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    Chunky Gal Stables

    4.4 (26 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Michelle H.

    We had a great trip. Four of us rode, had a great guide - we got to canter thru the forrest which was really fun. The horses were so sweet and everyone was really friendly and helpful. Definitely would recommend.

    Ethan M.

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Johnny and Rob are extremely experienced and make the trip super fun. Horses are beautiful and super sweet, trail is amazing and Johnny makes sure to tell you all of the very interesting Cherokee legends around the area. There was 8 of us and it was no issue. Some reviews say Johnny is kind of short and straightforward but when your controlling a 800 pound animal you have to be pretty straightforward when it comes down to it. Again: HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

    If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one is worth a thousand more.

    AWESOME!!! very courteous and friendly. Beautiful view and scenery. Well trained and good looking horses. We absolutely loved this place and will return.

    Jessie S.

    I can't thank Chunky Gal and their owners enough for what was truly a beautiful and amazing ride today. They went out of their way to take my brother and me on a trail ride that was stunning and exciting. Many of their herd are rescues, and their pet chihuahuas escorted us along the way. This is a family owned and family run stable with heart that shines and warmth I will remember always. We will be back!

    Janie P.

    Best trail ride ever! The guides are very welcoming and make you feel right at home. The horses are well trained, safe and happy. You can tell they are well taken care of. The trails were beautiful and I hope we come back soon. Thank you Chunky Gals Stable!

    At the end of the trip. This horse's name is Bowp

    Great ride, great guide and horses were easy to handle. Guides gave easy instructions and the horses did as they were directed to do so. The guide has great stories, funny, and we learned some history. Great experience!

    Michelle D.

    We had the best time this afternoon going horseback riding. Loved seeing the waterfall and getting a short hike in to stretch our legs. Our guide was amazing and so funny. The views were spectacular. We liked that the terrain was challenging. In our party we had 3 adults and 6 kids ranging from 9-15.

    I am so glad we chose Chunky Gal Stables to go horseback riding. My husband and I cannot say enough good things about our experience and the customer service that Rob extended to us. Very memorable and the views were terrific. We chose to go see the waterfall --talk about a view! We will be back for sure! Thank you Chunky Gal Stables!!

    Had an amazing ride on Luke and Doc!

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    Enjoyed our ride. The owners were very friendly and accommodating. The horses were very well trained even for new riders.

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    Rob is an excellent guide, the scenery is gorgeous, the horses are in fine shape and the ride is interesting.

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    Equus Mountain Meadow Riding Stable - Private guided trail rides, 4 persons maximum, trotting and cantering allowed!

    Equus Mountain Meadow Riding Stable

    5.0(4 reviews)
    15.4 mi

    We had a great time at Equus Mountain Meadow Riding Stables, just remember to ask for the new…read moreaddress (same street, just a little down the road). I rode Tripoli, he was super friendly and wanted scratches and snuggles after the ride. My mom rode Rocket, he was slow and stable (good for her). This is very informal, and you can tell that these horses do not have to do the same thing over and over. Very customizable, and you will be the only group riding. Very Nice!

    This was one of the most amazing and memorable trail rides I ever had. I was so sad to see them…read moregone from the Tampa Bay location. But when they moved to Georgia, I was so elated that I had to go and do another trail ride with them. The drive to Clayton was quite scenic, with lush greens and beautiful mountains to look at. It is about a 2 hour drive from Atlanta, but definitely worth it! Their new barn is in a residential area, with some beautiful trails heading to the mountains. The ride to the mountains was so peaceful and relaxing, and ability to trot and canter the horses was amazing, giving some added thrill to the ride. I was so happy to ride Tripoli again, who is a very beautiful and sweet white Arabian gelding. He was responsive to my commands, and was quite forgiving when making a mistake. While Tripoli's trots are a little bouncy (though, can be posted pretty easily), his canters are as smooth as a rocking horse. Ken is such a friendly and amazing guide. He really helps you learn how to control the horses correctly and helps the timid riders gain their confidence on the horses. While he makes safety of the horses and riders his highest priority, as long as the horses are up for it, and he find it safe to do so, he lets you trot and canter almost anytime you want (the only time when he suggested against it was going downhill for obvious reasons ;) ). The horses here very sweet, friendly, and well taken care of. They get fed twice per day, and get plenty of breaks during and in between the rides. They all love having treats, so be sure to bring carrots and peppermints. They will treat you even extra nice if you bring those. :) The cost of the ride is $50 for a 1.5 hour ride if only a single person is riding, or $40 per person if 2 - 4 people are riding. The ride is indeed private, with no other strangers riding with you. It is worth every penny and I can't wait to go back to Georgia and ride with them again soon!

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    Equus Mountain Meadow Riding Stable - Tripoli the horse

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    Equus Mountain Meadow Riding Stable - Jaylon and Harley on Tripoli and Bunny.
 For her 12th birthday I brought my daughter and one of her friends to ride. Awesome time!

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    Jaylon and Harley on Tripoli and Bunny. For her 12th birthday I brought my daughter and one of her friends to ride. Awesome time!

