Horseback Riding
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is known worldwide as an ideal location for raising horses, and Jackson County is no exception. Several ranches offer horseback riding tours, and trails on which to bring your own horses. Much of the Daniel Boone National Forest has trails suitable for horse riding, not least of which is the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, which has many sections ideal for exploring on horseback.
Jackson County Wagon and Saddle Club
The Jackson County Wagon and Saddle Club hosts several events throughout the year, which include a mule/horse pull for charity (cancer society), fun shows, straightaway races and several trail rides. Jackson County has hundreds of miles of trails and we ride a different section as often as possible. Meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Old Courthouse. Everyone is invited to join the club and attends meetings, whether you ride or drive. Rides and events are posted on the JCWSC Facebook page. Please check the community calendar for club events, also follow the link to the Facebook page to see pictures and events.
Contact the JCWSC at 606-493-5604 or 606-493-6802 with any questions.
Horse Lick Creek Equestrian Retreat
A unique equestrian facility with beautiful scenic trails & great horse/rider atmosphere is located at 134 Wilder Ridge Rd., McKee, Ky 40447. The premises include a Guest House rental, 1200 acres of scenic private riding and hiking trails, and 15 deluxe barn stalls. Pets are welcome.
Contact us at:
(606) 965-2795
399 Wilder Ridge Rd. (Sand Gap)
McKee, KY 40447
Email: guestinformation@horselickcreekretreat.com
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Triple R Ranch
A short drive down Peter Cave RD you will find Triple R Ranch nestled in a small valley in the McKee area of Jackson County, KY. The Triple R Ranch, a non-profit organization, enjoys serving our region with free programs such as Cowboy Up For Christ.
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General Information:
We are blessed to have a wonderfully scenic location and Christian environment where people of all ages can learn to care for, ride, and enjoy horses. God has poured out his blessings on the people who have come together to make Triple R Ranch possible.
RV sites w/water and electric hookups. 10 horse stalls available.
Triple R Ranch offers services including guided horseback trail riding, all-inclusive backcountry horse pack trips, fishing, Dutch oven cooking, training, horses for sale, and camping. The ranch is also home to Cowboy Up for Christ, a free youth program for children.
Triple R Ranch is a destination where people can enjoy horseback riding and natural horsemanship in God's country.
Triple R Ranch Outfitters
796 Peter Cave Rd.
McKee, KY 40447
(606) 364-2021
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High Mountain Horsemanship Academy
Lessons in Horsemanship & Riding
High Mountain Horsemanship Academy is the fun place to come learn Relational Horsemanship and safe, sound riding. Instructor, Christie Schumacher is certified with Certified Horsemanship Association as a Level 3 Instructor in both English and Western.
Annville, KY
200 Campus Dr. 40402
(606) 493-7050
Email: thehighmountain@iglide.net
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Climax Horse Camp
We have 10 sites with water electric and 10 stalls sites 20.00 per night this includes water electric and trash and access to his and her showers ,restrooms and 2 picnic Shelters stall are 8.00 each per night and surrounded by 4500 acres of DBNF.
Climax Horse Camp is located 4 miles off 421 on Clark Ridge Road
2145 Clark Ridge Rd
Mt Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3828
(606) 386-1989
Appalachian Foothills Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Run by Cheryl and Mark Martin of Sand Gap, Kentucky, AFTEC is an all volunteer organization that uses horses to help people have positive experiences dealing with emotional and physical challenges. In McKee since 2005, the new riding center is now at Jack's Creek Riding Stable in Richmond, Kentucky.
7822 HWY 2004
McKee, KY 40447
(606) 965-2158
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