Learn Horsemanship at Arrowmont Stables Near Cashiers
Learn riding basics and horse care at Arrowmont Stables
Duration
45+ minute
Includes
Safety, equipment, instructor
Highlights
Build confidence around horses with a safety briefing and hands-on horsemanship training at Arrowmont Stables near Cashiers, North Carolina. Practice riding in the ring, learn horse care skills, and add a trail ride if you choose.
- Start with a safety briefing and orientation before you meet your horse
- Practice riding instruction in a ring about the size of half a football field
- Learn grooming, feeding, tacking, and manure scooping
- Get matched with a suitable horse and choose your helmet before mounting
- Add an optional trail ride to reinforce what you learn
What's Included
- Safety orientation
- Instructor/guide
- Horse
- Tack
- Helmet
- Poncho or raincoat (inclement weather)
Things to know
Closed-toe shoes are required (no hiking boots). Double riding is not permitted. Walking-trail weight limit is up to 250 lb, proportional to height.
Gratuities are not included; guides work for tips and 20% is commonly given. A private instructor has an additional fee—clarify the amount with Greetwell before booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fee for horseback riding is the trail cost per horse cancelled.
FAQs
Wear closed-toe shoes with a smooth sole (no flip-flops, hiking boots, crocs, or bare feet). Wear long pants, or shorts that come down to your knees.
No. Arrive at your scheduled start time. You’ll complete forms, get fitted for a helmet, and go through a safety program (video or live), which can take 30–45 minutes before you begin.
Eight-year-old children have successfully done the program; some seven-year-olds may be able to participate. Double riding isn’t permitted. The walking-trail weight limit is 250 lb (weight must be proportional to height). For Walk-Trot-Canter trails, the weight limit is 220 lb.
