Literally cannot say enough great things about Southern Cross Ranch. It has become kind of a…read moretradition for me to go on a trail ride for my birthday with my husband (who also shares my birthday) and my kiddo the last two years. Southern Cross is absolutely beautiful from the moment you pull in the drive you know it's a special place. We checked in at the main house and drove over to the barn where my family and I were able to meet all the horses love on them a little, meet the doggies and just take our time. When it was time for our ride we went and got the horses ourselves, brushed and loved on them, got them dressed and ready all by ourselves my kiddo was a beast picking up that saddle and carrying it she did fantastic!! The people guiding us were so nice letting us know what we needed to do and when but letting everyone do it mostly themselves. I loved it and ended up bonding so well with my horse, Borris. He was an absolute love bug and when I go back I hope I can ride him again he's the best! My kiddo had Troy and my husband had Amos who was gorgeous! We even got to see a mama and baby horse my daughter was smitten! We had such a great time and it was a relatively easy ride with no large drops or tight places. We rode through a creek which I thought was the best part of the whole ride hearing the horses hooves splashing through the water was so cool! Even my kiddo who has only gone riding one other time before loved it and is already planning her next trip back! Definitely THE place to go if you love trail riding and beautiful scenery. They cater to beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. If you love riding or want to try it for the first time this place is the best check it out!!

What a wonderful place, stayed one night on a mother/daughter trip. The place is a hidden gem in…read moreGeorgia. They have about 100 horses and do a fantastic job of caring for the horses and property. They rotate the horses that ride in order to give them plenty of down time to rest and enjoy. It is a family run business and they make you feel so welcomed. They offer various packages on your stay. You can choose bed and breakfast, all three meals and stay, or two horse back rides a day and stay. Each room comes with its own bathroom and everything was comfortable. You feel like you are coming home to your mom's house. Horse back riding was around 9:15am and 2:15pm each day. Meals times change per season by was 8am, 1pm, and 6pm. Food was good and unlimited soft drinks and tea. If you want to bring alcohol, they make available refrig to store. They also have a kitchen in the main house that you can store your items needing refrig or frozen. You can walk the pasture and/or hang out at the barn. They welcome feeding behind the fence as well and have food for you to feed the horses in the barn. The riding was great, they have you saddle up the horses and still give you about two hours ride time. Beautiful property. Depending on your riding ability they let you go on your own to ride too. It was such a wonderful stay and plan to be back again for another visit in the future. This was the highlight of our trip.

Had such a great visit at New London Farm! Arden and the crew were all so friendly and welcoming…read moreand knowledgeable and you can tell they truly love what they do. They made everyone in the group feel comfortable and made sure we had an experience of a lifetime. After arriving, we started with playing with some of the animals from chickens, and goats, to the friendliest pup, Luna. Then got to interact and learn all the horses and their fun personalities before the ride. Absolutely will be returning!!

I loved it. A good family outing. Really enjoyable for adults and especially for kids…read more Definitely follow the directions to how to get to the farm. Otherwise you'll end up in a subdivision following the GPS. All the workers on the farm are super nice and made the experience so much better. Dawn greeted us and did our tour. I did the farm tour with the ride experience. Like others have mentioned the farm tour was very interactive and informative. We were able to feed ans visit with horses, Goats (interesting story about how so many came to be there), the Alpacas and Llamas, Chickens, Ducks and Rabbits. Free range chicken amd roosters. All the animals are well mannered and I didn't feel threatened by them at all. We were told that the farm had 2 airbnbs - 1 was a dome and the other a cottage, pool access. Archery. They offer summer camps and equestrian classes too. After the farm tour we did the 15 min trail ride on the horses. Helmets provided. The workers guide the horses so no experience is needed and they have a pony for toddlers. They have a platform to help with mounting and discounting the horse. Plus the staff help too. My kids had a blast! So did I! I would definitely recommend it for a family day getaway.

