Update to my prior review from July 22... So my experience at SOOFA Ranch was generally positive;…read morehowever upon reviewing photos of other riders who attended the ranch, I noticed some differences in their ride compared to ours. While some riders seemed to enjoy an open road and easier navigation, my families ride took place in a wood area. In hindsight, this terrain was not ideal for all participants as it involved constant walking over rocks, branches and muddy trails. Though I paid $85 per person, I'm uncertain if I received the full experience advertised by the ranch, especially when comparing it to what others have shared about their rides. Additionally, we were advised not to b ring our cell phones along to prevent losing them on the trail, resulting in the disappointment of not having any photos of our horseback riding experience. While I personally had a great time, reflecting on the discrepancies between our ride and what seems to be advertised for other guest has left me unsure about recommending this ranch to others. However, its important to note that this review is solely on my own experience and others may have different perspectives. The one photo provided I took prior to us leaving out on the trail I then left my phone to avoid losing as I was directed.

I visited SOOFA ranch and rode grace during a trail ride! Being that I've rode horses before I was…read moreprepared to have a pretty unpredictable experience because you just never know how things will go with animals but Grace was so well trained. Not only did she pick up on me and the commands I was quickly taught but she also listened to Mr. Daryl's commands while he rode on another horse in front of us. The entire experience was super relaxing and therapeutic. I recommend it to anyone looking for a breath of fresh air! Full video on my IG (Sydneyyrhodess) Also, they offer after school and summer camp programs so be sure to follow them to say informed.

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.

my daughter has been riding at WOF for over 5 years and we couldn't be happier!! the trainers are…read moreattentive and dedicated and love their kids. the barn is beautiful and all the horses and ponies are well cared for, including our own pony. i highly recommend it!!

This is a great Barn, whether you already Show or just want to learn to ride. My daughter has been…read morehere for a year and has really taking to the sport and the trainers! The facility is well maintained, with large riding rings, groomed horses, and lots of stables. The trainers are truly knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. They care for their students and tailor lessons to their needs. I highly recommend WOF if you are looking for a barn.

Eddie was our guide for the day and he was awesome! I rode Willow and my husband rode Cobalt, both…read morebeautiful horses. We were allowed to walk through the stables and see the many horses and pet them, except Dudley...Eddie informed us Dudley has a taste for fingers lol. Eddie was informative and answered our many horse related questions! We took the shorter ride and it was a very quaint and smooth ride through the woods with Eddie leading the way. All and all a great way to spend an hour of your day hanging out with some beautiful animals and great company.

We had a great time!! Eddie was great and the horses were very well trained. Beautiful area of the…read morepark. We will definitely do this one again!

My husband, adult son, and I, spent the day at Banning Mills in July 2026. Wow, what a day! First…read moreof all, we highly recommend this place. The staff is amazing, and the activities are challenging, fun, and reasonably priced. We started off with the swincars. We had so much fun driving along the smooth and rugged trails, over a wooden bridge, and even a swing bridge. We saw deer, and were even up close and personal with them. They were beautiful! Our staff companions were James and Brenda. They were personable and very knowledgeable. After swincars, we took a long, leisurely lunch break. We had ordered sack lunches that morning before swincars, so they were ready. The sandwiches were delicious and huge! The lunch also came with a bag of chips, apple, and a water bottle. It was nice to just sit in the air conditioned dining area, talk and laugh while we ate. Last, but definitely NOT least, we did the zipline. Oh my. What they don't tell you is that the very first (beginner's zipline) starts with crossing a rugged looking swing bridge once you've climbed up the stairs to begin the whole zipping process. My husband and son were fine with it, but not me. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life. The boards are placed 1 - 2 ft apart, and me being an older, chunky woman, that was not easy. I literally froze on the bridge. I don't think this is common, so if you're going to do zipline and walk across the swing bridge, I'm sure you'll be fine. I finally managed to get across with lots of encouragement from our instructors, Keaton and Josh. The zipline was challenging, but fun, and I will admit that there was one point I was ready to give up. Keaton encouraged me to continue, and I'm so glad I did. I was so proud of myself for making it through the entire activity. Poor, Keaton. I definitely kept him on his toes, and I'm sure he was bruised and exhausted afterwards. He had to lend a helping hand to me on numerous occasions and I also slammed into him more than once. He was a trooper and amazing. As you can see, I highly recommend Historic Banning Mills. It's for the young, middle aged, and old like me. I achieved some of the things I never thought possible, and it was all with the help from this great staff.

