Areas in Eastern NC to ride Year Round



Ecklin & Hardison Farms 4055 Hwy 33E Chocowinity NC
​Great easy beautiful shaded trails in Eastern NC. Now even more miles of trails and obstacles.
Ecklin & Hardison Farms Facebook


Papa Pete’s Family Farm 2007 Cartertown Rd Clinton NC. Trails, primitive camping, playground, arena. Host rides, shows and get togethers. www.papapetesfamilyfarm.com


Equestrian trails of Pisgah National Forest around Old Fort, NC. Camp Grier is offering overnight trailer parking and primitive camping. We provide trail maps, and access to all private Camp Equestrian Trails and the newly opened Old Fort Gateway Trail System of the Jarret Creek and Curtis Creek areas of the Pisgah National Forest. Check it out at https://www.g5trailcollective.org/gateway-trails
Overnight primitive camping $55/ trailer (max two horses)
Day Pass $25 per trailer (up to 2 horses) $15 each additional horse Text Erin 404-217-4014 for questions and reservations


BRHA Anita-Alta Horse Camp. The primary purpose of the Blue Ridge Horseman's Association is to improve, expand and to protect existing lands open to horseback riding on public and private lands in North Carolina. BRHA operates the Anita-Alta BRHA Youth & Horse Camp; located at 2929 Mulberry Creek Rd., Lenoir, NC 28645. http://www.brha.us/


Whippoorwill Campground, Beaulaville NC, www.whippoorwillcampgroundnc.com Trails, arena, Party Barn, Horse Rentals and events. 
 
Barnhill’s Dairy Hunting Preserve & Horse Trails, LLC is now open year round! Ride trails any time of year. Arena for rent, Gaming Shows, Lessons Trails, Hookups, Bathhouses, Party barn, Stalls, Weddings, Barrel Races, Gaming show.
2955 Old Creek Road, Greenville NC 27834. Info contact Kevin Lee 252-702-5234  


Love Valley, Love Valley NC, Rides threw the year. Check on www.townoflovevalley.com for all dates and camping.


Leatherwood Stables, 512 Meadow Road, Ferguson NC 28624.

75 miles of beautiful trails in the NC mountains.  Camping available with hookups, cabin rentals & horses for rent as well.  You can bring your own horses. www.leatherwoodmountains.com

Serenity Stables and Campground, 4422 Shoals Road Pinnacle, NC 27043
Located near the Yadkin River with easy access to approximately 50 miles of beautiful trails.  www.serenitystablescampground.com

Biltmore Estates Equestrian Center Asheville, NC 
Biltmore riding & carriage trails. www.biltmore.com/more-from-biltmore/equestrian/meet-our-house-and-horses

DuPont State Forest, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718
90 miles of trails around beautiful waterfalls.  Over 95% of the trails are single track, sandy trails and old logging roads.  One of the waterfalls was used in Michael Mann's "Last of the Mohicans" as the waterfall they walked behind to hide from the Indians.  No camping is available.  www.dupontforest.com

Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve, 1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Moses Cone Memorial Park and Carriage Trails.  Easy to moderate trails, 25 miles of carriage roads.  The preserve is the only equine facility with access to the park.  Campsites are available here with hookups.  Plan Ahead!  Reservations are recommended for camping.www.blowingrockhorses.com

Uwharrie National Forest, Troy, NC
32 miles of trails designated for equine use in the Uwharrie National forest. https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/nfsnc/recreation/horseriding-camping

South Mountain State Park, 3001 South Mountain State Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC 28612
More than 29 miles of horse trails.  https://www.ncparks.gov/south-mountains-state-park

Morrow Mountain State Park, 49104 Morrow Mountain Road, Albermarle, NC 28001
Enjoy 16 miles of bridle trails.  New trails have been added, 2 and 4 hour options available.  Check website during inclement weather to ensure bridle path is open.    


Medoc Mt State Park 1541 Medoc State Park Road, Hollister, NC 27844
Phone 252-586-6588
medoc.mountain@ncparks.gov. Nice parking, easy trails, Camping is nice.




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TRAIL RIDES & EVENTS 

in NC, VA & SC

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Organized Trail Ride Listing

Updated 11-14-2023 

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If you have a trail ride you want included in this listing or find an error, please send the information to Ponygirl1978@hotmail.com or message me on FaceBook, The Wyatt  Ranch or Liz Wyatt. This list is painstakingly compiled for Trail Riders by a Trail Rider. PLEASE pass the info around.

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Wishing everyone Safe Travels & Happy Trails ~ Liz Wyatt

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UPDATED  REGULARLY  BUT  EVENT  DATES, TIMES  AND  LOCATIONS  ARE  SUBJECT  TO  CHANGE  AT  ANY  TIME!
PLEASE  LOOK OVER  INFORMATION  AND  CONTACT  RIDE  OR FACILITY  BEFORE  LEAVING!!!
ALL HORSES OVER 6 MONTHS OLD (NO EXCEPTIONS) TRAVELING WITHIN THEIR HOME STATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PROOF OF A CURRENT COGGINS TEST AND IF TRAVELING  ACROSS STATE LINES, THEY REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL HEALTH CERTIFICATE OR CARD.


