Robb the owner was great and very accommodating! We had an awesome ride - basically a private tour for our family and we had the best time. We did the 1 1/2 hour ride which was beautiful & stopped a few times along the way for stories from Robb. Horses all looked healthy and you could tell they were well treated. 10/10 recommend :) read more

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I can't understand how you could give Rob and Lacey anything less than 5 stars. They are courteous, helpful, and have a great variety of Quarter horses, and a few Tennessee Walkers. This is our second year in a row riding with them on our family vacation, and we will be back next year. 5 stars all day. read more

Chunky Gal Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Hayesville, North Carolina

Let me start off by saying that I am a complete novice to all things equestrian...so I was a bit of a "Nervous Nellie". The owner of Chunky Gal Stables, Rob, put me at ease immediately upon our first meeting. From the get go, he was cool and calm and answered every question we had with patience and the utmost professionalism. He got to know us a bit and then deftly matched us to the horse that was best suited for us both physically and emotionally. Being a complete newbie, Rob took extra special care with me. He helped lead my horse for a while until I let go of my death grip and eased into holding the reins calmly. Rob watched every rider and maneuvered the trail and our ride around objects, felled trees, streams, rocks, etc. As soon as I was relaxed, the trail was the most beautiful thing I've seen in such a long time! The ride was amazing and I cannot wait to return! Rob was so wonderful and I cannot recommend him and Chunky Gal Stables highly enough!! If you're ever in the general area, GOOOO!! read more

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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. read more

Chunky Gal Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Hayesville, North Carolina

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. read more

Chunky Gal Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Hayesville, North Carolina

Do not use them. We had a bad experience taking my family and I wish I'd gone somewhere else. I reserved spots on the waterfall trail. In fact, I was willing to pay almost double what other stables were charging next to where I stayed, and drive 1.5 hours to go to Chunky Gal. First, they charged me $16 (I think it was 6%) extra just because I was paying with a credit card. They did not tell me ANYTHING about any credit card penalty on the two times I called. Had I known, I would have brought cash. Then, AFTER I paid, I was told they are changing the trail on us. Even though the ground was dry and it was a beautiful day with perfect weather, they said the ground is wet and it is for our safety, however, it seemed they wanted to match us with another party and save a guide. After all, they say there are no refunds and even if it rains they still go. The trail was boring as hell. This is not what I came for. They didn't even offer to refund the difference between trails. They just charged me for the more expensive one. Another thing, they are really aggressive about tips. They asked for it in advance. I said I'll pay the guide directly (and I did, although I was not happy). Save your money and go to better places. read more

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

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

Chunky Gal Stables - If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one is worth a thousand more. - Horseback Riding Near Me - Hayesville, North Carolina

Avoid!! Johnny was extremely rude to us upon arriving. To the point I almost left. He acted as if we were holding him up from something. And wasn't friendly at all!! We reserved a waterfall ride that we saw was $65 per person on their website. We didn't realize until after we left that they charged us $85 per person!! Not the $65. And they told us that they were changing the trail because some of the trails were slippery. The trail they took is on was so boring and lame!! The guide was so far half our group couldn't hear a thing!! Once I realized our overcharge I emailed them and they said that the waterfall ride was $85 per person. But we didn't even do the 2 hour water fall trail!! Just spend your money at the many other great stables. Awful!! read more

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! read more

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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! read more

Chunky Gal Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Hayesville, North Carolina

Had a great experience at Chunky Gal stables. We did the 2 hr ride, which actually ended up around 2 -/2 hours actually. The horses were beautiful and easy to ride, you can tell they know exactly what they are doing and are used to different people riding them often. Our guide was great and even made a stop on the trail for a marriage proposal, so sweet! The trails were beautiful and gave you the sense of a very authentic, non touristy ride. Hope to definitely ride with Chunky Gal again in the future. P.S. the owners dogs Molly and Lucy were a major highlight of our day! read more

THIS PLACE IS AWFUL! They forgot our horse to go riding and then wouldn't refund me! I haven't been able to speak to owner. They forgot our helmets and THE HORSE! My 6 year old daughter left crying because Johnny and the other employee forgot a horse and helmets. When I asked for a refund they wouldn't provide it for me. And I still haven't heard from owners, absolutely awful. Go to TrackRock stay away from this place. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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When we showed up they told us they hadn't updated their website with current prices. Increased our price per rider by $15 plus $8 tax. On top of the fact that we reserved the waterfall trail, they said it was closed due to weather. On a clear sunny day. No Mountain View's. Lots of trees. Nothing to write home about. read more