What a great quick trip! We tried to cram in a lot in a 3 day/2 night stay…read more We started with the swin cars - they emwrrr lots of fun and our guide, Kaitlyn, was really great. You could tell she knew her stuff but didn't make you feel dumb for asking questions... or for help. It was the perfect start to our stay! We did the crazy squirrel ropes course and it was fun.., my oldest got scared and would not continue and they were awesome at helping her transition off. She walked away still interested in doing ropes in the future. The horseback riding was great too - make sure to opt for the 2 hours, totally worth it. Ok, so the next part is 100% my fault - we over slept and had to cancel our zip lining experience. We were there during spring break and everything was booked so it just wasn't going to happen. So this is my advice - don't overbook yourself! Or don't put the biggest attraction for your group on the day you leave! Food - so, we drove down from East of Atlanta and weren't familiar with the area. There isn't anything close! And what is close is closed on random days! Check the listings. West Georgia campus isn't far away and there are lots of options there. We had a combination of breakfast, lunch and dinner there- the food is great! Breakfast was enough to fill you up for the day and enough options for the whole family. Lunch is HUGE! You can easily split the sandwich or chicken tenders. We had the spring break family dinner and it was great- cheese burgers- but I will try their gourmet dinner next time. The grounds are expansive and beautiful ! So you have lots to do and explore. So make sure to build in some downtime to walk/hike around. One thing I was surprised about is that the cabin on the ridge (not sure about others) had a full size kitchen but no plates, utensils or pans. So pack them if you plan to bring in your own food.

I have nothing but a great experience with this horse farm. I have been lucky enough to have worked…read morewith the general manager and the owner and have been treated with caring and respect.

Came here for a Yelp Elite event...it was so fun!!!…read more Holiday Road: What a unique experience! I loved every second of it. This farm took a lot of time to decorate and we loved the different holidays that they catered to as well (Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas). There are so many different holiday songs playing on the farm at the same time, but the sounds don't collide. It was pretty impressive that they could achieve that. Service: The bartender was really patient and made delicious drinks. The staff that helps you stay on track during the tour were friendly and even curious about your opinions along the way. We didn't get a chance to try the food trucks, but they looked pretty good from what we saw. Would I recommend? Absolutely! Will I be back? Maybe, it's just a bit far.

I spoke with them on the phone and I will say such a helpful pleasant spirit. I would recommend…read morethem for sure!

Willow Dell is run by two of the most caring, qualified and knowledgeable people in the horse…read morebusiness. Maureen Forman and Jamie Mann are the epitome of the professional you should look for when trying to find a hunter/jumper facility. The covered arena means you never have to miss a svheduled lesson. My daughter has been riding for 2 years here and has progressed to showing in AA shows. I know there are great things to come for her here. If you want your child to be competitive in the show ring then this is the place to be. There are also great groups for adults and those just learning to ride. More like being a part of a family then just a business.

Well, what can I say about Southside Riders they made me the best grandma ever I treated my family…read moreto Southside Riders. They had so much fun. The folks there were knowledgeable friendly the animals were friendly. It was a wonderful experience. Only thing I can say is that we will be making another reservation soon and in inviting More family to come. wonderful place to go horseback riding.!!!!!