TRAIL RIDE PHOTOGRAPHERS, Available for YOUR NEXT RIDE:
       Chelles Photorgaphy: Michele or James @ Cheles Photography on Facebook or http://chelesphotography.zenfolio.com/

​Lannett's Photography . Lannette Williamson @ Lannettesphotography@gmail.com . Facebook  under Lannettes Photography 

843-506-4996

Rambling Cowgirl Photography, Leesa Wright  (919) 548-2467 ramblingcowgirl.smugmug.com


  TRAIL RIDE OR EVENT DJ:

DJ Lisa Flythe old and new dance favorites. Contact for rates and scheduling @ (252) 578 3751.

"Something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.”
― Winston S. Churchill

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January




Dec 29 2023 - Jan 1 2024 //
Lumber River New Years Ride
429 Tar Landing Evergreen NC 28438
$50 per person includes hookup (water, electricity, lot) bathhouses, 2 nights of supper/dancing.
WAGONS WELCOME. 910-654-9985 http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm


Dec 29 2023 - Jan 1 2024 //
Ecklin & Hardison Farms St. Judes Charity Trail Ride
4055 Hwy 33E Chocowinity NC
​$30.00 entry fee, Dinner Friday night, Breakfast Saturday Morning and Dinner Saturday Night for sale!
New trail route, extended and added trails, and Obstacles added.
Ecklin & Hardison Farms Facebook



February
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Feb 3 2023 NCWHMA 

Horse Pull & Antique Parade

Hunt Horse Complex Raleigh NC

Terri Hoag 919.818.5602


Feb 10 - 12 2023 //
Lumber River Valentines Ride
429 Tar Landing Evergreen NC 28438
$60 per person includes hookup (water, electricity, lot) bathhouses, 2 nights of supper/dancing.
WAGONS WELCOME. 910-654-9985 http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm
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CANCELLED Feb 25 NCWHMA

Draft Pull & Antiques Parade

Sen. Bob Martin Ag Center Williamston NC

Vincent Bunch 525.724.0537




March



March 4 2023

Rick Conklin Benefit Poker Ride

Love Valley NC

$25 a rider, 50 percent PAY OUT


March 4 2023 NCWHMA

Carriage and Wagon Driving Clinic

4112 Roundtree road Winterville NC

$30 to attend
Bobby Trip 252-378-5284 NCWHMA Facebook


March 8 - 10 2024 (RSVP) 
Ecklin & Hardison Farms Trail Ride for Doodlebug. St Judes Benefit
4055 Hwy 33E Chocowinity NC
​$30.00 entry fee, Dinner Friday night, Breakfast Saturday Morning and Dinner Saturday Night for sale
New trail route, extended and added trails, and Obstacles added.
Ecklin & Hardison Farms Facebook


March 10 - 12 2023 ECTRA //
Swift Creek Riders
Nashville NC
Willie 252-907-3383

Horace 252-903-7952


March 17 - 19 2023 //
Lumber River St Patricks Day Ride
429 Tar Landing Evergreen NC 28438
$50 per person includes hookup (water, electricity, lot) bathhouses, 2 nights of supper/dancing; 
WAGONS WELCOME. 910-654-9985 http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm

March 17 - 19 2023 //
Tee Cup Farms Benefit Trail Ride for Breast Cancer
Off Beach Ridge Road, Pantego NC (look for signs; contact Jeannie via EM for flier)
Adult $30
WAGONS WELCOME  (Excellent place to drive)! Primitive camping only.
Contact Billy Neal (252) 945-7269 or Jeannie Sullivan 252-945-4549 Jeannie_sullivan@hotmail.com


March 16 - 19 2023 //

Manchester Trail Riders Spring Ride

Mill Creek Campground 7997 Milford Plantation Rd Pinewood SC

$45 Thurs - Sun, Sat Dinner additional $11 and purchased at gate.

WAGONS WELCOME. Marcha Boykin 803-773-1308 or 803-968-2806 before 10pm.


March 16 - 19 2023

Plum Branch Saddle Club Trail Ride

181 Saddle Club Road Plum Branch SC

Weekend $45, Lunch Dinner & Music

Len Glidewell 706.319.2150 Angie White 864.910.5077


March 17 - 19 2023 //

Cornwall Vol. Fire Dept Benefit Ride
7700 Eakes Rd Oxford NC
$25 a rider meal included, just meal $10 per adult, $5 per child
WAGONS WELCOME.  Tim Frazier (919) 690-9041 or Steve Frazier @ (919) 482-6335. 


March 19 2023 // NCWHMA
Bobby Trip Plow Day
4112 Roundtree road Winterville NC
WAGONS WELCOME Bobby Trip 252-378-5284


March 24 - 26 2023

Papa Pete’s Family Farm Trail Ride
2007 Cartertown Rd Clinton NC
$25 per rider for weekend or $10 a day. Fun Show, 50/50 drawing, a lot of fun after the ride.
WAGONS WELCOME. papapetesfamilyfarmnc.com Papa Petes Family Farm on Facebook or Anthony Pope (910) 214-4310


March 24 - 26 2023 ECTRA //
GQ Ridas Ride
Rocky Mount NC
Louis 252-822-2325, MoMo 252-907-8902


March 26 2023 (Day Ride)
Dragon Run Easter Egg Ride
New Quarter Farm Gloucester co VA
​Host, Angie Leigh at 804-815-0417. http://www.dragonrunsaddleclub.org/


