Areas in Eastern NC to ride Year Round
Whippoorwill Campground, Beaulaville NC, www.whippoorwillcampgroundnc.com has trail rides monthly as well as ACTHA (American Competitive Trail Horse Association) events, barrel and gaming shows. Check the website for the LATEST dates.
Barnhill’s Dairy Hunting Preserve & Horse Trails, LLC is now open year round! Ride these nice trails any time of year. Arena for rent, Horse Rental, Gaming Shows, Lesons 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
Tomahawk Trails LLC Tamahawk Hwy Harrells, NC 28444
We have approximately 600 acres of land with trails that suit beginners as well as experienced riders, an 8 stall barn, and a 120' x 60' riding arena suitable for riding lessons and a 115' x 240' arena for other interests (barrel racing, pole bending, etc.) www.tomahawktrailsnc.com
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.
TRAIL RIDES & EVENTS
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Organized Trail Ride Listing
Updated 6-7-2017
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TRAIL RIDE OR GENERAL EVENT DJ: DJ Lisa FLythe can get your party started with her
variety of old and new dance favorites. Contact for rates and scheduling @ (252) 578 3751.
COrganized Trail Rides:
*Asterisk denotes 2016 ride dates that have not been updated
Dec 30 - Jan 1 2017
Barnhill’s Dairy Hunting Preserve & Horse Trails, LLC ride
2955 Old Creek Road, Greenville, NC 27834.
$30 a rider (includes meal) or $10 for food and music.
WAGONS WELCOME. Kevin Lee 252-702-5234 or Tammy 252-702-3951
Dec 30 - Jan 1 2017
Lumber River Campground 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. FIREWORKS DISPLAY SAT EVENING!!!
http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm 910-654-9985
February
Feb 10 - 12 2017
Lumber River Valentines 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
Feb 17 - 19 2017
River Neck Acres
4459 River Neck Road, Florence SC
$50.00 for water/electric and 2 meals
WAGONS WELCOME River Neck Acres on FB
Feb 17 - 19 2017
Double A Ranch Trail Ride & Bonfire
4578 Millpoint Drive Greensboro NC 27406
$10 General Admission, Meal & Dance FREE
Kweli 336-324-0530, Josey 336-587-0609, Short Dog 336-987-7206
2017 ride cancelled BC of storm damage
The Gator Ride (Call Saddle Club before attending)
Georgetown Saddle Club, Georgetown SC
No set fee, group participation toward meals and fuel. Call for availability, space limited, must haul from camp to venues
Preston (843) 833-4851 or email Ponygirl1978@hotmail.com
March
March 3 - 5 2017
Mullet Hall Equestrian Center Oyster Roast and Ride
Johns Island SC
Charleston Parks and Rec for info. Cutoff date for registration is March 1. Limited Hookups. 843-762-9965
March 10 - 12 2017
River Neck Acres
4459 River Neck Road, Florence SC
$50.00 for water/electric and 2 meals. Terry at 843-617-0716.
March 10 - 11 2017
Carolina Cowboys Ride
Ridgeland SC
Butch 843-368-6759 Roy 843-441-2173
March 17 - 19 2017
Lumber River
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 2017 //
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 ON TRAIL! Primitive camping only.
Contact Billy Neal (252) 945-7269 or Jeannie Sullivan (252) 944-5481 Jeannie_sullivan@hotmail.com
March 17 - 19 2017
Brightown Riders Saddle Club Ride
Clinton NC
Connell Van 910-385-6570, Allen Alston0910-973-2252
March 16 - 19 2017
Manchester Spring Trail Ride
Mill Creek Campground 7997 Milford Plantation Rd, Pinewood SC
$45 for riders includes camping. $9 dollar steak dinner Sat.
Manchester trail riders on FB Marsha Boykin 803-773-1308
March 17 - 19 2017
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 24 - 26 2017
Eastern Rowan Saddle Club Spring Wagon Train
14210 Old Beatty Ford Road, Rockwell NC
$10 / person inc. camping, Saturday ride, dance, Sunday ride, 10 & under free w/ paying adult
WAGONS WELCOME. Wayne 704-970-7224; Richard 704-361-6115 www.eastrowansaddleclub.com
March 24 - 26 2017
GQ Ridas Ride
Rocky Mount NC
William 252-406-3626, MoMo 252-907-8902
CANCELLED... March 24 - 26 2017 //
“THE” RED OAK NC ride. Shrine Trail Ride @ Red Oak/Aventon Ride. Rain or shine.
Fraziers Farm, Red Oak, NC near a community called Aventon, NC 27856 off Highway NC 43.
Adults $30, 12 & Under $15 each. Campers welcome Fri. & Sat. nights. Wagons welcome but will be unable to go entire trail.
