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North Carolina Equestrian Communities

North Carolina is perfect for those who want to live an equestrian lifestyle. The beautiful mountains, hillsides, and forests are ideal settings for horseback riding and other equestrian activities. The diverse landscape also provides opportunities for mountain golf, hiking, fly-fishing, whitewater rafting, camping, and a variety of other outdoor recreational pursuits. Imagine riding your horse through national forests and into the quaint mountain towns of Western North Carolina. If you're looking for equestrian property in the mountains, start your search with the best horse communities in North Carolina.

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Balsam Mountain Preserve

Sylva, North Carolina Equestrian Community
Sylva, North Carolina

This low-density club community in the mountains of western North Carolina has fewer than 400 homes and nearly 3,500 of its 4,400 acres permanently protected from development by conservation easements. Amenities include an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, The Ruby Valley Fitness & Wellness Center for classes, training and massage therapy, an Equestrian Center, The Boarding House Lodge and Restaurant, a Nature Center with onsite naturalists, horseback riding, 38 miles of fishing streams, and over 42 miles of private hiking trails. Fractional Shares starting at $100,000; Lots are priced from $350,000 to $1 million; Homes from $1,500,000 to $5 million+. Read More...

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Chestnut Mountain Farms

McGrady, North Carolina Equestrian Community
McGrady, North Carolina

Chestnut Mountain Farms is a private mountain community nestled just below the Blue Ridge Parkway, 14 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC. Private and gated, the community features a variety of home sites, from large, forested parcels with secluded natural beauty to smaller skyline lots with long range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the New River Valley. Hike, bike, or ride horses by mountain streams, picturesque overlooks and shaded glens, on the private trails. The community gazebo and pavilion are the ideal outdoor oasis for picnicking, star gazing, and warming up by the outdoor fire ring. Horse barns and pasture are allowed. Lots are priced from $19,900 to $189,900. Read More...


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Ole Plantation

Rutherfordton, North Carolina Equestrian Community
Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Ole Plantation is a private gated community in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just minutes from Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. Situated in the small town of Rutherfordton, the North Carolina community provides peace, privacy, and an abundance of nearby recreational activities for families, active adults, and retirees. Spacious 1-10 acre lots with long-range mountain views start in the low $30,000s. Homes priced from the mid $300,000s. Read More...


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The Coves Mountain River Club

Lenoir, North Carolina Equestrian Community
Lenoir, North Carolina

Breathe in the mountain air, and savor the wildflowers; you’ve found your new home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Welcome to The Coves Mountain River Club, a 3,200-acre gated community on the Johns River. Private trails wind past sparkling streams and mountain overlooks. Gardens, picnic pavilions, kayak access points, equestrian facilities, and more await. End the day with a glorious sunset at the ridgetop clubhouse. Home sites from $39,900 - $139,900. Cabins, Cottages, and Traditional Homes are available. Read More...


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The Settlement at Thomas Divide

Bryson City, North Carolina Equestrian Community
Bryson City, North Carolina

This mountain community of Western Carolina borders the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is just 10 minutes from downtown Bryson City. Amenities include a community center with lodging, equestrian facilities, and trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding. Residents also have easy access to more than 500 miles of trails, trout fishing streams, whitewater rafting, boating, and more. Lots priced from $68,500 to $395,000; Cabin priced at $549,000. Read More...


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