March 30- April 2 2023 // (Ride up to 4 days)
Southern Trail Rider’s Trail Ride 
Dondi Campbells Farm 634 Lamar Highway, Timmonsville SC
WAGONS WELCOME Riders $50. Electric and water hookups extra. Stephanie Campbell 843-346-3878 Campbellroofing@bellsouth.net


March 30 - April 2 2023
PPE Trail Horse Spring Fling

305 Lucious Davis Road Chesterfield, SC
It is Way more than just another Horsemanship Clinic! Miles of trails, Indoor arena , Obstacles, Private lessons, Group activities , demos & more at a beautiful privately owned farm. Special Demo on Friday, photos taken and available for free online. Pre registration is required. Click the link below for the event page with details, information and to register- https://conta.cc/3QzwVZB


March 31 - April 2 2023 ECTRA //
PG Express Ride
Mebane NC
Clyde 336-263-6834, Jim 336-516-8114

March 31 - April 2 2023 // 
(Pre-Registration ONLY)

Sugar Shack Hunt Club Benefit Ride 
530 Country Club Road LaCrosse VA
Trail ride for Mecklenburg Co. Cancer Association. BRING A COPY OF YOUR COGGINS TO GIVE THEM. Melissa Baird 434-755-5041 call or text Angie Ezell-Clary 434-865-2110 Sugar Shack Hunt Club on FB




April




April 7 - 9 2023 ECTRA //
Barnyard Bandits Annual Trail Ride
500 Wellons Rd, Smithfield NC
$10 Everyone
Johnny 919-524-1447, ken 919-487-7906


April 6 - 8 2023 //
Great American Trail Horse Sale
Virginia Horse Center, Lexington VA
wwww.greatamericantrailhorsesale.com/


April 12 - 16 2023 //
Wonderful Weekend in Ward SC Horse ride
1955 Hwy 23 Ward SC 29166
WAGONS WELCOME. (803) 685-7301 or http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1114903481#!/pages/Ward-Sc-Events-Wonderful-Weekend-in- 


April 15 2023 // NCWHMA

Seymour Price Memorial Plow Day

19570 US Hwy 64 Williamston NC Roger Manning 252.809.9471


April 14 - 16 2023 ECTRA //
Happy Trail Riders Ride
Chase City VA
"Big John" 703-965-1814, Bug 703-965-1519


April 14 - 16 2023

1st Annual Big Johns Store Ride

4210 Big John Store Road Pleasant Hill NC

$30 adult, $15 child. Ride DJ, Kids Rodeo, Mechanical Bull, Band and Dinner

Facebook and Instagram,  252-589-5431, bigjohnsstore@clemwnsfamilyfarms

April 14 - 16 2023 //
West Stanly Saddle Club Wagon Train
13154 Saddle Club Rd, Oakboro, North Carolina 28129
WAGONS WELCOME and horses are all welcome! Come down and help us celebrate 51 years of horsing around!
Free primitive camping Friday and Saturday. Will have bingo Friday at 7 pm. The ride is free and starts around 10am on Saturday the 13th. 9 miles to the sand bar 9 miles back. West Stanley Hunt Club on FB


April 13 - 16 2023 // (Pre-Registration Required)
Fleetwood Community Center Trail Ride
1357 Crabtree Falls Hwy Roseland VA
Mountain riding, flat camp with NO HOOKUPS. Download registration forms at https://fleetwoodcc1995.wixsite.com/home. Email Anna Roberts,  ridefleetwoodtrails@gmail.com for more information


April 21 - 23 2023
Lumber River Spring Fling
429 Tar Landing Evergreen NC 28438
$60 per person includes hookup (water, electricity, lot) bathhouses, 2 nights of supper/dancing; 
WAGONS WELCOME. 910-654-9985 http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm


April 22 2023

Little Fork Vol Rire Dept Trail Ride

Three Oaks Farm 7073 Cedar Crossing Way, Rixeyville VA

Pre-Registration Suggested. Helmets Required, Ride is from 9 am - 3 pm.

Susan Smith 703.298.8776 susant123@hotmail.com & littleforkvfrc.org


April 22 2023 NCWHMA

Chowan Co, Heritage Plow Day

131 Morrison Rd Edenton NC Joe Goodwin 252.333.5540


April 21 - 23 2023 //

Annual Uwharrie Bigfoot Ride hosted by 4B Farm & Campground
126 4B Farn Rd, Eldorado NC
NOT AN ORGANIZED RIDE, go as you please, eat what you bring. 4Bfarmandcampground.com and FB


April 21 - 23 2023 //
Lucky Spade Ranch Ride
4917 NC-55, Kinston, NC 
Located on 500 acres with 15 miles of trails! Invite your horse friends and come out to ride!! We will have live music, bonfire, and food included in the pricing! Make sure to RSVP so we know roughly how many people to expect - Must have current coggins Call or text at 910-515-0332 or PM me on Facebook. Lucky Spade Ranch Horse Trail Ride | Facebook


April 22 2023 (Day Ride)

Little Fork Vol. Fire & Rescue Co Trail Ride

Three Oaks Farm 7073 Cedar Crossing Way Rixeyville VA

Susan Smith 703-298-8776, susant123@hotmail.com littleforkvfrc.org


April 21 - 23 2023
Granville County Rlay for Life Ride
4202 Us Hwy 15S Oxford NC 
$30 Adults, $15 kids, 12 & Under Free
Granville County Trail Ride Facebook 


