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Areas in NC to ride Year Round

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Lucky Spade Ranch 4917 NC-55, Kinston, NC 
 $10 per rider, contact owner for reservations
NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED No shoes needed 
Call or text at 910-515-0332 or PM on Facebook. Lucky Spade Ranch Horse Trail Ride | Facebook 

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. 

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.

TRAIL RIDES & EVENTS 

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Organized Trail Ride Listing

Updated 7-1-2025

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January

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Dec 27 - 29 2024 //
Lumber River New Years 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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Feb 7 2025 NCWHMA 

Horse Pull & Antique Parade

Hunt Horse Complex Raleigh NC

Terri Hogg 919.818.5602

Feb 14 - 16 2025 //
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.. 

+++++++  FEB 15 2025 FROM 9 TO 3   +++++++
THE WYATT RANCH SEMIANNUAL TACK AND AGRICULTURE SALE
RAIN OR SHINE! 622 GURGANUS ROAD MAPLE HILL NC
LIZ 910 389 4027 EVENT PAGE WYATT RANCH ON FB​

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March 7 - 8 2025 ECTRA //
Swift Creek Riders
Nashville NC
Willie 252-907-3383

Horace 252-903-7952​

March 14 16 2025 //
Lumber River St Patricks Day 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​

March 14 - 16 2025 //
Tee Cup Farms Benefit Trail Ride for Breast Cancer
Off Beach Ridge Road, Pantego NC (look for signs; contact Jeannie via EM for flier
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 13 - 16 2025 //

Manchester Trail Riders Spring Ride

Mill Creek Campground 7997 Milford Plantation Rd Pinewood SC

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

March 14 - 16 2025 //

Cornwall Vol. Fire Dept Benefit Ride
7700 Eakes Rd Oxford NC
WAGONS WELCOME.  Tim Frazier (919) 690-9041 or Steve Frazier @ (919) 482-6335. ​

March 15 2025 // NCWHMA
Ashton Lewis/indian Neck Farm Plow Day
78 Indian Neck Rd Hobbsville NC
WAGONS WELCOME Todd Lewis 252-331-395

March 14 - 17 2025 
Annual Chinks and Chaps Ride
Uwharrie Nat Forrest Troy NC
Facebook 

March 21 - 22 2025 ECTRA //
GQ Ridas Ride
Rocky Mount NC
Louis 252-822-2325, MoMo 252-907-8902​​

March 22 2025

40 Something Cowgirls Trail Ride @ Woods Ferry

Bucks Grave Day parking Woods Ferry Forest, Lockhart SC

Bring a snack and water. Boots or shoes recommended. No restroom nor water at trailhead.
Event on FB

March 22. 2025 NCWHMA

Bobby Trip Plow Day

3692 Jolly Road Ayden NC 

Bobby Tripp 252-378-5284

March 27 - 28 2025

A Town Riders Trail RIde

14148 James Laner Whitakers NC

Samantha 252-469-0602 Justin 252-813-627/8  

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April 3 - 6 2025 // (Ride up to 4 days)
Southern Trail Rider’s Trail Ride 
Dondi Campbells Farm 634 Lamar Highway, Timmonsville SC
WAGONS WELCOME  Electric and water hookups extra. Stephanie Campbell 843-346-3878 Campbellroofing@bellsouth.net

April 4 - 7 2024
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

April 4 - 5 2025 ECTRA //
PG Express Ride
Mebane NC
Clyde 336-263-6834, Jim 336-516-8114​​

April 3 - 5 2025 //
Great American Trail Horse Sale
Virginia Horse Center, Lexington VA
wwww.greatamericantrailhorsesale.com/​​

April 12 - 14 2024

Triple Creek Trails

1465 SC-6 Gaston SC

$65 full weekend, 12 & under $45 Info @ Triple Creek (803) 518-5619

April 11 - 12 2025 ECTRA //
Barnyard Bandits Annual Trail Ride
500 Wellons Rd, Smithfield NC
Johnny 919-524-1447, ken 919-487-7906

April 11 - 13 2025

Bonfire Wagon Train Spring Ride

320 Bethel Church Rd Mount Pleasant NC
The loop will be a minimum of 16 miles on back roads around Mt Pleasant. Will have a short ride Sunday as well. Food vendors J&M Food Shack and Ranchos Tacos will be onsite Friday evening and Saturday all day. Everything Country Photography will be here for the weekend.
$25/person for the weekend Kids 12 and under $5. Bonfire Wagon Train Facebook

April 12th, 2025 NCWHMA

Chowan County Heritage Association Plow Day

131 Morristown Rd., Edenton, NC 27932

9am Contact: Joe Goodwin 252-333-5540 Lunch will be available for purchase

April 13 2024 ( Day Ride) 

Bluebell Trail Ride

5601 Beverleys ​Mill Rd Broad Run VA

Event on Facebook

April 11 - 14 2024

VPHC Spring Trail Ride

Staunton River State Park 1170 Staunton Trl, Scottsburg, VA 

​Call the Virginia State Park Reservation line at 1-800-933-7275 to reserve your hook up and horse stall.

