4,000 Acres of Pine Forest Trail Riding in the Sandhills' Equestrian Country
The Sandhills equestrian tradition predates the golf courses. Southern Pines and the surrounding area host multiple stables, riding clubs, and the Walthour-Moss Foundation, a 4,000-acre preserve of trails through longleaf pine forest. The Carolina Horse Park in Raeford, a USHJA-recognized venue, reinforces the area's standing as a serious equestrian community.
For visiting golfers and companions, trail rides through the Walthour-Moss preserve offer an experience distinct from everything else on the Pinehurst itinerary. The pine forest, sandy trails, and quiet that characterise the riding terrain are the same elements that define the golf courses, experienced from a different vantage.
Rides are available by appointment through individual stables, including Fourth Rock Stables and Ride The Sky Stables, at estimated costs of $50 to $80 per person for a one to two-hour trail ride. Walk-up availability is limited, and advance booking is recommended.
By appointment only through individual stables. Estimated cost $50-$80 per person. Walthour-Moss Foundation offers 4,000 acres of trails in Southern Pines. Not available on Viator or GetYourGuide; contact stables directly. Closed-toe shoes and long trousers required.
The scale of the Walthour-Moss trail system. Four thousand acres of pine forest trail riding is a rare offering in the eastern United States, and the equestrian tradition here adds a cultural layer to the Sandhills that most golf visitors never discover.