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Horseback riding in Arvada, CO

We list 14 stables in Arvada, Colorado. Per their reviews or their own websites, 3 offer guided trail rides, 12 give riding lessons and 8 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Iron Gait Ranch

12601 W 82nd Ave

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.7Rating
40Reviews
5Services

G and J Lazy P

14216 W 74th Pl

LessonsBoardingWestern
4.9Rating
32Reviews
3Services

Wild Rose Ranch Colorado

9430 Indiana St

Trail ridesBoardingSummer camps
5Rating
28Reviews
3Services

MNC Farm LLC.

7969 Alkire St

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.8Rating
28Reviews
6Services

A Rising Star Equestrian Center

9470 Indiana St

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.7Rating
27Reviews
6Services

Hello Miss Jackie

11873 W 80th Ave

LessonsBeginners
5Rating
23Reviews
2Services

Colorado Stock Horse Association

7500 Indiana St

4.9Rating
18Reviews
—Services

Sweet S Ranch Boarding, Training and Lessons

14545 W 78th Ave

LessonsBoarding
5Rating
17Reviews
2Services

Arvada Indoor Equestrian Center

7650 Indiana St

LessonsBeginnersSummer camps
4.4Rating
19Reviews
4Services

Leg Up Equine Enterprises LLC

16189 W 75th Pl

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.5Rating
15Reviews
6Services

Stellar Farm

9470 Indiana St Tack room 1

LessonsEnglish
4.9Rating
10Reviews
2Services

Legacy Valley Farm

7602 Quaker St

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.9Rating
7Reviews
5Services

Community Farm

15000 W 72nd Ave

LessonsBeginners
5Rating
4Reviews
2Services

Flying Lyons LLC

9430 Indiana St

LessonsBeginners
5Rating
1Reviews
2Services

The "Local fave" rosette marks the Arvada stable with the highest Google rating times review count. It's a ranking of public numbers, not an endorsement.

What Arvada stables offer

Trail rides, lessons and boarding are listed apart. A service shows here only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it.

Trail rides in Arvada

3 of the 14 stables here mention guided trail rides:

“Halo, my horse for the ride, was a complete sweetheart as well.”

Google review of Wild Rose Ranch Colorado
Trail rides in Colorado

Riding lessons in Arvada

12 of the 14 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (8), English riding (6), Western riding (4), pony rides (2), summer camps (3).

“Over the past 30+ years, I have been a boarder at G&J (George and Jill Pratt) and/or been taking riding lessons with Kris Pratt (daughter and AQHA trainer).”

★★★★★ Anne, Sep 2023 · Google review of G and J Lazy P
Riding lessons in Colorado

Horse boarding in Arvada

8 of the 14 stables here mention boarding:

“From an outside perspective it was very well maintained and the staff does a lot to cater to specific needs of both the boarders and the horses.”

★★★★★ Stephanie, Sep 2020 · Google review of Iron Gait Ranch
Horse boarding in Arvada

Compare Arvada stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Iron Gait Ranch12601 W 82nd Ave 4.7★ 40 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners, English Boarding
G and J Lazy P14216 W 74th Pl 4.9★ 32 — Lessons, Western Boarding
Wild Rose Ranch Colorado9430 Indiana St 5★ 28 Trail rides Summer camps Boarding
MNC Farm LLC.7969 Alkire St 4.8★ 28 Trail rides Lessons, English, Western, Good for kids Boarding
A Rising Star Equestrian Center9470 Indiana St 4.7★ 27 — Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides, English, Western Boarding
Hello Miss Jackie11873 W 80th Ave 5★ 23 — Lessons, Beginners —
Colorado Stock Horse Association7500 Indiana St 4.9★ 18 — — —
Sweet S Ranch Boarding, Training and Lessons14545 W 78th Ave 5★ 17 — Lessons Boarding
Arvada Indoor Equestrian Center7650 Indiana St 4.4★ 19 — Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Good for kids —
Leg Up Equine Enterprises LLC16189 W 75th Pl 4.5★ 15 — Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English, Western Boarding
Stellar Farm9470 Indiana St Tack room 1 4.9★ 10 — Lessons, English —
Legacy Valley Farm7602 Quaker St 4.9★ 7 — Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides, English Boarding
Community Farm15000 W 72nd Ave 5★ 4 — Lessons, Beginners —
Flying Lyons LLC9430 Indiana St 5★ 1 — Lessons, Beginners —

A service shows only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it; the review sentence or website note is on each stable's page. A dash doesn't mean a stable lacks it, so ask.

What riders say about Arvada stables

Iron Gait Ranch

I moved my mare to Iron Gait Ranch in March. Ellie and I are both very happy here! She does great with the free choice hay, clean water and laid back environment. There are many things to work with ( tarps, poles, barrels, etc.). Nick and Shawna have been incredible. Very helpful and accommodating.

★★★★★ Sarah, Dec 2017

G and J Lazy P

This is an amazing barn I am leasing and they have amazing horses anything you need they have it and they just had a baby they named it roo

★★★★★ Makaela, Jul 2022

Wild Rose Ranch Colorado

Wild Rose Ranch is more than just a horse boarding facility—it’s a true community of horse lovers. From the moment you arrive, you can feel that this place is built around a shared passion for horses and the people who care for them. What really makes Wild Rose Ranch special is the sense of community.

★★★★★ Shane, Mar 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Top-rated in Colorado

Up to 10 Colorado stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.

Top-rated stables in Colorado

Horseback riding near Arvada

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Arvada horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Arvada?
We list 14 stables in Arvada, out of 401 stables in 91 cities across Colorado.
Which Arvada stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Iron Gait Ranch comes first, with 4.7★ from 40 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Wild Rose Ranch Colorado is highest at 5★ from 28 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Arvada?
3 of the 14 Arvada stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Iron Gait Ranch, Wild Rose Ranch Colorado and MNC Farm LLC. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Arvada?
12 of the 14 Arvada stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Iron Gait Ranch, G and J Lazy P, MNC Farm LLC., A Rising Star Equestrian Center and 8 more. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Arvada?
8 of the 14 Arvada stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Iron Gait Ranch, G and J Lazy P, Wild Rose Ranch Colorado, MNC Farm LLC. and 4 more. Compare horse boarding in Arvada.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Arvada?
Pony rides: A Rising Star Equestrian Center and Legacy Valley Farm. Summer camps: Wild Rose Ranch Colorado, Arvada Indoor Equestrian Center and Leg Up Equine Enterprises LLC. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Arvada stables open today?
Each stable's page shows its Google hours where Google has them, and the cards above show whether a stable is open now. Stables change hours with the season and the weather, so call before you go.
How much does horseback riding cost in Arvada, and are there age or weight limits?
We don't list prices or rider limits. Each stable sets its own rates and rules for riders, so ask the stable when you book.
What other towns near Arvada have riding stables?
Wheat Ridge (1 stable, 4 mi), Golden (8 stables, 5 mi) and Superior (1 stable, 6 mi).

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