Equine At White Oak Pastures
Explore our sprawling farm in a natural, peaceful way - on horseback!
White Oak Pastures has so many unique experiences to offer. While Equine Trail Rides may be familiar to some, we are certain that our scenery will be quite different from any other trail ride you have experienced.
Equine Riding Packages
Available from 12:00 pm - 2:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays
Ideal for children age 3-11
Pony rides take place at our General Store
Available for children age 5-11
This ride includes a 30 minute tour through our small town of Bluffton.
* Limit 2 riders at a time
* Same day rides available - call/email or stop by the General Store.
Join our Equine Manager, Wendy, for a one hour lesson tailored to improve your skillset and experience.
* Same day lessons available - call/email or stop by the General Store.
If you’re coming to Bluffton to eat lunch or visit for the day and you would like to spend time with one of our horses, this is for you!
You will get an hour of time with one (1) horse and a White Oak Pastures dedicated handler. The handler can offer a lead line for small children + they can groom and feed snacks.
This is perfect for a family outing appropriate for children as young as 5!
* Same day rides available - call/email or stop by the General Store
This ride includes a tour through our small town of Bluffton as well as riding through our pastures to see the grazing herds (cows, turkeys, hogs, sheep, goats, and native wildlife).
* Same day rides available - call/email or stop by the General Store
This ride includes a tour of our farm riding through our organic garden and pastures to see the grazing herds (cows, turkeys, hogs, sheep, goats, and native wildlife) and a picnic in the pasture, which is perfect for special occasions!
* Appointments must be booked 48 hours in advance. Price shown includes the trail ride only. Food & drink packages vary in price for an additional charge.
Meet Our Horses

Meet Doc
Doc is a 16-year-old registered Bay Quarter Horse gelding. He is known for being the sweetest horse at White Oak Pastures! His walk, trot, and canter are incredibly smooth. He likes to be in front on trail rides. He’s an incredibly fun and safe horse for riders of all experience levels. When Doc isn’t taking part in trail rides, he enjoys spending his time in the pasture hanging out with his best friend, Oakley the mini horse.

Meet Gabe
Gabe is a 20-year-old Black Appaloosa gelding. He is the second tallest horse at White Oak Pastures. He is curious, a good listener, and enjoys trying to sneakily snack on grass during trail rides. He is a long-legged horse, so he’s usually near the front on trail rides. He's a very safe horse, fit for all kinds of riders, though he is best suited to riders who are over 5’4. When not going on trail rides, Gabe enjoys snacking on peppermints and drinking sweet tea!

Meet Apache
Apache is a 26-year-old registered American Paint Horse gelding.He is a retired barrel racer! Apache is stubborn and not quite suitable for all riders. He is a talented, sweet horse who loves peppermints. When not giving trail rides, Apache enjoys spending his time in the pasture with his buddies, munching on grass all day.

Meet Birdie
Birdie is a 15-year-old Grey Percheron mare. She is White Oak Pastures' biggest horse, as well as the biggest animal on the farm coming in at 1,720lbs!You may spot Birdie in the horse pastures or being ridden by the Equine Department’s experienced riders. Birdie is strictly a guide horse. She is sweet and curious about people. She spends most of her time relaxing in the field and enjoying her time with her buddies.

Meet Oakley
Pony – Weight Limit 40lbs
Oakley is a 30-year-old Miniature Horse gelding. He does not go on trail rides, but he can often be spotted giving pony rides and beginner riding lessons to small children. Oakley is super friendly; he loves meeting new people and eating treats. Oakley spends most of his time in the pasture with his BFF, Doc!
FAQ
Please inquire in the General Store or call ahead to see if there is the potential of a ride same day.
The 2.5 hour ride requires 48 hours advance notice.
Phone: (229) 641-2081
Email: equine@whiteoakpastures.com
Riders as young as 5 may participate in the Bluffton Ride and the Hour with Equine.
Children must be at least ten (10) years old to go on a trail ride. A legal guardian must accompany children under the age of 18 years old. No more than three (3) children per ride.
Helmets must be worn by any riders under the age of eighteen (18).
For children that are not old enough to go on a trail ride, or families visiting the farm, we offer the Bluffton Ride, an Hour with Equine, or Pony Rides for children outside the White Oak Pastures General store at these given times.
* Same day rides available - call/email or stop by the General Store.
We require riders to wear long pants and preferably boots with a heel. For safety reasons, absolutely no open toed shoes or Crocs are allowed.
Yes! Horses are only meant to carry 15% of their weight so we have a 220 lbs limit to protect the health and safety of our animals.
We will try to reschedule your ride or a refund will be provided!
No, no experience is needed!
We can support up to six (6) people per ride.
In order to maximize our livestock’s impact on pasture, we move our herds and flocks frequently. This results in there being no guarantee to see all the animals mentioned in one trail ride. However, we will do our best to expose you to as much as possible.