Never in my life could I have ever imagined we would go horseback riding in the Great Smoky Mountains. Words just can't describe what we saw there! It is amazing all the places we've trail rode this year, nothing can ever compare to this. Our journey began as a trip to Myrtle Beach for the "Ride A Thon" for the American Heart Association November 6-9th. We had plans, reservations and a deposit made. Unfortunately we weren't able to make it and had to come home! BUT -Here's a little about our ride in the sky.......
We stayed near Townsend, Tennessee in a small reclusive Horse Retreat with all the fixin's! What a warm welcome we had, wonderful cabins and a great view of the mountains. The best part, they cleaned the stalls!!!! This place was great! We'll be going back there! It's not a matter of IF, but only a matter of WHEN!
On the first night, our hostess said there was no way to ride to the top of the mountain that lay directly behind our cabin in one day. It was to long of a ride, not enough day light. HHMMM, guess she's never rode with us!!! Well we made it! We rode 28 miles in the mountains in 10 hours. We left at sunrise and barely made it back before dark. Luckily we ride all the time, and our horses are in great shape! No one could believe we rode that long on Quarter Horses!
It was amazing! I have been to some great places to trail ride, never anywhere quite like here. We all had to agree, this was the trail ride of a life time. The pictures don't even capture the beauty. The untouched land is amazing. The trails are very well maintained and marked, they do a great job! We went in thru School House Gap and rode to Cades Cove and up Rich Mountain. Our thoughts were with our "Trail Buddies" all day, we wished you guys were there with us. We can't wait to go back with everyone, you all will love it! Already planning another trip!
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