Contact info: Allan Harper (wk. 252-238-3951 / cell 252-290-1401) Kris Radford (hm. 252-238-2294 / 252-296-6394) They also have a Facebook page
March 24 - 26 2017
Virginia Horse Festival
The Meadow Event Park. 13191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, Virginia 23047
http://www.virginiahorsefestival.com/
March 31 - April 2 2017
Barnhill’s Dairy Hunting Preserve & Horse Trails, LLC ride
2955 Old Creek Road, Greenville, NC 27834.
$30 a rider (includes meal) or $10 for food and music.
WAGONS WELCOME. Barnhill's Dairy on FB Kevin Lee 252-702-5234
March 31 - April 2 2017
Petey's Annual Birthday Trail Ride @ Butts 4x4 Ranch
$10 General Admission Food and Dance FREE
1492 Old Lake Road Riegelwood NC 28456
Fish Fry Friday, Dinner and dance Sat. Petey 252-486-2006
March 31 - April 1 2017
PG Express Ride
Mebane NC
Clyde 336-263-6834, Jim 336-516-8114
March 31 - April 1 2017
Southern Trail Rider’s Trail Ride
Location 634 Lamar Highway, Timmonsville SC
Riders $30 and all others $20. Electric and water hookups $5.00 per night
843-346-3878
April
April 7 - 9 2017
Burkeville Trail Ride benefit for Little Nottoway River Hunting Association
3637 Cary Shop Road Bukeville VA, 23922
$40 per rider, 12 and under $25
David Simms at 434-480-9093. https://www.facebook.com/events/510254219088920/
April 7 - 9 2017
River Neck Acres
4459 River Neck Road, Florence SC
$50.00 for water/electric and 2 meals
WAGONS WELCOME River Neck Acres on FB
CANCELLED April 8 - 10 2016
Semi Annual Airlie-Thorne Trail Ride
1400 Spring Bridge Road, Littleton NC
$35.00 for the ride, dinner, and dance.
Buddy Isles Sr. at 252-676-0679, or Denise Walther at 252-204-1390. https://www.facebook.com/events/852822844766300/
April 7 - 9 2017 //
Barnyard Bandits Annual Trail Ride
500 Wellons Rd, Smithfield NC
$10 Everyone
https://www.facebook.com/events/584773431688176/
April 7 - 8 2017 //
Great American Trail Horse Sale
Lexington VA
http://www.greatamericantrailhorsesale.com
April 14 - 16 2017
Benefit Ride for the Lake Gaston FD, Wine & Ride
At "True Story Acres" 612 Blackridge Rd, LaCrosse Va. 23950
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY $40 per rider, $25 youth, $15 non rider -includes dinner, music.
Rosemont Winery will have a Wine Tasting set up for $5.00 per person. GOOD DOGS ALLOWED. Christy Lunceford 434-917-2467; or http://www.lgvfdwineride.com/
April 14 - 16 2017
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-Ward/178058008915704
April 14 - 16 2017
Happy Trail Riders Ride
Chase City VA
Big John Fowlkes 703-965-1814, Bug 703-965-1519
PUSHED BACK BC OF WEATHER, NEW DATE IS April 28 - 30 2017
Genito Trail Ride
1080 Watkins Road La Crosse VA 23950
$40
Nelson or Chyrel Baird at 434-729-9141 or 434-774-1332 - nelsonandchyrelbaird@embarqmail.com.
April 21 - 23 2017
Lumber River Spring 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
April 21 - 23 2017
Independent Riders
Castalia NC
Marvin "Lumberjack" 252-469-0030
April 28 - 30 2017
Bull Run Hunt Club Ride (proceeds go to Bull Run Hunt for the care of the hounds and territory management)
Locust Hill Preserve, 8070 North James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733
$70 adults, $40 12 and under, $30 non -riders. LIMIT 150 riders PREREGISTER ONLY!
https://www.facebook.com/events/390173354479384/
April 28 - 30 2017
Pleasant Grove Trail Ride
Pleasant Grove Community Park, Fluvanna County Virginia. Route 53, Palmyra, Virginia 22963
Contact Barbara Landes at 434-987-2233 or saddleupnva@gmail.com
April 28 - 30 2017
“NASH”(Nash Autism Seeking Hope) Ride for Reason
Brinkleyville Hunting Club 20982 Hwy 48 Enfield, NC 27823
$25 adult, 12 and under $15, $15 per person camping & dinner only
Melissa Phillips 252-443-9403x221; Chris Collie 252-903-0877; Michael Cooper252-883-6843 www.autism-society.org
April 28 - 30 2017
Benefit Ride For MS
Graves' Mountain Lodge, Inc. 205 Graves Mountain Ln, Syria, Virginia 22743
$40 a rider
Benefittrailridesofva.com
April 28 - 30 2017
Annual Uwharrie Bigfoot Ride
Canebreak Horse Camp, 488 MCLEANS CREEK Rd, Troy, North Carolina 27371
NOT AN ORGANIZED RIDE, go as you please, eat what you bring.
