Where horse dreams come true
Premier horseback riding in Georgia.
Just a stone’s throw from Atlanta.
Hands-on trail riding program
Miles of trails to explore
On-site dining to complete your day
This is how we socially distance
Are you looking for something fun to do with your family?
Are your kids glued to their devices?
Trying to get away from the crowds and enjoy yourself safely?
Take a ride though our shady wooded trails and let us show you a good time!
Our facilties:
Hands-On Experience
Get a real feel for horseback riding with our twice daily trail rides on our well cared for, healthy horses, suitable for all levels of experience. With our hands on approach, every rider will have the chance to assist with grooming and tacking their horse before their ride.
Trails for Miles
No matter if you are a beginner wanting to ride with a guide lazily across beautiful open pastures or a more experienced rider, ready to trot or lope through lush wooded trails, we have a ride to suit your experience level.
Delicious food to boot!
Why not stop a while and recharge? Our kitchen team are waiting to treat you to a delicious lunch before or after your ride. For those seeking a whole day out, we also serve dinner!
We get it –
Staying safe
can be hard these days.
We have been welcoming guests and visitors to our ranch for almost 30 years, many of whom come back year after year. There’s a reason we are known as Georgia’s Premier Horseback Riding Destination
This is an awesome place! My husband and I rode Shakira and Cowboy and they were terrific. Easy to handle and navigate on trails. Great experience and we’ll be back! – Courtney H.
A little heaven on earth! Rode with my family for the past few days. Horses, Food, everything was perfect. Thank you! – Michael T.
Packages & Pricing
Trail Rides
From $69
Our trail rides depart twice daily, year round! You can pick from our one or two hour of saddle time ride options. Suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike.
Ride + Meal Bundle
From $89
All that saddle time will make your hungry! Add on a delicious buffet lunch or dinner to your riding reservation. Meals include hot buffet, salad bar, soft drinks and deserts.
Day Packages
From $265
Make a day of it! This package option allow our visitors to be our “guests for the day” and get a taste of what it’s like to stay at our ranch. Package includes riding, lunch, dinner and free time to enjoy our swimming pool and facilities.
How it Works
1. Get booked
Select from two daily departure times, for one hour or two. Add on meals and other upgrades if you wish. Use the button below to find our ride availability.
2. Get here
Finding the ranch is easy! We are located on I-20, about an hour from Atlanta. Upon check in you will learn everything you need to know to enjoy your time with us!
3. Get saddled!
Saddle up and enjoy your ride, we have miles of wooded trails and open pastures to explore! Enjoy time catching up with friends or quietly see what wildlife you can spot, the choice is yours!
Welcome to paradise!
Southern Cross Guest Ranch, Georgia’s premier trail riding, horse farm and vacation destination, offers something for everyone. Conveniently nestled in Central Georgia’s Historic Heartland and within an hour drive from Atlanta.
The ranch is a working horse farm and home to well over 150 quality Paint and Quarter horses and is best known for its exceptional hands-on horseback riding program, personalized riding experience, and peaceful, comfortable setting.
Riders can enjoy...
- Up to two hours saddle time per ride
- Choice of two departure times
- Over six miles of wooded trails and pastures
- Variety of happy, well trained horses, hand picked to match your riding ability!
- Grooming and saddling of your assigned horse
- Friendly, experienced capable guides.
- Small, ability-based groups
- Private guide (optional add-on)
- Photography services (optional add-on)
Visitor FAQs
Absolutely! We have horses for every level of rider. Our experienced staff will also teach you basic horse riding skills and be there to answer your questions and assist you.
Guests and visitors weighing 250lb or less may participate in our riding program.
Children must be 8 years or older to participate in our horseback riding program.
It is suggested that you wear comfortable pants and closed-toe shoes with a small heel. Sneakers are permitted but not advised. NO OPEN FLIP FLOPS OR HIGH HEELS.
