PHOTO BY TOMMY WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY A group departing from the stables at Leatherwood Mountains to go on a horseback ride.
Equine experiences
Saddle up and experience the beauty of the mountains
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Horseback Riding in the High Country
othing quite compares to taking in spectacular views of lush green mountains in the summertime, especially while riding horseback. Those who visit the High Country often seek the opportunity to saddle up and enjoy an equine experience at one of the local stables that offer horseback riding. Leatherwood Mountains Resort, located at 512 Meadow Road in Ferguson, N.C., is a premier mountain resort offering lodging, real estate and an equestrian
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community. Leatherwood offers spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on its wide variety of deeded, maintained trails ranging from wide forest paths to rugged, mountainous terrain. The equine center offers full service boarding with 60 stalls, an outdoor show-sized riding ring and a covered, lighted arena for riders to use in adverse weather conditions. Abbie Hanchey, who serves as a Managing Partner and is the Event and Marketing Director at Leatherwood Moun-
tains said the two-hour ride, which is about four miles, is the most popular. “Our horses are phenomenal members of our family and the care our dedicated staff shows our customers and equines is very obvious,” Hanchey said. There are about 20 boarded horses that live at Leatherwood Mountains year-round, in addition to their companyowned horses. Horseback riding lessons and a training program are also offered SEE EQUINE ON PAGE 100
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