April 29 (Day Ride)
Horses 4 Hope Benefit Trail Ride
Whinny Works Stables. 27323 Harold Morris Rd Wagram NC
$35 per Adult, Camping available for additional cost.
http://www.horsesforhope.org/
April 28 - May 1 2017
Black Bottom Cowboys Annual Ride
436 West Green Hill Road, Siler City NC
$Riders FREE
President 9197993540 or Nick VP @ 9199300098 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008339115439
May
May 4 - 7 2017
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 5 - 7 2017
Hicksboro Trail Ride
763 Robin Crest Rd, Oxford, NC27565
$25 per rider
No buggy trails, no alcoholic beverages, overnight camping, neg-coggins a must. DJ Sat night 6-11pm
Danny Norwood 252-492-6590; Craig O'Brien 919-846-7094. www.Hicksborotrailride.com
May 5 - 7 2017
NC Black Cowboys Ride
Pinetops NC
Willie 252-908-2965, Doretha 252-567-3714
May 5 - 7 2017
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 2017
River Neck Acres
4459 River Neck Road, Florence SC
$50.00 for water/electric and 2 meals. Terry at 843-617-0716.
River Neck Acres on FB
May 5 - 7 2017 //
Beautancus Saddle Club Annual SPRING RIDE
269 Marcia Jones Rd, Mt. Olive, NC 28365
$30.00 per rider. Hookups available but limited, $15.00 per night.
Kenny Faulk 919 223 4759: Tim Noble 910 296 3016
May 5 - 7 2017
Burtons Bayside Farm Benefit Trail Ride
3103 Townfield Drive , Cape Charles VA 23316
$40 per rider
https://www.facebook.com/events/988020041212657/
*May 7 (Day Ride) 2016
Benefit Beach and Trail Ride
302 Red Horse Dr, Virginia Beach VA
$65 per rider.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1964616583764474/
May 12 - 14 2017
Granville Co Relay for Life Ride
Camp Butner. 539 Roberts Chapel Rd Stem, NC
$25 a person , $10 Kids
WAGONS WELCOME.
Granville Co trail ride fo Relay for life on FB
May 12- 14 2017
Circle-Up Club
Clarkton NC
Ed 910-918-5863, Sunny Man 910-770-5683
CANCELLED for 2017
Wide open and Burning down the Trail SHOWDOWN race and trail ride
East Fork Stables - Jamestown, TN
$75 a person includes breakfast & Dinner Thursday- Sunday, Band Fri Nite, Rides Thursday & Friday & Showdown Races Saturday.
800-978-7245 www.eastforkstables.com
May 19 - 21 2017
Trails of Hope benefit for Cystic Fibrosis in honor of Ava Crow @ Genito Trail Ride
1080 Watkins Rd Brodnax Virginia 23920
$40, 12 and under $15
Robyn Crow 757-651-9012 robyncrow@gmail.com or Sharon Dugan 757-567-5354 N2_horses2@yahoo.com Facebook/Trails of Hope Ride
CANCELLED
New Hope Trail Ride (Cancer Benefit Ride)
266 Mark Edwards Road, LaGrange, NC
$30 Weekend, $10 dinner and entertainment only
Ride starts at 10:00 am pig pickin between 5:00-6:00 pm. Live bands Sat night!!!
All proceeds goes to Southeastern Cancer Care Cures for the Colors. https://www.facebook.com/events/434419889981803/
May 12 -14 2017
Annual Ride for Hope Trail Ride and Wagon Train
1168 Cluster Springs Rd, South Boston, VA 24592
$27 Weekend $17 dinner/dance, $5 Dance, Children 12 under free
WAGONS WELCOME. Benefit for the Halifax County Cancer Association.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1276099525810941/
May 19 - 21 2017
Eastern Shore Trail Ride, Benefit North Hampton Fire & Rescue
7169 Cedar Grove Farm Rd, Machipongo, VA 23405
$40 a person, $15 for 12 & under
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 21 (Day Ride) 2017
Safari Ride
Why not an Ark farm, 1126 Charlie Williams Road, Monroe NC
$?
https://www.facebook.com/events/1753247594905365/
May 12 - 14 2017
RFD-TV Gathering at the Farm, Ride and Clinic
Culpepper VA
Pre-registration required!
www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/home
May 19 - 21 2017
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
https://www.facebook.com/events/211518025848278/
May 19 - 21 2017
Oakland Hills Trail & Wagon Ride
113 Robins Walk Rd, Saluda, SC 29138
$45.00 Adults, $20.00 for day ride and lunch.
WAGONS WELCOME. www.oaklandhillstrailride.com Lesa Bledsoe 846-993-3072 or 864-993-3090 Jason Long 864-933-8044.
May 19 - 21 2017
Woodlawn Trail Ride (Benefit Wounded Warriors)
1271 White Oake Rd, Enfield, NC
$30 at gate $25 in advance - includes Saturday night meal ticket- additional tickets sold for $10 ea.
