Enjoy Fall from Horseback

There are several places in Georgia that offer guided horseback riding for beginners and seasoned riders. It's a great way to get out to and explore some beautiful areas of Georgia in a way you may not have seen before. And it's a great time to do so with the cooler temperatures and the changing of the leaves. This weekend is supposed to be sunny and warm so get out there and enjoy a fall afternoon from horseback!

Southern Cross Guest Ranch in Madison offers riding and riding and meal packages to non-guests. Prices vary depending on package, length of ride and season. A 1 hour guided trail ride is $40 per person. Visit their website for more information, hours and to make reservations. www.southcross.com

Lake Lanier Islands Resort in Lake Lanier offers 45 minute guided trail rides as well as pony rides for younger riders. The adult trail ride is $35 per person and the 30 minute pony ride is $15 per child. For more information, hours and to make reservations, visit their website at www.lakelanierislands.com

Georgia Frontiers in Canton offers a variety of rides. The one hour trail ride is $30 per person. They also offer a moonlight ride with dinner for $65 per person. For more information on Georgia Frontiers, visit their website at www.georgiahorsebackriding.org.

Adventure Trail Rides in Blue Ridge offer three different ride levels based on what they call the "bum level". Haha! A 1 hour ride is $25 per person. They also offer private and sunset rides. For more information visit their website at www.adventuretrailrides.com

Fort Mountain Stables in Chatsworth offer 1 hour rides for $30 per person and many other packages including sunset rides, 4 hour rides for you seasoned riders, overnight camping rides, birthday parties and "sweetheart rides". To learn more about their packages and to make reservations, visit their website at www.fortmountainstables.net.