Horseback Riding
A short drive from the Mountain, our private equestrian facility lies on the grassy floor of West Miller’s Cove and nestles right into the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Ride through wooded trails, across streams, and through grassy meadows on a trail ride or get a few tips from our amazing Equestrian team with private instruction.
A short drive from the Mountain, our private equestrian facility lies on the grassy floor of West Miller’s Cove and nestles right into the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Ride through wooded trails, across streams, and through grassy meadows on a trail ride or get a few tips from our amazing Equestrian team with private instruction.
2 HOUR FIELD AND STREAM RIDE
The Field and Stream Trail Ride is a walking ride across level to steep terrain. Includes water crossings and ventures onto the mountain that establishes the border to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This ride begins in the arena with an introduction to Natural Horsemanship techniques and exercises designed to facilitate good communication between the rider and his or her horse. For riders of every ability, age 8 and up. Please provide height, weight, riding experience, tack preference for each rider and ages of children. All minors must be accompanied by a parent, except those ages 16 and 17 may request an additional HBR Team Member to accompany them. Please provide preference for English or western tack. Allow two hours. By reservation, this is a private ride with one instructor/guide for every two guests.
2 HOUR HUNTER PACE RIDE
The Hunter Pace Trail Ride simulates the pace of an actual mounted foxhunt which includes walk, trot, canter, and standing at check. This ride is designed for accomplished English riders, currently riding on a weekly basis, capable of posting the trot and cantering over challenging terrain. Jumping is optional.
The Hunter Pace Trail ride provides opportunity to enjoy an exciting exploration of our foothills property on a well-trained horse and serves as an introduction to the sport of foxhunting. For ages 18 and up. Please provide height, weight experience and discipline (ie: foxhunting, showing, eventing, etc.). By reservation, this is a private ride with one instructor/guide for every two guests. For the safety of riders and horses, those desiring to participate in the Hunter Pace Trail Ride, will first perform a skills test in the arena to the satisfaction of the Instructor/Guide.
4 HOUR WILDERNESS RIDE
Discover our mountains from horseback! For accomplished riders, English or western, currently riding fit, capable of posting the trot and cantering, confident over steep terrain and water crossings. If you are an active rider and seek a challenge, this ride is for you. Be prepared for some extreme terrain changes and possible wildlife sightings. Your instructor guide will choose a suitable picnic spot to enjoy your meal. For ages 18 and up. Please provide height, weight experience and discipline (ie: foxhunting, showing, eventing, reining, polo, roping, cutting, trail riding, endurance,