Today me and a friend took our girls on a trail ride. We had the best time in the National Park…read more The instructor was very friendly, and patient with the girls. He took his time with us and plus the whole thing was affordable. Great job so glade I found your business when I was looking up places for a trail ride. Will be back soon and on time. God Bless your business

Saddle Up did not disappoint. Pawpaw and Rebel were amazing horses. Michael, owner/trail leader,…read morewas amazing as well, supper nice guy. This was the only place I found that offered a 2 hour ride. We had a great time and will be back. Scenery was beautiful, and loved crossing the river. Found Saddle up to be more affordable than other places we checked out. Highly recommend. Michael, bring your wife to "The Pretty Place Chapel"!!! You both will love it.

We had an amazing experience at the stables today. You have to meet Jackie while you're there. He's…read morea hoot. Everybody who works there is extremely friendly and helpful. My husband rode a draft horse named Johnny, and it was spectacular. I don't remember my horse's name, but he was a really good horse. The horses were very well cared for and beautiful. They all seemed happy and were very gentle - they knew what they were doing on the trail which makes you feel more confident. The scenery when you're riding is absolutely spectacular. Be sure to stop along the way and ask your guide to take pictures of you. Safety first, but if you can get videos while you're up at the top of some of the hills, worth all of it. Highly recommend this place, we will definitely come back. In my opinion, the price is completely reasonable. We took the one hour ride, and it was worth every penny and more.

Really disappointing experience. It was wonderful in the sense that we love horses and got to ride…read morefor the first time in a long time and see some amazing views. However, the guides made us feel like we were the biggest burden choosing the 3 hour ride, and we had booked online the previous day, so it's not like we showed up the day of to book this. I don't know if they were just feeling overworked from being busy (4th of July week) or what. When we stopped at the mine, one of the other guides asked our female guide if she was having fun, and she very loudly said no. I didn't get either of our guides names because they didn't introduce themselves. The other guide was just ok. His English was broken and he talked more than the girl, but still made us feel like us going on this ride was the biggest pain. The two guides texted the entire time and made us feel like they were talking about us the way one would text and then look back to the other and laugh. The girl guide was straight up rude. I tried asking a question and she responded with attitude. Not only that, but we paid for 3 hours and they took us back early. We paid almost $300 to have a shortened ride.... We started the ride at 1, spent time at the mine, and then were off the horses by 3:40 (which should have been 4 o'clock). DO not tip before your ride. Please make sure you have a better experience like everyone else seemed to have, because I would have been really upset tipping before the ride only to end up with this experience. We love traveling to North Carolina for the people and the hospitality. This place did not have that and we were both very disappointed. They made us feel like we were the biggest inconvenience so the entire experience felt awkward and uncomfortable. I wish we could have had different guides and a ride that actually lasted 3 hours, but due to our experience, I cannot recommend this place. Very very disappointing, as I love horses and it has been years since being in the saddle.

We heard so much praise about this place before we visited & it did not disappoint. We booked at a…read morehome on Chestertown Dr and had a great stay. My husband really enjoyed how beautiful his golf experience was. The staff are so kind & accommodating. We got lunch once at their restaurant. Everyone loved their food. My burger was quite burnt, however. The fries were good though. The amenities are all very thought through. We enjoyed the 10 minute hike we had up to a waterfall that was nearby. It was so peaceful and nice. We actually came for a destination wedding! Not sure how many weddings they do, but we had a great time. Beautiful wedding & no complaints as a guest. Be aware however that I have AT&T and had no signal my whole stay. I relied on WiFi.

Chef Yvonne does an excellent job in the restaurant. Her tomato bacon dill soup is amazing. The…read moregrilled mahi sandwich is really really good. Her chicken salad sandwich on a croissant is outstanding. The locally sourced beef burger is delicious. The onion rings are some of the best I've ever eaten. The Bloody Mary is in my top 3.

What a wonderful experience. Everyone is so kind and helpful. We had a great guide and very relaxed…read morehorses to ride. We chose the 1 hour tour and enjoyed all the beauty around us. Will definitely do again

beautiful scenery on the ride but the ride guide was horrible, very inattentive and not at all…read morehelpful during the ride.