Will Earp 252-883-7735 or Bruce Norton 252-308-7464
http://www.woodlawnhuntingclub.com/content/woodlawn+trail+ride/294011
May 19 - 21 2017
Men ONLY Trail Ride & Retreat ride
8887 Sullivan Road, Kenly NC
$30 per man (includes 5 meals)
PRE-REGISTER ONLY, 252-459-6091.
May 26 - 28 2017
River Neck Acres
4459 River Neck Road, Florence SC
$50.00 for water/electric and 2 meals. Terry at 843-617-0716.
River Neck Acres on FB
May 26 - 28 2017
Black Gum Saddle Club
Charles City VA
Albert 804-317-6348, Donald 804-896-0618
May 26 - 28 2017
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 2017 //
Centerville Spring Ride
98 Alert Rd Louisburg NC
$30 a rider
Ken Kreger 919-853-3772; email earp8444@bellsouth.net, Robert Lloyd (919) 729-7094
FB Frankin Co Trailblazers
May 26 - 28 2017
Shangrila Trail Ride Benefit
Shangrila Guest Ranch 3219 Cluster Springs Rd. South Boston, Va.
$30 a rider, Sat ride and dinner, $20 Sunday Ride
Benefit for Easy Does it Ranch. http://www.shangrilaguestranch.com/trail-rides/
May 28 - 30 2017
M&K Ranch Ride
Wilson NC
Moses 252-315-8264, Karen 252-360-7146
*May ???
Annual Shrine Ride Ward SC
Wonderful Weekend in Ward Campground, 209 Ward Ave. Ward, SC 29166
$35 a rider, Day riders $20 Kids under 12 free
WAGONS WELCOME. Gates open @ 8 am Friday. DJ both nights. Help support the Shriners Hospital!
Michael Dietz 864-923-3296 William Bell 808-275-7994 http://www.ward-ride.com/trail-rides.html
*May ???
Weekango Farm Arena
Hoffman SC
$10 Dance Fri & Sat
(910) 978-9768 Mule man
June
June 1 - 4 2017
Rendezvous at Loretta Lynn's Ranch Benefit Ride
Hurricane Mills TN
Tail Riding, Music, Shopping and more...
http://www.equestrianlegacy.net/rendezvous-2017.html
June 2 - 4 2017
Red Oak Hollow Trail (not to be confused with the RED OAK ride in NC)
575 Tates Mill Road Red Oak VA 23964
$35 at the gate (includes trail and dinner) $12 for non-riders to eat
https://www.facebook.com/events/720260057993991/. Kimberly Hancock 434-470-5863 (call/text) Robbie Tate 434-470-3322 (call/text)
June 2 - 4 2017
Kerr Lake Annual Backwoods Bash and Trail Ride
6665 Drewry Virginia Line Rd, Manson, NC
$40 per rider
BEHAVED DOGS ALLOWED
Trail Ride & Music festival June, featuring live bands, dancing, vendors, food, drink and good ol fashion fun.
(434) 333-5438 Dean. http://kerrlakebackwoodsbash.com/
June 2 - 4 2017
NC Rangers Ride
Hoffman NC
Maurice, 910-995-4624, Paul 910-730-5173
CANCELLED
Old Store Hunt Club Trail Ride (ONLY RIDE OF THE YEAR)
Located 5 minutes from Eaton’s Ferry Bridge at Lake Gaston
$30 per rider if pre-registered; $35 per rider if registering day of the event; $15 kids 14 and under
Contact: Jarrett Henderson 252-245-0888; jmh2210@yahoo.com. They have a facebook page.
June 3 - 4 2017
Trailin' for Raeylnn Cancer Benefit Ride
Haynes Farm in Sutherlin, VA GPS 2212 Kerns Mill Rd Sutherlin, VA 24594
(No camping available Friday) The gates to the farm will open at 9:00am on Saturday morning for the Riders. Trail to open at 11:00, there will be a lunch available for purchase on the trail and a pig pickin supper at 5:30 with live entertainment until 11:00 and primitive camping is available with a breakfast for a donation starting at 7:30 am https://www.facebook.com/events/1398855483486418/
June 9 - 11 2017
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.ht
June 9 - 11 2017
Midland Outlaws Ride
Midland VA
Bruce 540-222-0111
June 16 - 18 2017
River Neck Acres
4459 River Neck Road, Florence SC
$50.00 for water/electric and 2 meals
WAGONS WELCOME River Neck Acres on FB
*June ???
Big Red Trail Ride & Wagon Ride
244 Big Red Rd, Saluda SC
$40.00 includes DJ Fri and Sat night dance... Saturday Ride, lunch, supper...Sunday morning breakfast. (Lesser prices for younger riders, or day riders)
WAGONS WELCOME.Contact Stumpy Wertz 864-980-9555, Eddie Goldman 864-445-3987, BJ Werz 864-445-3898, or Brent Addy 864-980-0427
June ???
