During our visit to Maggie Valley, our ride up a trail on the Cherokee reservation was the highlight of our trip. It was the first time my five-year old daughter rode solo. The horses were beautiful, the trail just the right mix of safety and adventure, and the surrounding area spectacular. Our guide, Goodlow Bark, was quiet and unassuming, with... More

As an earlier reviewer mentioned, this is a wonderful, easygoing horseback ride. The owner, Goodlow Bark, a Cherokee Indian man with long ties to this area, clearly takes great care of his horses. They were very clean, well-groomed, and obviously healthy. The saddle on my horse was also in excellent condition. From past experience, I know that both these elements... More

Located just outside Cherokee, these horse riding stables are perfect if you want to experience horse ring in the North Carolina high country. Its a relatively modest set-up but had a fantastic indian guide in Goodlaw Bark and fantastic mountain trails. The trail takes you up to the top of a mountain with panoramic views of the nearby Smokies including... More