VPHC Spring Trail Ride | Facebook

April 11 - 13 2025 // (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 18 - 19 2025 ECTRA //
Happy Trail Riders Ride/Old School
Chase City VA
"Big John" 703-965-1814, Bug 703-965-1519

April 24 - 27 2025 //
ANNUAL WNC Wagon Train
Sandy Mush 239 Bald Creek road Leicester NC 
Special note: Be sure to follow wagon train signs when you come off of 40 to make sure you do not end up on the wrong road. GPS will try to take you on a small bridge and a very curvy road. Please use these directions or wagon train signs. Gathering day Thursday 24th Friday riding 20 miles.Saturday riding 17 miles.Sunday riding 9 miles.All routes will be paved this ride. No rough hills. Beautiful scenery.
No extra hay, feed or water will be available on this ride. Water for stock available only.
Campsite will be a big hay field with sufficient entrance off paved road. Generators welcome.
We do not charge for our spring ride. We ask your family to make a donation to wagon train.
Wagon master for this ride: BJ BUCKNER 828-550-5786 Assistant wagon master: Mark Hoyle 828-508-3051
Western North Carolina Wagon Train (wncwagontrainnc.com)
Info @ WNCwagon Train Facebook or http://www.wncwagontrainnc.com/

April 25 - 27 2025
Lumber River Spring Fling St Jude 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​​

April 25 - 27 2025 ECTRA

Whitakers NC

​The Outsiders Ride

Brandon 252-564-1298​​

April 25 - 27 2025 // 
“NASH” (Nash Autism Seeking Hope) Ride for Reason
Brinkleyville Hunting Club 20982 Hwy 48 Enfield, NC 27823
Amanda Winstead 252-443-9403 x 221; Chris Collie 252-903-0877; Michael Cooper252-883-6843 www.autism-society.org

April 25 - 27 2025 // (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 26, 2025 NCWHMA

Seymour Price Memorial Plow Day

19570 US Hwy 64, Williamston, NC

Contact: Roger Manning 252-809-9471 Lunch will be available for purchase

April 26 - 28 2024

BCH of SC Rocky Gap Round Up Ride

​Whetstone Horse Camp SC

If you love the Rocky Gap Trails or have always wanted to ride there, we are hosting a ride April 26-28, 2024. There will be options for guided rides or ride on your own, BBQ dinner Saturday evening, and breakfast Sunday morning.
Camping is included in the price, so there is no need to reserve your spot at Whetstone Horse Camp. If you prefer to stay at Chattooga Trails Bed and Barn, reservations for lodging/camping should be made with them. They are offering a discount for BCHSC members!
To register online, click on this link!
https://forms.gle/ydV9ZQKbnq24Au4q9 Facebook

April 26 - 28 2024
Saint Jude Trail Ride @ Broxton Bridge Plantation
609 Broxton Bridge Hwy Ehrhardt SC
Meals will be provided for those registered and paid by April 18, 2024.
To register: https://form.jotform.com/240139046772052
For campsites, stalls or bed and breakfast reservations contact Broxton Bridge directly. (803) 398-1424 
Saddle Up for St. Jude | Facebook

April 29 - May 4 2025 // 
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

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MAY 

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May 1 - 4 2025 (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 1 - 4 2025
Plum Branch Saddle Club Trail Ride
181 Saddle Club Road Plum Branch SC
Len Glidewell 706.319.2150 Angie White 864.910.5077 Facebook

May 2 - 3 2025 ECTRA //

NC Black Cowboys Ride

Pinetops NC

Willie 252-908-2965, Cody 984-960-8711

May 2 - 5  2024 

Belton SC Riding at South Mountain*

​3001 South Mountain Park, Connelly Springs NC

Belton SC Riding at South Mountain NC | Facebook​​

May 3 - 5 2024

Club Spring Ride

Anita Alta Camp 2929 Mulberry Creek Rd, Lenoir, NC

Club Spring Ride | Facebook​​

May 2 - 4  2025 //
Beautancus Saddle Club Annual SPRING RIDE
269 Marcia Jones Rd, Mt. Olive, NC 28365
Hookups available but limited.
Info https://www.facebook.com/beautancustrailride/​

