SHELTOWEE TRAIL RIDE​

About the Ride:

WHAT: Week long, guided trail ride (all one group, travels at a QH pace)

WHEN: September 27 - October 3, 2026

WHERE: East Fork Stables

WHO: Everyone! Open to all breeds & types of equines at least 4 years old. Sorry, no stallions permitted.

COST is per person & 1 equine, $425 ages 16 and over, $150 for youth ages 10 - 15, no charge for peewees age 9 and under.

     Add a $50 late fee after July 15th; Added cost for extra equine, prior approval of Ride Manager, Dave Yann, required.

INCLUDED: Catered breakfast and supper daily (bring your own lunch), campsite, 1 stall/pen/highline, daily guided ride, nightly entertainment.  Ride physician, vet & farrier on-site, fees may apply

RENTAL HORSES: Available. Must be reserved in advance. Contact Janene Jackson at 704-430-7485

SANCTION: Approved by the Appaloosa Horse Club for mileage and distance programs

EQUINE PAPERS: Coggins for all; health certificate (CIV or EECVI) dated within 30 days for out of state equines

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About East Fork Stables:

LOCATION: Jamestown, TN on the western edge of the Cumberland Plateau

TRAILS:  Over 100 miles of trails on 12,000+ acres of private land with scenic views of rock formations, overlooks, and varying terrain

FOOTING: Rocky in some areas; shoes or boots recommended for equines (borium/drill tec not necessary)

CAMPSITES: All sites for the ride will have electric and water. There is a dump station on-site

EARLY ARRIVAL: Reservations ARE required for days before the start of the Sheltowee Ride. Contact East Fork Stables directly.  

BUNK HOUSES: There are 13 rooms or cabins for lodging. Contact East Fork directly for rental

BATH HOUSE: Two modern bathhouses with flush toilets and showers

STALLS:  Covered stalls with water at the barns

HAY:  NOT available for sale at the campground

STALL MAINTENANCE: Shavings $7 per bag--first bag provided free at stall.  Wheelbarrows and muck rakes provided at barns

OTHER AMMENITIES: Ice $3 per bag, gift shop beside the office, horse wash behind the office, arena, round pen and obstacle course