This year I took my 40th birthday by the reins and ventured out to Georgia Frontiers with the…read morefamily for an hour trail ride in the great outdoors! It's been a while since I've been on a horse and this was the first ride for my kiddo. Before I forget to mention the barn is equipped with helmets if you would like one which is so awesome! After filling out the paperwork they give a brief tutorial before your ride on how to stop/start/ guide the horse to do what you want which was really helpful. The horses were so sweet and gentle my daughter rode Simon, I rode Rusty, and my husband got Bella. The trail was great a little narrow at times between trees but the horses definitely kept us on track and going smoothly. My husband ended up getting the sweetest horse who loved to stop every couple of minutes for snacks so every time we looked back he was a bit behind us lol! It made for a great moment that we will remember and laugh about for years to come! Our guide was very knowledgeable and great with my daughter who despite being nervous beforehand rode like she had been riding her whole life! Proud mama moment for sure!! Their barn cat greeted us when we got back and was all purrs & brushing up against our legs such a little cutie (check out the picture). We got to meet all of the other horses and fed our horses a treat in their buckets after the ride! We had a fantastic time and we really enjoyed the horses and the beautiful scenery! If you love horses whether you're a beginner or just want a great spot to get back in the saddle check this place out for sure! It's a blast!!

We enjoyed our two hour ride. The guides were friendly and the horses were calm. They let us even…read morerun them in certain places. I am advanced beginner. It was a beautiful untouched wood area, with a Creek. I definitely would come back.

I love this place the owner and his help are all wonderful people and the horses are all beautiful…read moreand sweet, I love going the trail is very beautiful and scenic and when I leave I can't wait to come back I been 4x so far, and about to book again.

This was an AMAZING experience! This was my first time riding a horse. I went for my birthday and…read moreeverything was perfect. JD and his team were extremely friendly and helped ease my nerves about the horses. I rode Luna and my boyfriend was with Shade. Luna was such a sweetheart. I would highly recommend JD's to anyone looking for a calm, serene trail ride.

I recently switched boarding my horse to a new place. Had been here for over a year. While…read morenothing seriously wrong, was not happy with the constant turn over of employees (trish was the best!!!!) sanitary conditions of the barn, lack of training equipment (jumps, barrels etc) and while turnouts were daily, depending on weather, pastures were not up to snuff for grazing horses. Owners were absentee, with their young daughter as barn manager, who was rarely around. Overall was not terrible, but for amount of board charged was expecting more care and attention to the horses and owners.

This stable is great! I came here looking for better instruction in Eventing and I got just what I…read moreneeded. The stable is clean and organized. Both trainers have their own scheduling board so the students can see which horse they are riding. So far every time I have come my trainer has been on time and was already in the barn by the time I came. The horses there are well-trained and gentle. The facilities there are very nice. My lessons have also been very good as well. Each lesson I rode the full duration and was not shorted at all. My only complaint is that there is no dressage arena(or arena emptied of jumps). This means that working on dressage can be difficult since you can't work in the full size of a dressage arena. There are also no letters so for those who are just learning dressage this can make things more difficult.

This barn is horrible, small stalls lumps in the mats , stalls that flood , Katie the barn manager…read moretries hard but her hands are tied and she's only there 3 1/2 days a week, the owner is lazy and could care less about the horses, and as far as grain goes, you have to supply your own, and you need to add bedding because the horses are inside so much that the stalls are disgusting, and Sundays are unbelievable, also they keep the hay under lock and key so if you have no hay is hard to know when your horses might be in colic, just saying if you love your horse don't go there,also all the reviews are all relatives ...

Love Greenridge and the facility. The land is awesome and there are some fun trails over the 300…read moreacres. Beth is great, very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The pastures are huge giving the horses plenty of room to run around in.

My mom and I started volunteering at Hand, Hoof and Heart after my father passed, hoping to find a…read morewelcoming place to give back and be around others who care about animals and the community. While the mission is truly incredible, our experience as volunteers didn't reflect that. We often felt unclear on expectations, received little guidance on working with the horses, and experienced inconsistent communication. At times, interactions felt distant, which made it hard to feel fully welcomed. Our final visit to the garden club--where we were initially told it was "full" without prior notice--ultimately solidified that this wasn't the right fit for us, though we appreciated Erin stepping in to let us help. That said, Monica and Dylan were wonderful and very supportive. I genuinely believe in the mission and hope the volunteer experience continues to improve with more structure and communication.

Erin, Emily and the whole team at Hand, Hoof and Heart are superb! We cannot say enough about their…read morecaring attitude and desire to work with children. My son has a wonderful time at the farm and loves the lessons. He is always excited to go and the HHH team makes learning a joy!

Website now says that the establishment is no longer doing trail rides. Just for information. I…read moresearched for Horseback Trail Rides and this still pops up. They now do "Introductory Rides" and parties.

