Rusty Spur Trail Rides

02/19/2026

✨BUSINESS CLOSED
As this chapter comes to a close, it’s hard to put into words just how thankful we are.

To every customer who has ridden with us over the last four years — thank you. It has been a joy meeting each of you, and an even bigger blessing to have become friends with so many of you along the way.

Rusty Spur Trail Rides has been more than a business to us — it’s been a dream, a calling, and one of the greatest gifts of our lives. Being able to share the place we love, through an activity we love, has meant everything.

We are grateful for each and every person who helped make this endeavor successful. Thank you for being part of the Rusty Spur family. You helped make this dream com true — and we’ll never take that for granted!

So long pardner, and happy trails!🐴🤎

12/28/2025

Wishing all our friends and followers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Thank you to everyone who has reached out about rides this holiday season, unfortunately we are experiencing a moratorium on our rides 💔

The weather has been so suprisingly beautiful, we hate to miss you guys, but hope you find another way to enjoy the outdoors!

We so appreciate the unwavering support y’all have showed us this year, Got all my fingers and toes crossed for next season- stay tuned!

10/28/2025

Some snapshots from our rides early in the fall!
We’ve been lucky to have great weather and happy trails these last couple months!

10/21/2025

Our favorite event of the year, the DuPont Forest Festival hosted by the Friends of was a success! We gave over 85 pony rides, and ran out of “I rode my first horse” stickers!
Cheyanne, Wh**ey and Darwynn were wonderful “ponies” this year-
Cheyanne was honored to give a pony ride!

Thank you to The Pisgah Trailblazers for providing support at our booth! We look forward to next year!

10/17/2025

Our horses will be giving out pony rides tomorrow!!

*disclaimer: the mini horses are for petting not for riding!!

Meet mini horses and take a pony ride at tomorrow's Forest Festival!

Hosted in the heart of DuPont Forest, the Forest Festival offers activities for families, kids, and kids at heart.

Saddle up with Rusty Spurs and Pisgah Trailblazers Equestrian Work Crew, and enjoy a whole day of fun in nature with expert guides, free activities and adventures, live music, food trucks, and much more!

The DuPont Forest Festival is free to attend and hosted by Friends of DuPont Forest at the Guion Farm Access Area from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, October 18.

10/02/2025

Our finest trail horses will be at the DuPont Forest Festival this year giving out free pony rides and horse snuggles again this year!

Come say hi and check out the other awesome vendors!

09/10/2025

Your local guides/outfitters are probably experiencing a slow season that occurs after Labor Day and into October, when the leaves begin to show off

If you live in the area, now is a great time to book an experience for yourself! We have been having some lovely mild weather recently 🍃🌞

Did you know we have a texting service on our website? We are excited about this feature because it enables us to offer you expedited response times from our team!