Beautiful Short Term Boarding Facility For Your Own Horse In Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
Have you been dreaming of being able to ride your OWN horse on the beach? Have you been wondering if there are places that allow this? Well, Stop! Right here in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina- We are the only short term boarding facility minutes from the beach. Come and bring your horse and experience your dreams where you can ride through the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and also various trails throughout the National Park.
What Is Offered?!
Horse Stall
$75 Per Horse Per Night
There are a total of 6 Stalls. We provide paddock space, water and feed buckets, pitch forks, a muck cart, keyless entry tack room for your tack, a round pen, and trailer parking. This stall fee also includes manure removal from the roadway and on the beach.
Cabin Rental
We have three cabins that sit directly on site. These cabins are owned by my parents and operated separately from Sugar Ridge. They are available to rent through Airbnb via the links below. Just keep in mind that since they are a separate business, they may be available, but the stalls may be full. Be sure to check the availability of both the stalls and the cabins when you book.
Photography Package
If you are interested in capturing your time here through pictures/videos, we have a photography package available.
All The Details
How To Access The Beach
In order to access the beach from the facility you must ride about 2-3 minutes on the main road which has a fairly wide shoulder. You take a left from the top of the driveway and ride down to Frisco Rod & Gun- or commonly known as the shell station in Frisco. From there, you take another left onto Billy Mitchell Road and ride along the side of this street to the access ramp called 49 which is directly before the federal campground. It’s a short fifteen minute ride (1 mile) to the beach and also a great warm up before hitting the soft sand and getting to explore our beautiful seashore!
Where You Can/Cannot Ride As Our Guest
You are able to ride most anywhere cars can travel here on the island. There are a few places however you’re not allowed to ride. Here are a list of those places.
The dunes on the beach
Campgrounds (federal and private)
Places that say no vehicles-mean no horses
Places marked no tresspassing/no horses
Full Map Of Areas To Ride
While you are here- I provide a full map of areas to ride along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. This map provides details on where the trails start from the numbered access ramps as well as the park rules and regulations. It is up to you, the guest, to follow and abide all signage posted by the park. We will not be held liable for any consequences that may come from breaking the rules. All horse back riders are required to follow the same rules vehicles abide by.
Payment/Return Policy
Once booked—Please know that the 50% deposit is non-refundable. The only time we allow a reschedule is if we are under a mandatory evacuation, i.e. hurricane or flooding. The reschedule has to be made within three months of the scheduled arrival date. We do not reschedule due to rain or thunderstorms. We will let the reservation guests know if mandatory evacuations are in process and will advise you of dates that are available to reschedule. The other 50% is due the three days before your arrival. If you cancel- three days prior to your arrival or sooner, the final payment will be processed due to the stalls being off the market for so long.
Do I Allow Guests To Camp?
I do not allow guests to camp here on site, however there is a nearby campground called “Frisco Woods Campground” that is literally .02 of a mile away from Sugar Ridge. About 50% of my guests stay there and book a stall with me. I do live on site and have a super safe gated entrance with a locking code for security.
If you would like to check out their facility, follow the link below to their page.
Book A Trip With Your Horse Today.
Come and enjoy riding your own horse on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore or stroll through the Maritime forest. There are plenty of areas to ride and take in the natural beauty this island has to offer.
I have dreamed for years of owning a horse facility and getting to work with people just like myself- “the horse lovers.” I guess you could say I am the beach loving cowgirl!
In September of 2021, I was able to make that dream of mine come true- I opened the doors here at Sugar Ridge Ranch and have met so many wonderful guests and made many memories which are only continuing to grow!
People have stopped me for years on the beach asking me questions about horses in the area and if there were any places that they could possibly bring their own to which my reply was always- there is no where for you to bring your own…. so, here I am!
I’ve created not only my dream, but hopefully the dreams of others- to be able to ride their own horse on the beach! I look forward to your experience here at Sugar Ridge and I hope it’s everything you imagined! Come check off your bucket list experience!!
