brevard Road, Asheville NC 28806,
828-670-9170
14 Monticello Road, Weaverville NC 28787, 828-658-9250
115 Four Seasons Mall, Hendersonville NC 28792, 828-698-7848
Watsonatta Western World, 711 West King
Street, Boone NC 28607, 828-264-4540
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