Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa LLC

Category: Horseback riding service

Address: 909 Little Cove Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA

Phone: +18654289398

Reviews

Nora Burkett

Oct 25, 2022

My family and I had a GREAT time visiting the stables. My 4 year old daughter rode with me on a horse named Austin. This was my first time riding since I was a child. Our horse and guide were AMAZING. I was really nervous at first because I had never been a horse of this magnitude, but once we started on the trail I realized how gentle and great he was for me and my daughter and was immediately put at ease. The trail is a mountain trail, so alot of going up and down and on rocks. If you're looking for a meadow type ride, this is not it! But I highly encourage you to try it. It was very beautiful and scenic and well shaded. The petting zoo was great too and they even had a little play ground that my daughter enjoyed as well. I was definitely sore the next day, but I will be doing this EVERY time I visit this area.

Laura Montini

Oct 25, 2022

Got to go on a private ride with Maximilian - my horses name was Jersey. Maximilian was a great tour guide and Jersey was a gentle giant. The views were spectacular and the fall colors were amazing. Highly recommend.

Emma Moore (Ash)

Oct 22, 2022

It was okay

Hailey Pittman

Oct 20, 2022

First of all if I could give a negative review I would. To start things off my mother called the day before asking if there were horses for a heavier set person and the lady said there was no problem and to come on out to the stables. So the next day we went to the stables when we walked in the the front office the lady said their horses could only support 170lbs. Although according to their flyer says big guys ok and the lady said there were bigger houses available. The lady had even told us to go to another ranch because they had bigger horses for us. Then my mother and grandmother went to the bathroom only to find the bathrooms weren’t properly working and were told to put the used toilet paper in the trash cans due to septic problems. That is very unsanitary and disgusting. Overall their flyers are misleading, the place is overpriced and very unsanitary bathrooms. STAY AWAY. FIND ANOTHER RANCH!!!!

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Questions & Answers

Do they have a weight limit on riders or do they have drift horses?

Jennifer Rogers | Oct 26, 2018
Abigail Leonard | Oct 26, 2018

My hubs is 275lb. They have bigger horses that accommodate.

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Can you ride without a guide

Linda McCartha | Oct 25, 2020
chris | Oct 25, 2020

No

Are there open mountain views on this ride?

Cindy Schuchart | Oct 26, 2019
Tonia Ellwood | Oct 26, 2019

Beautiful views. We were pleasantly surprised! Maybe season has something to do with views... bare trees in winter, fully leaves trees in summer? We were there in spring, April. Very pretty and relaxing ride.

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Does the tour person come with how long is the tour

Renee Jolly | Nov 29, 2021
Jeffrey Erb | Nov 29, 2021

Yes you will always have a guide and it is about 1 hour up then down the mountain.

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Do you have to make a reservation or can you walk in?

Sam Miller | Oct 25, 2020
brittany johnson | Oct 25, 2020

It's best to go at 9 in the morning you get right on a horse that way

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If me and my husband purchase horseback riding tickets, do we also need to purchase one for our 3yr old?

Kate Rose | Oct 25, 2020
bug holliday | Oct 25, 2020

You have to pay a fee for them to ride with you but they don't have to have an actual ticket

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Are there a bunch of people who ride in a group ? We’ve been to one before and there were just too many people in a group to enjoy the ride.

Kaylei Byrd | Oct 26, 2019
Jason Rymer | Oct 26, 2019

Yes there are some large groups but the last time we road its was just our family group with the guide it is well worth the ride we did this ride 14 years ago enjoyed it then and did it in March with our kids they loved it the guide was real good and funny what ever you do don't go to jayell ranch horses do not listen our group had a young kids get drug through a tree horses are muddy guide had horses going all over the place we got our money back its was nasty riding

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How big are yourHorses and how much do you have to weigh

John King | Aug 26, 2022
Austin Rainey | Aug 26, 2022

There actually wasn't a weight limit at this particular place. First time horseback riding and it was absolutely amazing

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Can u park a rv there to leave for a few days and ride motorcycles around area

Shelly shrader | May 28, 2022
Kyle Zellner | May 28, 2022

I'd say there isn't really enough parking room for an RV

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Will they help with someone who has never ridden before?