Love Valley Wagon Train to benefit the Love Valley Horsemans Association
Love Valley NC
$15 for wagon train. Camp at any LV campground
WAGONS WELCOME. Horses welcome. Cost includes lunch and no cover at the Silver Spur or Shelbys Place. Auction at 4 pm. LVHA works to keep Love Valley trails open and clean. www.townoflovevalley.com
June 15 - 18 2017
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 2017
Heels, Hooves & Wheels Explosion Ride
Zebulon, NC
Harrison 919-796-5467, Tracy 919-758-1012
June 24 (Day Ride)
Cervical Cancer Benefit Ride Hosted by Trotwood Acres
7700 Trotwood rd Brown summit, NC 27214
https://www.facebook.com/events/145583752634583/
June 24 (Day Ride)
St. Jude Benefit ride
Ivanhoe Va
https://www.facebook.com/events/1584731641830983/
June 23 - 25 2017
Hinton Saddle Club
Pittsboro NC
Mark 919-606-2776, Jason 919-924-9761
June 23 - 25 2017
Cluster Springs Vol FD Annual Ride for Hope Trail Ride
$27 per rider
1168 Cluster Springs Rd South Boston VA 24592
More info call 434-575-4577
July
June 30 - July 1 2017
Lumber River Independence 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. FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR!
June 30 - July 1 2017
P&P Productions 4th of July Explosion
Castalia NC
Jeff 252-903-2607, HD Pope 252-903-9911
July 7 - 9 2017
Shadow Riders Saddle Club Ride
Peachland NC
Willie B 704-369-9362, Jodie 704-294-1157
Red Mt Hounds Trail Ride & Obstacle Course Challenge (1 DAY EVENT, Camping available off site)
4206 Kiger Rd, Rougemont, NC 27572-8505
Cost $40 Per Rider Lunch is Included
Trail Ride 8:00-9:30, Fun and Games 9:30-10:00,Obstacle Course 10:30-12:30
Please RSVP to Sarah McKee: 919-730-2132 Or smckee@hillsboroughplumbing.com
July 14 - 16 2017
Triple B Ranch Ride
Tar Heel NC
BeeBe 910-874-2115
July 21 - 23 2017
White Oak Saddle Club Ride
Enfield NC
James 252-813-2440, Robert 252-813-8293
July 27 - 29 2017
Gina & Tina's Annual Trail Ride
4615 Blueberry Rd Currie NC
Free for riders, Non riders $15
Tina 910 742 5155, Gina 910 398 3874
August
Aug 4 - 6 2017
Horseshoe Bandits Ride
Warsaw NC
Markes 910-545-9096, Greg 910-271-6046
Aug 11 - 13 2017
Frogsboro Annual Wagon Train & Trail Ride
388 Fuqua Road, Leesburg NC
The ride is FREE. Plates available on Sat. Nite for purchase.
WAGONS WELCOME. Jean (336) 263-4655 or Ralph (336) 562-5178. Tigercat2@embarqmail.com
Aug 11 - 13 2017
Warrenton Posse Ride
Soul City NC
Keith 919-339-2584, Wilbert 919-497-6230
Aug 18 - 20 2017
Ebony Horsemen Ride
Shelby NC
Chuck 704-284-8864, Six 704-200-8419
Aug 25 - 27 2017
The Buffalo Riders Trail Ride
28434 General Thomas Hwy, Franklin VA
$No Fee
Ride threw history in Franklin Va. Fish Fry, and entertainment! Ken Wright 757 286 1493 or Rick Blunt 757 556 9044
September
Sept 1 - 3 2017
Lumber River Campground LABOR DAY RIDE
429 Tar Landing Evergreen NC 28438
$50 per person includes hookup (water, electricity, lot) bathhouses, 2 nights of supper/dancing;
WAGONS WELCOME. http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm
*Sept 2 - 4 2016
MEN ONLY Trail Ride & Retreat
Buckhorn Reservoir Trails 8887 Sullivan Road, Kenly, NC
$30.00 per man. Must be pre-registered and pre-paid
Primitive camping with no hookups. Bring your pens or fences. Water available for your horses. Porta Johns on Site
Gates Open 12:00 Friday. This is a “no alcohol at all” weekend..
Saturday Trail Ride: 10:00am
Call 252-459-6091 and pre-register. Make Checks Payable to Stoney Creek Cowboy Church. Mail to 6015 Old Bailey Hwy, Nashville, NC 27856
Sept 1 - 3 2017
River Neck Acres
4459 River Neck Road, Florence SC
$50.00 for water/electric and 2 meals
WAGONS WELCOME River Neck Acres on FB.