 April 21 - 23 2023 ECTRA //
Independent Riders/P & P Productions
Castalia NC
Marvin "Lumberjack" 252-469-0030, Jeff 252-903-2607


April 28 - 30 2023 // 
“NASH” (Nash Autism Seeking Hope) Ride for Reason
Brinkleyville Hunting Club 20982 Hwy 48 Enfield, NC 27823
$30 adult, 16 - 13 $10. 12 and under free, $10 per person camping & dinner only
Amanda Winstead 252-443-9403 x 221; Chris Collie 252-903-0877; Michael Cooper252-883-6843 www.autism-society.org


April 28 - 30 2023
Guilford Co Knight Riders
Greensboro NC
Short Dog 336-987-4206, Joe 336-991-2982





MAY 





May 1 2022 (Day Ride)

Safari Ride at the Ark

3224 Medlin Rd, Monroe, NC

$30 donation per rider will include lunch. Why Not An American Ark Ride Sunday, May 1, 2022
Rain date the following Sunday May 8th.You will be able to ride on the 277 acres of the Ark.
see the camels, zebras, zebu, cavies, llamas, etc
Ride the cross country course, Ride/swim with your horse in the pond,Search for “wild” animals on your ride
There are three arenas and a covered arena. Safari Ride Fundraising Horse Trail Ride at the Ark | Facebook


May 4 - 7 2023
ANNUAL WNC Wagon Train
Fall Branch Road, Clyde, NC 28721
Wagon Master Wayne Dutton. 

Spring Ride 2023 - Western North Carolina Wagon Train (wncwagontrainnc.com)
Info @ WNCwagon Train Facebook or http://www.wncwagontrainnc.com/

CANCELLED May 5 - 7 2023 ECTRA

NC Black Cowboys Ride

Pinetops NC

Willie 252-908-2965, Lil Harry 252-531-3287


May 5 - 7  2023 //
Beautancus Saddle Club Annual SPRING RIDE
269 Marcia Jones Rd, Mt. Olive, NC 28365
$30.00 per rider includes lunch. Hookups available but limited.
Info https://www.facebook.com/beautancustrailride/​


May 5 - 7 2023 
Eastern Rowan Saddle Club Spring Wagon Train
333 Saddle Club Dr, Rockwell NC 
$20 at gate, $15 11-17 and 10 and under free. Includes camping, Rides, and 3 meals Sat. Arena games Sat night
WAGONS WELCOME www.eastrowansaddleclub.com


May 6 2023 NCWHMA

Bobby Trip Wagon Trail Ride

Members Free, Non Members are $30 & includes new membership. 

4136 Roundtree Rd Winterville NC Bobby Trip 252.378.5284


May 5 - 7 2023 //
Amelia Spring Trail Ride
7720 Mount Zion Rd. Jetersville, VA 23083
$55 per adult, $35 for children 11-16, 10 and under FREE. Includes camping and all food Sat.
Register at website. NO STALLIONS & NO DOGS ON TRAILS. Wanda Walker 804-561-6633 or 804-513-1319 http://www.ameliaspringstrailride.com/


May 5 - 7 2023

Spring Ride @ Anita Alta

2929 Mullberry Creek Road Lenoir NC

Event on FB Ken Carpenter Blue Ridge Horseman Association


May 9 - 14 2023 
Mule Days at Leatherwood
512 Meadow Road, off Elk Creek Darby Road, Ferguson, NC 28624
$ Contact for pricing
Trail rides, parade, cook off, sale mules,fun show, obstacles. http://www.leatherwoodmountains.com. Carolinamuleassociation.com, Shannon Hoffman 919-754-7568, Res 336-973-5044


May 12 - 14 2023 ECTRA
Circle-Up Club
Clarkton NC
Ed 910-918-5863, Ernie 910-770-1153


May 12 - 14 2023 (Pre-Registration Required)
Eastern Shore Trail Ride, Benefit North Hampton Fire & Rescue
7169 Cedar Grove Farm Rd, Machipongo, VA 23405
The Rides are limited to 250 riders and horses, and registration is in advance only. No admittance at the trail head without confirmed registration. http://www.easternshoretrailride.com


May 19 - 21 2023  //
Sandhills Spring ride

Robert J. Gordon Field Trial Barn, Hoffman NC
$25 a rider (includes meal). $10 for corral, $5 for stalls. Contact Janet Wallace 910-334-3204
Wagons Welcome https://www.facebook.com/events/211518025848278/


May 19 - 21 2023 // 
Centerville Spring Ride
98 Alert Rd Louisburg NC
$30 a rider
Robert Lloyd 919 496 5120 and Renee Collins 919 497 6447.
FB Franklin Co Trailblazers​​


May 19 - 20 2023 (Camping ONLY available Friday Night)

The Social at the Summit Trail Ride Formerly the BITS ride

1700 Mountain Creek Road Oxford NC

"The Social at the Summit" Trail Ride | Facebook​


May 22 - 28 2023 //
Lumber River Memorial Day Ride
429 Tar Landing Evergreen NC 28438
$50 per person includes hookup (water, electricity, lot) bathhouses, 2 nights of supper/dancing;
WAGONS WELCOME. 910-654-9985 http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm


