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Top-rated riding stables in Iowa

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. 53 of the 128 stables we list in Iowa qualify; these are the top 10.

Ranked from public Google numbers. Not an endorsement.

1. 1

   Iowa Equestrian Center

   4.8★★★★★ 180 reviews

   Cedar Rapids, IA · 801 76th Ave Dr SW
   Score 864 (4.8 × 180)

   On Google: Equestrian facility

   Lessons

   This was the very first time I've ever been to horse sale like this. I was amazed at how much horses bring these days. Probably a good thing because meat buyers won't buy them hopefully. It was very interesting and I would like to go again next year.

2. 2

   Jester Park Equestrian Center

   4.7★★★★★ 122 reviews

   Granger, IA · 11171 NW 103rd Ct
   Score 573 (4.7 × 122)

   On Google: Equestrian facility

   Trail ridesLessonsBeginnersSummer camps

   I can tell you that you need to go out here to a program or trail riding. Donna, Karissa and Maleah were some of the best people on the planet to work with. I did the Horse Whisper program and it was ah-mazing. We had the best time and it even started to rain on us.

3. 3

   Westercamp Rent A Horse

   4.7★★★★★ 89 reviews

   Farmington, IA · 1116 IA-2
   Score 418 (4.7 × 89)

   On Google: Horseback riding service · Horse riding

   Trail ridesBeginners

   This trail ride was amazing! My family and I went to Iowa for a family vacation this summer (hitting all 50 states,) and we decided to go for a ride on our way back to Indiana. Winter was our guide, and she was amazing.

4. 4

   Rolling Hills Stables

   5★★★★★ 67 reviews

   Norwalk, IA · 6320 55th Ave
   Score 335 (5 × 67)

   On Google: Horseback riding service · Equestrian facility · Horse rental service

   Trail ridesLessonsBeginnersPony ridesBoarding

   We booked a trail ride for our daughter's birthday as she loves horses. It was a gift for her, but we all had a great time. The staff was welcoming, friendly and very helpful on the trail to ensure we had a great experience. The trail had some beautiful scenery and we even saw some deer!

5. 5

   Greenbriar Riding Academy

   4.9★★★★★ 65 reviews

   Springville, IA · 8 1st Ave
   Score 319 (4.9 × 65)

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

   LessonsBeginnersSummer campsEnglishWestern

   My granddaughter has taken the riding camps for 8 years. It has been a great confidence builder. She is comfortable with all aspects of horse care. I am so glad we found this wonderful place for learning to ride and care for horses.

6. 6

   Chasing Laurels - Riding Lessons , Horse Boarding , & Training

   4.6★★★★★ 68 reviews

   Runnells, IA · 7820 SE Vandalia Dr
   Score 313 (4.6 × 68)

   On Google: Horse boarding stable · Equestrian facility · Horse breeder

   LessonsBeginnersSummer camps

   My daughter absolutely loves horses, so I wanted to find some place close to home for her to take lessons. I googled places and Chasing Laurels came up. I found that Chase was offering a 3 day camp during Christmas break, so I signed my daughter up to see how she would do and also to get to know Chase in a less formal…

7. 7

   Singing Mesa Ranch

   4.9★★★★★ 56 reviews

   Lucas, IA · 53116 US-65
   Score 274 (4.9 × 56)

   On Google: Campground · Equestrian facility · Outdoor equestrian facility

   Boarding

   I highly recommend Singing Mesa! My fiancé and I decided we wanted to camp with our horses, of course last minute, on Labor Day weekend. Jana was awesome to work with and had a spot for our tent and horses!

8. 8

   Cedar Valley Stables Inc

   4.9★★★★★ 49 reviews

   Tipton, IA · 1492 Harding Ave
   Score 240 (4.9 × 49)

   On Google: Horseback riding service · Stable

   Trail ridesLessonsBeginnersSummer camps

   Dad wanted to go with the family for Father's day. We all had a great time. Instructors were very kind and reassuring as some of us were first time riders or just anxious as it's been awhile. We saw turtles, eagles, and even baby turkeys! Beautiful river view. We all say we would do this again. Highly highly recommend.

9. 9

   Prairie Rose Arena

   4.6★★★★★ 52 reviews

   Elkhart, IA · 11045 NE 56th St
   Score 239 (4.6 × 52)

   On Google: Equestrian facility · Corporate office

   This is a well-built privately owned place, who makes clear a vested interest in the local equestrian population. Every event I have attended here has been very enjoyable. Everything from clinics and tax swaps to open rides where you meet great people and learn a lot.

10. 10

    Stagecoach Stables, LLC

    4.5★★★★★ 47 reviews

    Ames, IA · 1568 Stagecoach Rd
    Score 212 (4.5 × 47)

    On Google: Horse boarding stable · Stable · Horse riding school

    LessonsBeginnersSummer campsEnglishBoarding

    We boarded here for a number of years and have sadly just left as we are moving. We LOVE SCS! Wonderful facilities and even better people. Shawn and Elizabeth go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure all of the horses get top notch care.

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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