HAD A BLAST WITH THE FAM!!! If you're looking for something fun, adventures, and different to do…read morethis is the place to be! This was my first time on a horse and based on my experience it wont be my last, my 5 yr old daughter had so much fun! I was kind of nervous to let her ride alone but TRUST me you have no worries parents, ya child is in under close supervision at ALL times. Staff is friendly and very informative. The ONLY thing that I did NOT like or care for is the family pet! They have a dog that's loose and runs up to guest and also jumps all over them, everyone is not an animal lover so I think they should be more considerant and keep the dog inside or tied up when there's guest on the premises. The dog is a very dog not vicious at all but its all about making your guest feel at ease and comfortable. Besides the dog situation my fam and I had an amazing time :)

A beautiful drive towards the North GA mountains, Fausett Farms is a stunning escape from the…read morecity/suburbs. Located in Dawsonville off Hwy 136, this beautiful farm is a must-see stop during Fall. Before you even pull in, you'll see the acres of beaming and bright yellow sunflowers happy and thriving in the fields. The farm charges a small entrance fee, and they do allow you to cut and purchase your own sunflowers during certain weeks of peek season. They are great about posting updates to their website and social media for the upcoming season. I had so much fun walking through the fields and snapped some awesome photos of our local Georgia pollinators and famous monarch butterflies enjoying a snack provided by the sunflowers. Nature loves to show off!

We came here on a Sunday during weekend #2 of their sunflower season and it was great! They had…read moremultiple fields so the one we took most of our pictures at was dedicated to the weekend we were there. Parking was easy on the dirt lot and you pay upon entry. They also had some refreshments for sale, a honey stand, and sunflower oil stand. They had multiple staged backgrounds and we were free to wander as we pleased. The fields were not too crowded since they are so big. I also liked that they asked you not not pick sunflowers which kept the fields full of them. You could buy pre-picked ones up front for $1 each. They also offered a horse drawn carriage tour of the property for $5 per person. Would love to come back during golden hour.

Great, welcoming and safe place for your kid to learn riding the proper way. The farm is in a…read morebeautiful setting and the owner very knowledgable. incredible horseback riding experience.

If you're looking for an incredible horseback riding 'home' for your child, I cannot recommend…read moreHannah enough! My daughter took lessons with Hannah for 12 years, and the experience has been truly life-changing. Wildewood was the first place she went when she got her drivers license and the last place she went when she left for her freshman year of college. Beyond just learning to ride, Hannah teaches responsibility, patience, confidence, and resilience--skills that extend far beyond the barn. She creates a safe, supportive environment where kids not only develop strong riding techniques but also build a deep bond with the horses and gain lifelong lessons in perseverance and dedication. Hannah's program takes place on a real, working farm--this isn't some polished, bougie equestrian center. Kids get their hands dirty and learn what it truly means to care for horses, from feeding and grooming to cleaning tack. They develop a deep respect for hard work, nature, and the animals they ride, gaining life skills that go far beyond horseback riding. Thanks to Hannah's guidance, my daughter has grown into a brilliant, capable young woman with a strong work ethic and a deep love for riding. If you want your child to learn from the best while growing in confidence and character, Wildewood Farms with Hannah is the perfect place.

I had a great experience here! We had first time riders with us and Trey explained everything we…read moreneeded to know super clearly to ensure our horse back riding experience was comfortable.

My husband and I were in Atlanta and in the mood to ride ATVs. We picked the perfect Saturday and…read moretime because there were no other riders during our ATV tour. Our tour guide Nick was awesome and we had a really good time. I knocked off a star because a few days after our visit someone from the business contacted my husband about a bad review. My husband doesn't do reviews. If the business would have done minimal research, such as looking at the actual name of the reviewer it was clear that it wasn't the same person. This rubbed me the wrong way but I would visit again.

Favorite people, favorite horses. I've built so much confidence in my time here. I've always been…read morethe type to move around from barn to barn. I am DONE moving, and Krissy and Kelsey are who I aim to stay with. There are a lot of issues with my riding that I've really wanted to target and address, and both trainers are GREAT with this! Everyone is down to earth, professional, workmanlike, and if you want to show, you can definitely do it! They will help you reach your goals!

Having ridden and trained at other barns and with other instructors, my daughter has finally found…read morea barn that matches her commitment and passion for the sport. Kelsey Rinehart is not only responsive, organized, conscientious and personable with me, the parent, she is also encouraging, enthusiastic, and focused in her training of my daughter. Her lessons are always full length (a surprising rarity in our experience), they are perfectly matched to my daughter's skill level and goals, and she prioritizes safety while still challenging her rider to push herself to new heights. Additionally, she is a hard-working and lovely young female role model for all the girls in the barn. I can't say enough wonderful things about the physical spot, the condition of the arenas, the quality of instruction, and the love shown to people and horses alike!