Horseback Riding on the Fern Forest Trail


Meet your guide at Arrowmont Stables and Cabins in Cullowhee North Carolina, which is about a 2-hour drive from Asheville. At this 200-acre (80-hectare) working horse farm you’ll get acquainted with equine behavior and riding tips during a 50-minute safety program via training video or live demonstration.Once you’re matched with a suitable horse, snap on your helmet then practice horseback riding in the ring before setting off on the Fern Forest Trail, a gentle path that is suitable for all skill levels. Youll pass by the cabins of an old youth camp and meander through a variety of terrain including a dense fern forest that reaches 3800 feet in elevation.Listen to birds sing and keep a lookout for a variety of wildlife, including local wild turkeys and deer, before ending your tour back at the stables.Some RIDING TIPS:Horses dont know they are big. Thats why we can control them with the bit in their mouth.Horses think like little children. They want you to protect them.Horses can be very stubborn. Whoever is MOST stubborn wins. You need to be more stubborn than the horse.Additional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availabilityPlan an extra 50-60 minutes, in addition to your trail time, for your safety and training program Please Note: The safety program starts at your stated trail time, not before it.  Your trail immediately follows your safety program.Your safety program consists of a video or live demonstration covering the horses training, safety, and horse personalityYou are given a chance to try your horse in the ring before departing.  If needed, your horse can be changed before your trailAges need to be given at time of booking so we may assign proper horsesClosed-toe shoes are requiredLong pants recommendedChildren under 12 must be accompanied by an adultNot recommended for pregnant womenInclusionsSafety orientationHorseback ride (based on option selected)Use of all eq

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