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Horseback riding in Gilbert, AZ

We list 10 stables in Gilbert, Arizona. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 offers guided trail rides, 6 give riding lessons and 5 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

John Volken Academy Ranch

26601 S Val Vista Dr

BoardingBeginners
4.8Rating
182Reviews
2Services

S.T.A.R.S. of Horsemanship

14002 E Pony Ln

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.2Rating
91Reviews
6Services

Triple L Stables

400 E Pony Ln

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.3Rating
49Reviews
4Services

Horse Harmonies

400 E Pony Ln

LessonsBeginners
4.7Rating
36Reviews
3Services

Crossroads Farm

460 E Ray Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.3Rating
34Reviews
4Services

Equine Connections, LLC

13902 E Morgan Dr

LessonsTherapeutic riding
5Rating
28Reviews
2Services

TLC Horse Boarding

23426 S Power Rd

Boarding
4.7Rating
18Reviews
1Services

RCR Farms

25416 S 154th St

Lessons
4.7Rating
13Reviews
1Services

Nadir Riding Academy

26601 S Val Vista Dr

5Rating
7Reviews
—Services

Windmill Acres Equestrian Center

23360 S Power Rd

5Rating
3Reviews
—Services

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

What Gilbert 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 in Gilbert

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

Trail rides in Arizona

Riding lessons in Gilbert

6 of the 10 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (4), English riding (2), Western riding (2), therapeutic riding (1).

“From the very beginning, Jaimee taught me everything step by step, starting with how to properly approach and handle a horse, all the way through to confidently riding on my own.”

★★★★★ Nancy, Feb 2026 · Google review of Horse Harmonies
Riding lessons in Arizona

Horse boarding in Gilbert

5 of the 10 stables here mention boarding:

“Great place for hosting equestrian events and/ for boarding, riding, or attending events as a family.”

★★★★★ Stacy, May 2020 · Google review of John Volken Academy Ranch
Horse boarding in Gilbert

Compare Gilbert stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
John Volken Academy Ranch26601 S Val Vista Dr 4.8★ 182 — Beginners Boarding
S.T.A.R.S. of Horsemanship14002 E Pony Ln 4.2★ 91 — Lessons, Beginners, English, Western, Good for kids Boarding
Triple L Stables400 E Pony Ln 4.3★ 49 Trail rides Lessons, Western Boarding
Horse Harmonies400 E Pony Ln 4.7★ 36 — Lessons, Beginners, Good for kids —
Crossroads Farm460 E Ray Rd 4.3★ 34 — Lessons, Beginners, English Boarding
Equine Connections, LLC13902 E Morgan Dr 5★ 28 — Lessons, Therapeutic riding —
TLC Horse Boarding23426 S Power Rd 4.7★ 18 — — Boarding
RCR Farms25416 S 154th St 4.7★ 13 — Lessons —
Nadir Riding Academy26601 S Val Vista Dr 5★ 7 — — —
Windmill Acres Equestrian Center23360 S Power Rd 5★ 3 — — —

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 Gilbert stables

John Volken Academy Ranch

Lived near The Ranch for years and didn't know what it was. Drove by several times and would see horses, a well manicured property and goat yoga! Finally the day came where someone close tome needed help with substance abuse and voila; The Ranch offers what they need.

★★★★★ James, Sep 2024

S.T.A.R.S. of Horsemanship

Let me start with saying the bad reviews given above are complete bogus! I have been with S.T.A.R.S for over 2 years now taking lessons as well as boarding my own horse at the facility.

★★★★★ Nikki, Nov 2012

Triple L Stables

Love Triple L Stables! I have my mare Annie here and we both Love it! They have everything we need, everyone is so nice and she is Happy! :)

★★★★★ Jineane, Jul 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Top-rated in Arizona

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

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Horseback riding near Gilbert

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Gilbert horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Gilbert?
We list 10 stables in Gilbert, out of 324 stables in 76 cities across Arizona.
Which Gilbert stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, John Volken Academy Ranch comes first, with 4.8★ from 182 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Equine Connections, LLC is highest at 5★ from 28 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Gilbert?
Triple L Stables mentions guided trail rides, per its reviews or its own website. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Gilbert?
6 of the 10 Gilbert stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: S.T.A.R.S. of Horsemanship, Triple L Stables, Horse Harmonies, Crossroads Farm and 2 more. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Gilbert?
5 of the 10 Gilbert stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: John Volken Academy Ranch, S.T.A.R.S. of Horsemanship, Triple L Stables, Crossroads Farm and 1 more. Compare horse boarding in Gilbert.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Gilbert?
Therapeutic riding: Equine Connections, LLC. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Gilbert 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 Gilbert, 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 Gilbert have riding stables?
Chandler (6 stables, 5 mi), Queen Creek (7 stables, 8 mi) and San Tan Valley (5 stables, 12 mi).

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