Joy Urian | Dec 29, 2021
Lana Tucker | Dec 29, 2021

Yes, they are very friendly.

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Are you able to accommodate a 350-400lb rider? We are trying to find a stable to refer them to

RehabbedTNwalkinghorse | Nov 29, 2021
Brian Johnson | Nov 29, 2021

No I don't believe they do

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Do they make you wear helmets

jody hedden | Oct 25, 2021
Ferrat | Oct 25, 2021

No but you have to watch a video

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What are the prices?

linda carmony | Oct 25, 2021
Elvis Dizdar | Oct 25, 2021

50$ per person does not matter the age.

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do they have horses for bigger people ?

Faith Hope | Oct 25, 2021
Misti Jordan | Oct 25, 2021

They only have a limited number, so definitely call for a reservation.

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Do you have to call in advance or just show up and pay?

Phil Hamilton | Oct 25, 2021
Tina Gross | Oct 25, 2021

Just show up but last ride is at 4pm

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Can you bring your own poles and tackle?

Jeremy Godsey | Oct 25, 2021
Jason LaGarde (stefien) | Oct 25, 2021

I'm sure, but bear in mind, it's catch and release

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Are they opened in late January

sheree Pettway | Oct 25, 2021
Ronnie “Echowolf97” | Oct 25, 2021

If I recall correctly that's a no. If it's too cold I believe they give the horses time off from trail rides. I recommend giving them a call though they are really friendly and informative.

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Do you get to trot on the trail?

Quincy Marie | Oct 25, 2020
MiskiW W | Oct 25, 2020

No, it's a lot of walking up and down areas on the trail.

Do they weigh you?

Abby Hooper | Oct 25, 2020
Jodie Schmitt | Oct 25, 2020

Ask for Rhode island. He is a very sweet big boy. Be sure to go early in the morning when the horses are fresh and rested.

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Do you need fishing poles for the fishing

JoEllen Robbins | Oct 25, 2020
Will Wright | Oct 25, 2020

They supply poles and bait.

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What are the prices for the 1 hr trail & fishing

Schroeder_ Shears | Oct 25, 2020
Meghadeep Rasetty | Oct 25, 2020

37.90+10 tip for horse riding

do y'all have any openings today?

Sarah Alice Limbaugh | Oct 25, 2020
CAretha Joyner | Oct 25, 2020

Give them a call

If riding horses you have no views just go 3 1/2 miles into the woods up a mountain allu see is mainly tree's. A very nice place very friendly workers.

Heather Roush | Oct 26, 2019
Heather Roush | Oct 26, 2019

Well u see it how u want but I liked the ride but I'd like to have mountain views as well everyone likes different views as well

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What is the price for kids under 9

Brett Rahn | Oct 26, 2019
Brian Murnane | Oct 26, 2019

On the website there is a cheaper price for toddlers if they ride with an adult.

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How much does it cost just to fish?

Jerry Orton | Oct 26, 2019
Pleco Caves | Oct 26, 2019

19.95 for adults and kids 6 and under are 12.95

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How much is it to go fishing in the fully stocked pond

Derek Chapman | Oct 26, 2019
hope Renee | Oct 26, 2019

19.95 for adults. I think pass is for few days

Can we go there to just enjoy the rock mining and petting farm?

Julia P | Oct 26, 2019
Daniele Moffat | Oct 26, 2019

Yes, you can just do the mining and feed the petting animals.

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Anyone know if my 3yo would be allowed to ride with me?

Katrina Haston | Oct 26, 2019
itsHarper neal | Oct 26, 2019

If you are a small frame person,you can double with kid.

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What are the prices and packages?

Patricia Bottomley | Oct 26, 2019
Daniele Moffat | Oct 26, 2019

Very reasonable. We did the package which included a one hour trail ride, gem mining and food for the pet animals for $38 per person. They do have other packages, but this one made the most sense cost wise.

Can you bring your own horse?

cody ledbetter | Oct 26, 2019
Ian Robertson | Oct 26, 2019

Umm, no

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Can my 8 year old ride by himself?

