We had a fantastic time! Our trail guides were very nice & very knowledgeable. We had a big group of riders- most were brand new to riding & as an experienced rider I can attest to the fact that they gave them great tips & instruction. Everything was well organized & planned. Don’t forget to bring $$$ to tip!
The only thing I’d say needs improvement are instructions on exactly where to go when you arrive at Shelby Park. We drove & walked around for quite some time looking for the stables (which meant we arrived exactly at our booking time when we should’ve arrived early). Only 2 of our big group were there when we arrived & others slowly wandered in, so I suspect others had similar issues. There are many signs in Shelby Park, but only one that says “stables” & you have to be coming one certain direction to see it. The booking/ticket seems to only provide directions to Shelby Park itself which is hundreds of acres; Thus our driving/walking for awhile to find exactly where we needed to be. Other than this one snafu that could’ve resulted in us missing our reservation time, it was a fantastic time with sweet horses, beautiful scenery, & kind guides! Well worth the cost!