Sept 1 - 3 2017
Regulators Ride
Ramseur NC
Pail & Peggie 336-879-3158
Sept 8 - 10 2017
O&G Festival Ride @ Otis' Place
Knightdale NC
Otis 919-250-8287, Gooch 919-250-8288
Sept 8 - 10 2017 //
Beautancus Saddle Club Annual FALL RIDE
269 Marcia Jones Rd, Mt. Olive, NC 28365
$30.00 per rider. Hookups available but limited, $15.00 per night.
Kenny Faulk 919 223 4759: Tim Noble 910 296 3016
Sept 14 - 17 2017
Racking on the Edge Ride
East Fork Stables - Jamestown, TN
$115 a person includes breakfast & dinner & lunch on trail Thursday - Sunday, Band Saturday Nite,
800-978-7245 www.eastforkstables.com
Sept 15 - 17 2017
Friendship Saddle Club
Kittrell NC
Lamar 919-906-6985, Thomas 919-496-5527
CANCELLED Sept 16 - 18 2016
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/
Sept 15 - 17 2017
Dylan Moore Days
Halifax CO 4-H Complex, Dog Pound Rd, Halifax NC
$30 Preregister (Before Sept 10) $30 at gate
https://sites.google.com/site/dylanmooredayscelebration/trail-ride
*Sept ???
Fall Wagon Train @ West Stanley Saddle Club
13154 Saddle Club Road, Oakboro, NC 28192
$10 per person
WAGON TRAIN. Clyde Allmon at 704-788-9268
Sept 15 - 17, 2017
Cluster Springs Vol FD Annual Ride for Hope Trail Ride
$27 per rider
1168 Cluster Springs Rd South Boston VA 24592
More info call 434-575-4577 https://www.facebook.com/events/1856703281285167/
Sept 21 - 24 2017 //
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 21 - 24 2017
VPHC Late Summer/ Early Fall Ride
Reservations at Fairy Stone State Park
967 Fairystone Lake Dr, Stuart, Virginia 24171
https://www.facebook.com/events/388725804828079/
Sept 22 - 24 2017
Triple K Ranch
Rieglewood NC
Tracy 910-512-6197, Glitterman 910-231-1193
*Fall Ride CANCELLED
Annual Airlie-Thorne Trail Ride
Spring Bridge Road, Littleton NC
$35.00 for the ride, dinner, and dance. $10.00 for supper. $10.00 for the dance
Buddy Isles Sr. at 252-676-0679, or Denise Walther at 252-204-1390. https://www.facebook.com/events/852822844766300/
Sept 22 - 24 2017
Genito Trail Ride
1080 Watkins Rd Lacrosse Va 23950
$40
Nelson or Chyrel Baird at 434-729-9141 or 434-774-1332 - nelsonandchyrelbaird@embarqmail.comhttp://www
Brodnax United Methodist Church Gates open Friday at 12 PM. Primitive Camping water provided for horses. Lunch provided on trail for a donation. Dinner provided on Saturday night. Open to all riders come for the weekend and have fun.
Sept 29 - Oct 1 2017
Sandhills Fall Ride
J. Robert Gordon Field Trial Barn, Hoffman, NC
$25.00 per person for the weekend...kids under 12 are our guest.
Janet Wallace 910-334-3204 https://www.facebook.com/events/1396879110610665/
Sept 29 - Oct 1 2017
Real Deal Saddle Club
Lancaster NC
Cornelius 704-320-1295, David 336-327-6129
Sept 29 - Oct 1 2017
Eastern Shore Trail Ride, Benefit North Hampton Fire & Rescue
7169 Cedar Grove Farm Rd, Machipongo, VA 23405
$40 a person, $15 for 12 & under
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 30 - 0ct 2 2016
Oak Hill Trail Ride
309 Long Road, Saluda, SC
$45 for adults
Includes Lunch and dinner Sat. Entertainment ect. https://www.facebook.com/Oakhilltrailride
October
Oct 6 - 8 2017 //
Centerville Fall Ride
Alert Rd Louisburg NC
$30 a rider
Ken Kreger 919-853-3772; email earp8444@bellsouth.net
Gates open at noon Friday. Chicken and BBQ by Lancaster’s catering Saturday night. DJ Saturday night. 18 mile trail, shorter rides available
Oct 6 - 8 2017 //
Bounty Hunters Annual Ride
Buckhorn Reserve, 8887 Sullivan Road , Kenly NC
Riders FREE, Non Riders $10
https://www.facebook.com/events/734078140063290/ Joe 252-371-0047, Mr. Roy 252-291-0113
*Oct ???
NC Work Horse and Mule Association Trail Ride
27323 Harold Morris Road Wagram NC
Campsites $10 per night (Thursday-Sunday).Stalls for rent $15 per night (includes shavings)
WAGONS WELCOME. Rachel Medley at 910-309-8832
Oct 6 - 8 2017
Oakland Hills Trail & Wagon Ride
113 Robins Walk Rd, Saluda, SC 29138
$45.00 Adults, $20.00 for day ride and lunch.