We highly recommend Chunky Gal Stables, we had a great experience with rob and Lori. We took the 1.5hr trip through the wooded trails which was amazing and peaceful. Our guide was very well trained and knowledgeable about the history of the area we where in. The horses were magnificent and well trained. Thank you guys for such a great first experience. We will definitely be back for a longer ride. read more

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!! read more

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We loved it !! They were very attentive , easy rsvp over the phone and the stables were very close to town. My husband and my girls ages 16 and 13 had an amazing time. We did a one hour and a half trail ride , beautiful scenery. read more

We are two 60-something couples visiting the beautiful north Georgia mountains for the weekend and doing our best to recapture our youths. We girls got our husbands to agree to horseback riding, read the reviews online, and thought Chunky Gal Stables sounded the best. We were right on the money and could not have found a better place! Rob and Lori are terrific, horses all beautiful and in excellent condition, stables and grounds immaculate! All four of us are experienced riders, but it had been a looong time since we'd been. We chose the 1.5 hour ride and thoroughly enjoyed the views, the leaves and the trails. Lori was our guide and kept us all simultaneously informed and entertained. We highly recommend this place and would give it 6 stars if possible! read more

Our visit to Chunky Gal Stables far exceeded our expectations. We are all pretty much beginners and they really took their time getting us ready. Our youngest rider was the most apprehensive. They helped her get to her comfort level and off we went! We had smiles on our faces the entire time. Our sweet guide was amazing. She took great care of us. Thank you Chunky Gal Stables for an experience we will never forget. We will be back soon. read more

Great horseback riding!!! The horses are all very well behaved and beautiful. We just did the short trail leaving from the barn and it was great. The best part was the dogs, Levi and Lucy, who came along the trail with us. I definitely recommend the stables for a great day trip! read more

Rob is a fantastic guide. The horseback riding is through trails in the Nantahala National forest with creeks, waterfalls and gorgeous mountain scenery. The horses are extremely well behaved and friendly. Greeting you at the barn is Tootsie (red kitty) Levy (Australian Sheppard) and Lucy (Brittany Spaniel). Lucy and Levy come along for the ride and make it even more fun. Definitely ride here if in the Murphy/Frankin/Hayesville area! read more

Great experience. Rob is an excellent guide, the scenery is gorgeous, the horses are in fine shape and the ride is interesting. The horses are obedient without being plodding. The only down side is that some of the trails (on federal land) are getting fairly eroded and detours will soon be necessary in spots. We've ridden with a lot of stables across the country and this was one of the most fun anywhere. Uphill, downhill, streams, waterfalls and the occasional mud hole kept this ride engaging. It's laid back enough to enjoy but safety is still important. read more

Wonderful horseback riding experience! I have been to multiple different horseback riding facilities and none compare to Chunky Gal. Rob is an amazing guide. I have seen him work with first time riders and experienced ones. Most of the horses are rescue horses and all have friendly personalities. There are trails that lead straight off of Chunky Gal's property and trails that are a short drive away. Hayesville NC is beautiful so anywhere you ride is going to be gorgeous. Rob is such a nice guy, just give him a call and he will work with you to make sure your experience is perfect. I would recommend taking the Buck Creek trail, you start up a mountain and descend onto beautiful Buck Creek while also observing beaver dams. read more

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This stunning ride through the wooded trails of Chunky Gal mountain was more than we were hoping. Easy, beautiful, and peaceful. Thank you Lori and Rob! read more

Chunky Gal Stables - Had an amazing ride on Luke and Doc! - Horseback Riding Near Me - Hayesville, North Carolina

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It was basically our first experience horse back riding on a trail (me, wife and our two kids ages 9 and 6). Called up Rob who was super friendly and helpful explaining the details. Chose Chunky Gal Stables because of their excellent reviews and because they allowed our 6 year old to ride on his own horse in front while the lead guide held onto the rope the whole time. We made a reservation for a 1 hr trail ride which was beautiful (Eagle Fork) led by Lori who was just awesome at guiding us, sharing stories and educating us about the landscape and animals. All four of us loved it she much we are eager to come again next year (if not sooner!). Thanks Rob for an awesome experience!! read more

We were there on 07/09/2018. We made our reservation earlier that day. My husband feels more comfortable on a horse than I do. Laurie led my horse the entire way. There was one point in time that I was ready to get off and walk. She talked my fear down and I made it the entire ride. Thank you so much Laurie. You are the best. I would totally recommend Chunky Gal. It is an awesome ride. read more