Mustang Alley Riding Stables

We had a fantastic time at Mustang Alley! Kathy is so knowledgeable about horses, and has devoted her life to rescuing horses that have been found to be abused, neglected, and/​or starved. She takes them in, and gives them lots of love, food, shelter, and encouragement. Once they’re well, she adopts many of them out to good homes. She keeps some of them for trail riding, and she offers that at the super reasonable rate of $ 25/​hour per rider. She welcomes large groups as well. You can feel good knowing all the money you spend there goes directly to the care of horses at this nonprofit. Our guide was so sweet and patient, and the whole atmosphere is just healthy and positive. Kathy also welcomes volunteers, and is always in need of donations of time and resources.
We rode today for 2 hours along some of the prettiest trails in the Cherokee National Forest. Our horses were very gentle, and seemed to know instinctively what we needed. I was amazed at the serenity of the forest– it was an emerald haven next to the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee.
This is the PERFECT PLACE to spend an afternoon with the family. Next time we go, we’ll spend the whole day and help out on the farm, feeding, grooming, shoveling, or whatever needs to be done, and then we’ll ride. Mustang Alley is truly an inspirational place where good and important work is happening daily, and you’re sure to leave with a peaceful smile.
NOTE: This nonprofit is CASH ONLY, and you need to TIP your trail guide, as they are volunteers!