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.

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!

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!

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 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.

Ready for a trail riding adventure... here is the place to enjoy a Ooltewah/Collegedale horseback…read moreride. My cousin and I had such a great time. Megan was our wonderful guide. She knows/handles the horses well. She helped gear us up for the ride and led us with Lily the horse. I was paired with a calm sweet mare: Ireland. We practiced a little bit in the barn and then headed out on to the trail. Though it was an early December cloudy mid day, we still enjoyed immensely our first trail horseback riding adventure. We just dressed warmly. Best to sign the waiver online for smooth process. Your guide provides instruction and helps gear you ready to ride. Megan did a job well done. We plan to return.

My husband proposed here! Staff is amazing!! It's a very…read morenice environment. All the horses are well cared for nothing is dirty within the barn. The instructors do their job to make sure everyone is safe going up mountains can't say any more nice things about the facility and the team.

Track house is in a beautiful neighborhood. The staff was friendly and helpful. We did the one hour…read moretrail ride. It was quite relaxing. The grounds are beautiful and the horses were great. I rode Goliath, the largest horse ever!, he was a gentle giant. We had a 6 year old in our group, first time on a horse, the horse was phenomenal. She was not spooked at all. The horses look very well taken care of. We felt safe at all times. I'd definitely check out Trackrock if you are looking for a horseback riding experience.

We had a great time at Equus Mountain Meadow Riding Stables, just remember to ask for the new…read moreaddress (same street, just a little down the road). I rode Tripoli, he was super friendly and wanted scratches and snuggles after the ride. My mom rode Rocket, he was slow and stable (good for her). This is very informal, and you can tell that these horses do not have to do the same thing over and over. Very customizable, and you will be the only group riding. Very Nice!

This was one of the most amazing and memorable trail rides I ever had. I was so sad to see them…read moregone from the Tampa Bay location. But when they moved to Georgia, I was so elated that I had to go and do another trail ride with them. The drive to Clayton was quite scenic, with lush greens and beautiful mountains to look at. It is about a 2 hour drive from Atlanta, but definitely worth it! Their new barn is in a residential area, with some beautiful trails heading to the mountains. The ride to the mountains was so peaceful and relaxing, and ability to trot and canter the horses was amazing, giving some added thrill to the ride. I was so happy to ride Tripoli again, who is a very beautiful and sweet white Arabian gelding. He was responsive to my commands, and was quite forgiving when making a mistake. While Tripoli's trots are a little bouncy (though, can be posted pretty easily), his canters are as smooth as a rocking horse. Ken is such a friendly and amazing guide. He really helps you learn how to control the horses correctly and helps the timid riders gain their confidence on the horses. While he makes safety of the horses and riders his highest priority, as long as the horses are up for it, and he find it safe to do so, he lets you trot and canter almost anytime you want (the only time when he suggested against it was going downhill for obvious reasons ;) ). The horses here very sweet, friendly, and well taken care of. They get fed twice per day, and get plenty of breaks during and in between the rides. They all love having treats, so be sure to bring carrots and peppermints. They will treat you even extra nice if you bring those. :) The cost of the ride is $50 for a 1.5 hour ride if only a single person is riding, or $40 per person if 2 - 4 people are riding. The ride is indeed private, with no other strangers riding with you. It is worth every penny and I can't wait to go back to Georgia and ride with them again soon!

Robb the owner was great and very accommodating! We had an awesome ride - basically a private tour…read morefor our family and we had the best time. We did the 1 1/2 hour ride which was beautiful & stopped a few times along the way for stories from Robb. Horses all looked healthy and you could tell they were well treated. 10/10 recommend :)

I can't understand how you could give Rob and Lacey anything less than 5 stars. They are…read morecourteous, helpful, and have a great variety of Quarter horses, and a few Tennessee Walkers. This is our second year in a row riding with them on our family vacation, and we will be back next year. 5 stars all day.

