Places to Visit In North Carolina On Horse Back

by Stephen Moses Admin

North Carolina

Nestled among South Carolina (south), Georgia (south), Tennessee (west), Virginia (north) and the Atlantic Ocean in the East, North Carolina is a South Eastern state of United States of America. Not only did the State see the first manned flight by the Wright brothers, but also the birth of Pepsi-Cola, can we ever imagine a world without either? It has a hundred counties and its capital is Raleigh. Spread over 53,000 square miles, this state has something for everyone, with beaches to sunbathe, to mountain peaks to trek to, at 6,684 feet height, North Carolina is an amazing place to visit any time of the year.

Is It Popular?

Every year millions of people visit this ‘Tar Heel State’. Asheville, a city in North Carolina, is one of the most popular vacation spots in the United States. Of the many things people can do here, horse riding certainly has its own certain charm. The state of North Carolina is heaven for all the horse enthusiasts, with their unique breed of horses. Let's look at some places where a horse enthusiast can get ride horses.

Abraham Lincoln once quoted “ can make a General in five minutes but a good horse is hard to replace”.

Places Where You Can Get Horse Rides

• Biltmore, Asheille

Located in Ashville, North Carolina, Biltmore is the largest home in America. It was once George Vanderbilt’s estate. Now it is open to tourist all year long. It has beautiful farms and gardens and winery. Tourists can ride horses all around the large estate.

• Buxton Maritime Forest, Frisco

Take a hike through the Buxton woods to the beaches on horseback through the Maritime forest with nature all around you, among the decades-old trees on a trail leading to the beaches where you can then relax.

• The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee

It gets the most number of visitors every year compared to the other national parks in the USA. It is a part of the Appalachian mountain chain. Here you can get horse rides for various lengths of time ranging from one hour to four and discover the hidden secrets of the Great Smoky Mountains, across the river or to the waterfalls or beautiful bridges.

• Outer Banks, Nags Head

A 200 miles long string of spits and barrier islands, the picturesque Outer Banks cover a major part of the North Carolinian coastline. Haven’t you ever dreamt of riding on horse-backs with your loved one on a beach? Here you can enjoy a lazy day on the beaches riding horses and taking mesmerizing photos to capture the moments which words alone can not explain.

Things To Remember While Riding

It doesn’t matter if you haven’t had a horse ride before. The guides are absolutely wonderful here and will tell you everything you need to know. Try to form a bond with your equine partner before you ride them. Most importantly be sure to use the bug repellent properly, or you may find out exactly how many places can bugs bite you.

The horse ride doesn’t only bring you closer to nature but also to your companions. Focus on creating memories rather than capturing the perfect selfie. As Winston Churchill once said 'No hour of life is lost that is spent in the saddle'

What’s Unique About The Horses?

The horses in North Carolina are different from the others found in the country. They are of Spanish origins. It is believed that the horses got stranded on the Outer Banks of North Carolina during a shipwreck or during an exploratory expedition. These horses are generally smaller than the others at around 14 hands or 60 inches. And their health, as well as population, is monitored. They are a gentle breed so be sure to be kind to them and pet them.

Stephen Moses is an experience freelance writer for HorseWeb Horses for Sale, classifieds of horses for sale in North Carolina.