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    Fahya R.

    Awesome ride and trails ! Called last minute and Keith was able to fit us in. Jessica and Jonah were our guides and they are amazing and fun. Did a boot camp workout the day before, so I was very sore. Jessica was kind to help me get on and off my horse . Definitely will be back again.

    Katie G.

    Best experience ever! My 6 year old daughter had a blast and is asking if we can go back tomorrow. Our guide Jessica was attentive and super friendly. Her love of her job and the horses showed. I would highly recommend Dutch Creek Trails. I can't wait to do it again next time we're in the area.

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    T. M.

    My daughter and I came here on our mini vacation in Banner Elk and we had such an awesome time!! The trail guides and staff are super friendly and personable. We had an absolute blast! Amazing views, great trails and awesome people. What more could you ask for?!

    Katie and Steve

    My daughter is 35 and mentally handicapped. We're staying in Blowing Rock for a few days so we decided to find a place to go horseback riding. We found Dutch Creek Trails so I called to see if they could accommodate her needs. Without hesitation the answer was yes. We couldn't have been happier with our choice. Our trail lead, Steve, was awesome with her. He kept her horse tethered to him the whole ride as he was talking her through everything she needed to do. He was very patient. In fact, the entire staff treated her and us with so much care. The horses were well taken care of and gentle. We recommend Dutch Creek Trails because they went out of their way to make our experience a treasured memory. In the attached pictures I wanted to include Steve with Katie. He gave her a horseshoe. She's very excited about it. I'll mount it and hang it on her wall as a keepsake. Well done!!

    SPECTACULAR! If my family and I could give 6 stars, we would. First, the guides were extremely friendly, funny, and helpful. They were watchful without being overbearing. Two, the trails were gorgeous. Made you feel as if you were in the civil war. Lastly, getting to meet the goats and pigs before going our ride was very fun. All around, a wonderful experience!

    Great experience! Took my daughter (11) for her first time riding and she had such a great time that she hasn't stopped talking about it since we left yesterday. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because the trail was a little treacherous at times especially for a beginner. But the guides were great and talked us through every step. Will definitely be going back when we are in town next year.

    Andrew T.

    Keith, Alex, and Ty provided the best horseback riding experience there is available. From the phone call to setting up the reservation, to the professional guided tour, their team is fully and sincerely committed to the safety and enjoyment of their customers. The scenery and entire tour was dreamy and exactly what I was hoping it would be and more! We will definitely be back soon!

    We went as family of 10 on a beautiful Spring day to ride at Dutch Creek. We ranged in ages from 8 to 70 years old. We had the best time! This is a great family owned business. We accidentally arrived an hour early with 6 kids so Keith showed us how to use the swing hanging from the tree near the office. Travis helped introduce us to the horses but Jess led our tour. After we got on and stirrups adjusted, we were off to the trail. We were given instructions at the hills whether up or down on what to do. We stopped at one spot for a group picture with Grandfather Mountain in the background. Before we left, they had a gift for the kids! If you want a wonderful horseback experience, look no further than Dutch Creek Trails!

    Bill M.

    My wife and I made this trip to be part of an annual trek to see the fall colors in the mountains. The staff and horses were excellent my particular horse, Grady, was especially gentle and easy to ride. He followed commands very easily and kept us on path without any problems at all. The views were stunning. I would recommend this trip.

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    Banner Elk Stables

    Banner Elk Stables

    3.3(13 reviews)
    7.2 mi

    DO NOT LISTEN TO BAD REVIEWS. This was the best horseback riding experience my family and I have…read moreever done. Mike and his parents are the kindest individuals we have met on our trip and practice social distancing and wear masks when necessary. The horses were well trained and followed the horse in front while still having control to maneuver around certain areas. Best time ever!!! Best views ever too!!

    Worst ride I have ever had. I rode late June 2021.. no wonder the best reviews are much older. I've…read morebeen riding English for a year and western a year before that, and have a history of riding trails such as in the Colorado mountains, at home, and the difficult trail at Dutch creek. This was a supposed easy ride, trail wasn't very long, you ride the same stretch there and back. There were a few red flags right away. The horses, although very friendly, did not look to be in very good shape. One horse had Cushing's disease, a condition where they do not shed their winter coat as they should. This poor horse had to ride in full western thick gear with a full winter coat in the middle of summer, they didn't even shave his coat. All of the other horses had long hooves, they desperately needed a farrier out there to trim their hooves. A fair few of the horses also had spots where their coat was completely rubbed off and it was just their skin. The stables and the staff are next. No greeting from the staff, I couldn't tell who was staff and who was a rider, our trail guide seemed to have no interest in talking. The woman who signed us in was polite enough- just enough, not nice enough to comment on or rude enough to be mean about. The trail guide took the first horse in line aside from his own on a lead, which is the first time I have ever seen that on a trail, and frankly was very strange. Although they did multiple check on the girth, my saddle and my mothers saddle were leaning to the side and could not be fixed easily. Half of the staff was a seven and six year old, who did a better job than the other staff. Props to them, they held back tree limbs as we passed, and walked ahead and behind us as we rode the trail. The barn and main house were in poor condition. There were flies in the main house, and you could see through the barn where ceiling insulation was coming loose and the walls were disheveled. The barn where the horses stayed seemed unorganized, as when our trail lead got off, he let his horse run right into the barn, not lead to a stall or anything, still fully tacked up. Now, onto my personal ride. I had a panic attack. Keep in mind my riding experience here, I have NEVER cried on the back of a horse. Ever. From being thrown off to multiple almost heat strokes, I have never cried. But this horse, Sugar.. she broke me. She had the strangest step pattern I have ever ridden on. She'd step to the cliffs, right at the side of the trails, and run me STRAIGHT INTO THORN BUSHES. I had to pick thorns out of my thick riding pants and legs. The saddle was crooked the entire time, and it was very concerning. The trail was fairly easy, but very rocky. The staff said there were working on it, so I don't mind as much. There was one spot that had a very steep decline that you rode down and then back up, the horses seemed confident going up but very unsure going down. My horse constantly stepped off the path, but was so stubborn I could hardly move her, she didn't listen to leg or reign. She INSISTED on going through more difficult paths with no regard that I was on her back. She would be terrifying for a smaller child to ride, and this place advertises themselves as very kid friendly. The trail was just ride up then take the same way back, fairly simple, but because of the horse it was the worst ride I have ever been on. In conclusion, I would not recommend this place. The horses haven't been kept care of in the best way, the staff is just okay, my horse didn't listen and drove us into thorns and rocks, and the trail was just basic. The best staff there were around 7 years old.

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    Dutch Creek Trails - horsebackriding - Updated May 2026

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