Carolina Horse and Hound
Trail Riding
Horse Trails and Campground Directory for North Carolina
Horse Trails and Campground Directory for South Carolina
Carolina Mule Association list of Trail Rides
Places to ride in the Carolinas
25th Annual
http://www.judgesridelist.com/
2008 Trail Rides & Wagon Trains
SC Horse Trails
NC Horse Trails
North Carolina
 
Beulaville
Whiporwill Campground & Riding Trails
Cary/Apex
The American Tobacco Trail
Ferguson
Leatherwood Mountain
Gastonia
Ambercrest Stables Located in Gastonia N.C. South. We offer clean, quite and safe environment for you
and your horse. We offer Trail riding, Boarding, Riding lessons, Birthday parties, Summer and out of
school camps.  Call today and Start living life outdoors.  Also available horse training. Dawn Gilbert .Cell#
704-923-7727,or Home # 704-396-6153  
ambercreststable12@yahoo.com
Gastonia
Horseplay Farms of Gastonia
609 ½ Neal Hawkins Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 813-1233  Michael Field
       Or
(704) 685-2006 Jason Schroeder
horseplaygastonia@yahoo.com

Welcome to Gaston Counties Largest Horse Boarding Facility with over 20 years of experience and over
45 acres of pasture land we have grown to be the most successful boarding facility in the area. We are a
family environment, full service equine facility with miles of trails adjacent to the barn for hours of fun and
enjoyment. We are a full board facility that also offers hourly trail rides, birthday parties, weekly
scheduled farrier visits, weekly rodeo trips, riding lessons, and weekly summer camps throughout the
summer months. We also offer horse leasing for individuals that are still on the fence of owning a horse.
Rates are as follows:

Board
$200.00 per month (1st Horse) and $100.00 per month for each additional horse.
Horse Leasing
$225.00 per month. Price includes horse, tack, tack storage, shoeing, board, feed, and vet bills. In a
nutshell…It includes everything you will need to ride and have fun.
Hourly Trail Rides
$25.00 per hour / per person
Birthday Parties
Riding Lessons
NOTE
We are currently expanding our facility and are looking to purchase horses. Please call us above to
discuss.
Greenville
Riverwood Farm -
A Premier Full Service Professional Equine Boarding Facility.  Offering Guided Trail Rides
Huntersville
Latta Plantation
Pisgah National Forest
Turkey Creek Cabins & Horse Camp is secluded in a wooded cove in the Pisgah National Forest, high in
the Great Smoky Mountains, just minutes from the Big Creek entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park. Located 6 miles off I-40 between Asheville, NC, and Knoxville, TN, it is within visiting
distance of Knoxville, Asheville, Maggie Valley, Cataloochee Ski Resort, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge,
Dollywood, the Biltmore Estate, the Cherokee Indian Reservation with it's Harrah's Casino Complex, and
much more. Although centrally located and easily accessible, Turkey Creek Cabins & Horse Camp is
serenely isolated from the noisy world outside. Come and enjoy the beauty of the Smoky Mountains from
the front porch of a cozy one-bedroom, one-bath, log cabin. All cabins sleep four with a queen-size bed in
the bedroom and a queen-size sofa bed in the living area. Furthermore, they are fully furnished and fully
equipped. Amenities include: fully equipped kitchen w/ microwave, gas log fireplace, ceiling fans, linen
and blankets provided, satellite TV, telephone, and washer/dryer combo unit in each cabin. Our property
is gated so you are insured privacy and security for you and your horses. Our cabins rent for $600.00 a
week (seven nights) or $100.00 a night with a two night minimum with a $100.00 refundable security
deposit, $35.00 cleaning fee, and 10.75% tax. There is a pet fee of $10.00 a night for a dog or horse or
$50.00 for a week. This includes pasture for horses. There are no trailer hookups available.  We take
credit cards through PayPal. If you would like to see pictures of the cabins and the location, you can look
on our website at
www.turkeycreekcabins.com. It also has links to activities available in the area. If you
have any further questions you can email Linda Schmersahl at
info@turkeycreekcabins.com  or call
770-862-4833. If you want peace and quiet, Turkey Creek Cabins and Horse Camp is the  place to find it.
We would love to have you as our guests.
Raleigh
Dead Broke Farm - Rentals: Horseback riding on wooded trails conveniently located on a 60-acre farm in
Raleigh, NC.  Horses and trails available for all skill levels.  Open year-round.  
www.deadbrokehorsefarm.com
Raleigh
Painted Sunset Farm
Tobaccoville
Sauratown Trails Association
Troy
Uwharrie Stables
Waxhaw
WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF TRAINING & ACCESS TO TO GUIDED HORSE TRAIL RIDES ON
PROPERTY, AS WELL AS LOCAL TRAILS AROUND OUR AREA. PLEASE CALL FOR PRICING
(704)843-1598 OR DAYTIME-  (704) 516-8874   OWNERS- BO & PATTIE STARNES
Double S ranch
BO & PATTIE STARNES
BSTARNES13@carolina.rr.com
7206 PROVIDENCE RD. SOUTH
WAXHAW NC., NC 28173
UNION COUNTY
Phone: 704-843-1598
Waxhaw
GREENBRIER PLANTATION
Deer, Turkey, Quail, Pheasant, Dove, Rabbit, & Raccoon at Over 1,300 acres of beautiful, rolling
Piedmont Countryside,  uniquely managed for quality wildlife habitat, close to Waxhaw.