May 26 - 28 2023 ECTRA //
Black Gum Saddle Club
Charles City VA
Albert 804-317-6348, Donald 804-896-0618


May 26 - 28 2023 //

Hoffman Wagon Ride

Wagram NC

WAGONS WELCOME Don Stroud 252-569-7551​​​​


May 26 - 28 2023 //
Burtons Bayside Farm Benefit Trail Ride
3103 Townfield Drive , Cape Charles VA 23316
$40 per rider
Burton’s Bayside Farm Special Olympic Benefit Trail Ride | Cape Charles VA | Facebook​​


May 29 - June 2 2023 //
Loretta Lynns Semi Annual Trail Ride
Hurricane Mills TN

Upcoming Events - Loretta Lynn Ranch





June 




June 2 - 4 2023 ECTRA //
NC Rangers Ride
Hoffman NC
Kenny 910-975-6424, Theo 843-597-5987


June 2 - 4 2023 //
Jamie Jennings Memorial Ride 
1168 Cluster Springs Road South Boston VA​
$30 a rider, WAGONS WELCOME, Band Sat Night
​Chris 434-579-5338 Tommy 434-575-4577
Southside Virginia Horse Council - Posts | Facebook


June 2 - 4 2023
Ecklin & Hardison Farms Trail Ride
4055 Hwy 33E Chocowinity NC
​$30.00 entry fee, Dinner Friday night, Breakfast Saturday Morning and Dinner Saturday Night for sale!
New trail route, extended and added trails, and Obstacles added.
Ecklin & Hardison Farms Facebook


Jun 3 2023 NCWHMA

Edenton Heritage Days 

131 Morristown Rd Edenton NC Joe Goodwin 252.333.5540


June 9 - 11 2023 ECTRA //

Midland Outlaws Ride
Midland VA
Bruce 540-222-0111, Ervin 540-316-7700


June 11 2022 (appears to be a day event only)

Back in the Saddle Benefit Ride

Mountain Creek Rd. Oxford NC
40$ per rider for Pre registration, 60$ at the gate (venmo or cash only) 25$ Spectator fee, registration forms to be filled out for both options as a catered meal is included with every registration fee as well as a donation to B.I.T.S.
Gate opens at 8:30am Trail starts at 10am lunch around 1pm Trail ends around 4pm
https//:backinthesaddlebenefitride.godaddysites.com
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June 16 -19 2023 //
Hoke Co Wagon Train & Trail Ride
1201 Alec Baker Rd. Raeford, NC
$10 per rider, $5 Kids (Ride on Friday 16)
WAGONS WELCOME. Facebook.com/hokecountywagontrain or Frankie Wilson 910 286-1307

June 16 - 18 2023 ECTRA //
Heels, Hooves & Wheels Explosion Ride
Zebulon, NC
Harrison 919-796-5467, Derrius 919-278-8857


June 23 - 25 2023  //

Hinton Saddle Club

Pittsboro NC

Mark 919-606-2776, Marcus 910-286-1451


June 23- 25 2023

710 Dragway Presents : First Annual Trail Ride

3118 NC-710, Rowland NC

DJ Both nights, Friday Meet & Greet, Sat ride starts @ 10am

Info (910) 736-1561 or (843) 506-2663 Tickets on Eventbrite


June 27 - July 4 2023
Annual WNC Wagon Train
Heritage Park, 175 Wilson Street Andrews NC
Wagon Master Wayne Dutton. 
Info @ WNCwagon Train Facebook or http://www.wncwagontrainnc.com/

SUMMER RIDE 2023 - Western North Carolina Wagon Train (wncwagontrainnc.com)


June 30 - July 2 2023 ECTRA //
Black Bottom Cowboys Ride
Siler City NC
Justin 919-799-3540, Kisha 919-200-8288





July



June 30 - July 2 2023 (STILL HAVE A FEW SPOTS LEFT, DONT MISS IT!)

Wyatt Ranch Cattle Drive Weekend at Andora Farms

​17275 Germanna Hwy, Culpeper, VA 22701
RIDE AND STAY WITH TOM AMD PAT SEAY, HOSTS OF "BEST OF AMERICA BY HORSEBACK" AT THEIR PRIVATE FARM IN THE FOOTHILLS OF VA
Enjoy a long weekend in the great outdoors, full of beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance and working the cattle herd at Tom and Pat Seay's cattle farm. This is the perfect adventure for riders who want to do something different with their horses. You do not have to have any experience with cattle. If you are an experienced rider, we do have a couple of rental horses available, but you must be an experienced rider.
Guests will learn a variety of skills from horseback, including gathering and moving cattle around the farm and in pens. Riders and horses new to cattle will have time to slowly acclimate to moving cattle on Friday afternoon. All of our guests are treated to delicious hot meals throughout the weekend cooked right here at the farm and served to you family-style around the long dining table. Guests are also invited to take part in leisurely guided trail rides around the property.
Check In: Friday by noon for Meet & Greet and light lunch.
Check Out: Sunday morning
2023 Pricing  $575 per person. Fee includes: Learning to drive cattle with your horse, gathering strays, and working cattle by horseback in the arena after the cattle drives. The price includes a horse stall, a 30 amp electric hook up, trailer parking and all meals (Friday afternoon through-Saturday evening). Guests are also welcome to go on a guided ride around the property.
A $100 deposit reserves your space!
Balances can be split into monthly payments. All balances must be paid in full two weeks before the event.

