We took our kids and grandkids on a beautiful 1 hour ride at Sandy Bottom last week. The youngest…read morewas 8 and the oldest, 73! Our guides, Kelly and Peyton were fantastic! They led us along the path and were there to help if anyone needed anything or answer any questions we had! Our whole experience was positive from checking in to heading home. This was our 2nd time using them and we will absolutely go again when the family visits!

Service was good, and staff were super welcoming and kind. It was very simple and easy to go and…read morethey had a loading area to get on and off the horse which made it easy. They put effort into pairing horses who were extra chill with new riders. Price was reasonable and definitely worth it. Just did an hour ride, but for a beginner that was good cause your legs get a bit sore in a saddle if you aren't used to it. Loved it!

Absolute class, great food surrounded by people who care. We had the steak, it was cooked to…read moreperfection. Magical place and cannot wait to go back.

Loved our stay here. Recently underwent renovations and joined the luxury chain Relais and Chateau…read more We stayed in the Haywood cabin which was perfect for our group of 5. Two king bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, porches, living area with pull out couch, and fireplace. Modern decor and comfy touches throughout like the heated floors in the bathroom. We also had an amazing view of the mountains. We had the pleasure of trying all the menus at Switchback Restaurant - breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Food was local and tasty. Vibe was lodge chic. Took advantage of the hiking trails as well. Did the Salamander Falls and Meadow trails. Great scenery and went right past the pasture with horses, which were so sweet. Most importantly, the staff were all incredible. Everyone was pleasant and accommodating. They made it so easy to communicate requests both before and during our stay. Thanks for a great time!

We had a great experience on the Fern Forrest Trail. Joshua was our guide and was very informative…read moreand attentive. The safety video we watched prior to the ride was the most information I've ever gotten before a trail ride. I learned a lot. The horses are very well tempered even for a beginner. I took my 10 year old and he had a great time. The people here are very kind and experienced. Great experience and we will come back!

Just returned from a wonderful Fourth of July weekend in Franklin, NC with family and friends…read more Horseback riding was the grand finale before we made our way back to the Virgin Islands. Unfortunately, the trip wasn't without its bumps -- literally. On our very first day, one of our family members took a fall during the electric bike tour and was injured, which prevented her from participating in the rest of the scheduled activities -- including horseback riding. We were especially disappointed that the horseback riding company showed little to no empathy and refused to issue a refund, despite the circumstances being clearly explained. It was disheartening to experience that kind of rigidity during what was meant to be a joyful time. A heads-up to future riders: If you book with this company, make sure you have zero mishaps () -- or better yet, do what a few of the other couples we met did and book the same day. Wish we had done the same, instead of booking in advance and being locked in. Otherwise, Franklin was lovely, and the memories we made will still be cherished.

Today me and a friend took our girls on a trail ride. We had the best time in the National Park…read more The instructor was very friendly, and patient with the girls. He took his time with us and plus the whole thing was affordable. Great job so glade I found your business when I was looking up places for a trail ride. Will be back soon and on time. God Bless your business

Saddle Up did not disappoint. Pawpaw and Rebel were amazing horses. Michael, owner/trail leader,…read morewas amazing as well, supper nice guy. This was the only place I found that offered a 2 hour ride. We had a great time and will be back. Scenery was beautiful, and loved crossing the river. Found Saddle up to be more affordable than other places we checked out. Highly recommend. Michael, bring your wife to "The Pretty Place Chapel"!!! You both will love it.

We stayed here for a week and loved listening to the rushing creek and watching the stars at night…read morefrom the hot tub. It was a perfect place for our family to vacation and we really enjoyed exploring all of the sights along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We even got Elk Slobbered by a very loving, yet large mammal. We fell in love with the area and specifically with this exceptionally cute and private cabin. So much so that we found out it was for sale and bought it two weeks ago. It has been a great experience adding our personal touch to make it the cabin of our dreams. My wife and daughter and I hope you will love it as much as we have. It is truly a remarkable location and convenient to so many of the wonderful things that this section of the country offers for relaxation and recreation.

Willow Pond Stables has a two bedroom ranch style home available on Airbnb for you to vacation in…read more My family and I were in town for a wedding this past weekend, and we chose to stay here for two nights. The home is exactly what we needed. Clean, open, and with all of the amenities that you would expect from your own home. On the property there are horses, a rabbit, a barn cat, a pond for fishing (full of carp and sunfish), and clear open skies. I woke up at 4:30am on Saturday morning to take a picture of the comet that was visible prior to sunrise, and it was beautiful. There are several rules posted in the house on the fridge, most of which are common sense, so please respect the property and the animals, which are mostly being boarded here. Wifi is available and there was a hot tub out back which we enjoyed each night under the stars. I would definitely stay here again.

What a wonderful experience. Everyone is so kind and helpful. We had a great guide and very relaxed…read morehorses to ride. We chose the 1 hour tour and enjoyed all the beauty around us. Will definitely do again

They double charged our party of 6, charged $600 for 1 hour trail ride, and only after we…read morequestioned it did they refund us without an apology. Also, it started raining on our ride and our guide stopped to put on her rain poncho while we all just sat there on our horses waiting for her. Also, she was not friendly and did not offer to take a picture of our group. Disappointed.

This is the real thing! We rode for 3 hours. Our guide/owner was laid back, informative and really…read morewanted us to have a great experience. We went through a beautiful trail and saw amazing Mountain View's. It was difficult to find and there is absolutely no cell phone service but once you do find your meeting place...the fun begins! We were beginners and it was definitely a great time and worth every penny!

This was an awesome ride. We took the 1 1/2 hour ride thru woods. Kelly was so good first time in a…read morelong time riding for me and husband. She was patience and very kind. We so enjoyed it and will be back. I highly recommend this place and have already told people to come. It not your everyday ride in single file place where the horse are just wore out. This is truly ride you horse and enjoy the view of the mountains.