Deer, Turkey and Rabbit Club Memberships Available.

Horse Riding, 18 miles of spectacular riding trails. Summer horse riding camps.

F. Mark Wilson
Nextel instant connect 133265*8
Voice mail 704-320-5273
e-mail
fmbuilder5@hotmail.com
Western NC
Welcome to Laurel Park Stables -
Plan your next trail ride to the Blue Ridge Mountains in scenic Western North Carolina.
Laurel Park Stables are conveniently located 8 miles from Interstate 26 in historic Hendersonville North
Carolina, which is less than an hour drive from the riding trails in:
Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State
Forest, The Biltmore Estate, and The Great Smokey Mountains National Forest
Laurel Park Stables are also convenient to the equine activities at: The Western Carolina Agriculture
Center, Tryon,
The Fence, Etowah Riding Club
South Carolina
South Carolina State Parks Horse Trails
Blythewood
Bear Creek Stables in Blythewood, SC announces BYOH (Bring Your Own Horse)

The main Bear Creek Stables facility sits on 22 acres of land. We have developed a pretty substantial
trail system on our property.

While we do not have miles and miles of trails, our trails can be very intense and are an excellent location
to further you and your horse's skills on the trails. Our farrier commented recently that "if a horse
can handle the trails here, they can go anywhere."

Trails are in open areas as well as deep wooded areas. There are small streams to cross (if we keep
getting rain) and a creek which has easy access to get your horse into the water. There are also very
steep hills that you can navigate.

We also have what we call Confidence Park, another area that you can further your horse skills. Noodles
to navigate, calvetties, barrels, blue tarp to get on and a large log to get your horse to step/jump
over. We will be adding a stable bridge and a teeter-tater bridge in the near future.

The intent is this is an excellent facilty to further train your horse anf get them ready for LONG trail rides.
Get your horse ready at Bear Creek Stables before you go on a big ride and have a long way to go if
you have to lead your horse back.

We also offer RV Hookups and a full (NEW) bathroom in the barn.

Please check out our website for further information.
www.bearcreekstables.net

BYOH is by appointment only!
Fairfax
1,100 privately owned acres. With currently about 15 miles of trails. Bathroom, 35 camp sites, ride at your
own leisure. Campfire ring with benches around the ring. You can contact us at  803-584-3516  
smyrnafarm@juno.com
Fort Mill
Anne Sprngs Close Greenway
Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain State Park -
Its a nice place to ride. Day parking is $2. Reserve to camp there Price ?. There is a connector trail from
camp to trails. Right now the little stream are dry and the big stream is low. Trees are down across the
some trails but you can go around or over. Rolling hills trails with a couple of steep places. The main trail
to the right we call the 10 mile loop can be rode in 3-4 hrs depending on how you ride. The trail on the left
2hrs. In the fall when the leaves are falling down like rain its beautiful. When the weather is good people
start riding again.
The best time to day park is  9:30-10am to get a parking spot
Pendleton
Oak Run Stables, LLC in historic Pendleton SC
128 Harper Road
Pendleton, SC 29670
The stables owner is Fran Nagle and the Barn Manager/Riding Instructor/Trainer is Terri Knox
Fran Nagle 864-222-2673 OR 864-356-6481
Trainer Terri Knox, 704-519-7271
the website is:
www.oakrunstables.com
South Mountain
South Mountain Campground
Ward
WONDERFUL WEEKEND IN WARD!
Ward Trail Ride
Virginia
 
Sugar Grove
Kissing Rock Camp
American Trail Horse Association www.trailhorse.com
Trail Blazer Magazine
Websites with information on where to Trail ride in the Carolinas!
www.horseandmuletrails.com
American Trail Horse Association www.trailhorse.com
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These and more saddles
are available through the
Horse Saddle Shop
 
