This was the best part of our trip. A 90-minute guided horseback trail ride. Easy to book and easy…read moreto find. Nicole was an amazing guide and she's doing a great job. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Experience the beauty of Country Manor Acres in Townsend, your perfect destination for…read moreunforgettable weddings, charming vacation lodging, and private guided horseback rides. Our picturesque venue offers everything from elegant ceremonies to farm-fresh adventures in a stunning mountain setting. Make your special occasion or getaway truly memorable with us!

1000% worth it, book the reservation and enjoy the beauty of nature with great people…read more We were running late, Davy Crocketts were amazing. We had 4 first time riders, Davy Crocketts were great! Our girls started out nervous but by the end of the ride their confidence was sky high, you could see it on their faces! The best way to celebrate or just be out in nature. We spent an hour walking through before woods and pastures with wildlife to see! The guides/owners of Davy Crocketts are truly incredible people that have both yours and the horses best interests in mind! Now quit reading this and go book your trail ride!

We enjoyed an hour long ride with our 4 and 6 year! We had a wonderful time. Horses were well…read moretrained and our ride guide was very nice.

Our stay couldn't have been better. It was peaceful and serene, and exactly as described. My 7YO…read moreand I loved hiking the property and feeding the animals in the morning. The owner Janice was so kind and patient with my kiddo - we'll definitely be back! The location was close to everything, yet felt like a million miles away. Great value, and very quiet.

The horses seemed tired. I was watching the first group leave as we got there. As they were…read morewalking, I seen the horses "knees" shake and looked painful for them to walk. My horse seemed to have something wrong with its mouth. When we mounted, my horse was chewing on the bridle angrily. The guide instructed me not to pull on the reigns, but my horse kept getting to close to my daughters horse in front of me and making my daughters horse kick mine. I had no choice but to pull on the reigns a bit. The guide did say they have days off. But from what I've seen, they seemed tired and in pain. Their manes were full of tangles and burs. The trail was beautiful.

Kayla provides a safe and fun learning experience with her horseback riding lessons. She…read morepersonalizes the lessons to each student. She has beautiful, healthy horses with extensive training. The price is definitely fair and reasonable. My daughter has found what she is passionate about with these lessons and I could not be happier.

From the owner: English and Western lessons. Horse training. CHA Certified Instructor. read more

My wife and I have been together for 24 years. In that time we've gone horseback riding 3 times,…read moretwo of which have been here in Pigeon Forge. Our most recent excursion @ Goldrush Stables and the other @ Big Rock Dude Ranch. Naturally, I can't help making comparisons between the two. Simply put, after this experience we've come to the conclusion we really don't like riding horses, even though we love them! It's just not for us, but we are so glad for all the opportunities. . [ THE RIDE ] We arrived 15 minutes early as requested by the stables to sign waivers and prep for the ride. Our trail guides were saddling several horses as we watched from outside the fence. Once ready, we were summoned to the mounting platform, which makes it much easier for beginners like us. Because COVID-19 has given me a little extra girth, I was given one of the larger horses named Blondie, while my wife rode Fanny. It was Blondie's first ride in weeks (they tend to rest their horses for long periods), so she proved to be rather eager on the trail. Fanny, as my wife soon discovered, doesn't like to get her feet wet. Once all the riders were mounted & instructed, we walked across a wooden bridge to a field and began our ride. Normally the ride would begin by walking the horses through the creek, but rain from the night before had water levels up, so we bypassed it via the bridge. We also bypassed another creek walk further down the trail, which was disappointing since it was one of the main reasons we chose this stable over Big Rock. It was one of the best selling points. We then arrived at a smaller, more narrow creek crossing that both Blondie and Fanny decided to jump, startling both me & my wife. Immediately after the creek the terrain goes uphill, which my horse decided to run. She headed straight into some low-lying branches, almost knocking me off. Her eagerness caused her to not listen very well when pulling back on her reigns and my inexperience handling her didn't help. My wife's horse ran her knee into a tree just after jumping the small creek, so clearly we were having a few issues! LOL Our guides yelled out after my wife's accident "steer your horses", but even after 3-minutes of instruction it's hard to do that properly when the horse seems to have other plans. At this point the trail follows a path into the woods and up and down a fairly good-sized hill. On a dry day I think this would have been a very pleasant ride, but because the trail was muddy, my particular horse kept sliding... BADLY, like something you'd see in a cartoon! It was very nerve racking and made it difficult to relax and enjoy the experience. In truth, I felt sorry for my horse. She was seriously soaked in sweat by mid ride and seemed to walk under every low branch along the way! I believe she was intentionally trying to get me off her back, fo'realz... hahaha! Poor thing. My wife remained frazzled most of the ride as she wrestled with her own fears of not feeling in control. At midpoint the trail loops back into itself and we follow the same path back to the beginning. . [ THE VERDICT ] We learned something about ourselves that I suppose we've always known. Some of the experiences we've had were greatly enhanced because of the joy we felt showing our children how to live life. We did so many things in the name of giving them great memories and now we must reprogram to pursue our own like as a couple, not just as parents. We thought we would enjoy the more open fields & smaller slopes @ Goldrush versus the mountainous trail @ Big Rock, and probably would have if not for the muddy conditions. That being said, the ride time was far shorter and there is little else to do here. Overall we felt like Big Rock was the better value. So why 4 stars you ask? Well, for one I believe most of our dislikes for this ride were either OPERATOR ERROR or just conditions that couldn't be helped. It's just the luck of the draw when dealing with nature. Secondly, I think despite the shortness of the trail, it is perfect for beginners and families with children old enough to ride on their own. [ NOTE TO OWNERS ] I would like to suggest regularly trimming low lying branches along the trail, adding colorful signage reminding riders to watch their knees in at least TWO critical areas and/or add a guide rail to deter the horses from walking so close. Most of us city folk just don't know how to handle a horse!!! Also, since the trail is short and most people these days love photo opportunities, why not build a second mounting/dismounting platform at the top of the hill where riders can have a chance to pause & take pics on or beside their horses. I personally think this would go a long way in improving the experience. TIP WHEN PLANNING A VISIT: Currently they do not allow doubles, so smaller children or kids fearful of riding alone cannot ride (unlike Big Rock which allows small children to ride with parents). ENJOY 2020 / 71

