Self-directed working horse farm tours showcasing commercial farms have returned and the March 16 tour will feature farms in historic Hunting Country. The once monthly event allows guests to visit horse farms in the area on the third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. There is no charge. This month’s farms opening their gates include:

Green Gate Farm

291 Dark Horse Lane, Tryon

Paso Fino sales and training

Lone Oak Farm at Finally Farm

999 Carriage Row, Tryon

Training, lessons, sales, boarding and home to the Converse Equestrian Team

Amy Barrington Training Center

2420 River Road, Tryon

Training, sales, boarding and lessons

Barking Fox Farm

890 Greenwood Rd, Landrum

Self care boarding facility and B&B

Cherokee Hill Farm

460 Cherokee Hill Lane (off Hunting Country Rd)

Lessons, training, sales and boarding

For more information call 828-817-3753 or visit www.tryonhorsecountry.org/Take-A-Tour.html for more information and a  downloadable map.

– article submitted by Libbie Johnson