16 1/2inch_ 17 1/2inch Tucker Old West Trail Saddle Reg or wide - $ 1570.00
One of the newest saddles in the Tucker line is this old time style saddle. The Old West
Trail Saddle has the same quality and comfort you expect in a Tucker saddle together
with the appealing classic look.~@~@Specifications: ~@Seat: 17.5inch - call for
15.5inch_ 16.5inch and 18.5inch ~@Color: Brown - call for Light Oil or black ~@Cantle
Height: 5inch ~@Horn Height: 3inch ~@Swell Width: 14 1/2inch ~@Skirt Length: Approx
24 1/2inch ~@Weight: Approx 30 lbs.~@~@Features: The Old West saddle is unique in
the Tucker line with double skirting_ a 2ö stirrup leather over the fender_ rope roll swell
front_ slotted silver conchos with black strings_ a two piece seat jockey and a black seat.
The tooling pattern is available only on this saddle. The Old West saddle is western dee
rigged and has 3ö tread leather lace bell bottom stirrups.
16inch A Fork Durango Flex Lite Trail Saddle by Circle Y - $ 1295.00
Circle Y A-Fork Flex-Lite Trail Saddle with Old Timer Tree. Great Mule Saddle! ~@Tree:
Flex-Lite Old Timer ~@Cantle Height: 5inch ~@Rigging:3-Way In Skirt ~@Trim:
Engraved silver concho's ~@Swell Width: 10inch ~@Horn Cap: 2 1/2inch - Neck 3inch
~@Skirt Size:12inchDX26inchL ~@Weight: Approx 24lbs~@SPECIAL FEATURES: Extra
padded seat for comfort.
Great Mule Saddle.
16inch 17inch Circle Y Chisholm Flex Lite Trail Saddle - $ 1295.00
Tree: Flex-Lite ~@Cantle Height: 5inch ~@Rigging: 3-Way In Skirt ~@Swell Width: 14
1/2inch ~@Horn Cap: 3inch Neck - 2 3/4inch Cap ~@Weight: Approx 22lbs ~@Skirt Size:
13 1/2inchDX28inchL ~@Warrant: 5 years~@SPECIAL FEATURES: Flexible tree design
conforms to a horse's back. Flex-lite skirts have a shock absorbing neoprene filler for
the horse and rider's comfort. The Circle Y inchsofteeinch seat jockey and fender
leather provides a inchready to rideinch saddle to minimize rider's knee and ankle strain.
The original Circle Y Flex-Lite saddles are built for fit_ weight_ and comfort.
15inch 16inch 17inch Circle Y Trail saddles Softee flex-tree - $ 1258.60
An innovative saddle featuring the flexible Circle Y Contour Lite Tree~@~@This unique
saddle is manufactured with a composite_ laminated tree and lightweight neoprene
stuffed skirts both of which adjust to fit any horse's back! The neoprene in the skirts not
only aids in a perfect fit_ but also absorbs impact_ making a more comfortable ride for
both the horse and the rider.~@~@~@Center pocket-close contact seat ~@Leather
grain-out seat ~@Silver plated conchos ~@Latigo leather laced to hold the shapes of
the skirts ~@New lite neoprene rubber skirts to conform to the horse's back ~@All
stainless steel hardware ~@Nylon tie straps and off straps ~@Softee seat jockeys and
fenders ~@Reinforced billet holes ~@Leather laced stirrups ~@Skirt Size: 27 1/4inch L
X 13 1/2inch D ~@Lite weight saddle weighing less than 27lbs~@~@~@Extra Wide Bars
Available! Call for info.
16inch 17inch Crates Supreme Trail Saddle Regular or Wide Tree - $ 1175.00
Crates best trail saddle_ mode on the Crates exclusive Equifit Trail Tree with
quarterhorse bars. Narrow balanced center pocket seat_ with a soft padded seat of
grain-out chap leather. Stainless steel hardware. Deep Basket Stamping.
~@~@~@Tree: Equi-fit Trail_ quarterhorse bars ~@Gullet: 6 1/2inch wide_ 8inch high
~@Finish: Natural_ Chestnut(shown) or Black ~@Rigging: In-Skirt Double C ~@Cantle:
3 1/2inch oval ~@Skirt: 27inch x 13inch (28inch for 17inch seat)_ 17inch x 7-1/2inch
Fenders_ 2-1/2inch Stirrup Leathers)> ~@Horn: Trail 3inch cap ~@Weight: approx 28
pounds (31 for 17inch)
16 1/2inch Tex Tan Flex Trail Saddle - $ 1054.92
Tree: Flex ~@Horn: 2 1/2inch Cap x 3inch High ~@Rigging: 3-way in skirt ~@Cantle:
5inch ~@Swell: 12 3/4inch ~@Rigging: 7/8 Flat Plate ~@Weight: Approx 24lbs ~@Color:
Chocolate