Reviews

Edmonson County, KY Tourism

Ranch owners Dave and Rocky will treat you like family upon your arrival, so we encourage you to prepare to fall completely in love with your entire adventure at the stables! This is not a tourist trap experience, but just like you walked out your backdoor onto a working farm. The horses are loved, given ample rest periods between rides, and groups are kept small for a personalized experience. After your ride you can enjoy a walk around the stalls and greet the horses as they munch on their mounds of hay. Each horse has such a distinct personality, but all are delicate and docile, making your experience inside and outside of the barn safe and enjoyable. If horses make you anxious, don’t fret, as Dave and Rocky have successfully won over even the most terrified of riders to secure them safely on a horse that fits their personality, and by the time the trail ride is over, they are bonded with their horse and ready for a second round! You will have an overall fantastic experience and enjoy the wonderful guides that take you through the trails of Mammoth Cave National Park. Bring your own horses and set up your RV, or if you don't have your own horses, stay in the Bunk House and take a guided ride, or come for the day and enjoy a guided horseback ride. We can't wait to see you there!

Hannah Bentley

My friend and I came here as part of our college graduation camping trip to Mammoth Cave. We booked a one hour horse ride and Courtney was our guide. As soon as we pulled up to the barn, both she and Rocky greeted us so kindly and told us we could do a longer ride if we wanted to since another group failed to show. They explained everything very nicely and made it a super easy process. The horses very obviously are loved and enjoy doing their jobs, and the ranch is so beautiful and well maintained. The ride was so much fun, Courtney was very funny and energetic making fun conversation and talking about the horses during our ride. When we got back to the stables they offered to take graduation pictures for us with the horses and we hung out to brush a horse named June! When we left we both decided that if we ever get the opportunity to come back we will absolutely camp and ride horses here again. Thank you so much for being part of our trip, we had the best time!

Gabriel Hardy

As a Cubmaster, this location is perfect for a Scouting weekend adventure. It has easy access to hiking (Mammoth Cave Trails) and fishing (Lake Nolin). It has excellent grounds with indoor rest facilities, electrical access, and potable water. Finally, it has a great staff! The owners are accessible, upfront, and accommodating, the guides are kid friendly, and the horses are well trained. It's the whole package!

Shannon Hill

We had an exceptional 1.5 hour trail ride into Mammoth Cave National Park. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with true southern hospitality. They even showed us their campground and let us greet every single horse in their stalls. We were appropriately matched to our horses with 2 kids and 2 adults, each horse was selected perfectly. We especially appreciated the step to mount the horses. The trail was wide, beautiful, and even crossed a little running stream. Excellent guide, I believe Courtney was her name. And owners Dave and Rocky felt like old friends. Very well cared for horses and truly a joy to support their business.

T'La

We had a great 3 hour ride through the mammoth cave national forest! Our guide was awesome and very knowledgeable of the area. The whole crew was warm and welcoming on the cold day we went riding. The horses are very well trained and even my husband who is new to riding had a smooth ride. I highly recommend and we will visit again!

Bob Parker

We had a great trail ride. Owners Dave and Rocky run a first class operation. Trail guides Jack and Sara did an excellent job with a bunch of greenhorns.

Cindy Smethers

So glad we came! The owner and guides were super friendly and helpful, and the horses were sweet and well-trained. The scenery was beautiful inside the national park. Had a great relaxing time!

Eileen Demulling

Came for a trail ride on our road trip (family of 5) and we are so glad we did! Outstanding in all aspects. They were all very attentive and friendly. Our trail guide Sara, made the entire ride very enjoyable and made sure we were all comfortable throughout the ride, especially our 3 kids. Highly recommended and if we are ever in the area again, we would definitely return. Thank you Double J Stables!!

Isabelle Timmer

Super fun experience! We traveled from Michigan to do some mammoth cave tours and decided last minute that it would be fun to do some horse back riding and they were able to get us in that day. Staff was very nice and our guide Sarah was incredible with showing us around the Kentucky forest. Also the staff was very knowledgeable about their horses different personalities and matched us with the perfect horse for our ride! Overall great experience and would definitely do it again next time in Kentucky.

Robert Dummer

For first time visitors and lack of horse experience, Double J helped us to feel at ease and comfortable. Rocky, Sarah, and Dave are so personable and really knowledgeable. The trail was beautiful and bonding with your horse while riding was a truly amazing experience. The horses are so well taken care of and it is obvious that the well-being of the horses, stables, and customers are all managed very well. Their focus on these aspects is refreshing and so comforting. We will be back and we will always recommend this amazing, exciting experience! Big love to you all and these beautiful horses!