    A Step Above Stables

    A Step Above Stables

    4.3(49 reviews)
    16.8 mi

    I recently bought a horse from Curtis Teague at A Step Above Stables and am very happy with my…read morepurchase. I went and tried the horse in person and he was exactly what I wanted in a young horse. Curtis held him for a week for me until I returned back home and then had him delivered safe and sound. He is settling nicely in with my herd and has maintained the same chill demeanor each day. I can't wait to see what adventures we can do together! I think Curtis runs a great operation.

    After researching for months, we finally found what SEEMED like the perfect "beginner-friendly"…read morehorse. Upon arrival at A Step Above Stables, the horse looked potentially injured, though I thought maybe it was just resting its hind leg. Until, during the demo canter, it started to buck. They called it on that horse and we agreed to look at another horse the seller had. This one didn't seem to have immediate riding problems--though they didn't demo it in a ring, which might have revealed deeper issues. This second horse would be $1000 more than our original budget of $15,000 -- he said he was going to sell it for $17,000 but was going to "meet us in the middle" to be fair. I (wrongly) assumed this horse would have the same training as the other, given they were supposedly trained by the same people and similar in price. We were also told there was a lot of interest from other buyers and to get started right away to secure this horse. We placed a $2,000 deposit that same day, with the balance due (and paid) on Monday. The seller sent a video showing the horse not spooking at a leaf blower or chainsaw sounds, so we felt somewhat reassured about its temperament. But from there, things started to get shaky: We asked for the bill of sale, coggins, and vaccine records before the horse was delivered. The seller promised to send them with the horse; instead, only the coggins arrived. He eventually sent the bill of sale via messenger--but it wasn't completely filled out. We were told the vet records would have to wait until Monday because the vet office was closed. Delivery day came and the horse was delivered to the boarding facility (a 3 hour drive from the seller) without a halter. The hauler nearly let the horse loose on the property. Thankfully, our boarder intervened. But it was obvious that something as basic as haltering this horse was a serious challenge, which is likely why the horse wasn't haltered before being put on the trailer. The horse then turned its hind toward our boarder--a classic sign of aggression or discomfort. She alerted us right away of everything going on and documented things every step of the way. After she finally managed to calm the horse, she took photos of its condition. She noted Conformation issues, A noticeable problem with one leg, a scar near the joint on the same leg We immediately contacted the seller, who claimed he was unaware of any injury and told us to inform him of the vet's findings. Only at this point did he hint at an "exchange-only guarantee," something he never mentioned earlier, even when I had outright asked about his guarantee and he had said, "We guarantee all horses for 30 days." NOT "We allow exchanges for 30 days." When the farrier and vet visited, they confirmed: The scar on the back leg was an old, unattended injury that would affect the horse's ability to be ridden safely at more than a walk. The coggins form failed to disclose the scar, which should have been noted per the form's requirements. The "vet" whose name was on the vaccine records turned out to be mostly a dog/cat vet. They said they'd only administer vaccines if the horse was brought in, which never happened. The seller apparently buys vaccines from that vet and administers them himself--yet made it sound like the vet was personally involved. We later learned the vet had expressed concerns about this horse to the seller, and the seller's response was, "That will be the buyer's problem." Once we asked for any or all of our money back, he ghosted us. In all honesty, I own my part in this: I didn't know what I didn't know. That's exactly how I got taken advantage of. I was initially swayed by positive reviews--but later realized those were mostly for the trail riding service this seller operates, not for his horse sales. Enough negative reviews exist about his selling practices to show that this is a pattern. And lastly, I did not sign anything stating I was purchasing this horse "as is"--so we do have legal grounds to pursue.

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    A Step Above Stables - Meeting new friends

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    Appalachian Trail Rides - The start of our one hour private ride.

    Appalachian Trail Rides

    4.7(63 reviews)
    29.7 mi

    I loved this place. It was first on my list!! They explained everything and gave us amazing horses…read more The location is beautiful and the ride was fun. What made it even more special was the little greeter an absolutely beautiful little cat!

    The trail ride was nice but there was room for improvement. They seem to be more in the horse…read morebusiness than the customer service business. After driving 4 miles on a windy/steep road you arrive at the barn. There is an intro with instructions before you get on the horse but it is very faced-paced and there is no chance to "meet" your horse or practice your skills before taking off. Our guide quickly introduced herself but we didn't get any interaction with her, it was all fast-paced. The guide did remind us throughout the ride of relevant instructions. I did the 2 hour trail ride, it was a good amount of time and very peaceful. My horse was Redjack and he was the last in line of a group of 7. He liked going at his own pace but would respond when I instructed him. Being last in the line made it difficult to hear everything the guide said. Before we attempted trotting she gave us quick instructions and I felt very insecure once the horses took off on a trot. Once we got back to the barn the next group was getting ready to go out, it seemed kind of like an assembly line. The check-out afterwards felt awkward where the guide took our payment, she did not act appreciative when I left a tip. They have a sign at the checkout where you can get a discount if you leave a review so I would suspect this has inflated their amount of 5-star reviews. Overall the ride was nice but I did not leave feeling like I had a good customer service experience or got any interaction/knowledge from the guide or interaction with the horse other than riding it.

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    Appalachian Trail Rides - And then....we rode through a creek!

    And then....we rode through a creek!

    Appalachian Trail Rides - Beautiful pond

    Beautiful pond

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