Contact Liz @ Ponygirl1978@hotmail.com or 910-389-4027 or Lisa at 540-829-9555


July 7 - 9 2023 ECTRA // 
Shadow Riders Saddle Club Ride
Peachland NC
Willie B 704-369-9362, James T 704-724-7289

July 14 - 16 2023 ECTRA //
Triple B Ranch Ride
Tar Heel NC
BeeBee 910-874-2115

July 21 - 23 2023 ECTRA //
Brighttown Riders Saddle Club
Clinton NC
Connell 910-385-6570, Tyrone 910-840-9828
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August


 


Aug 4 - 6 2023 ECTRA //
Horseshoe Bandits Ride
Warsaw NC
Jalahne 910-441-5825, Cola 910-382-1827


Aug 11 - 13 2023 // 
Frogsboro Annual Wagon Train & Trail Ride
388 Fuqua Road, Leesburg NC
The ride is FREE. Plates available on Sat. Nite for purchase.
WAGONS WELCOME (CHALLENGING TRAILS FOR TEAMSTERS). Jean (336) 263-4655 or Ralph (336) 562-5178. Tigercat2@embarqmail.com


Aug 11 - 13 2023 ECTRA//
Warrenton Posse Ride
Soul City NC
Keith 919-339-2584, Wilbert 919-497-6230
 

Aug 18 - 20 2023 ECTRA //
Ebony Horsemen Ride
Shelby NC
Chuck 704-284-8864, Six 704-200-8419


Aug 25 - 27 2023 ECTRA //
VA Villians & Buffalo Riders
1302 Plantation Rd Surry VA
ECTRA Members free, Non members $11. Ride the river! DJ, Dinner and primitive parking, Ricky 804-943-3138, Anthony 757-663-1046


Aug 31 - Sept 3 2023 //
WNC Wagon Train and Trail Ride
Sept 1 - 4 2022 //
WAGONS WELCOME  http://www.wncwagontrainnc.com/ or WNC Wagon Train Facebook



September



Sept 1 - 3 2023 ECTRA //

Regulators/Torain Ranch Ride

Ramseur NC

Joe Brady 910-315-6340 Pam 919-352-0673


 (Not confirmed) Sept 3 2022 //

NCQHA Hugh Causey Memorial Trail Ride
Moses H. Cone State Park Blowing Rock NC
$40 - $55 depending. Save the Date! Open to ALL BREEDS! Details at the Link Below:
http://ncqha.com/events-calendar/hugh-causey-trail-ride.


Sept 7 - 11 2023 //

Plum Branch Saddle Club Trail Ride

181 Saddle Club Rd Plum Branch SC

Plum Branch Saddle Club Facebook​


Sept 8- 10 2023 ECTRA //
O&G Festival Ride @  Otis Place
Knightdale NC
Otis 919-250-8287, Gooch 919-250-8288

Sept 8 - 10 2023 // 
Beautancus Saddle Club Annual FALL RIDE
269 Marcia Jones Rd, Mt. Olive, NC 28365
$20 per rider.Hookups available but limited. Food available for purchase at the lunch stop
https://www.facebook.com/beautancustrailride/


Sept 16 2023 // NCWHMA

Spot Rouse Plow Day & Ride

S & S ranch 3881 Hwy 55 Seven Springs NC

WAGONS WELCOME. Spot Rouse 919.222.4382

NC Work Horse & Mule Association on Facebook


Sept 11 - 15 2023 //

Loretta Lynns Semi Annual Trail Ride

Hurricane Mills TN

Upcoming Events - LorettaLynnRanch.net

Sept 15 - 17 2023 ECTRA //
Friendship Saddle Club
Kittrell NC
Branden 252-767-8079, James 252-767-2174


Sept 15 - 17 2023 (RSVP)

Ecklin & Hardison Farms Trail Ride
4055 Hwy 33E Chocowinity NC
​$20.00 entry fee, Dinner Friday night, Breakfast Saturday Morning and Dinner Saturday Night for sale!
New trail route, extended and added trails, and Obstacles added.
Ecklin & Hardison Farms Facebook


Sept 15 - 17 2023 // 
Dylan Moore Days
Halifax CO 4-H Complex, Dog Pound Rd, Halifax NC
$35 Preregister encouraged.
https://dylanmooredays.org/celebration-days/trail-ride/

Sept 15 - 17 2023 //

West Stanly Saddle Club Wagon Train
13154 Saddle Club Rd, Oakboro, North Carolina 28129
WAGONS WELCOME and horses are all welcome! Come down and help us celebrate 50 plus years of horsing around!
Free primitive camping Friday and Saturday. Will have bingo Friday at 7 pm. The ride is free and starts around 10am on Saturday the 13th. 9 miles to the sand bar 9 miles back. West Stanley Saddle Club on FB Daniel Lee 704-218-0219


Sept 15 - 17 2023 //
Cluster Springs Vol FD Annual Ride for Hope Trail Ride
1168 Cluster Springs Rd South Boston VA 24592
More info call 434-575-4577 https://www.facebook.com/CSVFD7/