May 2 - 4 2025 // 
Eastern Rowan Saddle Club Spring Wagon Train
333 Saddle Club Dr, Rockwell NC 

Arena games Sat night
WAGONS WELCOME www.eastrowansaddleclub.com​

May 2 - 4 2025 //
Amelia Spring Trail Ride
7720 Mount Zion Rd. Jetersville, VA 23083
Register at website. NO STALLIONS & NO DOGS ON TRAILS. Wanda Walker 804-561-6633 or 804-513-1319 http://www.ameliaspringstrailride.com/​

May 9 - 11 2025
Clements Family Farm aka Big Johns Store Ride Annual Spring Ride
711 Dr. Parker Road Pleasant Hill NC
Facebook and Instagram,  252-578-8080 or 252-589-5431, bigjohnsstore@clemwnsfamilyfarms

May 9 - 11 2025 
Lucky Spade Ranch Ride
404 S Croom Bland Rd Kinston, NC 
NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED No shoes needed Gates open at 12PM Friday!
Call or text at 910-515-0332 or PM me on Facebook. Lucky Spade Ranch Horse Trail Ride | Facebook 

May 9 - 10 2025 ECTRA //
Circle-Up Club
Clarkton NC
Ed 910-918-5863, Ernie 910-770-1153​​​​​

May 16 - 18 2025  //
Sandhills Spring ride
Robert J. Gordon Field Trial Barn, Hoffman NC
Contact Janet Wallace 910-334-3204
Wagons Welcome https://www.facebook.com/events/211518025848278/

​May 16 - 18 2025 // 
Centerville Spring Ride
98 Alert Rd Louisburg NC
$40 a rider
Robert Lloyd 919 496 5120 and Renee Collins 919 497 6447.
FB Franklin Co Trailblazers​​​

May 17, 2025 NCWHMA Learn ALL about driving horses from minis to drafts

HORSE Driving Clinic

4136 Rountree Rd, Winterville, NC 28590

Contact: Jim Porrovecchio 757-267-2371

May 23 - 25 2025 //
Lumber River Memorial Day 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​​

May 23 - 24 2025 ECTRA //
Black Gum Saddle Club
Charles City VA
Albert 804-317-6348, Donald 804-896-0618

May 24 2025
Brunch and Ride at Morrow Mountain Sorted Equine Events/ Meghan Fry
Morrow Mountain Rd, Albemarle, NC
Come out for a fun day of trail riding with your friends & make new friends along the way! There will be a brunch grazing table provided before the ride.
If you definitely plan to attend, please respond "Going" so I can get a solid headcount to make sure I get enough food!
I'll have a tip jar at the event so if you feel inclined to throw in a little $$ to help cover the cost of food, I would greatly appreciate it!

Event on FB
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May 26 - 30 2025 //
Loretta Lynns Semi Annual Trail Ride
Hurricane Mills TN

Upcoming Events - Loretta Lynn Ranch​

May 30 - June 1 2025  //
Cluster Springs Vol FD Annual Trail Ride for Hope - Jamie Jennings
1168 Cluster Springs Rd South Boston VA 24592
More info call 434-575-4577 https://www.facebook.com/CSVFD7/

May 30 - 31 2025 ECTRA

Carolina Hill Cowboys

Siler City NC

Beaver 336-302-8398

Dale 919-545-4926

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER May 30 - June 1 2025

Gold Mine Trail Ride

7455 Hwy 561 Hollister NC 
No Stallions. Live Band, food and camping. Dinner @4, Band @6
252-529-9125

June 

June 6 - 7 2025 ECTRA
NC Rangers Ride
Hoffman NC
Kenny 910-975-6424, Theo 843-597-5987​​

June 6 - 8 2025  //
Granville County Relay for Life Ride
4202 Us Hwy 15S Oxford NC 
Granville County Trail Ride Facebook ​

June 13 - 14 2025 ECTRA

Guilford Co Knight Riders

Greensboro NC 

Short Dog 336-987-7206, Joe 336-991-2982

June 8 2024 (Day Ride Preregistration required)

