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Horseback riding in Cherokee, NC

We list 1 stable in Cherokee, North Carolina: Smokemont Riding Stables. Its reviews or its own website mention guided trail rides, beginner riders and mountain rides.

Smokemont Riding Stables

135 Smokemont Riding Stables Rd

Trail ridesBeginnersMountain rides

4.8Rating

824Reviews

3Services

What Smokemont Riding Stables offers

Trail rides, lessons and boarding are listed apart. A service shows here only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it.

Trail rides in Cherokee

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

Smokemont Riding Stables per its website and 6 reviews

Also mentioned here: mountain rides (1).

“Our guide even said they had never seen anyone make Polly run.”

Google review of Smokemont Riding Stables

Trail rides in North Carolina

Riding lessons

Smokemont Riding Stables doesn't mention riding lessons in its reviews or on its website. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 366 stables across North Carolina do.

Riding lessons in North Carolina

Horse boarding

Smokemont Riding Stables doesn't mention boarding in its reviews or on its website. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 250 stables across North Carolina do.

Horse boarding in North Carolina

What riders say about Smokemont Riding Stables

AMAZING!!!💜 We travel around quite a bit chasing waterfalls and horseback riding. But this was the first time we got to combine the two. Beautiful scenery on the ride over to the waterfall. Horses are are well cared for and friendly. The staff was incredible. Loved every minute of the experience ❤️

★★★★★ Misty, Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Top-rated stables in North Carolina

Horseback riding near Cherokee

Maggie Valley 1 · 12 mi
Gatlinburg, TN 1 · 16 mi
Waynesville 1 · 19 mi
Clyde 1 · 20 mi
Pigeon Forge, TN 1 · 21 mi
Sevierville, TN 8 · 24 mi
Cullowhee 1 · 25 mi
Townsend, TN 4 · 27 mi

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Cherokee horseback riding FAQ

Is there a riding stable in Cherokee?: Yes. Smokemont Riding Stables is at 135 Smokemont Riding Stables Rd. It has 4.8★ from 824 Google reviews. We list 575 stables across North Carolina.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Cherokee?: Smokemont Riding Stables mentions guided trail rides, per its reviews or its own website. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Cherokee?: Smokemont Riding Stables doesn't mention lessons in its reviews or on its website. 366 stables across North Carolina do: see riding lessons in North Carolina.
Where can I board a horse in Cherokee?: Smokemont Riding Stables doesn't mention boarding in its reviews or on its website. 250 stables across North Carolina do: see horse boarding in North Carolina.
Are Cherokee stables open today?: Each stable's page shows its Google hours where Google has them, and the cards above show whether a stable is open now. Stables change hours with the season and the weather, so call before you go.
How much does horseback riding cost in Cherokee, and are there age or weight limits?: We don't list prices or rider limits. Each stable sets its own rates and rules for riders, so ask the stable when you book.
What other towns near Cherokee have riding stables?: Maggie Valley (1 stable, 12 mi), Gatlinburg, TN (1 stable, 16 mi) and Waynesville (1 stable, 19 mi).

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