Where To Go Horseback Riding In North Georgia

Are you looking for a fun and unique activity during your visit to North Georgia? Get up and close with these lovely animals and go horseback riding! The Blue Ridge and Ellijay areas are filled with areas (just a short drive away) that are perfect for this fun and unique thing to do. Many of the horseback riding tours are kid-friendly, call ahead to confirm.
 

Appalachian Trail Rides

Mineral Bluff, GA

4100 Cutcane Rd., 706–374–0362

This family-owned, 250-acre farm is home to the Reflhammer family and their stables. Passionate about horses, the family provides family-oriented adventures. Trails take riders across streams and offer spectacular mountain views. You’re likely to encounter plenty of wildlife along the way too. Reasonably-priced rides last one and a half hours up to six hours. Pony rides are available for children under five.
 

A Step Above Stable

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Blairswood, GA

696 Mauney Circle, 706–745–9051

Open every day of the year except Christmas, these trail rides will take the rider through the natural beauty of the North Georgia Mountains. Reservations are recommended. Riders of all ages and sizes are welcome. Pony rides are available for the very young. At this facility, riders can stay in groups of just their own friends and family. Well-marked trails are available for self-guided trips.
 

Blanche Manor LLC

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Copperhill, TN

160 Blanche Manor Ln., 706–455–7433

Located just over the border in Tennessee, these rides offer stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Riders from beginning to experienced can select their horseback riding adventure. Riders can stay in groups or go for solo trail rides. Riders age six and up are welcome. Pony rides are available for the little ones. Trails include stream crossings, mountain views, and views of three states. River rafting and zip lines are also available on the ranch.

Horseback riding is a family experience that kids will remember for a lifetime. North Georgia offers so many opportunities to bond with horses and to experience the beautiful Georgia countryside from atop a large and gentle beast.