​Brandy Station Trail Ride

12465 Beverly Ford Rd Brandy Station VA

On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Culpeper Battlefield Tours, LLC, and other partners will commemorate the 161st Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station with a FREE Self-Guided Trail Ride from 9 AM - 3 PM. Equestrians can bring their own horses to enjoy miles of trails with optional stops at historic sites. Riders must sign up in advance.

info@culpeperbattlefield.com  Susan Ralston  ‭(540) 632-4500‬

June 8 2024 (Day Ride)

Murder Mystery Trail Ride

2190 Battlefield Road Grottoes VA

Event page on FB​​​

June 13 -15 2025 //
Hoke Co Wagon Train & Trail Ride
1201 Alec Baker Rd. Raeford, NC
WAGONS WELCOME. Facebook.com/hokecountywagontrain or Frankie Wilson 910 286-1307

June 20 - 21 2025 ECTRA

Hinton Saddle Club

Fayetteville NC

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

June 21 2025 NCWHMA

Wagon Ride/Train. Riders WELCOME

Mt. Rogers Mouth of Wilson, VA

Contact Ronnie Hill - 919-738-3684

​June 22 - 23 2024

Love Valley Ride & Wagon Train

174 Henry Martin Trail Statesville NC

June 22nd & 23rd 2024 Overnight Wagon Train (Rain or Shine.)
Leaving at 11am June 22nd and returning to camp for the night at Kreekside & June 23rd after cowboy service & breakfast out for a morning ride again.
food will be cooked cowboy style for supper at camp & breakfast the next morning, with cowboy church service sunday morning.

Event Page on FB​​

June 27 - 28 2025 ECTRA //
Black Bottom Cowboys Ride
Siler City NC
Justin 919-799-3540, Kisha 919-200-8288

June 28 - July 5 2025
WNC Wagon Train and Trail Ride
280 Olive Hill Road.Franklin NC 
WAGONS WELCOME  http://www.wncwagontrainnc.com/ or WNC Wagon Train Facebook

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July 11 - 12 2025 ECTRA // 
Shadow Riders Saddle Club Ride
Peachland NC
Willie B 704-369-9362, James T 704-724-7289

***** JULY 19 2025 9AM - 3 PM ***** 

THE WYATT RANCH SEMI ANNUAL TACK AND AG SWAP

​622 GURGANUS ROAD MAPLE HILL NC

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July 18 - 19 2025 ECTRA //
Triple B Ranch Ride
Tar Heel NC
BeeBee 910-874-2115

July 18 - 20 2025

​SEAT River Ride and Potluck

2729 Rocky Hock Rd Edenton NC

🐎🏖 SEAT River Ride and Potluck 🏖🐎 | Facebook www.Seat-va.org

July 25 - 26 2025 ECTRA //
Brighttown Riders Saddle Club
Clinton NC
Connell 910-385-6570, Tyrone 910-840-9828​​

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Aug 1 - 2 2025 ECTRA //
Horseshoe Bandits Ride
Kenansville NC
Jalahne 910-441-5825, Cola 910-382-1827

+++++++  RESCHEDULED TO AUG 24 DUE TO HURRICANE DEBBY   +++++++

THE WYATT RANCH SEMIANNUAL TACK AND AGRICULTURE SALE

RAIN OR SHINE! 622 GURGANUS ROAD MAPLE HILL NC

LIZ 910 389 4027 EVENT PAGE WYATT RANCH ON FB

*** CANCELLED FOR 2025 ***
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 8 - 9 2025 ECTRA//
Warrenton Posse Ride
Soul City NC
Keith 919-339-2584, Wilbert 919-497-6230​ 

​Aug 8 - 10 2025 
Lucky Spade Ranch LADIES Ranch Ride to benefit The Coastal Womans Shelter
404 S Croom Bland Road Kinston, NC 
NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED No shoes needed Gates open at 12PM Friday!
Call or text at 910-515-0332 or PM me on Facebook. Lucky Spade Ranch Horse Trail Ride | Facebook

Aug 15 - 16 2025 ECTRA //
Ebony Horsemen Ride
Shelby NC
Chuck 704-284-8864, Six 704-200-8419

Aug 17 2024 //

Moonrise & Firefly Ride

Glenmore Hunt 2190 Bettlefield Rd Grottoes VA
$50 Come celebrate the end of summer with us at our 5th Annual Moonrise & Fireflies Ride on Saturday, August 17th.
Riders are guided by the setting sun, the rising moon, and hundreds of softly glowing LED lights that mark the 5 mile course, which winds through the hills and fields of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and along the Middle River at the iconic Bonnie Doon Farm in Grottoes VA.
Riders pay $50.Gates Open: 6:00 PM,First Riders Out: 7:00 PM
Registration is open now! https://www.glenmorehunt.org/event-5619151​

