Five star horse place. Wonderful staff. Highly recommend the week horse camp. It wants me to add…read moreanother sentence but I think I already said it all.

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Such a great couple, reservations are done via text and trouble free. The weekday ride allowed my…read morewife and I to take turns and the mix of side by sides (talon/zforce 800) was really neat to experience. The base of the operation allowed for a very friendly atmosphere of low pressure and lots of time to adjust as needed to the different machines. Trails were challenging but not intimidating. Provided lunch was so good and a huge surprise. Overall the experience was so good we may invest in our own side by side, highly recommended.

Awesome ride in the mountains. Scott and Dyan are excellent guides. You can really tell they love…read morewhat they do. We had so much fun we booked a fall ride. Can't wait to do it again!

We had a great time going riding a this stable. All the staff was very nice and accommodating…read more Being a horse owner myself I found their horses wonderfully trained and well taken care of. I've been riding at many stables over the years and the fact that they stopped the ride about 10 minutes in to do a saddle check with everyone was a great first for me, since my stirrups were up to short. My horse Ben carried me like precious cargo! I really enjoyed the ride and the experience. #thankfulthursday

Incredible staff. Very accommodating and attentive. Well loved horses and great trails. My whole…read morefamily loved our adventure and can't wait to go back next year.

Everything was perfect. We got rained out the first day and…read moreBrad, our guide, quickly arranged to meet us the next morning. The horses were beautiful, cared for, and very mannerly! I couldn't recommend this company more!!

I am giving this guided horseback ride a poor rating because of what happened during the ride and,…read morejust as importantly, how the situation was handled afterward. At the beginning of the ride, my horse got too close to my son's horse, and his horse tried to nip at mine. I made sure to stay back and mentioned to Brad that his horse seemed territorial. Brad agreed and said that the horse could be territorial. As the ride continued, Brad fell back, leaving me in front and my son behind me. We rode that way for approximately 20-30 minutes. Later, Brad moved back to the front and held onto my son's horse so I could get in front of my son, with my son following behind me. We rode in that formation for at least another 30-45 minutes without any problems. My son's horse was approximately 5-6 feet behind me, and I was riding on the opposite side of the trail. Then, without warning, my son's horse took off, charged toward me, and bit my leg. The bite tore my jeans all the way down to my ankle. Brad asked if I was okay, and I told him I was, but that it hurt very badly. My biggest concern is this: if you know a horse can be territorial and aggressive toward another horse, why would you put an inexperienced rider on that horse? I am extremely thankful that it was me who was bitten and not my son. What has upset me just as much as the incident itself is what happened afterward. Brad never called to check on me, never followed up to see how I was doing, and never offered any type of refund or compensation. I would have expected at the very least a phone call to check on my condition and acknowledge what happened. This incident ruined the rest of my vacation that week. The lack of concern afterward made the situation even worse. His actions after the incident are a major reason for my poor rating. It left me feeling that the money was more important than the safety and well-being of his customers. I hope this review helps other riders understand what happened so they can make an informed decision about whether this is the right horseback riding experience for them.

Well organized ride, two couples + two guides did the 2-hr Ride for $110/pp. Trail horses are dead…read morebroke and very careful where they walk. The first hour was on forest trails with slight inclines & declines. Anyone can do it even if you've never ridden before. Second half of ride was mostly walking upstream then downstream in a slow flowing river. Horses seemed to really enjoy this as it zigzagged up about 1/4 mile. You will really enjoy this relaxing ride & recommend you spend the extra $$ for the 2hr. You won't be disappointed, here's some pics, cheers and thanks. BTW, I never give (5) stars so don't feel offended.

We recently visited this area and went horse riding. We did the 1 hour mountain trail. it was okay…read more, lots of up and down . The horses were great and the people were nice but it was strange that there was no proper business area where you pay and sign the paperwork like we have been used to with other stables we have visited in the past. It was just a picnic table. Also during the ride our guide was watching her phone the whole time . And when the time came that we stopped in the trail and she was offering the horses a treat, she offered them peppermint candy she hand in her purse. Then she for warned us that this would make the horses gassy. I don't understand why she would give them this! Then when our ride was over our horses went straight to look for water from their buckets and they were completely empty. I don't understand how on our whole hour ride no one could have water ready for them for when we got back.

Debra and her team couldn't have been nicer and the horses and trail are beautiful. Everything is…read morenicely kept. My daughter was with me and had some bad allergies that day, and Debra made sure to accommodate her. Those types of things go a long way in my book! I would definintely recommend Painted Sky and hope to go back sometime! Thanks Debra!

10 stars! One of the best rides I've done in many years! The horses are beautiful the trails are…read moreamazing, Debra and the staff are amazing can't wait to go back again

This ride was awesome and the stop at Moses Cone Estate was incredible. Our guide was great, he…read moregave us some history on the mountain and it's owners.My favorite part was stopping at the lake to give horses a drink, epic!!! Highly recommended!!!

My husband and I absolutely loved this experience. The views were beautiful, the horses were great…read moreto work with even for newbies like us ,and our guide was an absolute blast. It is truly a once in a lifetime experience that I would recommend to anyone.

We just attended a birthday party here for an 8 year old. It was such fun. The venue is…read moreappropriately rustic & kid friendly, there was plenty of seating available. We had several children who had never ridden a horse before (a few adults as well) who were thrilled to have a chance to ride. They had several interesting reptiles, goats, bunnies and a Patagonian Mara to pet and learn about. We brought the picnic & had a lovely day. Thank you Lazy C Farms!

Took my kids today and they loved it! Our trainer Did such a great job making it a memorable time…read more Kids won't stop talking about it. They learned to take care of the horses before and after the ride . They even braided the horses tail. Very happy with our experience. Thank you!!!!

What a treat this is! Only about 2 hours from Charlotte to…read moreget to this remote resort! If your'e looking for peace and quiet, this is your place! There are multiple cabins with various size of accommodations for large and small groups. I was really surprised to learn it's just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. While it's remote there is a WalMart Supercenter just ten minutes away. Located on the Toe River, there is trout fishing, they also have a stocked trout pond on the property. Tubing on the river and there are several outfitters nearby if you want to go kayaking or canoeing. The big draw is the on-site stables where you can ride horses! The cabins are all updated, heated and A/C some with fireplaces. All the modern conveniences including Cable TV & Wi-Fi.

What an amazing horseback experience! I've done a few trail-guided rides and this was the best for…read moresure! All of our ladies that went with us were so welcoming and kind. Very knowledgeable about their horses and the terrain. Got to go across the river a couple of times and that was such a fun experience! The trail is beautiful and the horses were very sweet! Definitely want to come back next time we come to Spruce Pine!

We have two horses at this stable and could not be happier. The barn is cleaned twice daily. The…read moretack rooms are clean and organized. Truly is a no drama zone. The arena is kept up and a great place to work on horsemanship. There are trails you can use. All horses are privately owned.