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Horseback riding in Athens, AL

We list 7 stables in Athens, Alabama. Per their reviews or their own websites, 4 give riding lessons and 3 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Dixon Stables

24474 Bain Rd

LessonsBoarding
4.7Rating
18Reviews
2Services

Grassland Ranch

25055 Airport Rd

LessonsBoarding
4.6Rating
13Reviews
2Services

Drop Barn LLC

11183 Snake Rd

LessonsBoardingSummer camps
4.5Rating
4Reviews
3Services

Lake Creek Stables

13325 Carter Rd

5Rating
1Reviews
—Services

Outside Aides, LLC

29938 Thach Rd

LessonsTherapeutic ridingEnglish
5Rating
1Reviews
3Services

The "Local fave" rosette marks the Athens stable with the highest Google rating times review count. It's a ranking of public numbers, not an endorsement.

What Athens stables offer

Trail rides, lessons and boarding are listed apart. A service shows here only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it.

Trail rides

None of the 7 Athens stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 27 stables across Alabama do.

Trail rides in Alabama

Riding lessons in Athens

4 of the 7 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: English riding (1), summer camps (1), therapeutic riding (1).

“I would recommend Andy & Mike at Grassland Ranch to any one wanting to board a horse or take riding lessons.”

Google review of Grassland Ranch
Riding lessons in Alabama

Horse boarding in Athens

3 of the 7 stables here mention boarding:

“I have used Dixon Stables to board my horses since 2012 and would not consider any other stable.”

★★★★★ William, Sep 2021 · Google review of Dixon Stables
Horse boarding in Athens

Compare Athens stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Dixon Stables24474 Bain Rd 4.7★ 18 — Lessons Boarding
Grassland Ranch25055 Airport Rd 4.6★ 13 — Lessons Boarding
Drop Barn LLC11183 Snake Rd 4.5★ 4 — Lessons, Summer camps Boarding
Lake Creek Stables13325 Carter Rd 5★ 1 — — —
Outside Aides, LLC29938 Thach Rd 5★ 1 — Lessons, Therapeutic riding, English —
Double Z Ranch18180 Tillman Mill Rd — — — — —
R2 Ranch20392 Harris Rd — — — — —

A service shows only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it; the review sentence or website note is on each stable's page. A dash doesn't mean a stable lacks it, so ask.

What riders say about Athens stables

Dixon Stables

I've boarded between 1 and 2 horses at Dixon's for the last 2 and a half years. I was new to horses when I started, and Dixon's would always answer my questions and give me advice. My horses have been healthy, so what more can I ask.

★★★★★ Bruce, Sep 2021

Grassland Ranch

I am writing a 5 star review for Grassland Ranch due to I feel that Andy and Mike have a 5 Star Boarding Ranch. I had my horse Lightening there for a good while. Grassland has some very nice arena's for riding. The indoor and out door arena's are very nice.

★★★★★ Dewayne, Aug 2015

Drop Barn LLC

My daughter has taken riding lessons with Mrs. Myra and did a riding summer camp and she learned so much and had a fantastic time. Myra is an excellent teacher and her horses did so well with my daughter as she learned. Highly recommend Drop Barn!

★★★★★ Rebecca, Jul 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Top-rated in Alabama

Up to 10 Alabama stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.

Top-rated stables in Alabama

Horseback riding near Athens

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Athens horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Athens?
We list 7 stables in Athens, out of 191 stables in 108 cities across Alabama.
Which Athens stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Dixon Stables comes first, with 4.7★ from 18 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Athens?
None of the 7 Athens stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. 27 stables across Alabama do: see trail rides in Alabama.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Athens?
4 of the 7 Athens stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Dixon Stables, Grassland Ranch, Drop Barn LLC and Outside Aides, LLC. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Athens?
3 of the 7 Athens stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Dixon Stables, Grassland Ranch and Drop Barn LLC. Compare horse boarding in Athens.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Athens?
Summer camps: Drop Barn LLC. Therapeutic riding: Outside Aides, LLC. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Athens stables open today?
Each stable's page shows its Google hours where Google has them, and the cards above show whether a stable is open now. Stables change hours with the season and the weather, so call before you go.
How much does horseback riding cost in Athens, and are there age or weight limits?
We don't list prices or rider limits. Each stable sets its own rates and rules for riders, so ask the stable when you book.
What other towns near Athens have riding stables?
Elkmont (1 stable, 6 mi), Hillsboro (1 stable, 14 mi) and Harvest (4 stables, 15 mi).

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