Aug 22 - 23 2025 ECTRA //
VA Villians & Buffalo Riders
1302 Plantation Rd Surry VA
ECTRA Members free, Ricky 804-943-3138

Aug 29 - 30 2025 ECTRA //
Regulators/Torain Ranch Ride
Ramseur NC
Joe Brady 910-315-6340 Pam 919-352-0673

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Sept 4 - 7 2025 //

Plum Branch Saddle Club Trail Ride

181 Saddle Club Rd Plum Branch SC

Plum Branch Saddle Club Facebook​ Tony 864-391-6605, Angie 864-910-5077

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Sept 5 - 6  2025 ECTRA //
O&G Festival Ride @  Gooch Place
Knightdale NC
Otis 919-250-8287, Gooch 919-250-8288

Sept 12 - 14 2025 // 
Beautancus Saddle Club Annual FALL RIDE
269 Marcia Jones Rd, Mt. Olive, NC 28365
$30 per rider under 12 free. Hookups available but limited. Lunch provided on trail. Dinner by donation
https://www.facebook.com/beautancustrailride/​

Sept 13 2025 // 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​

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Sept 8 - 12 2025 //

Loretta Lynns Semi Annual Trail Ride

Hurricane Mills TN

Upcoming Events - LorettaLynnRanch.net

Sept 19 - 20 2025 ECTRA //
Friendship Saddle Club
Kittrell NC
Branden 252-767-8079, James 252-767-2174​​

Sept 19 - 21 2025 // 
Dylan Moore Days
Halifax CO 4-H Complex, Dog Pound Rd, Halifax NC
Preregister encouraged.
https://dylanmooredays.org/celebration-days/trail-ride/

Sept 20 - 22 2024 //

West Stanly Saddle Club Wagon Train
13154 Saddle Club Rd, Oakboro, North Carolina 28129

$35 Rider 10 under free. Sat ride only, $15
WAGONS WELCOME and horses are all welcome!. West Stanley Saddle Club on FB Daniel Lee 704-218-0219

Sept 20 - 22 2024

​Red Solo Cup Ho Down Trail Ride

326 Gland South Lane Bladenboro NC

​$20 Tickets Text 910-336-9506 or 910-364-6871

​(2) RedCup Ho•Down & Southern Soul Jam | Facebook

Sept 19 - 21 2025 //
Cluster Springs Vol FD Annual Trail Ride
1168 Cluster Springs Rd South Boston VA 24592
More info call 434-575-4577 https://www.facebook.com/CSVFD7/

Sept 20 - 22 2024 //
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 20 - 22 2024 //
Sandhills Fall Ride
J. Robert Gordon Field Trial Barn, 359 Baggets Lake Lane Hoffman, NC
Janet Wallace 910-334-3204 Sandhills Trail Ride Facebook

Sept 26 - 27 2025 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 26 - 29 2024 (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 25 - 28 2025 // 
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 27 - 29 2024 //
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

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October

 

Oct 3 - 5 2025 // 
Centerville Fall Ride
Alert Rd Louisburg NC
$40 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 Facebook​​​

Oct 4 - 6 2024

Annual AHA Fundraiser Trail Ride

Sandhills Field Barn 359 Beggetts Lake Road Hoffman NC
call or text 984-248-3264 for more Information Facebook

Oct 3 - 5 2025 ECTRA

Bounty Hunters Ride

Wilson NC

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

Oct 4 - 6 2024(PRE REGISTER REQUIRED)

Trail Ride @ Broxton Bridge Plantation

Ehrhardt SC

Ride and Supper $40. 

Trail Ride at Broxton Bridge Plantation | Facebook

​Oct 4 - 6 2024

Fall Wagon Train and Trail Ride

320 Bethel Church Road, Mount Pleasant, NC

$20 Primitive Camping available, chili cook off for $20 entry with $100 going to the winner. (You need one gallon to enter). Ride begins at 10 am Sat, 14 miles on back roads. Ride back to campsite where you have lunch on your own for about one hour, then the ride goes back out. 
WAGONS WELCOME For more details or questions, please call Greg Flowe at 704-575-6677 or Facebook

