Rocky Fork Stables

Take a trip through nature and let our expert guides lead you on our trails and take in the natural scenery surrounding Rocky Fork Recreation. Observe nature as you ride on our gentle and friendly horses.
One hour and two hour rides are available.
In addition to the regular guided trail rides we also have other exciting activities for you to enjoy at Rocky Fork Stables.


Special Trail Rides Several times throughout the year we plan special trips to the nearby state park and other beautiful locations around the area.


Horse Camp Learn all there is to know about horses at this one day fun camp.They are scheduled several times throughout the Summer.


Youth Rides in Arena This is great for the little ones who aren't quite ready for riding the trails. Our staff will escort the rider and horse once around the large arena. Bring your camera, it's a great photo opportunity. Just $ 4.00


Salt Fork State Park Trail Rides

Once a month we load up the horses and head to Salt Fork State Park to ride the bridle trails. Rides typically last between 4 to 4 1/2 hours. This trip is recommended for riders with some experience. Lunch is provided.
Reservations are required seven days in advance. Riders meet at Rocky Fork at 10:30 am the day of the ride. $100 per rider.


Rocky Fork Recreation

Horse Camp at Rocky Fork Recreation

Are you interested in learning more about horses and the tack we use on them? Do you want to hear some interesting facts about horses? How about getting to brush a horse and possibly lead one around? Camp is a single day program that includes a hands-on lesson, a guided trail ride and a deli style lunch from the Rec Store.

If this sounds interesting --Sign up for Horse Camp, every Tuesday: June 7th through September 1st! $25

Some Details: Horse Camp is for anyone interested 7 years and older. Maximum weight limit is 240 lbs.Groups are welcome, with a limit of 10 students.


Guided Horseback Trail Rides

Lazy Horse Ridge Trail

This is an easy trail for beginners. Some areas of interest on this trail are the Swampy Bottom Bridge, Sonny's Hill, the tree carving, and the huge rock outcroppings as we ride by. This trail has recently been extended to runs 50 to 55 minutes depending on the amount of riders in a group.


Switchback Horse Trail

Horseback Trail Rides at Rocky Fork RecreationThe Switchback Trail is a very pretty ride with beautiful scenery all around. This riding trail goes across Rocky Fork Road and heads up into the woods. This is still a beginner trail but it has a few more hills than the Lazy Horse Ridge trail. We have many different side trails for us to use while riding on the Switchback. We are currently working on other new sections of trail so you won't see the same scenery every time you ride with us. The ride time on this trail is anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour depending on group size and the side trails that we use.


Rocky Fork Stables

  • Barn Tours-Free: Rodeo Saturdays 11:00am, June through September
  • Barn Lessons-Free: Mondays 1:30pm, June through September
  • Riding Lessons-$25.00
  • Pony Rides-$4.00
  • Pony Pulls-Free: May 29th & July 23
  • One Hour Trail Ride-$20.00
  • Two Hour Trail Ride-$45.00

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Salt Fork State Park Guided Trail Rides

Rocky Fork Youth Rodeo

Horseback Riding Lessons at Rocky Fork Recreation

Hillbilly Hideaway


Trail Ride & Campfire Lunch

This one-hour ride journeys out
on the Switchback trail
Thursday mornings at 10:30am
with a campfire lunch
provided at the
Hillbilly Hideaway
$30 per rider.
June - September