1h30

About this activity

This beautiful horseback ride combines the Majestic Flame Azalea and the lush Fern Forest for a really enjoyable trail ride for everyone. You start up the mountain traveling through a hard wood forest filled with wild Flame Azaleas. After the hardwoods, you enter an enchanting white pine forest just like in the Star Wars movie! From the pines you emerge in a beautiful open meadow at 4200ft of elevation with majestic 30 mile views out to the Blue Ridge Parkway. You will think you are in the legendary movie "Sound of Music." This is an amazing experience. Descending the top you travel through an old youth camp. Next, you enter an enchanting lush, deep wood, fern forest. It meanders through a dense forest before returning to the barn. This is a 200 acre working horse farm. Plan at least 2.5-hours for your adventure as Trail Time is approximately 80-Minutes plus your Safety Program.

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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Included

Safety orientation
Horseback Ride (based on option selected)
Use of all equipment (horse, tack and helmet)
Use of helmet mandatory for under 18 years old
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

Not included

Gratuities
DVD (available to purchase)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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
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