This experience exceeded our expectations. The owner Carol is a gentle soul that is a wealth of…read moretraining knowledge but does so in a way that really encouraged my daughter. They offer incredible hands on horse summer camps that we will definitely be taking part in. Great location, beautiful horses and wonderful coaches!!

Kind of rundown place that is always crowded. Some of the instructors are young and not very good,…read moreand the tack is pretty worn out. I tried it for about a month and it wasnt a good fit. It's cheap though so theres always a lot of people there.

Super fun horseback ride! Mrs. Mary is so kind, and the…read morehorses are well behaved and responsive. We rode in the trees and down beside a beautiful river. Highly recommended! She also offers lessons.

Very nice lady!! She gives trail rides and lessons!! All the horses are very well trained, and on…read morerides she lets each person "ride/control" their own horse. This is not your regular boring line of horses that do nothing more than plod along. This is an eventful, beautiful ride that is very fun!!! The horses are very well taken care of, and love to be ridden. I will never go anywhere else! The lessons are also very safety oriented, and a whole lot of fun!!! Definitely come here!!!!!

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.

Had a phenomenal experience on the trails! As an avid horseman, the guides were very informative…read moreand professional + dedicated to their work and these horses. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the 2 hour or 3 hour ride. It's an experience like no other. I did the 2hr ride and the time went by at a perfect pace. I met some cool people too! I would 100% ride their trail again!

Came back after 2 years with 3 of my friends and it was the best ever!! Savannah was very sweet and…read morekind to us!! Beautiful trail, sweet horses and just overall a peaceful experience

My experiences at Cantrell Farm changed my life for the better. Wendy and the horses helped pull me…read moreout of the anxiety and depression I experienced after Covid. Working with the horses has made me stronger and more confident than I have ever been. Wendy's teachings go beyond just riding as she prepares her students to handle every aspect of owning a horse. Here, riders learn how to care for and connect with their horse in a way that makes the horse want to engage. Wendy Cantrell fosters a great community of horse loving people of all ages and backgrounds and transforms her students and employees into better versions of themselves.

Cantrell Farm is great. We love the owner and staff. They are so friendly. My daughter has been…read moreriding for a few weeks and she loves it! She is learning everything about not just riding, but how to take care of the horses.

Top of the list horse farms for boarding. Top of the list for great lessons for the beginning,…read moreintermediate or advanced equestrian. Great value in private lessons. Well cared for lesson horses. Really serious about Covid-19 containment, so this facility has it all. Highly recommend.

My daughter asked for a horse experience for her 9th birthday, and I reached out to several local…read morestables to ask about bringing a small group of her friends for instruction and experience grooming and riding (all beginners). I was not asking for a "party experience" - just a group lesson. Pegasus Hill Farm was the only stable that responded immediately and positively. They worked with my schedule and were prompt, honest, and professional in all communication with me. They even offered the use of their picnic tables and/or field for us to bring a picnic/cake if we desired. As the day approached, the weather was looking iffy, and the stable doesn't have their covered arena built yet. They offered to change the date or change up the experience to grooming and painting a horse if I could bring non-toxic paint. Horse painting! A new one for me. The day of the lesson, the staff at Pegasus Hill welcomed us even though we arrived 30 minutes early. They were very kind and hands-on with our group, and got the kids started with the grooming and painting. Several of the kids were able to get a short ride led by a staff member before the rain started. The staff were so kind and professional, even when some of the paint didn't totally wash off of the horse (stay away from hot pink/red!). And Megan even took the remaining two kids for a short ride after the rain stopped, though our scheduled time was nearly up when I asked. I am very excited that my girl is going to one of their camps this summer. All the horses seemed content and healthy, the stables are new - bright and airy, and the the staff are so generous and kind. The stable is located in a very picturesque area with great views of the surrounding mountains, yet it was a short easy drive from I-26. I feel very confident in their attention to safety and comfort for the kids. What a great experience!