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January




Jan 1 - 4 2026
Ecklin & Hardison Farms Trail Ride (SCOOT BOOT REP ON SITE)
4055 Hwy 33E Chocowinity NC
Dinner for sale Friday & Saturday night.
New trail route, extended and added trails, and Obstacles added.
Ecklin & Hardison Farms Facebook


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February


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WEATHER DELAYED, RESCHEDULED FOR FEB 27 2026

Feb 6 2026 NCWHMA 

Horse Pull & Antique Parade

Hunt Horse Complex Raleigh NC

Terri Hogg 919.818.5602


Feb 13 - 15 2026 //
Lumber River Valentines Ride
429 Tar Landing Evergreen NC 28438
WAGONS WELCOME. 910-654-9985 http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm
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+++++++  FEB 28 2026 FROM 9 TO 2pm   +++++++
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




March




March 5 - 7 2026 ECTRA //

Double R Stables

Remberrt SC

Bus Line 803-9020-4351


March 13 - 15 2026 //
Lumber River St Patricks Day Ride
429 Tar Landing Evergreen NC 28438
WAGONS WELCOME. 910-654-9985 http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm


March 13 - 15 2026 //

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 20 - 22 2026 //
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 20 - 22 2026 //

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 14 2026 // NCWHMA
Ashton Lewis/indian Neck Farm Plow Day
78 Indian Neck Rd Hobbsville NC
WAGONS WELCOME Rodger Manning 252-809-9471


March 13 - 15 2026 
Annual Chinks and Chaps Ride
Uwharrie Nat Forrest Troy NC
Facebook 


March 27 - 28 2026 ECTRA //
GQ Ridas Ride
Rocky Mount NC
Louis 252-822-2325, MoMo 252-907-8902


March 21. 2026 NCWHMA

Dail Farm Plow Day

3196 Roundtree Rd WInterville NC  

Bobby Tripp 252-378-5284







April




April 2 - 5 2026 // (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 3 - 4 2026 ECTRA //
PG Express Ride
Mebane NC
Clyde 336-263-6834, Jim 336-516-8114


April 2 - 4 2026 //
Great American Trail Horse Sale
Virginia Horse Center, Lexington VA
wwww.greatamericantrailhorsesale.com/


April 10 - 12 2026 ECTRA //
Barnyard Bandits Annual Trail Ride
500 Wellons Rd, Smithfield NC
Johnny 919-524-1447, ken 919-487-7906


April 10 - 12 2026 //

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 will be onsite Friday evening and Saturday all day. Everything Country Photography will be here for the weekend.
Bonfire Wagon Train Facebook


April 18 2026

SEAT Southeastern Association of Trail Riders Poker Ride

Tidewater Horse Trails Ivor VA

SEAT Poker Ride | Facebook


April 18 2026 NCWHMA

Chowan County Heritage Association Plow Day

131 Morristown Rd., Edenton, NC 27932

9am Contact: Joe Goodwin 252-333-5540


No Ride Spring 2026 (Pre-Registration ONLY)
Sugar Shack Hunt Club Benefit Ride 
530 Country Club Road LaCrosse VA
BRING A COPY OF YOUR COGGINS TO GIVE THEM. Melissa Baird 434-755-5041  Angie Ezell-Clary 434-865-2110 Sugar Shack Hunt Club on FB


April 23 - 26 2026 //
ANNUAL WNC Wagon Train
2300 Caney Fork Road, Cullowhee NC
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 17 - 19 2026
Lumber River Spring Fling Ride
429 Tar Landing Evergreen NC 28438
WAGONS WELCOME. 910-654-9985 http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm
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April 24 - 26 2026 // 
“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 23 - 26 2026 // (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 25 2026 NCWHMA

Davis Farm Plow Day

2239 Davis Mill Rd Fremont NC

Josh Davis 914-868-0129


April 28 - May 3 2026 // 
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


April 30 - May 1 2026
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 





RIDE IS PERMANENTLY SHUT DOWN AS OF 2026
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


CANCELLED FOR SPRING 2026 BC OF WEATHER May 1 - 3  2026 //
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 1 - 3 2026 // 
Eastern Rowan Saddle Club Spring Wagon Train
333 Saddle Club Dr, Rockwell NC 

