Watson Mill trail ride
$60per rider
- Length
- About 90 minutes
- Group
- Up to 2 riders
- Level
- Advanced beginner +
Wind through the woods and along the river at historic Watson Mill Bridge State Park.
Plus $10 state park parking fee.
Guided trail rides · Near Athens, GA
Ride the trails of Watson Mill Bridge State Park
Private, guided rides on experienced trail horses for advanced beginner and intermediate riders. Not quite trail-ready? Brush up with a lesson at the farm in Lexington first.
Comer, GA · Watson Mill Bridge
Rides & rates
Pick your ride
Every ride is private and guided. Call or text to find a day and time that works.
Day trip adventure
$85per rider
- Length
- About 3 hours
- Where
- Parks in Georgia & South Carolina
- Group
- 2 riders
Travel further afield and spend real time in the saddle on trails like Willis Knob, Hard Labor Creek and Whetstone Horse Camp.
Plus gas: $0.50 per mile round trip, split between both riders.
Farm lesson
$40per lesson
- Where
- The farm, Lexington, GA
- Style
- Western
- Level
- Getting trail-ready
Safety, steering, stopping and a solid seat, so you're ready for the trail.
Trail prep only, not learn-to-ride or weekly lessons.
Kids' birthday parties
I also host kids' birthday parties at the farm, or I can trailer the horses to your home. Call or text 706-621-0274 to plan one.
Helmets on hand. No helmet? Borrow one of mine.
Trail rides need experience. You should be an advanced beginner or above.
Questions first? Call or text 706-621-0274.
Meet the horses
Shadow & Sonata
Two trusted trail partners with very different personalities. I'll match you to the one that suits your riding.
Shadow
A been-there, done-that mare who knows her job and has fun doing it. She's athletic, sensitive and forward, so she suits a rider with a little more experience.
Sonata
A big sweetheart with a running walk so smooth you'll want to do it all day. She's forgiving of mistakes, which makes her great for less experienced riders.
“I've been riding and training horses for over 40 years, so I practically am a horse now! I love sharing what I know as we explore nature on horseback.”Rebecca Zahn, your guide
Reviews
What riders say
Fifteen five-star reviews and counting. A few favorites from Facebook:
★★★★★
Ms. Rebecca truly makes a girl's horse dreams come true. As a beginner, I couldn't have asked for a more patient, encouraging, and passionate instructor. She has an incredible way of sharing her knowledge and love of horses that makes every ride both fun and confidence-building. I've been on several trail rides with her, and her horses, Sonata and Shadow, are nothing short of amazing, gentle, dependable, and full of personality. And Cat is an absolute character, always making us laugh and even posing for photos with his tongue out! Every experience with Ms. Rebecca and her horses has been unforgettable.
★★★★★
We had a great trail ride at Watson Mill Bridge State Park on Shadow and Sonata. Thanks Southwind Farm!
★★★★★
Rebecca Zahn is the best to trail ride with, and her horses very well mannered and amazing.
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Out on the trail
Rides start at Watson Mill and range across parks and forests in Georgia and South Carolina.
Make a weekend of it
Stay by the river, ride both days
Rent our Airbnb partner's cabin on the river near Watson Mill Bridge, then ride with me Saturday and Sunday.
See the cabin on Airbnb
Book a ride
Ready to saddle up?
Pick an open time on my booking calendar, or call or text me anytime with questions.