Biltmore Equestrian Center

We are happy to announce that equestrian camping and overnight stabling in guest paddocks or 12 x 12 metal pipe pens is available again starting September 1, 2025! Please call the Biltmore Equestrian Center office at 828-225-1454 to make a reservation or ask any questions.

It is with deep regret that Biltmore Equestrian Center is unable to host the Biltmore Challenge and AERC National Championship this May. Despite substantial recovery efforts from Helene, we do not feel we can offer the environment and experience that our endurance riders expect and deserve. We do plan to host the Biltmore Fall Endurance Ride to benefit Hope for Horses on September 20, 2025 with LD, 50 and 75 mile distances. We hope to see you then.

Curious about endurance riding at the Biltmore Estate? Check out this article about our long-distance history, then plan to come join us May 2-3rd for the Biltmore Challenge Endurance Ride and share in the tradition!

Biltmore Show Series Updates::

Post Hurricane Helene, we were hopeful that recovery efforts here at BEC would allow us to start planning for some shows this coming spring and get back on track after a chaotic fall season. Unfortunately, delays in rebuilding efforts will not allow us to host any shows this spring or summer. If possible, our goal would be to host a show or two in the fall, but as of now we will not be releasing any show calendar.
We are deeply saddened by this news, but I wanted to take the time to thank all of you who have participated in any of our show series! You make our shows so special and we genuinely hope we can get things back on track later this year. We love being able to provide fun filled show opportunities for our area, and hope to welcome you all back soon!

Edit to add: Our Biltmore Challenge Endurance Ride WILL still be held in May. We are focusing our efforts towards hosting this event, but will have no infrastructure for any other shows at this time.

Hollywood and Jolly Rancher hope you had a holly jolly Christmas! 🎄

We hope our Equestrian Passholders have a wonderful holiday season. Also, please remember that all Biltmore equestrian trails are currently still closed but stay tuned for future updates! Much progress is being made at Biltmore Equestrian Center. Happy Holidays!

Are you considering endurance riding and want to learn the basics of horse selection, training, conditioning, veterinary care, saddle fit, and/or farrier care? Or are you already competing in endurance and want to “Up Your Game”? Join us on May 2 and 3 and gain insights from prior winners of the 100-Mile AERC National Championships at Biltmore, Meg Sleeper (2012) and Holly Corcoran (2018) and other AERC leaders for a series of moderated panels, talks, and one-one discussions. Stagg Newman, who with his horse Jayel Super won and earned BC at 3 Biltmore 100s, will moderate the discussions. Come with your own questions! For more information, please go to the ride website, biltmoreendurance.com .

Prepare yourselves for our upcoming Biltmore Challenge Endurance Ride 2025! With so much on offer this spring, you don't want to miss out!
We are honored to be hosting the 2025 AERC National Championship again, so put it on your calendars now! Entry will be open in early spring.

For our Boarders at Biltmore - please check your email for important, updated information, if you are able to. Thank you.