Horse Boarding

Smiling Horse Stables is nestled in peaceful South-Gastonia, NC --- less than 20 miles away from the hectic life in Charlotte with woods, pastures and rivers.

Please check our "How to get there" site to map us or get directions. 

Our equestrian facility has a 9,225 sqft. insulated 18 stall Morton Barn with 12' x 12' stalls with fans and Dutch doors for each individual stall. The barn is equipped with hot & cold water wash rack, grooming area, public restrooms and a socializing area with vending machines. We have two lighted riding arenas including a jumping arena with jumps and a third arena in the building process. The property is gated, fenced and cross-fenced. The barn is protected with a surveillance and alarm system and the owners live on the premises.

We have 45 acres of pasture & wooded land with trails on our own property as well as access to riding trails to additional 100's of acres. We currently offer only Full-Board with daily pasture turnout. With our customized feeding program we make sure that you and your hoofed friends are well taken care of at Smiling Horse Stables.

For the "Traveling Horse Man" (or Woman) we offer overnight boarding as well as a discounted rate at the "Comfort Suites" hotel nearby. If interested please click on the "Links" page, check out the Comfort Suites and contact us for discounted rates. 

We also offer emergency shelter for abused or abandoned horses.

All riding styles welcome !!

Please feel free to "Contact Us" for availability of stalls and details.

Updated: 4/4/08