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!

We booked a two-hour trail ride at the beginning of our trip and had such an amazing experience…read morethat we ended up booking a second ride before our vacation was over! I'm an experienced rider and my husband is a beginner, and our guide, Dave, did a fantastic job matching us with horses (and a mule!) that fit our individual experience levels. He also tailored the trail and ride to our abilities, which made the experience fun and memorable for both of us. For our second ride, it had been raining quite a bit, so Dave took us on a one-hour route where the trails were dry enough and safe for the horses. We really appreciated that their safety and well-being came first, and we still had an amazing time. Both rides were such a highlight of our trip. Thank you, Dave, for being such a great guide and for making us feel so welcome in Blue Ridge! We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in the area

My mom and I started volunteering at Hand, Hoof and Heart after my father passed, hoping to find a…read morewelcoming place to give back and be around others who care about animals and the community. While the mission is truly incredible, our experience as volunteers didn't reflect that. We often felt unclear on expectations, received little guidance on working with the horses, and experienced inconsistent communication. At times, interactions felt distant, which made it hard to feel fully welcomed. Our final visit to the garden club--where we were initially told it was "full" without prior notice--ultimately solidified that this wasn't the right fit for us, though we appreciated Erin stepping in to let us help. That said, Monica and Dylan were wonderful and very supportive. I genuinely believe in the mission and hope the volunteer experience continues to improve with more structure and communication.

Erin, Emily and the whole team at Hand, Hoof and Heart are superb! We cannot say enough about their…read morecaring attitude and desire to work with children. My son has a wonderful time at the farm and loves the lessons. He is always excited to go and the HHH team makes learning a joy!

It was an amazing ride, Jess was a great tour guide and the horses were amazing. They all followed…read moresuit with each other, were very calm and all stayed together. My husband, my son and I took the 2 hour Valley River Ride. My son and I have never been on a horse before and Jess made me feel so comfortable riding with her instructions and passion that I didn't feel nervous at all. It seemed like the horses were perfectly matched with each of our personalities as well. The prices are fair, the horses are well taken care of and trained, the staff are awesome and it was just an all around great experience. It was a beautiful ride and if we are in the area again I will definitely use Cowgirl Up Stables again.

I would have loved to have been able to go - the trail photos look fun but unfortunately (more…read morefortunately tbh) my friend found out she was pregnant 5 days before our booking and realized it's not safe for her to go at this point in her early pregnancy. I called the phone number directly listed with the business 5 days before, left a voicemail and also messaged the auto-response that prompts you to text should you need anything. No one got back to me for five full days, until the morning of my booking. Magan the owner emailed me saying I didn't follow instructions, and took effectively no ownership of ignoring my voicemail for five days. I understand I didn't follow an incredibly narrow policy of 'emailing the confirmation email to cancel' and honestly would have been fine paying some cancelation fee as ultimately I did miss the unbelievably specific instruction in the email... What makes me genuinely upset, and even frustrated, was the level of professionalism and communication I was met with. Magan dodged any responsibility to overtly neglecting the phone number that she listed with her business, and said I ignored instructions, meanwhile ignoring all my outreach well in advance. If you don't answer your phone or check your voicemails, you shouldn't have a phone number listed with your business. Furthermore, she then never told me she still processed the charge - just that I "didn't follow instructions" and went ahead and charged my card without informing me No response, no respect, no professionalism whatsoever. My Airbnb recommended this place and after what I experienced on the admin side alone, I've let them know they should change their guidebook. I'm genuinely sad - it looked like it would have been fun. I have total respect for people's time and effort (hence why I called five days prior right when I found out about my friend) and would have been fine paying a portion of the fee had the interaction felt at all like there was respect or professionalism.

Last month, my daughter and I visited Little Creek hoping to see the horses. I didn't realize at…read morethe time that we had gone outside their official visiting hours. We went to the office and were met by the RUDEST person I have encountered in a long time and it turned out that she, Tamara, is the barn manager. Unbelievable to be treated in such a harsh and unfriendly manner, in front of my 7 year old daughter, at a COUNTY PARK. I am a DeKalb Co resident so my tax money is paying for this kind of behavior. I worry what the horses themselves must experience as well as her staff and anyone else who has to deal with her. A personality like that should not be in the position of dealing with the public. Unbelievable!