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Oct 11 2025 // 
Love Valley Chili Cook-off
160 Henry Martin Trail, Love Valley NC
Go to Love Valley website for details & cost
Upcoming Events | lovevalleyevent (dorioakley.wixsite.com)​​

Oct 10 - 12 2025 //
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 10 - 12 2025 // (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 10 - 13 2024(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

Oct 14 2024 NCWHMA

Driving Horse Obstacle Course

NC STATE FAIR, Hunt Horse Complex Raleigh NC 

Oct 12 2024

H Cooper Black Cheraw SC

Saddle up for St Jude Ride & Poker Run​

Meghan Fry Facebook

Oct 19, 2024 (Day Ride)

Back Country Horsemen of the Croatan Meet and Greet Ride

​1500 Ferry Road Havelock NC

Free, ride leaves at 10am, go as you please, maps will be provided

(5) Meet & Greet Trail Ride | Facebook

Oct 19 2024

Dexter Ammons Memorial Trail Ride

Waycross Farms 3209 Waycross Rd Magnolis NC

$20 donation. In memory of a true horseman and man of God

Ride at 11 am, Dinner at 5 pm, RSVP text 910-214-9661​

​Oct 18 - 20 2024 //

Gold Mine Trail Ride

7455 Hwy 561 Hollister NC 

No Stallions. Live Band, food and camping. Dinner @4, Band @6

252-529-9125​

Oct 17 - 18 2025 ECTRA //
NC Trailbred Riders

Charlotte NC
Curt 980-422-7107​

Oct 17 - 20 2024 // (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 17 - 19 2025 //
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 18 - 20 2024

B3 Trail Ride

4712 Brown Rd Rougemont NC

​Riders Free, Non Riders $20

Julius 919-907-8702, Moses 912-574-1304

Oct 25 - 27 2024

Ronnie Oliver Memorial Ride

Anita Alta Camp 2929 Mulberry Creek Rd Lenoir NC

Ronnie Oliver Memorial Ride I Facebook​

Oct 24 - 25 2025 ECTRA

Raeford NC

Bucktown Riders Ride

Lenny 843-424-7075, David 843-356-7742​​​

Oct 24 - 27 2024 //
Manchester Trail Riders Fall Ride (Pre-registration Required)
Mill Creek Campground 7997 Milford Plantation Rd Pinewood SC
$50 4:00 pm October 24 - 27. $50 per adults plus an additional $8 for campsite on Thursday night. Pre-registration is available for campsites and stalls but Registration is NOT required. 136 campsites available with water and power. Many many primitive sites available. Wagons are welcome for the dirt road riding but trails not available Manchester Trail Ride
Marcha Boykin 803-773-1308 or 803-968-2806 before 10pm

Oct 25 2025 // NCWHMA

Lyman Hardee Plow Day

LaGrange NC 919.440.9282

Oct 31 - Nov 1 2025 //
Lumber River Campground SPOOKTACULAR RIDE
429 Tar Landing Road Evergreen NC 28438
$60 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​​​

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Oct 31 -  Nov 1 2025 //
Love Valley Halloween Festivities & Street Dance. 
160 Henry Martin Trail, Love Valley NC
Go to Love Valley website for details & cost
http://www.malovevalley.com/halloweenpartyflyer.html

Oct 31 - Nov 1 2025 ECTRA //
Bull City Steppers
Durham NC 
Sandie 919-908-4223

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November

CANCELLED FOR 2025 

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 5 - 9 2025 //
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 1 2025 NCWHMA

Bonnie Bright Plow Day

Va Beach VA​

Joe Goodwin 252-333-5844

Nov 8 - 10 2024 
Ecklin & Hardison Farms Trail Ride
4055 Hwy 33E Chocowinity NC
$25.00 for adults , $15.00 for riders 11 to 16 years old. 10 and under free. Adult Non Riders camping $10.
Dinner for sale Friday night. Free Hot Dogs Saturday on the trail. Dinner for sale Saturday night.
New trail route, extended and added trails, and Obstacles added.
Ecklin & Hardison Farms Facebook​


 
December

Dec 13 - 15 2024 
Lucky Spade Ranch Ride
4917 NC-55, Kinston, NC 
 $20 per rider; $10 for Non-Riders

You are more than welcome to come on Friday to set up. Rough head counts are appreciated! Dogs are welcome! 
NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED No shoes needed Gates open at 12PM Friday!
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

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

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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.

All we ask is that when you use the contents if you could be a darling and mention that you got such a great list from the awesome folk of THE WYATT RANCH!   Don't forget to share the link and tell all of your friends!

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