This place was great! We wanted to do something different in this vacation and horse back riding…read morewas something we never have done before! It was cool to get to go up hills and see the beautiful views from riding the horses! I rode rebel and he was great! He wanted to lead the whole time but we stayed in the second spot. Highly recommend trying this place out!

They never registered my filly, and I was unable to insure her for her value. when she was killed…read morein a freak accident, I had no recourse to recover losses.

Hello everyone! Just wanted to say how much I fall in love with my gypsy from lexlin every day and…read morelove educating everyone on the breed and history. Zena is growing and maturing very nicely and I look forward to showing her this summer in as many gypsy shows as possible! Thank you again for such blessed and well bred horses! Jillian Randol Hey Mechelle, Hard Rock is doing great!! He has turned out to be such a sweet little man.. LOL. I really hope he stays that way! We have really enjoyed both Hard Rock and Jasmine! They sure have helped me in healing from losing Gurley! My mom, a good friend of mine and myself went riding around the farm Sunday evening and Jasmine did great! I wish you guys could come see them sometime! Hope all is well your way & talk to ya soon. Amy Hi Mechele! Thank you for your sweet card. I am having so much fun with Marie (Finnian). I just got her new driving harness today! She's been using my Fjord pony's but its black & I wanted brown to match her plus this new one fits her perfectly... just tried it on her in the stall cuz its raining. I love her SO much! She's so sweet and calm and gets along great with all her barn mates. Shes gone up in the hills by the Hollywood sign twice and I ride her on the trails and arena. She goes English, Western and is so much fun bareback. I love just jumping on bareback with a halter and lead rope and walking around. Shes so good. She had fun when the arenas flooded... stomping in the puddles. Her mane and tail are growing and her mustache is growing back... shes like a little fairy. Her hair and feather is beautiful. She loves driving. Shes too tiny for my big carriage so I got her this Governess Cart that was made in 1898 supposedly. I restored it and as soon as I get some pics of her in it, I'll send them. Its just perfect for her! I'm making a video of her doing all different disciplines... will finish it and send it too. I couldn't have gotten a better Gypsy...she's given me so much joy. I will keep you updated! I gave her a big hug from you. :o) God Bless, Hunter & Finnian

This is the most amazing place for lessons. My granddaughter would never leave if I did not make…read moreher, to be honest I find it hard to leave also. She loves all the horses and Miss Brandy is the best teacher. If you are looking for lessons from young ones to mature ones, this is the place!!!

My daughter was afraid of animals, lacked confidence and had experienced trauma. She overcame her…read morefear of animals, literally afraid of a guinea pig, and welcomed her lessons here. The instructor was great and her lessons were something my daughter still remembers fondly years later. She's taken an interest again, as an adult, thanks to this experience. Leo was her favorite horse and she loved him, such a kind old fellow.

My daughter's and I had a great time.. the horses are very gentle. The fresh air and no phones in…read moreour faces was the best part. I grew up with horses and to enjoy a little bit of quiet time with my girls was the best.

Tiffany and her team do an amazing job. I learned during my visit that she has taken in resuce…read moreanimals, some in very poor health, and through many months of care nursed these gentle beasts back to their rightful majesty. Go check them out and show them love.