Arena games Sat night
WAGONS WELCOME www.eastrowansaddleclub.com


May 1 - 3 2026 //
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 2 2026 NCWHA

Seymore Price Memorial Plow Day

19570 US Hwy 64 Williamston NC

Rodger Manning 252-809-9471


May 2 2026 DAY RIDE NO CAMPING

Back County Horsemen of the Croatan Meet and Greet Ride 

Pine Cliff state Park Recreation area in Havelock NC


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 8 - 10 2026 ECTRA //
Circle-Up Club
Clarkton NC
Ed 910-918-5863, Ernie 910-770-1153


+++++++  MAY 9 2026 FROM 9AM TO 2PM  +++++++
THE WYATT RANCH TRI-ANNUAL TACK AND AGRICULTURE SALE
RAIN OR SHINE! 622 GURGANUS ROAD MAPLE HILL NC
LIZ 910 389 4027 EVENT PAGE WYATT RANCH ON FB​​



May 15 - 17 2026  //
Sandhills Spring ride

Robert J. Gordon Field Trial Barn, Hoffman NC
Contact Janet Wallace 910-334-3204
Wagons Welcome Sandhills Trail Ride | Facebook


May 15 - 17 2026 // 
Centerville Spring Ride
98 Alert Rd Louisburg NC
Robert Lloyd 919 496 5120 and Renee Collins 919 497 6447.
Facebook | Franklin Co Trailblazers​​


May 22 - 24 2026 //
Lumber River Memorial Day Ride
429 Tar Landing Evergreen NC 28438
WAGONS WELCOME. 910-654-9985 http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm


​May 22 - 24 2026

Open Weekend Spring trail ride @ Anita Alta 

2929 Mulberry Creek Road Lenoir NC

Non Members weekend fee 35 each person, 55 a couple

Info Blue Ridge Horseman Association. Mark Dodge 252-944-1106 Ron Syrko 704-689-8676​​


May 22 - 23 2026 ECTRA //
Black Gum Saddle Club
Charles City VA
Albert 804-317-6348, Donald 804-896-0618


May 22 - 25 2026

4B Farms Camp for Cowboy Bible Ministry

Uwharrie Nat Forest

4B Farm on FB 910-606-1052


May 23 - 24 2026 ECTRA

M&K Ranch

Wilson NC

Moses 252-315-8264
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May 27 - 31 2026 //
Loretta Lynns Semi Annual Trail Ride
Hurricane Mills TN

Upcoming Events - Loretta Lynn Ranch


May 29 - 31 2026  //
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 29 - 30 2026 ECTRA

Carolina Hill Cowboys

Siler City NC

Beaver 336-302-8398


May 29 - 31 2026 //

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 5 - 6 2026 ECTRA
NC Rangers Ride
Hoffman NC
Kenny 910-975-6424, Theo 843-597-5987


NO RIDE FOR 2026  //
Granville County Relay for Life Ride

4202 Us Hwy 15S Oxford NC 
Granville County Trail Ride Facebook 


June 12 - 13 2026 ECTRA

Guilford Co Knight Riders

Greensboro NC 

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


June 12 -14 2026 //
Hoke Co Wagon Train & Trail Ride
1201 Alec Baker Rd. Raeford, NC
WAGONS WELCOME. Facebook.com/hokecountywagontrain or Frankie Wilson 910 286-1307


June 19 - 21 2026 ECTRA

The Virginia Villains Saddle Club

​Location and contact TBD


June 27 2026 NCWHMA

Wagon Ride/Train. Riders WELCOME

Mt. Rogers Mouth of Wilson, VA

Contact Ronnie Hill - 919-738-3684


June 26 - 27 2026 ECTRA //
Black Bottom Cowboys Ride
Siler City NC
Justin 919-799-3540, Kisha 919-200-8288


June 27 - July 4 2026 //
WNC Wagon Train and Trail Ride
145 Hyatt Creek Road Bryson City NC
WAGONS WELCOME  http://www.wncwagontrainnc.com/ or WNC Wagon Train Facebook





July

    



July 17 - 18 2026 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 31 - Aug 1 2026 ECTRA //
Horseshoe Bandits Ride
Kenansville NC
Jalahne 910-441-5825, Cola 910-382-1827
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August


 



