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.

We came yesterday and I genuinely can't stop thinking about how special it was…read more I called last minute in the afternoon after my little one woke up from his nap, not really expecting much -- but they fit us in that same day. From the moment we arrived, Ray made us feel so welcome. He had the horse ready for us, walked us through everything, and was so patient and attentive making sure my little one felt safe and comfortable the whole ride. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does. What we didn't expect was everything that came after. We got to explore the petting zoo, meet the farm animals, and then a staff member came over and introduced us to a baby goat that was only a few days old, my little one's face was absolutely priceless. And then the moment that made this visit truly unforgettable, while my son was laughing away on the horse shaped tire swing, I glanced over and noticed a wobbly little goat behind us. Turns out we were witnessing a mama goat giving birth right there in front of us. Completely unplanned, totally magical. My little one got a nature lesson he'll probably never forget. This place has the most wonderful energy and the staff clearly care deeply about both the animals and their guests. We will absolutely be back. Highly recommend!

This place was so awesome. I 100% recommend checking them out if you're visiting BLue Ridge…read more Hunter, Emily, and Mandie were so friendly and made the experience so enjoyable. We got there early and got to pet the goats and feed them. There were chickens, ducks, and bunnies. Emily and Hunter had their cute dogs there who were fun to play with. The instructions were fast but easy to learn and our ride went super well. Thank you for great customer service and a great experience!

Everyone was super sweet & nice! I really enjoyed my ride & the guide was very thorough!read more

This place is wonderful! I board my mare here and she loves it! She's got a nice stall and the…read moreinstructors take care of her when I can't. I recommend this place for lessons, boarding, or trails.

My husband and I were on vacation and decided to do a 2-hour horse tour. We arrived an hour early…read moreand got the opportunity to meet horses and chat with staff members. I recommend booking here! We got an amazing tour. We were able to spot deer during our trail ride. I would recommend this for anyone who loves horses and country.

My family and I have been riding at Blanche Manor for the past 15 years. The horses and staff are…read morein so many of our favorite memories! I took some of my best friends for a ride back in April and we had so much fun that my sister and I decided to come back the very next day! Melany was the best tour guide we've ever had. She was hilarious and and gave our ride a personal touch that I've begun to associate with Blanche manor. Can't wait to come back!

5/5 will absolutely be back here every time we're in the area. Our guide, Aaron, was fantastic and…read moremade the experience that much better. It was a hit with the entire fam!

These ladies deserve more than 5 stars. We arrived late and didnt dress appropriately because it…read morewas way colder than we thought. They gave my husband a jacket and all of us gloves. Liz was wonderful as both of my kids had never been horseback riding. She was patient and positive. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for horseback riding in Blue Ridge. Important note. You have to arrive 45 minutes prior to arrival which I didnt realize until it was too late. Makes sense though as you have to get fitted for your horse!

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!

Awesome day at Buntlington Farms. The drive there is beautiful, passing through the gorgeous green…read moretree covering and the Tennessee River on your side view. Get there and was greeted by Miss Jesse She is the perfect picture of southern hospitality and genuine southern charm, a real champ and blessing to have met. She let me ride her horse ~ "Faith" she was a sweetheart They have 7 horses to choose from based on your style of ride. The Farm Owner is so cool, just a perfect gentleman and loving guy ~ Harold, who came along for the ride and showed me his place. 175 acres of Tennessee's finest land tucked away in the back mountains with Black Angus grazing the land, oh and one special brown Jersey named "Amy" Breath taking views, 2 ponds with a really cool tree forest next to them. I got the blessing of having both Jess and Harold to guide me giving me the lay out of the land. Horses were great, beautiful animals because of course Jesse takes care of them like their her babies They do events there too - weddings, church services, family gatherings due to the beauty of the place. I recommend this place and will go back. There's nothing like being around folks who you feel like you've known for years - that's Jesse and Harold Lastly, the charge was $30 bucks for an hour which beats all of the rest big time and Jesse went over the time too on the trail ride. If and when you go please be sure to give a good tip because they deserve it. Cary

Had an amazing horse ride adventure on this beautiful property. Harold leads a great trail ride…read more I highly recommend this opportunity to connect with horses and nature! Horses bring me great joy- I'll be back!

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.

River bluff ranch is my happy place. I am so thankful I found this amazing family run business. I…read morespent a long time looking for my forever barn and I found family. River bluff ranch is a place anyone is welcome and offers the most personal experience and support from everyone no matter your age, experience, there's something for everyone. Trail rides along the river on property, healthy, happy horses and the best humans I am lucky to have gotten to know. If you're looking for a place or activity, I couldn't recommend this business more. I can honestly say that River bluff ranch has improved my mental and physical health and given me so much more. Kids and adults always laughing and supporting each other and a place you know you are safe. Thank you RBR for all that you do!

What a great time we had on this ranch doing a trail ride! We had 3 adults and 2 kids. Courtney and…read moreSusan, our guides, were amazing. The horses were great and the scenic ride was gorgeous. A few other animals were on the ranch (miniature horse, mini cow, a donkey etc) and the owner (Courtney) allowed us to see and pet them. First rate experience!

My daughter has been taking lessons from Tatum Williams at Rolling Ridge Farm for years and we…read moreabsolutely love the barn. We have leased a horse from her for the past 2 years and couldn't be more happy with the affordability and flexibility that she offers. Very friendly and accommodating to any and everyone that is lucky enough to be part of our barn family. The indoor arena is amazing and the horses have beautiful pastures to play in. All in all, I would definitely recommend RRF.

I wish that I had a review to read before I moved my horse there. When I first saw the barn, I…read moreknew that it definitely wasn't fancy, which was fine, but it was dirty and had tons of cobwebs. There are some stalls in the big barn and more on the side of the barn. The owner Tatum Williams meets you with a smile on her face, which I unfortunately fell for. It was quiet when I was there visiting, but I noticed that the stalls were dirty, but yet she was telling me that they clean it twice a day. Hmmmm...first red flag I ignored. Flies everywhere....second red flag I ignored. Yes, I'm a total idiot for not have taken the first two out twenty red flags seriously. I gave excuses like, she was too busy, maybe the help didn't show up, it's hot and there's usually lots of flies, right? To get straight to the point, her price of boarding enticed me, her deceiving pleasant smile, and she said all the right things and "seemed" knowledgeable. Stupid me, stupid me. I did move my horse there, and boy did I REGRET it. While being there, I saw how disorganized it was, and as an example the feed buckets that were used daily, were never washed out, flies all over them, while they were thrown about around the washing area. I saw more of the property and pastures while boarding there, and there was a lot of fencing like damaged wire fencing, with the rusted barbed wire on top, with horse hairs stuck in it. Did I check that before? NO. If you have a request for Tatum Williams, anything, even if it seems easy and simple, forget it!; She will not grant it, unless it is exactly her way; and her way of thinking is, "Way out there!". You'll do fine if you just keep your mouth shut and not ask for anything; if you could do this or that, she'll be normal. But any LITTLE thing that is not in her "way of thinking", you will see another person emerge. Remember that nice pleasant face-cut to AHHHHHH! If you're looking for a clean, well-run barn, where your horses are cared for, this is NOT the place for you. After being there awhile, I was able to THANK GOD find a caring place, that takes fantastic care of your horse in an "orderly" fashion, and you have a nice open relationship and friendship with the barn owner. There is so much I can say, but to keep this review from getting too long, "Protect your horse and avoid this place at all costs!" I hope this review helps you from putting your horse in harms way, physically, it's health and safety, and it's happiness. Oh, and don't let the picturesque photos on her website fool you. They fooled me.