Home of the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show,
America's oldest continuous running horse show.
Located adjacent to Moses H. Cone Memorial
Park, having easy access to 26 miles of carriage
trails. Nightly horse boarding, with 430 permanent
stalls.

Dutch Creek Trails. For those of you that know the
place the name will conjure up thoughts of
adventure, romance, nostalgia or just plain family
fun. Nestled in the heart of Valle Crucis this
200-year-old farm is known to locals as the Frank
Baird Place. It has become home to Dutch Creek
Trails, the horseback riding experience of a lifetime
The business is owned and operated by Keith
and Tammy Ward along with their son Travis.
Natives of Watauga County, Keith and Tammy
started the business as a second income. It soon
became obvious that there was no way to
accommodate folks on a part time basis so Keith
quit his day job and jumped in with both feet.
There has been no looking back. Give Dutch
Creek Trails a call at 828-297-7117 and see what
they have to offer. These guys love what they do
and nothing pleases them better than pleasing you
You will find out real quick that this is not just
another horse riding place.

SADDLE CLUB STABLES: Horseback riding-
Lessons (English and Western), Training,
Boarding. Equestrian Facility offering year round
services - Indoor Arena, Club Room, Trails, Cross
Country Field.