About River Creek
A boarding and riding barn in Church Hill, Tennessee
River Creek Stables is on 86 acres at 125 Goshen Valley Rd, Church Hill, TN 37642, about 15–20 minutes from Kingsport. We board horses, teach riding lessons, and host photographers and small gatherings. Boarders have access to the arena, round pen and trails.
- Where
- 125 Goshen Valley Rd, Church Hill, TN 37642 · Hawkins County
- Land
- 86 acres along the river with mountain views
- Barn
- 27 stalls
- Riding
- 100×200 ft outdoor arena and a round pen
- Trails
- Miles across 7 named routes
- Hours
- Lessons by appointment, finishing by 8pm; barn visits by appointment
What happens here
Horse boarding
Full board, Pasture board, Self-care board. Current boarding rates are published on the boarding page, and a free barn tour is the best way to see what each option includes.
Learn moreRiding lessons
Book a single lesson or a lesson package online, choose the first lesson time, and pay before arrival. English and Western lessons cover beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. Lead-line lessons for ages 2–4 are taught separately.
Learn morePhoto sessions & events
Photo sessions on the property start at $95 (Golden Hour Mini: $95, 1 hour, up to 6 people; Full Session: $175, 2 hours, up to 12 people), and a horse with a handler can be added for $150.
Learn moreWeddings & elopements
Planned individually by inquiry around your date, guest count and the spaces you want to use.
Learn moreFree barn tours
About 45 minutes to walk the stalls, pastures, arena and trails and meet the herd.
Learn more
How the horses are cared for
Every horse works within daily session limits and scheduled rest days, and riders are matched to horses that suit them. Full-board stalls have automatic stall fly spray, and owners get care updates from the barn.
Every horse on the property, boarded or visiting, meets the same standard:
- A current negative Coggins test
- Geldings and mares only — no stallions
- No pregnant mares
- A signed liability waiver
Getting here
- Mount Carmel, TNabout 10 minutes
- Kingsport, TNabout 15–20 minutes
- Surgoinsville, TNabout 15 minutes
- Rogersville, TNabout 25–30 minutes
- Gate City, VAabout 30 minutes
- Blountville, TNabout 30 minutes
- Johnson City, TNabout 40 minutes
- Bristol, TNabout 40–45 minutes
- Greeneville, TNabout 45 minutes
Lessons by appointment, finishing by 8pm; barn visits by appointment