Sept 15 - 17 2023 //
Amelia Springs Trail Ride
7720 Mount Zion Rd. Jetersville, VA 23083
$55 per adult, $35 for children 11-16, 10 and under FREE. Includes camping and all food Sat.
No STALLIONS & NO DOGS ON TRAILS. Wanda Walker 804-561-6633 or 804-513-1319 http://www.ameliaspringstrailride.com/


RESCHEDULED FOR OCT 5 - 8 2023 Sept 21 - 24 2023  (Pre-Registration Required) //
Eastern Shore Trail Ride, Benefit North Hampton Fire & Rescue
7169 Cedar Grove Farm Rd, Machipongo, VA 23405
The Rides are limited to 250 riders and horses, and registration is in advance only. No admittance at the trail head without confirmed registration. http://www.easternshoretrailride.com


Sept 15 - 17 2023 //
Sandhills Fall Ride
J. Robert Gordon Field Trial Barn, 359 Baggets Lake Lane Hoffman, NC
$25.00 per person for the weekend...kids under 12 are our guest.
Janet Wallace 910-334-3204 Sandhills Trail Ride Facebook


Sept 22 - 24 2023 ECTRA //
Triple K Ranch Saddle Club Trail Ride and Gaming Event 
Reigelwood NC
Gates open Thursday September 21,2023 @ 12:noon. Gitterman 910-232-1193, Tracy 910-512-6197


Sept 22 - 24 2023 (Pre-Registration Required) //
Fleetwood Community Center Trail Ride
1357 Crabtree Falls Hwy Roseland VA
Mountain riding, flat camp with NO HOOKUPS. Shower, toilet and horse water available. Fleetwood Community Center Trail Ride on Facebook. Email ridefleetwoodtrails@gmail.com for more information 


Sept 20 - 24 2023 // 
BENSON Mule Days
Benson NC (town wide!)
WAGONS WELCOME. Rodeos, Mule competitions, Trail Ride, Street dances…so much to do & see! Ride all around the town of Benson. NOT your average trail ride. http://www.bensonmuledays.com/


Sept 29 - Oct 1 2023
Annual Big Johns Store Ride
4210 Big John Store Road Pleasant Hill NC
$30 adult, $15 child. Ride DJ, Kids Rodeo, Mechanical Bull, Band and Dinner
Facebook and Instagram,  252-589-5431, bigjohnsstore@clemwnsfamilyfarms


Sept 29 - Oct 1 2023 //
Lumber River St Jude Ride
429 Tar Landing Evergreen NC 28438
$50 per person includes hookup (water, electricity, lot) bathhouses, 2 nights of supper/dancing;
WAGONS WELCOME. 910-654-9985 http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm





October

 

Oct 6 - 8 2023 // 
Centerville Fall Ride
Alert Rd Louisburg NC
$30 a rider
Robert Lloyd 919 496 5120 and Renee Collins 919 497 6447
Gates open at noon Friday. Chicken and BBQ by Lancaster’s catering Saturday night.18-mile trail, shorter rides available


Oct 6 - 8 2023 ECTRA 

Bounty Hunters Ride

Wilson NC 

Joe 252-371-0047, Ricky 252-205-7601


Oct 7 2023 NCWHMA

Dail Farms Plow Day & Wagon Ride

4136 Roundtree Rd Winterville NC Bobby Tripp 252.378.5284


Oct 7 2023 //
Love Valley Chili Cook-off
160 Henry Martin Trail, Love Valley NC
Go to Love Valley website for details & cost
http://www.malovevalley.com/chilicookoff12.html


Oct 13 - 15 2023 //
Coats 103rd farmers day and trail ride
118 Graham St., Coats, Nc 27521
$10 Riders, $5 Non-Riders
 https://www.facebook.com/events/421768691352451/


Oct 13 - 15 2023 // (Pre-Registration ONLY)
Sugar Shack Hunt Club Benefit Ride 
530 Country Club Road LaCrosse VA
Trail ride for Mecklenburg Co. Cancer Association. BRING A COPY OF YOUR COGGINS TO GIVE THEM. Melissa Baird 434-755-5041 call or text Angie Ezell-Clary 434-865-2110 Sugar Shack Hunt Club on FB


Oct 16 2023 NCWHMA

Driving Horse Obstacle Course

NC STATE FAIR 2023, Hunt Horse Complex Raleigh NC 


Oct 15 2022

H Cooper Black Cheraw SC

Saddle up for St Jude Ride & Poker Run​

Meghan Fry Facebook


Oct 20 - 22 2023 (RSVP) //
Lucky Spade Ranch Ride
4917 NC-55, Kinston, NC 
Located on 500 acres with 15 miles of trails! Invite your horse friends and come out to ride!! We will have live music, bonfire, and food included in the pricing! Make sure to RSVP so we know roughly how many people to expect - Must have current coggins Call or text at 910-515-0332 or PM me on Facebook. Lucky Spade Ranch Horse Trail Ride | Facebook


​Oct 20 - 22 2023

Gold Mine Trail Ride

7455 Hwy 561 Hollister NC 

$20 a rider, $10 for food. No Stallions. Live Band, food and camping. 