WAGONS WELCOME. www.oaklandhillstrailride.com Lesa Bledsoe 846-993-3072 or 864-993-3090 Jason Long 864-933-8044.
Oct 6 - 8 2017
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 6 - 8 2017
Burkeville Trail Ride benefit for Little Nottoway River Hunting Association
3637 Cary Shop Road Burkeville VA, 23922
$40 per rider, 12 and under $25
David Simms at 434-480-9093. https://www.facebook.com/events/510254219088920/
Oct 13 - 15 2017
Benefit Ride for the Lake Gaston Fire Dept.
At " True Story Acres", 612 Blackridge Rd, LaCrosse Va. 23950
$35 per rider, under 12 $25 includes dinner, music.
Christy Lunceford 434-917-2467
Rosemont Winery will have a Wine Tasting set up for $5.00 per person.
Oct 13 - 15 2017
Rescue Ride @ The Fork Stables
The Fork Farm and Stables. 3200 Fork Rd, Norwood, North Carolina 28128
https://www.facebook.com/events/228045404360309/?active_tab=about
CANCELLED Oct 7 - 9 2016
Hicksboro Annual Fall Ride
763 Robin Crest Rd, Oxford, NC27565
$25 per rider
No buggy trails, no alcoholic beverages, overnight camping, neg-coggins a must.
Danny Norwood 252-492-6590; Craig O'Brien 919-846-7094
Oct 13 - 15 2017
Coats 103rd farmers day and trail ride
118 Graham St., Coats, Nc 27521
$10 Riders, $5 Non-Riders
https://www.facebook.com/events/421768691352451/
TBD
Battleboro Community Volunteer Fire Dept Trail Ride & Auction
42 Cool Spring Road Battleboro NC 27809
$30 a rider
Fire Dept. (252) 446-6961 M-F 8am to 5pm. Jim Hardee (252) 903-1802 Eddie Hardee (252) 903-4376 Kevin Rose (252) 903-2013
bcvfd@suddenlinkmail.com www.Battleborofiredept.com
Oct ???
Halifax Co Mounted Search and Rescue, Wounded Warrior Benefit Ride
1168 Cluster Springs Road, Cluster Springs VA 24464
$20 Riders, $10 Non-Riders
RSVP By Sept 28. Shannon Kirkpatric 434 738 8269.
https://www.facebook.com/events/88346684838782
*Oct 14 - 16 2016
Eastern Rowan Saddle Club Fall Wagon Train
14210 Old Beatty Ford Road, Rockwell NC
$10 / person inc. camping, Saturday ride, dance, Sunday ride, 10 & under free w/ paying adult
WAGONS WELCOME. Wayne 704-970-7224; Richard 704-361-6115 www.eastrowansaddleclub.com –
www.eastrowansaddleclub.com/WagonTrainPage.html
Ride starts at 9:30 AM promptly both days. Live dance band Saturday night 8PM ($6 / person at gate for dance only). Bingo Friday night with prizes awarded. Breakfast served $3.50 each morning at 7:30 AM. Saturday night meal served $7.50 per person at 5 PM. No electric camping, fresh water, restrooms. Gate opens at 2 PM Friday. Kitchen opens 6:30 PM Friday. Chuck Wagon serving lunch on trail Saturday.
*Oct 14 - 16 2016
Southern Trail Rider’s Trail Ride
Location 634 Lamar Highway, Timmonsville SC
Riders $30 and all others $20. Electric and water hookups $5.00 per night
843-346-3878
Music Friday and Saturday night. Tack auction Saturday night.
CANCELLED Oct 14 - 16 2016
Rolling Rock Farm Trail Ride
Location 690 Oine Rd, Norlina NC
The donation of the ride is $30 for riders and $10 for non riders, waiver is to be signed at gate, Primitive camping available.
Food will be served
LOOK FOR SIGNS * * * NEGATIVE COGGINS REQURED * ! !
For more info you can reach Ted Harris at 252-213-6862 or Tim Harris at 252-425-4305
*Oct 14 - 16 2016
Fleetwood Trail Ride
Fleetwood Community Center, 1357 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Roseland VA
$?
This is a funraiser for Nelsone county VA's fleetwood community center. A trail ride that takes place twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. The trail ride consitice of two different rides on Saturday, a long 25 miles and a short 15 miles. On sunday a nice easy10 to 12 mile ride. All three rides cover a veriety of terane, mountains, river, rocky, and nice easy dirt trails.
Oct 20 - 22 2017
Shaw Ball Park Trail RIders
Kenly NC
Bobby 252-315-3447
*Oct 21 - 23 2016
Weekend Trail Ride Benefit for the VFD
Flint Hill VA
$40 one day, $60 weekend. Pre-register Half price for 10 yrs old and younger.
Morning Coffee, O-juice & pastry Hot Lunch each day.
