Guided Horseback Ride through Flame Azalea and Fern Forest in Asheville booking from $109.50

Guided Horseback Ride through Flame Azalea and Fern Forest

Overview

The flame fern trail ride combines the Majestic Flame Azalea and the lush Fern Forest for a really enjoyable trail ride for everyone. You start up the mountain traveling through a hard wood forest filled with wild Flame Azaleas. After the hardwoods, you enter an enchanting white pine forest just like in the Star Wars movie.

City: Asheville

Mon 23 Dec

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What's Included

Local guide

Use of all equipment (horse, tack and helmet)

Ponchos or Rain coats provided for inclement weather

Horseback Ride (based on option selected)

Majestic Trails with a variety in terrain from 4200 feet elevation at the top to 3400 feet in the valley

Helmets are mandatory for all riders

Safety orientation

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Plan an extra 50-60 minutes, in addition to your trail time, for your safety and training program.
Please Note, This 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 horse's training, safety and horse personality.
You are given a chance to try your horse in the ring before departing. If needed, your horse can be changed before your trail.
All passenger ages must be advised at time of booking
Closed-toe shoes are required
Long pants recommended
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Use of helmet mandatory for under 18 years old
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If it looks like rain, bring an extra T-shirt and towel
You will try your horse out in the ring before going on your trail
The Safety Program Starts at your stated trail time, not before it. Your Trail immediately follows your safety program
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
There is natural social distancing on a horse trail ride.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (36)

Michael L

Jun 2020

Was supposed to be at least a 1 hour ride. We were done after 45 minutes. The guide was sweet but very young. She told us very little about where we were and what we were seeing. Could have been much more interesting with more information. All staff on site were very young (under 25) with average people skills. My 2 grandchildren were to have a ring ride while I was on the Azalea trail but there was no horse or chaperone available. They scrambled to find a 35 year old horse and instead of 30 minutes per child they had a 15 minute ring ride instead. Very disappointed

Response from Host

Jun 2020

Dear Michael, I'm sorry you were disappointed. Sometimes a Guide isn't as talkative as they could be. But I'm grateful you enjoyed the views. Regarding the ring ride, when you made the reservation I told you that you were responsible for leading the children around in the ring and that's what was booked. This is why the older horse is used since he is very reliable for guests to manage. I would be happy to provide you with another ring ride for your grandchildren for as long as you want to lead them that would be free. But you would be responsible for leading them around in the ring not the staff. I also recommended you have 2 adults to lead the small children, 1 to lead the horse and 1 to walk beside the child holding his/her leg because 2 and 3 year olds balance needs assistance. Then a third adult to remain with the second child waiting his turn. We are too busy in the mornings to be able to do that but we do supervise. And, yes, it will be the older horse because he is very easy to handle, small - so not intimidating for kids - and great with the children (always has been from birth - he was born on the farm).

bturek1

Oct 2018

As an experienced rider I can say that Arrowmont Stables really knows how to accommodate all levels of riders. They even let you choose a different horse if you feel like the horse they choose for you is not a good match. The views from the trails are spectacular. Their horses are well mannered and the guides are delightful. Thanks Dave, Lizzy and Stormy.

stevengilstrap89sg

Apr 2018

The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They are very good at instructing new riders and making sure that everyone is paired with the right horse. We will definitely be returning to see the other trails that this place has to offer. The trails are well maintained and the views on the trail are beautiful. The horses are also well cared for and behave well with the riders.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Thanks so much for taking your time to write a review. We are very grateful for your kind words. Blessings

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Guided Horseback Ride through Flame Azalea and Fern Forest

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