I am the proud mother of one of Mark's students Nichole Mesik. She's been with him for many years…read morenow. She is there pretty much every Saturday and even though she's an accomplished rider she continues to learn from his knowledge And all the people there are knowledgable, willing to share and just fun to be around I'm embarrassed to say that I've never been to the stables but plan to go soon. I just met Mark a few weeks ago at the Arabian Horse Show in Perry Ga! And it was such a pleasure to finally meet him and all the rest of the horse crazy people from his school. Just such a great adventure! if you're looking for a quality trainer, knowledgeable man who cares deeply for the horses and the students he is definitely your guy!

I have been riding here for the last 3 years. Mark and Pennie are fabulous owners and so attentive…read moreto the horses' care. They have turnout, training and otherwise great facilities. Mark specializes in Arabian and Half-Arabian training, so most of the horses here (including mine) are Arabians. Mark is a well-known and very respected trainer in the Arabian community. However, I have a friend who boards her warmblood mare here because Mark is so great at foaling out, and another person keeps their Friesian in training with Mark. Hey, a well behaved horse is a well-behaved horse! Mark is meticulous about cleaning and maintaining the property. You will NEVER find any unsafe footing, downed boards, broken fences, etc.- everything built here was well-planned out. For example, the barn has dirt floors, which Mark maintains very well, to help the horses walk (sometimes they slip on concrete). I was skeptical at first but it really is less nerve-wracking to handle a nervous horse on dirt than concrete. There are trails and an indoor arena with three round pens, but no outdoor arena.

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!

Angus Valley Stables - "The Stable In Bethlehem" Monika is a very honest, sincere, and caring…read moreperson. Will help in any way possible if she can. She gives the utmost care to your horse(s) like they're her own horses. Bucky is bougie, aka Bougie Mammoth Bucky, a high maintenance 3 year old colt gelding, but since he's been there, he's been on nothing but their grass which it's good grass. Grass and hay quality are extremely important for your horse(s). Becareful in choosing a place for your horse(s). I have zero worries with him being at this facility. Had a very rough year not able to get out there like I need to, and it's very comforting to know he's well looked after. In saying this, this facility isn't a high maintenance looking facility, but in saying that its natural beauty speaks for itself and meant for the wellbeing of your precious horse(s). Thank you, Monika Parrish, for all you do. I really appreciate it.

From the owner: 50 miles NE Atlanta, we are a family farm offering horses premiere pasture boarding and riding…read morelessons in Barrow county with over 75 acres on the Apalachee River. This is the place where happy horses are! All 5 star reviews! We maintain 2-3 acres per horse! We have lush pastures, 175’ x 85’ lighted arena, 300’ x 40, indoor riding area, 50’ round pen and 3/4 acre stocked fishing pond, all located within an hour of the Chattahoochee National Forest and 15 other trail riding areas. Pasture horse boarding and wait list for riding lessons available. Come see what we can offer, we’re pretty sure you and your horse will smile as soon as you arrive.

I took lessons here for a while. Trainers are great, and it felt like home! The horses are…read morewonderful and I enjoyed all my time there. Hoping to go back soon!

Beautiful location, very clean barn!!!! The staff is great, horses are kind, well trained and seem…read moreto enjoy what they do. They are accommodating to your needs, make the kids comfortable, very personal! NO complaints at all! They do birthdays, horse experience rides, trail rides, lessons, private camps... anything to help you and your family have fun while learning about horses. Highly recommended!

Bay Creek Farm is a great facility where the horses are happy and very well taken care of. Louise…read moreDitomaso is an awesome instructor in hunter, jumper, and equitation. Her students are frequently on the champions list at horse shows.

From the owner: Established in 1999, Bay Creek Farm is a modern, quiet, family owned boarding barn that offers…read moreriding lessons whether you are a beginner, casual rider wanting to better your riding skills or pursuing your dream of competing on the show circuit. We offer a safe environment for horse and rider