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Top-rated riding stables in Minnesota

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. 138 of the 267 stables we list in Minnesota qualify; these are the top 10.

Ranked from public Google numbers. Not an endorsement.

1. 1

   River Valley Ranch, Inc.

   4.4★★★★☆ 455 reviews

   Carver, MN · 16480 Jonathan Carver Pkwy
   Score 2,002 (4.4 × 455)

   On Google: Stable · Horse rental service · Horseback riding service

   Trail ridesSunset ridesBeginnersPony ridesBoarding

   Highly recommend this ranch if you’ve been wanting to experience horse back riding as a beginner! We had a wonderful time today as first time riders. Our guide Kim and Abbie were knowledgeable and patient with our large group! Instructions were clear and easy to follow when it came to controlling the horse.

2. 2

   Minnesota Equestrian Center

   4.7★★★★★ 156 reviews

   Winona, MN · 24621 Gilmore Valley Rd
   Score 733 (4.7 × 156)

   On Google: Stable · Equestrian facility

   We took our daughter there for a horse show the last weekend of September 2023. The stalls had rubber mats and shavings. The arena was kept well. There are bleachers on one side, and the other side had pub style tables and stools. I would recommend this and will take our daughter again.

3. 3

   Pine River Riding Stable

   4.3★★★★☆ 152 reviews

   Pine River, MN · 2301 40th Ave SW
   Score 654 (4.3 × 152)

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

   Trail ridesSunset ridesLessonsBeginnersSummer camps

   Today, my husband and I did a day camp and our guide was Bonnie. We had such an incredible time. Bonnie taught me a lot about horses including how to saddle, how to tie certain knots, why they make certain noises, etc. We were also encouraged to Canter a few times during the ride and that was fun!

4. 4

   Outback Trail Ride

   4.4★★★★☆ 147 reviews

   Pillager, MN · 12210 Pillsbury Forest Rd SW
   Score 647 (4.4 × 147)

   On Google: Stable

   Trail ridesLessonsBeginners

   If you're looking for an amazing local adventure, I can't recommend Outback Riding Stables enough! My sister and I decided to have a girls' day out and booked a trail ride, and it was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, it was clear how much the owners and staff genuinely care about their horses.

5. 5

   Bunker Park Stables

   4.5★★★★★ 135 reviews

   Andover, MN · 13175 County Parkway D entrance At, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW
   Score 608 (4.5 × 135)

   On Google: Stable · Equestrian facility · Horse riding school

   Trail ridesLessonsBeginnersPony ridesSummer camps

   So fun!! The horses are so sweet, well trained and most importantly taken care of very well. The staff is amazing! They're friendly, knowledgeable and dont mind answering 100 questions on the trail, they explain how to control the horses and very patient when they have to repeat what to do when your horse keeps…

6. 6

   Boulder Pointe Equestrian and Event Center, LLC

   4.6★★★★★ 116 reviews

   Anoka, MN · 6612 189th Ln NW
   Score 534 (4.6 × 116)

   On Google: Equestrian facility

   Trail ridesLessonsBeginnersSummer campsEnglish

   Great Place & close to the city. Super Polite & friendly Staff; The Animals are Very Friendly Clean & full of life... Best First time Experience on how to care & ride the horses, Definitely will be coming back !!!

7. 7

   Dakota Stables

   4.9★★★★★ 85 reviews

   Northfield, MN · 30813 Iran Path
   Score 417 (4.9 × 85)

   On Google: Horse boarding stable · Horseback riding service

   LessonsEnglishWesternBoarding

   I have been boarding my horse at Dakota Stables for over 3 years. What makes Dakota so special to me, are the people. All the boarders are so helpful and friendly; the owners, barn manager and all the workers truly care for the horses.

8. 8

   Windfall Equestrian Center

   4.7★★★★★ 86 reviews

   Stillwater, MN · 3843 Oakgreen Ave N
   Score 404 (4.7 × 86)

   On Google: Equestrian facility

   LessonsBeginnersTherapeutic ridingEnglishBoarding

   Jennifer's passion for horses and all things equestrian is obvious. She teaches the components of successful riding through story telling and humor with a positive approach. She teaches the psychology of horses and how they think which leads to a deeper understanding.

9. 9

   Sunnyside Stables

   4.6★★★★★ 87 reviews

   Rosemount, MN · 15400 Emery Ave E
   Score 400 (4.6 × 87)

   On Google: Horse boarding stable

   Trail ridesLessonsBeginnersSummer campsEnglish

   I am an avid horse person (I show dressage and versatile ranch horses) and think VERY HIGHLY of the two experience we had at Sunnyside Stables. 1 - my "book club"asked if they could go for a trail ride, but not having enough horses for 8 people, we went to Sunnyside Stables and had a GREAT time!!!

10. 10

    Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch

    4.7★★★★★ 82 reviews

    Stewartville, MN · 7291 County 6 Rd SW
    Score 385 (4.7 × 82)

    On Google: Retreat center · Campground · Disability services and support organization

    Trail ridesLessonsBeginnersSummer campsWestern

    Thursday, June 2, 2016 My family and I attended a Gold Star Weekend Retreat a couple of weeks ago. We had a wonderful time with all the events offered and the great food. But the best time was meeting Bob Bardwell owner of Ironwoods Springs Christian Camp and all his amazing staff!

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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