I recently bought a horse from Curtis Teague at A Step Above Stables and am very happy with my…read morepurchase. I went and tried the horse in person and he was exactly what I wanted in a young horse. Curtis held him for a week for me until I returned back home and then had him delivered safe and sound. He is settling nicely in with my herd and has maintained the same chill demeanor each day. I can't wait to see what adventures we can do together! I think Curtis runs a great operation.

After researching for months, we finally found what SEEMED like the perfect "beginner-friendly"…read morehorse. Upon arrival at A Step Above Stables, the horse looked potentially injured, though I thought maybe it was just resting its hind leg. Until, during the demo canter, it started to buck. They called it on that horse and we agreed to look at another horse the seller had. This one didn't seem to have immediate riding problems--though they didn't demo it in a ring, which might have revealed deeper issues. This second horse would be $1000 more than our original budget of $15,000 -- he said he was going to sell it for $17,000 but was going to "meet us in the middle" to be fair. I (wrongly) assumed this horse would have the same training as the other, given they were supposedly trained by the same people and similar in price. We were also told there was a lot of interest from other buyers and to get started right away to secure this horse. We placed a $2,000 deposit that same day, with the balance due (and paid) on Monday. The seller sent a video showing the horse not spooking at a leaf blower or chainsaw sounds, so we felt somewhat reassured about its temperament. But from there, things started to get shaky: We asked for the bill of sale, coggins, and vaccine records before the horse was delivered. The seller promised to send them with the horse; instead, only the coggins arrived. He eventually sent the bill of sale via messenger--but it wasn't completely filled out. We were told the vet records would have to wait until Monday because the vet office was closed. Delivery day came and the horse was delivered to the boarding facility (a 3 hour drive from the seller) without a halter. The hauler nearly let the horse loose on the property. Thankfully, our boarder intervened. But it was obvious that something as basic as haltering this horse was a serious challenge, which is likely why the horse wasn't haltered before being put on the trailer. The horse then turned its hind toward our boarder--a classic sign of aggression or discomfort. She alerted us right away of everything going on and documented things every step of the way. After she finally managed to calm the horse, she took photos of its condition. She noted Conformation issues, A noticeable problem with one leg, a scar near the joint on the same leg We immediately contacted the seller, who claimed he was unaware of any injury and told us to inform him of the vet's findings. Only at this point did he hint at an "exchange-only guarantee," something he never mentioned earlier, even when I had outright asked about his guarantee and he had said, "We guarantee all horses for 30 days." NOT "We allow exchanges for 30 days." When the farrier and vet visited, they confirmed: The scar on the back leg was an old, unattended injury that would affect the horse's ability to be ridden safely at more than a walk. The coggins form failed to disclose the scar, which should have been noted per the form's requirements. The "vet" whose name was on the vaccine records turned out to be mostly a dog/cat vet. They said they'd only administer vaccines if the horse was brought in, which never happened. The seller apparently buys vaccines from that vet and administers them himself--yet made it sound like the vet was personally involved. We later learned the vet had expressed concerns about this horse to the seller, and the seller's response was, "That will be the buyer's problem." Once we asked for any or all of our money back, he ghosted us. In all honesty, I own my part in this: I didn't know what I didn't know. That's exactly how I got taken advantage of. I was initially swayed by positive reviews--but later realized those were mostly for the trail riding service this seller operates, not for his horse sales. Enough negative reviews exist about his selling practices to show that this is a pattern. And lastly, I did not sign anything stating I was purchasing this horse "as is"--so we do have legal grounds to pursue.

We had an amazing ride. All staff were very nice and informative. The landscape is so beautiful. We…read morewill be back for many more rides!

This was a fun experience, especially for my friend who was experiencing horse back riding for the…read morefirst time! My only complaint was that the ride was only about 45 minutes, and we each paid $67 plus a tip for an hour ride. The guide was friendly and tried to make conversation throughout the ride.