Events

Biltmore Dressage Ride-a-Test Schooling Show
Join Biltmore Equestrian Center in hosting a dressage schooling opportunity. Ride the test of your choice under the watchful eye of successful Grand Prix rider Deb Thomas, receive her feedback, then apply it to your performance when you ride the test again shortly afterward.

Night Riding Clinic
This clinic provides participants the opportunity to ride alongside experienced endurance mentors in an effort to master the ins and outs of safely riding at night. Dinner and a trail briefing will be followed by a night ride on the estate’s Orange trail, with the option to ride the full 14 miles or a shorter 7-mile loop.

Endurance 101 Clinic
During this clinic, participants will experience an endurance ride without the pressure of the larger mileage. On Friday evening, Stagg Newman will lead a briefing to prepare participants for an authentic endurance experience. Saturday includes a mock vet check conducted by Ann Stuart, DVM, exactly as you would experience it at a limited distance event. Distances include a 12.5-mile trail with a staggered start, a 40-minute hold, and a second 5.5-mile loop. Stagg and Dr. Ann will be available all weekend to answer questions.

Biltmore Equestrian Hunter-Jumper Series (BEHJS)

Formerly known as the WNC Hunter Schooling Series, the new Biltmore Equestrian Hunter-Jumper Series (BEHJS) includes four shows this year with divisions for all levels of riders and championship prizes at the end of the season. Saturdays feature a Hunter Schooling Show, while Sundays showcase a Jumper Schooling Show. Come for one and stay for all!

Call Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to make arrangements.

Passholder West Range Ride
This special experience is back: our Biltmore Equestrian Annual Passholders’ exclusive opportunity to ride and enjoy the miles of trails throughout Biltmore’s rarely-open West Range.
Call Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to make arrangements.

Biltmore Challenge Endurance Ride

Participation in this annual endurance event, which highlights the beautiful estate trail system and gives competitors a chance to challenge themselves on varying terrain and distances. Ride distances include 25-mile and 50-mile distances on Day 1, and 30-mile, 55-mile, 75-mile, and 100-mile distances on Day 2. Sanctioned by AERC, SERA, and SEDRA.

Biltmore Dressage Ride-a-Test Schooling Show

Join Biltmore Equestrian Center in hosting a dressage schooling opportunity. Ride the test of your choice under the watchful eye of an experienced judge, receive their feedback, then apply it to your performance when you ride the test again shortly afterward.

Biltmore Equestrian Hunter-Jumper Series (BEHJS)

The second of four shows this year, the new Biltmore Equestrian Hunter-Jumper Series (BEHJS, formerly known as the WNC Hunter Schooling Series) includes divisions for all levels of riders and awards championship prizes at the end of the season. Saturday is the Hunter Schooling Show, followed on Sunday by the Jumper Schooling Show. Come for one and stay for all!

Call Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to make arrangements.

Passholder West Range Ride

This special experience is back: our Biltmore Equestrian Annual Passholders’ exclusive opportunity to ride and enjoy the miles of trails throughout Biltmore’s rarely-open West Range.

Call Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to make arrangements.

World Championship Ride & Tie

Biltmore Equestrian Center is honored to host this special championship event in which teams of riders and runners compete across 20- and 30-mile distances in a hybrid endurance riding/trail running event!

Biltmore Fall Endurance Ride to Benefit Hope for Horses

Participation in this annual endurance event, which highlights the beautiful estate trail system, supports Hope for Horses, whose vision is “for all horses to live out their lives with dignity in safe and enriching homes.” 25-mile, 50-mile distances. Sanctioned by AERC, SERA, and SEDRA.

French Broad Classic NATRC Competitive Trail Ride

The North American Trail Riding Conference competitions highlight the horse and rider’s ability to navigate trail systems and obstacles typically encountered on trails.

Biltmore Equestrian Hunter-Jumper Series (BEHJS)

The third of four shows this year, the new Biltmore Equestrian Hunter-Jumper Series (BEHJS, formerly known as the WNC Hunter Schooling Series) includes divisions for all levels of riders and awards championship prizes at the end of the season. Saturday is the Hunter Schooling Show, followed on Sunday by the Jumper Schooling Show. Come for one and stay for all!

Call Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to make arrangements.

Jesse Peters “The Biltmore Heart of Horsemanship Experience”

Jesse Peters, Master Natural Horsemanship Instructor, Master Natural Horse Development Specialist, and Master Happy Horse Happy Life Instructor, guides you through a unique education-vacation horsemanship experience at iconic Biltmore Estate.

Biltmore Equestrian Hunter-Jumper Series (BEHJS)

The fourth show of 2023, the new Biltmore Equestrian Hunter-Jumper Series (BEHJS, formerly known as the WNC Hunter Schooling Series) includes divisions for all levels of riders and awards championship prizes at the end of this final weekend of competition! Saturday is the Hunter Schooling Show, followed on Sunday by the Jumper Schooling Show. Come for one and stay for all!

Call Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to make arrangements.

Biltmore Dressage Ride-a-Test Schooling Show

Join Biltmore Equestrian Center in hosting a dressage schooling opportunity. Ride the test of your choice under the watchful eye of an experienced judge, receive their feedback, then apply it to your performance when you ride the test again shortly afterward.

Ride Biltmore Program
Enjoy more than 80 miles of well-marked estate trails with your horse.
Limited primitive camping and access to our rental paddocks are available for additional fees.
Call Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to make arrangements.
Cost: $80 per rider plus tax