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Top-rated riding stables in Kentucky

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. 105 of the 233 stables we list in Kentucky qualify; these are the top 10.

Ranked from public Google numbers. Not an endorsement.

1. 1

   Kentucky Horse Park

   4.7★★★★★ 6,333 reviews

   Lexington, KY · 4089 Iron Works Pkwy
   Score 29,765 (4.7 × 6,333)

   On Google: Horseback riding service · Equestrian facility · Event venue

   Trail rides

   This place is MAGICAL. I've been wanting to come here for over 25 years and it's even better than I ever imagined! LOVE the Heart of the Horse exhibit with Japanese equine history and the Al-Marah Arabian Horse Gallery.

2. 2

   Red Fern Riding Center located at Shelby Trails Park

   5★★★★★ 1,025 reviews

   Simpsonville, KY · 5063 Aiken Rd
   Score 5,125 (5 × 1,025)

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

   Trail ridesLessonsBeginnersBoarding

   We had such a fantastic experience at Red Fern Riding Center! Our group went on a guided nature trail ride, and from start to finish, it was nothing short of amazing. The staff was incredibly friendly, patient, and welcoming — they made everyone feel completely at ease, regardless of experience level.

3. 3

   Adventures of Mammoth Cave

   4.7★★★★★ 1,088 reviews

   Cave City, KY · 1994 Roy Hunter Rd
   Score 5,114 (4.7 × 1,088)

   On Google: Horseback riding service · Canoe & kayak rental service · Scenic spot

   Trail ridesLessonsBeginners

   This place is the best of Kentucky back to nature. We have taken our grandsons with us to learn how to zip line, ride horses, and zip line. Excellent administration, educated and friendly staff, and appropriate instructions and care for each person in the group.

4. 4

   Jesse James Riding Stables & Outlaw Cave

   4.6★★★★★ 982 reviews

   Cave City, KY · 3057 Mammoth Cave Rd
   Score 4,517 (4.6 × 982)

   On Google: Horseback riding service · Miniature golf course · Stable

   Trail rides

   Start to finish, we had an outstanding experience here. Our guides were so kind and friendly. They helped us greenhorns know what to do and how to handle the horses. The horses were very gentle, sweet, and well behaved. We felt very safe the entire ride.

5. 5

   Whispering Woods Riding Stables

   4.8★★★★★ 755 reviews

   Georgetown, KY · 265 Wright Ln
   Score 3,624 (4.8 × 755)

   On Google: Horseback riding service · Horse rental service · Tack shop

   Trail ridesBeginners

   We happened upon this riding opportunity when our first option didn’t work out but it was just meant to be! Whispering Woods was one of the first options to pop up on a Google search and from there it was super efficient and easy to book a ride for that day.

6. 6

   Old Friends

   4.8★★★★★ 691 reviews

   Georgetown, KY · 1841 Paynes Depot Rd
   Score 3,317 (4.8 × 691)

   On Google: Horse boarding stable · Non-profit organization

   Trail rides

   If you love horses or horse racing or just walking on beautiful grounds you have to go here. Multiple famous horses are enjoying their retirement here and you can feed them carrots what's not to love? Our guide was super informative and did a great job telling us the history.

7. 7

   Double J Stables and Campgrounds

   4.8★★★★★ 481 reviews

   Mammoth Cave, KY · 542 Lincoln School Rd
   Score 2,309 (4.8 × 481)

   On Google: Campground · Horse riding · Hiking area

   Trail ridesBeginnersSummer camps

   Such a great Ranch! Owners / workers are super friendly. They encourage you to go around and take a look at the horses I'm their stalls and pet them if you'd like. They have a short description of each horse and their names. A very nice personal touch!

8. 8

   Stepping Stone Ranch

   4.9★★★★★ 214 reviews

   Richmond, KY · 2001 River Cir Dr
   Score 1,049 (4.9 × 214)

   On Google: Horseback riding service

   Trail ridesLessonsBeginnersSummer campsTherapeutic riding

   Such an amazing experience! It was me and my sisters first time riding horses but the guides were so kind and helpful! Beautiful scenery on the trail as well. I would highly recommend coming here!

9. 9

   Taylor Made Farm

   4.8★★★★★ 194 reviews

   Nicholasville, KY · 2765 Union Mill Rd
   Score 931 (4.8 × 194)

   On Google: Horse boarding stable · Farm · Tourist attraction

   Trail ridesBoarding

   This was our first horse farm tour and we loved it! Our tour guide, Lauren, was knowledgeable and personable. She made the tour interesting and fun! We got up close and personal to many horses including this adorable mother and foal. I would definitely recommend to others.

10. 10

    Deer Run Stable

    4.9★★★★★ 169 reviews

    Richmond, KY · 2001 River Cir Dr
    Score 828 (4.9 × 169)

    On Google: Horseback riding service · Stable

    Trail ridesLessonsBeginnersPony ridesWestern

    I went there last summer with a friend. We had a lovely riding trip with really nice instructors. My friend and I are both veterinarians and so it was important to us that the horses are healthy and taken good care of. I am happy to say, that all horses looked great!

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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