Justine Saudan and Lyndsey Estes from Red Fern Riding Center share how they're bringing authentic horseback experiences to visitors and locals alike at Shelby Trails Park in Simpsonville, Kentucky. Their riding center offers guided trail rides, English riding lessons, boarding services and equestrian events while focusing on safety, accessibility and exceptional horse care.
- Located on 465 acres of county parkland in Simpsonville with trails for both horses and hikers
- Offers two types of guided trail rides — a one-hour Nature Ride and a 90-minute Adventure Ride
- Provides comprehensive safety measures including pre-assigned horses matched to riders, safety videos, helmets, and mounting platforms
- Welcomes riders as young as 7 with no upper age limit (their oldest rider was 88)
- Many horses come from rescue situations and are transformed through proper care and training
- Attracts visitors from around the world including Australia, UAE, Japan and across the US
- Partners with bourbon tour companies for combination experiences
- Lesson program teaches "horsemanship from the ground up" for all ages and experience levels
- Recently added signage improvements, GPS-mapped trails and a cross-country jumping course
- Open Wednesday through Sunday with rides at 9 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM and 4 PM
Visit redfernridingcenter.com to book your trail ride or learn more about their programs.
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