PERMANENTLY CANCELLED
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 7 - 8 2026 ECTRA
Main Movement Ride
Yadkinville NC
Eeona 919-928-3486 Carlos 919-591-5028


Aug 21 - 22 2026 ECTRA 
Bucktown Riders
Raeford NC
Lenny 843-424-7075 Ronelle 910-603-6890





September

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Sept 4 - 6 2026 //
Lumber River Labor Day Ride
429 Tar Landing Evergreen NC 28438
WAGONS WELCOME. 910-654-9985 http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm


Sept 5 - 7 2025
Gold Mine Trail Ride
7455 Hwy 561 Hollister NC 
No Stallions. Live Band, food and camping. Dinner @4, Band @6
252-529-9125


Sept 10 - 13 2026 //
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


Sept 11 - 13 2026 // 
Beautancus Saddle Club Annual FALL RIDE
269 Marcia Jones Rd, Mt. Olive, NC 28365

Hookups available but limited. Lunch provided on trail. Dinner by donation
https://www.facebook.com/beautancustrailride/


Sept 11 - 12 2026 ETCRA

Lazy O Saddle Club

Wendell NC

Otis 919-250-8287, Moses 252-315-8264


Sept 9 - 13 2026 //

Loretta Lynns Semi Annual Trail Ride

Hurricane Mills TN

Upcoming Events - LorettaLynnRanch.net

Sept 18 - 19 2026 ECTRA //
Friendship Saddle Club
Kittrell NC
Branden 252-767-8079, James 252-767-2174


Sept 18 - 20 2026 // 
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 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 19 - 21 2025 //
Amelia Springs Trail Ride
7720 Mount Zion Rd. Jetersville, VA 23083
No STALLIONS & NO DOGS ON TRAILS. Wanda Walker 804-561-6633 or 804-513-1319 http://www.ameliaspringstrailride.com/


Sept 18 - 20 2026 //
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 27 2026 // 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 25 - 26 2026 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


FALL TRAIL RIDE CANCELLED (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 23 - 27 2026 // 
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/;





October

 

Oct 2 - 4 2026 // 
Centerville Fall Ride
Alert Rd Louisburg NC
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 2 - 4 2026 ECTRA

Bounty Hunters Ride

Wilson NC

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

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Oct 10 2026 // 

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 9 - 11 2026 //
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 17 - 19 2025 
Lucky Spade Ranch FALL trail ride
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


Oct 21 2025  NCWHMA

Driving Horse Obstacle Course and DRAFT PULL

NC STATE FAIR, Hunt Horse Complex Raleigh NC 


Oct 26 2025 NCWHMA

Mini Horse Pull

NC STATE FAIR, Hunt Horse Complex Raleigh NC 

Oct 15 - 18 2026 ECTRA 
Big Show River Riders/Hideaway

Elizabethtown NC
Big Show 910-872-3451 Sister Show 910-391-6010


Oct 15 - 18 2026 // (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 24 - 25 2025 ECTRA

Raeford NC

Bucktown Riders Ride

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

Oct 23 - 67 2025 //
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 31 2026 // NCWHMA

Lyman Hardee Plow Day

LaGrange NC

919.440.9282


Oct 30 - Nov 1 2026 //
Lumber River Campground SPOOKTACULAR RIDE
429 Tar Landing Road Evergreen NC 28438
.WAGONS WELCOME.
http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm


Oct 30 -  Nov 1 2026 //
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




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 4 - 8 2026 //
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 14 2026 NCWHMA

Bonnie Bright Plow Day

Va Beach VA

Joe Goodwin 252-333-5844


Nov 14 - 16 2025

East Rowan Ole' Western Wagon Train

​333 Saddle Club Drive Rockwell NC
$25 per person for both days (includes lunch on Saturday $10 per night – Friday or Saturday (just come enjoy the evening fun!
**Kids 10yrs and younger = FREE**Primitive Camping - Bring a generator. Must have current coggins.

​​https://www.facebook.com/share/1DAV6hFJ1M/


 
December





Dec 31 - Jan 3 2026 //
Lumber River New Years Ride
429 Tar Landing Evergreen NC 28438
WAGONS WELCOME. 910-654-9985 http://www.lumberrivertrailride.com/trailrides.htm





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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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Areas in NC to ride Year Round



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.




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