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Top-rated riding stables in Colorado

How this list is ranked: each stable's Google rating multiplied by its number of Google reviews, so a stable needs both a high rating and a lot of reviews to place well. Only stables with 10 or more Google reviews count. 216 of the 401 stables we list in Colorado qualify; these are the top 10.

Ranked from public Google numbers. Not an endorsement.

1. 1

   National Park Gateway Stables

   4.8★★★★★ 2,271 reviews

   Estes Park, CO · 4600 Fall River Rd
   Score 10,901 (4.8 × 2,271)

   On Google: Stable · Tourist attraction

   Trail ridesMountain ridesLessonsBeginners

   I have been attempting to talk my husband into horse back riding for 25 years and he finally agreed! He has absolutely no experience with horses whereas I have been riding my whole childhood and into adulthood.

2. 2

   Academy Riding Stable

   4.8★★★★★ 1,766 reviews

   Colorado Springs, CO · 4 El Paso Blvd
   Score 8,477 (4.8 × 1,766)

   On Google: Horseback riding service

   Trail ridesLessonsBeginnersPony ridesBoarding

   I’m visiting with my husband from Texas for our honeymoon. Even though I live in Texas I don’t get to ride often so I jumped at the opportunity to ride with this amazing company. Liz was our wrangler and she was the absolute best!!

3. 3

   12 Mile Stables

   4.8★★★★★ 1,517 reviews

   Aurora, CO · 5547 S Parker Rd
   Score 7,282 (4.8 × 1,517)

   On Google: Horse boarding stable · Horseback riding service · Horse riding school

   Trail ridesSunset ridesLessonsBeginnersPony rides

   My daughter and I have ridden here three times now. The first ride was the pony ride with Wes for my daughter who loved it. The second and third rides were both with Drake and Wes. We had an enjoyable time on our trail rides and both are wranglers were friendly!

4. 4

   Sombrero Stables

   4.7★★★★★ 1,035 reviews

   Estes Park, CO · 1895 Big Thompson Ave
   Score 4,865 (4.7 × 1,035)

   On Google: Horseback riding service

   Trail ridesMountain ridesBeginners

   I can't recommend this group enough to anyone who is looking for an authentic ride. My wife and I had such a blast with William and Jelly. Our guide was awesome and attentive to not only our comfort and needs but our horses as well. We were so happy to have this experience.

5. 5

   Bears Ranch

   5★★★★★ 967 reviews

   Durango, CO · 51 Haviland Lake Rd
   Score 4,835 (5 × 967)

   On Google: Horseback riding service

   Trail ridesMountain ridesBeginners

   Exceptional trail ride experience. Our guide Faith took five horses up to Molas and guided our family of four on a truly spectacular ride though the San Juans that was peaceful, excellerating and a once in a lifetime experience.

6. 6

   Big Horn Stables

   4.9★★★★★ 883 reviews

   Littleton, CO · 11500 Roxborough Park Rd
   Score 4,327 (4.9 × 883)

   On Google: Horseback riding service · Horse boarding stable · Summer camp organizer

   Trail ridesSunset ridesLessonsBeginnersSummer camps

   I had such an amazing experience at Big Horn Stables! Amber was incredibly kind and welcoming from the start. She made sure I felt comfortable and that I had a great horseback riding experience the entire time.

7. 7

   Rocky Mountain Stables Horseback Riding and Sleigh Rides

   4.7★★★★★ 781 reviews

   Granby, CO · 1101 Co Rd 53
   Score 3,671 (4.7 × 781)

   On Google: Horseback riding service

   Trail ridesMountain ridesBeginnersPony rides

   What a wonderful stable this is! My daughter and I booked a last minute trail ride and they were able to accommodate us. Dakota our trail guide was so sweet and very knowledgeable. We learned so much about Colorado nature from her.

8. 8

   Adventure Outdoors - Glenwood Adventure Company

   4.8★★★★★ 735 reviews

   Glenwood Springs, CO · 3330 S Glen Ave
   Score 3,528 (4.8 × 735)

   On Google: Raft trip outfitter · ATV rental service · Bicycle rental service

   Trail ridesMountain ridesBeginners

   We had an amazing experience with Elite River Rafting Adventures! From start to finish, everything was well organized, professional, and a lot of fun. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, and the rapids were the perfect mix of excitement and enjoyment for our group. A special thank you to our guide, Kai.

9. 9

   Hot Springs Stables

   4.8★★★★★ 715 reviews

   Nathrop, CO · 14582 Co Rd 162
   Score 3,432 (4.8 × 715)

   On Google: Stable

   Trail ridesMountain ridesSunset ridesPony rides

   We had a group of six, and the trail ride exceeded our expectations. Ralph at the front desk, the employees who helped get us on our horses, and John our guide, all had welcoming personalities and happy to share their passion and knowledge.

10. 10

    Saddleback Ranch - Horseback rides & Snowmobile Tours

    4.9★★★★★ 637 reviews

    Steamboat Springs, CO · 37350 Co Rd 179
    Score 3,121 (4.9 × 637)

    On Google: Tour agency · Horseback riding service · Snowmobile rental service

    Trail ridesBeginnersTherapeutic riding

    This place is beautiful! Everyone is very helpful and informative! We had a party of 14 with 13 drivers for a snowmobile tour. Minnesota, our guide was fantastic! He lead us through a diverse terrain and gave us free time to enjoy wide open fields and hills!

Tags appear only when a stable's Google reviews or its own website mention the service: green for rides, brown for lessons and programs, blue for boarding. The proof is on each stable's page. "On Google" shows the stable's first Google categories: a park or resort that offers riding among other things ranks on all of its Google reviews, not only riders' reviews. Quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews. Ratings and review counts come from Google and change over time.

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