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Horseback riding in Colorado

We list 401 stables in Colorado, in 91 cities. Longmont has the most, with 32. Per their reviews or their own websites, 94 offer guided trail rides, 218 give riding lessons and 222 board horses.

401Stables
91Cities
94Trail rides
218Lessons
222Boarding

Featured stables in Colorado

Picked by Google rating times review count, with stables Google lists as riding schools or riding services first. Every city is listed below.

Academy Riding Stable

4 El Paso Blvd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.8Rating
1,766Reviews
5Services

Sombrero Stables

1895 Big Thompson Ave

Trail ridesBeginnersMountain rides
4.7Rating
1,035Reviews
3Services

Bears Ranch

51 Haviland Lake Rd

Trail ridesBeginnersMountain rides
5Rating
967Reviews
4Services

Big Horn Stables

11500 Roxborough Park Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.9Rating
883Reviews
6Services

Rocky Mountain Stables Horseback Riding and Sleigh Rides

1101 Co Rd 53

Trail ridesBeginnersPony rides
4.7Rating
781Reviews
4Services

Elkhorn Stables

6120 CO-7

Trail ridesPony rides
4.8Rating
631Reviews
2Services

91 Colorado cities with riding stables

The number is how many stables we list in each city.

What stables here offer

A stable counts only when its Google reviews or its own website mention the service; the proof is on each stable's page. Links go to the Colorado list when at least 3 stables here qualify, otherwise to the list for the whole country.

A barn aisle lined with wooden stall doors

Horse boarding in Colorado

222 stables in Colorado board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Academy Riding Stable (Colorado Springs), 12 Mile Stables (Aurora), Big Horn Stables (Littleton) and 219 more. Board types (full, partial, pasture or self-care) and rates differ from barn to barn, so visit and ask.

Horse boarding in Colorado

Top-rated in Colorado

Up to 10 Colorado stables ranked by Google rating times review count. A stable needs 10 or more Google reviews to make the list; 216 here do.

Top-rated stables in Colorado

Colorado horseback riding FAQ

How many horseback riding stables are in Colorado?
We list 401 stables in Colorado, in 91 cities. A stable is listed only when its Google listing, its reviews or its own website show it offers riding or boarding to the public.
Which city in Colorado has the most riding stables?
Longmont, with 32 stables. Next: Fort Collins (28) and Loveland (23).
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Colorado?
94 of the 401 stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their own websites, including National Park Gateway Stables (Estes Park), Academy Riding Stable (Colorado Springs), 12 Mile Stables (Aurora) and 91 more. 27 mention mountain rides and 11 mention sunset rides. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable. Trail rides in Colorado.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Colorado?
218 of the 401 stables we list mention riding lessons in their reviews or on their own websites, including National Park Gateway Stables (Estes Park), Academy Riding Stable (Colorado Springs), 12 Mile Stables (Aurora) and 215 more. 102 mention English riding and 60 mention Western riding. 154 say beginners are welcome. Riding lessons in Colorado.
Where can I board a horse in Colorado?
222 of the 401 stables we list board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Academy Riding Stable (Colorado Springs), 12 Mile Stables (Aurora), Big Horn Stables (Littleton) and 219 more. Ask each barn which board types it offers and whether it has openings. Horse boarding in Colorado.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding programs in Colorado?
16 stables mention pony rides, 60 mention summer camps and 37 mention therapeutic riding, per their reviews or their own websites. Pony rides in Colorado. Horse camps in Colorado. Therapeutic riding in Colorado.
Which Colorado stable ranks first on Google numbers?
Ranked by Google rating times review count, National Park Gateway Stables in Estes Park comes first, with 4.8★ from 2,271 reviews. The top-rated list for Colorado ranks up to 10 stables with 10 or more reviews.
How much does horseback riding cost in Colorado?
We don't list prices. Rates for rides, lessons and board are set by each stable and change, so ask the stable when you book.
Do Colorado stables have age or weight limits for riders?
Each stable sets its own rider rules, and we don't list them. Call the stable and ask before you book, especially for young kids. Stable pages show Google hours where Google has them; call before you go.