Call Deborah 540 636-9713 or email fhvfr@comcast.net
http://www.flinthillfireva.com
Oct 28 - 30 2017
Fall Fun Ride for the Equine Rescue League
Smith Lake Farm, Mount Pleasant, North Carolina 28124
https://www.facebook.com/events/1220455868080628/
Oct 20 - 22 2017
Red Oak Hollow Trail (not to be confused with the RED OAK ride in NC)
575 Tates Mill Road Red Oak VA 23964
$35 at the gate (includes trail and dinner) $12 for non-riders to eat
Neg Coggins & release form signed at gate, lunch available on the trail (pay), arrivals start 12 noon Friday, Primitive Camping. Ride with dinner after. Trails are woods, creeks, fields, ect. with varied terrain. Water tank provided to water horses. NO DOGS ON TRAIL, all in camp on leash. Preregistration not required but appreciated.
https://www.facebook.com/events/720260057993991/. Kimberly Hancock 434-470-5863 (call/text), Robbie Tate 434-470-3322 (call/text)
Oct 26 - 29 2017
Manchester Fall Trail Ride
Mill Creek Campground 7997 Milford Plantation Rd, Pinewood SC
$45 for riders includes camping. $9 dollar steak dinner Sat.
Manchester trail riders on FB Marsha Boykin 803-773-1308
Oct 27 - 29 2017 \\
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. Cabins include two double beds, bathroom with shower, microwave, refrigerator, and television. Picnic tables and grills are located adjacent to each cabin.
(TRICK OR TREAT AROUND THE CAMPGROUND & HAUNTED HAYRIDE SAT. NITE!!!)
http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm
Oct 26 - 29 2017 \\
Love Valley Halloween Festivities
160 Henry Martin Trail, Love Valley NC
Go to Love Valley website for details & cost
http://www.malovevalley.com/halloweenpartyflyer.html
Oct 27 -29 2017
Easy Riders Saddle Club
Salters SC
David 865-228-9647, Cynthia 843-810-0960
Oct 27 - 29 2017 \\
Barnyard Bandits Annual Fall Ride
500 Wellons Road Smithfield NC
Everyone $10
https://www.facebook.com/Barnyard-Bandits-Saddle-Club-157498447715077/?fref=ts
November
Nov 2 - 5 2017
VPHC Fall Trail Ride
1170 Staunton Trail, Scottsburg VA 24589
https://www.facebook.com/events/1839448796312442/?active_tab=discussion
Nov 1 - 5 2017 //
Annual Heart Association Beach Ride
1113 44th avenue N Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED!! Minimum donation required.
www.ahabeachride.org WAGONS WELCOME
Nov 10 - 12 2017
Barnhill’s Dairy Hunting Preserve & Horse Trails, LLC Benefit ride
2955 Old Creek Road, Greenville, NC 27834.
$30 a rider (includes meal) or $10 for food and music.
WAGONS WELCOME.10 electric and water hook ups $15.00 per night. Raffle and Auction Saturday night. Vendors & Photographer on site. NEG COGGINS REQUIRED. Kevin Lee 252-702-5234
*Nov 4 - 6 2016
Sugar Shack Hunt Club Benefit Ride for Cheryl
530 Country Club Road LaCrosse VA
$35
Trail ride to help Cheryl Lowrey with the medical expenses that have been acquired upon finding out she has a rare autoimmune disease that has lead to the need of a liver transplant. Melissa Baird 434-755-5041 call or text Angie Ezell-Clary 434-865-2110 https://www.facebook.com/events/1206984569363585/
Nov 17 - 19 2017
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 12 2016 (overnight camping available)
Garland NC
$50 per rider (trail ride and lunch)
Join us on Faircloth Farms for an exquisite guided trail ride offered to the public. Enjoy thousands of acres of farmland, forests, lakes, pastures and cattle. Riders have the opportunity to travel across some of our approximately eighty miles of trails, paths and jumps.
Lunch will be provided for trail riders along with the riders participating in the cattle working clinic.
$50 per rider, ALL disciplines welcome!*riders under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet. Overnights available for additional fee. Accepting limited number of riders (910) 591 - 0054 or (910) 990-2386 for booking
Nov 17 - 19 2017
Lumber River THANKSGIVING RIDE
429 Tar Landing 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. Cabins include two double beds, bathroom with shower, microwave, refrigerator, and television. Picnic tables and grills are located adjacent to each cabin.
http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm
Nov 23 26 2017
River Neck Acres
4459 River Neck Road, Florence SC
$50.00 for water/electric and 2 meals
WAGONS WELCOME River Neck Acres on FB
December
Dec 8 - 10 2017
River Neck Acres
4459 River Neck Road, Florence SC
$50.00 for water/electric and 2 meals
WAGONS WELCOME River Neck Acres on FB
Dec 29 Jan 1 2017
River Neck Acres
4459 River Neck Road, Florence SC
$50.00 for water/electric and 2 meals
WAGONS WELCOME River Neck Acres on FB
Dec 29 - 31 2017
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