Alyssa Morrison | Oct 26, 2019
B | Oct 26, 2019

I'm not sure. I would give them a call before you go.

Are they open all year long, or just seasonally?

Elizabeth Iniga | Oct 26, 2019
Maxamillian Koesler | Oct 26, 2019

Yes we are open all year depending on the weather we don't ride in extreme rain or thunderstorms moderate rain we're open snow or shine

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Can i 5 year old ride alone?

Amelia McCarty | Oct 26, 2019
Miranda Craft | Oct 26, 2019

With an adult. Probably even if they are an experienced rider.

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What’s the coast?!

Heather Strong | Oct 26, 2019
Tony B | Oct 26, 2019

$27 for a one hour ride, but they also have specials: https://horseridingbigrock.com/Rates.php

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We have an almost 2yr old can he ride with us?

Ashley Apgar | Oct 26, 2018
First Last | Oct 26, 2018

Yes, as long as an adult rides along on the same horse.

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Do u have to make a appointment for horse back riding for 2 large adults and 2 kids

Jennifer Rogers | Oct 26, 2018
Derik Murray | Oct 26, 2018

No but I would suggest it

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What is weight limit for horseback riding

Jennifer Rogers | Oct 26, 2018
Robin Mangus | Oct 26, 2018

The website says if you are over 250 you need to call before arriving. They had a lot of draft mix horses which can handle bigger people.

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Can a 3 year old ride at your facility

Jonene Burton | Oct 26, 2018
Lisa Maria Dowdy, BSN, RN | Oct 26, 2018

With a parent/adult rider.

Can you bring your own atv,ride with out guide?

Cynthia Glenn | Oct 26, 2018
Cynthia Glenn | Oct 26, 2018

Thanks for imfomation

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We are large ppl lol there are 3 of use from 260 to 320 lbs do you have horses large enough for us to ride

Brandon Hooper | Oct 26, 2018
Ronald Steele | Oct 26, 2019

You have to call them. Sorry, but this is only a comment website.

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Is this tourist friendly? If so, what is the real price? I went on the website and it said $26.95 after a $5.00 discount but prices in answers on here are listed otherwise.

Trent Settlemire | Oct 26, 2018
SA Pressley | Oct 26, 2018

Yes and 26.95, I believe, was just for a one hour ride and nothing else. It's better to do the 29.95 package for the petting zoo and bag of corn, water bottle, etc...esp, if you have children.

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How much and what breeds of horses

Rein Nrun | Oct 26, 2018
Elizabeth Daniels | Oct 26, 2018

Draft, draft crosses. Lots of Belgians and Percherons. I don't remember the riding price as they managed to talk us into some extra stuff and even a cowboy hat! I looked so good in that hat, lol.

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Can you accommodate someone with celiac disease and is completel y gluten free

Rosemary Kincaid | Oct 26, 2018
Chris O'leary | Oct 26, 2019

Yes don’t eat any of the bark on the trees and you should be alright.

Do they let you double up with a 5 year old? Some do and some don't. I can't find it on their website

Leigh Baker | Oct 26, 2018
Julie McArdle | Oct 26, 2018

My 5 year old went on her own horse. Our guide had her horse on a rope lead which he held on to the entire time. The horses there really know the path. I was completely comfortable the entire time!

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how much does it cost and for how long?

Ellen Royal | Oct 26, 2018
Natalee Marth | Oct 26, 2018

I think for our family of 4 it was $140. You could add on different packages like fishing, feeding animals, etc. We went with basic package.

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How much per hour

Kelly Randle | Oct 26, 2017
Evonne Bennett | Oct 26, 2017

Absolutely loved this place i believe we bought the thirty something package and rode the horses for a hour than did the mining and checked out the petting zoo, the peacocks were beautiful and being that I'm disabled I like that they have a loading and unloading dock to get on and off the horses. And the people we're all awesome we definitely will return to ride the horses again. Also I like that they donate a portion of the fee to the Arbor tree foundation, so that the trees are planted to make up for all the trees lost in fires and construction around the world. I give this ranch 5 stars.

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