Oct 20 - 22 2023 ECTRA //
NC Trailbred Riders

Charlotte NC
Curt 980-422-7107


Oct 19 - 22 2023 // (Ride up to 4 days)
Southern Trail Rider’s Trail Ride 

Dondi Campbells Farm 634 Lamar Highway, Timmonsville SC
WAGONS WELCOME Riders $50. Electric and water hookups extra. Stephanie Campbell 843-346-3878 Campbellroofing@bellsouth.net


Oct 20 - 22 2023
Annual Wild Bear Ride
Anita Alta Youth and Horse Camp 2929 Mulberry Creek Rd, Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Cost is $60 for the weekend. $60 provides your family paid membership to the horse camp thru Dec 2021. With your membership you can return anytime and camp for $3.00 a night. Membership dues are used for campground and trail improvement projects. Primitive camping. Porta-Potty’s on both sides of the creek will be available. Onsite Potable Water available and a creek that runs thru the campground. High line poles throughout the campground. Generators allowed until 11.00PM. 48 miles of trails available for all levels. Maps available and guided rides out of camp on the Anita Alta Property and adjacent Boone’s Fork
Wild Bear Ride | Facebook Ken Carpenter & Blue Ridge Horsemans association


Oct 27 - 29 2023 ECTRA //
Easy Riders Saddle Club 
Salters SC
Levone 843-259-6292, Sabrina 843-940-5364


Oct 26 - 29 2023 //
Manchester Trail Riders Fall Ride (Pre-registration Required)
Mill Creek Campground 7997 Milford Plantation Rd Pinewood SC
$45 Thurs - Sun, Sat Dinner additional $11 and purchased at gate.
WAGONS WELCOME
Must Call and Pre-register for spot and stall. Marcha Boykin 803-773-1308 or 803-968-2806 before 10pm. Stalls $40 for weekend


Oct 28 2023 NCWHMA

Lyman Hardee Plow Day

LaGrange NC 919.440.9282


Oct 27 - 29 2023 //
Lumber River Campground SPOOKTACULAR RIDE
429 Tar Landing Road Evergreen NC 28438
$50 per person includes hookup (water, electricity, lot) bathhouses, 2 nights of supper/dancing; $20 for kids 9-15; 8 and under free; $8 per night stall rent (8’x9’) + shavings. WAGONS WELCOME. Friday 8am until Sunday 4pm; Cabin Rental - $60 per night (in addition to admission fee). Minimum 2 night rental of cabins on trail ride weekends. (TRICK OR TREAT AROUND THE CAMPGROUND & HAUNTED HAYRIDE SAT. NITE!!!)
http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm


Oct 27 - 29 2023 //

Love Valley Halloween Festivities & Street Dance. Mountain Man ride Oct 30
160 Henry Martin Trail, Love Valley NC
Go to Love Valley website for details & cost
http://www.malovevalley.com/halloweenpartyflyer.html




November



Nov 2 - 5 2023 //
Annual Heart Association Beach Ride
1113 44th avenue N Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED!! Minimum donation required.
www.ahabeachride.org WAGONS WELCOME


Nov 3 - 5 2023 //

The Cabin Ride
2081 Mountain Creek Rd, Oxford, NC 27565
We are having another cabin ride! Everyone is welcome to overnight camp, come on Thursday if you want to trail ride Friday. There are enough tree’s to do high lines and enough field for fencing. Water for horses available, plus outhouse and shower available for anyone who needs it! $30 per rider and proceeds will go to The Alzheimer’s Foundation! Multiple food trucks available for lunch at your expense, plus barbecue food truck for dinner! Dj both Friday and Saturday night! Friendly dogs welcome! We WILL be checking coggins. 


Nov 3 - 5 2023 ECTRA

Bull City Steppers

Durham NC 

Sandie 919-908-4223

NO LONGER HAVING ANY RIDES, CANCELLED PERMANENTLY
Wonderful Weekend in Ward SC Horse ride
1955 Hwy 23 Ward SC 29166
(803) 685-7301 or http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1114903481#!/pages/Ward-Sc-Events-Wonderful-Weekend-in-Ward/178058008915704
http://www.wardride.com/index.html


Nov 11 2023

Lester Ray Plow Day

Chapel Hill NC


Nov 17 - 19 2023
Mission Trip Trail Ride
391 Piney Grove Road Alberson NC 
Meal after ride. We will have singing for entertainment Saturday afternoon. Primitive camping available



 
December



Dec 8 - 10 2023  
Lucky Spade Ranch Ride
4917 NC-55, Kinston, NC 
Located on 500 acres with 15 miles of trails! Invite your horse friends and come out to ride!! We will have live music, bonfire, and food included in the pricing! Make sure to RSVP so we know roughly how many people to expect - Must have current coggins Call or text at 910-515-0332 or PM me on Facebook. Lucky Spade Ranch Horse Trail Ride | Facebook


Dec 30 2022 - Jan 1 2023 (RSVP)
Ecklin & Hardison Farms St. Judes Charity Trail Ride

4055 Hwy 33E Chocowinity NC
​$20.00 entry fee, Dinner Friday night, Breakfast Saturday Morning and Dinner Saturday Night for sale!
New trail route, extended and added trails, and Obstacles added.
Ecklin & Hardison Farms Facebook


Dec 30 2022 - Jan 1 2023 //
Lumber River New Years Ride
429 Tar Landing Evergreen NC 28438
$50 per person includes hookup (water, electricity, lot) bathhouses, 2 nights of supper/dancing.
WAGONS WELCOME. 910-654-9985 http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm