Guided Horseback Ride through Flame Azalea and Fern Forest

The flame fern trail ride combines the Majestic Flame Azalea and the lush Fern Forest for a really enjoyable trail ride for everyone. You start up the mountain traveling through a hard wood forest filled with wild Flame Azaleas. After the hardwoods, you enter an enchanting white pine forest just like in the Star Wars movie.

What To Expect Upon arrival at Arrowmont Stables and Cabins in Cullowhee, North Carolina ... you complete an Assumption of Responsibility form for each rider. Then you begin the safety program that includes a video or live horse riding and safety demonstration. Next meet the horses. Get to know your horse’s personalities and try your horse out in ‘the ring’ before departing. If necessary, we can provide you a different horse before leaving on your guided ride. Helmets (as well as raincoats/ponchos) are provided at no charge. The safety program and ring time adds 45 - 60 minutes to your trail time and to your total time on the farm. Your actual Trail times are approximate. It is hard to "push button" a horse to be exact. Depending on your skills, your group and horses, it may take more or less time for your trail ride. Weight Limit is 250 pounds. Some RIDING TIPS: • Horses don't know they are big. That's why we can control them with the bit in their mouth. • Horses think like little children and expect you to protect them. • You NEED to know this. Whoever is most stubborn wins. YOU need to be more stubborn than the horse.

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Plan an extra 50-60 minutes, in addition to your trail time, for your safety and training program.
• Please Note, This Starts at your stated trail time, not before it. Your Trail immediately follows your safety program.
• Your Safety Program consists of a video or live demonstration covering the horse's training, safety and horse personality.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.