Every few months I hear about $5 pony rides here and never went.....until this weekend!…read more This 40 acre hideaway is across from the QT on Lawrenceville. Who knew that it was this big?!? They are usually closed to the public except for these events. They had a ton of volunteers wearing matching vests which was really helpful. You parked on a residential street and got to walk through the conservancy and look at horses in the field. Then came the fun part. Kids 4 and up could ride on a pony for $5. They did 2 huge round a outs in the corral. You sign a waiver, learn about the conservancy via a waiver, and wait in line to ride the horse. In the meantime they teamed up with DH high (I think) what was selling chicken biscuits and snacks as well as doing face painting. They had 7 horses in the corral that kids were riding in. We are not talking tiny little things either. They were huge! Afterwards, you got to walk by the area at that the horses stay in and could read about them and see any awards the won. They also had free arts and crafts projects setup like making horse puppets. They offer riding lessons, but I didn't tell my kids because I am nervous that they will want a horse.

Favorite people, favorite horses. I've built so much confidence in my time here. I've always been…read morethe type to move around from barn to barn. I am DONE moving, and Krissy and Kelsey are who I aim to stay with. There are a lot of issues with my riding that I've really wanted to target and address, and both trainers are GREAT with this! Everyone is down to earth, professional, workmanlike, and if you want to show, you can definitely do it! They will help you reach your goals!

Having ridden and trained at other barns and with other instructors, my daughter has finally found…read morea barn that matches her commitment and passion for the sport. Kelsey Rinehart is not only responsive, organized, conscientious and personable with me, the parent, she is also encouraging, enthusiastic, and focused in her training of my daughter. Her lessons are always full length (a surprising rarity in our experience), they are perfectly matched to my daughter's skill level and goals, and she prioritizes safety while still challenging her rider to push herself to new heights. Additionally, she is a hard-working and lovely young female role model for all the girls in the barn. I can't say enough wonderful things about the physical spot, the condition of the arenas, the quality of instruction, and the love shown to people and horses alike!

Iron horse farm is a wonderful place. The horses are very well trained . You could a young child on…read morethe one champ and he is the sweetest thing very gentle . He knows the difference between a adult and young child . Horses very well fed lol . They sure don't go without . The owner Sarah and her manager Crystal keep up on everything. Beautiful quiet area. You can board your horse there for a good price . I would definitely recommend this farm to anyone.

This farm is a hidden gem in Calhoun! The horses are well cared for by staff that go above and…read morebeyond, you can be sure they will go the extra mile to meet your horse's needs. It's a very positive and fun learning environment for riders and horses of all ages. They offer riding lessons and training. A very family orientated farm with affordable rates. Be sure to check it out!

Best birthday ride EVER! Very informative and educational as well as fun! Thanks JD! I will…read moredefinitely be back to ride my girl Rayne!!!

This was an AMAZING experience! This was my first time riding a horse. I went for my birthday and…read moreeverything was perfect. JD and his team were extremely friendly and helped ease my nerves about the horses. I rode Luna and my boyfriend was with Shade. Luna was such a sweetheart. I would highly recommend JD's to anyone looking for a calm, serene trail ride.

Beautiful getaway! My daughters Birthday Party was a huge…read morehit. Everyone enjoyed riding the beautiful gentle horses. Kids had fun feeding all the goats and pigs. We got to see and hold newly born baby goats. Staff is very friendly and take good care of their animals. Kids didn't want to leave and to me that means they had a Great Time. Glad we could support our local farmers. I'm not sure why a previous reviewer said it was in middle of home development, this is off a road with trees everywhere. Obviously the farms can't help big developers taking all the land, but reviewer made it sound like these homes are all over the farm. We didn't see any homes while in the farm. Some people just love to complain.

Great, welcoming and safe place for your kid to learn riding the proper way. The farm is in a…read morebeautiful setting and the owner very knowledgable. incredible horseback riding experience.