So, boom, I went to visit my mama in GA back in August. She's outside of ATL and there isn't much…read moreto do in her neck of the woods. Before leaving NY, I searched for activities. Came across a couple of horseback riding places. That's been on my bucket list but leaped up a few spots after seeing the movie, Nope, lol. The other horse back riding spot was closer to my mama's home and cheaper but South Side Riders is Black-owned and operated so, no contest! I scheduled a ride for me and mama. The day we were scheduled to ride, it rained. We'd gotten a call from SSR to let us know that our ride would be rescheduled because of the inclement weather. Do you know what the lady said? She said, it's raining, it makes the trail slippery, "and the horses don't like it." That's bringing me to tears now as it did then! That told me so much about these beautiful people running this place. They put the horses first!!!!! They put the horses concerns first!!! I fell in LOVE with South Side Riders when she said that! A couple of days later, we'd arrived at SSR for our trail ride. We were greeted by the beautiful couple who runs the place. The vibe was cool, friendly and they put my mom and I, who have no experience riding horses, very much at ease. I saw the horses and got giddy. They're all so beautiful, calm and sweet and you can tell they're well taken care of. The two horses that my mother and I rode seemed to have a bond. It was precious watching them interact. This was my first time on a horse. They provided a step ladder to help me get up. I appreciated that. Before hitting the actual trail, they let us go around in the enclosed area where we mounted the horses. They gave us driving instructions... That's what it felt like, a driving lesson, lol. How to steer right, left, stop, go.... All very necessary and appreciated. They made sure moms and I were comfortable before we got started. The trail ride itself was so lovely. I was nervous but that didn't last long. Before I knew it, I was relaxed and wishing I was rich so I could stay and ride all day. I talk to animals like they're human, so at one point, I'm thanking the horse for taking it easy with me as it's my first time riding. And he neighs. Like, he understood every word I'd said, and he responded. A similar interaction was probably the inspiration for the TV show, Mr. Ed. So now we're having a full-on conversation and...just thinking about it is making my heart smile. Again. When the ride was over, I skipped my giddy, animal loving self over to the petting zoo while moms waited in the car. I didn't wanna leave! The babies are so cute and sweet. The donkeys...what's their I.Q.? I'm asking because they seem quite intelligent. Whenever I visit moms, I will definitely stop by South Side for a trail ride!

I had a great experience here! We had first time riders with us and Trey explained everything we…read moreneeded to know super clearly to ensure our horse back riding experience was comfortable.

My group recently visited ATV Extreme ATL for an ATV experience, and overall, the ride itself was…read moreenjoyable. Danny, Nick, and Patience were all extremely helpful, patient, and understanding, especially since many of us were first-time ATV riders. Their pleasant attitudes and willingness to assist truly made a positive difference in our experience, and we appreciated their professionalism and kindness. Unfortunately, our interaction with the female owner significantly impacted the overall customer experience. We fully understand that, as a business owner, protecting your equipment and enforcing liability policies is important. However, customers also have the right to ask reasonable questions to protect themselves and fully understand the terms they are agreeing to. During the group discussion about liability, the owner asked if anyone had questions. I respectfully asked whether the business had procedures in place to ensure customers were not being given damaged equipment before rides began. Considering the heavy emphasis placed on customers being financially responsible for damages, I felt this was a fair and reasonable question. Instead of answering professionally, the owner responded dismissively by saying, "This is a business," followed by asking if I was "okay." I calmly responded that I was fine and believed we were simply having a discussion. Unfortunately, from that point forward, the conversation became uncomfortable. My question was never answered, the discussion was abruptly ended, and it felt as though personal feelings were allowed to interfere with professionalism. At no point was I rude, disrespectful, or confrontational. I simply asked a question that was important to me as a paying customer. Customers should never feel uncomfortable for asking reasonable questions regarding liability, especially when those concerns directly affect them financially. Excellent customer service matters just as much as the experience itself. While the staff members mentioned earlier were wonderful, I hope the owner learns that uncomfortable questions are not personal attacks -- they are simply part of doing business and ensuring customers feel informed, respected, and valued.

I've been wanting to go horseback riding for yearssss. I was encouraged to finally schedule it this…read moreyear for my birthday. I really wanted to find a Black Owned ranch, so Bella & her competitor came up. I ultimately went with Bella, because she was much more responsive and welcoming of my 50-11 follow up questions. If you're going with a group, you can pay 1/2 of the total amount to hold y'alls spot. Upon arrival, I was a lil nervous but Trey was a great instructor & very patient with us. The horses were beautiful & all had their own lil personalities! I was on Star and felt like we really bonded by the end of the ride. I really wish I lived closer, but hope to come back and definitely recommend them!

My 13 year old niece was staying with me for the week and I booked a trail ride for us at Bella's…read moreBarn. We had such an amazing time! The horses were beautiful and so beginner friendly, and the guides and owner were wonderful! The trial ride is absolutely beautiful, through the woods, creek, etc.we had such a great time that we booked another ride the next day! If you're looking for a wonderful horseback riding experience, this is the place!!