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Horseback riding in Estes Park, CO

We list 5 stables in Estes Park, Colorado. Per their reviews or their own websites, all 5 offer guided trail rides and 2 give riding lessons. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

National Park Gateway Stables

4600 Fall River Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.8Rating
2,271Reviews
4Services

Sombrero Stables

1895 Big Thompson Ave

Trail ridesBeginnersMountain rides
4.7Rating
1,035Reviews
3Services

Elkhorn Stables

6120 CO-7

Trail ridesPony rides
4.8Rating
631Reviews
2Services

Jackson's Stables Inc

9500 2515 Tunnel Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.8Rating
584Reviews
4Services

Glacier Creek Stables

See Our Website for Location, Rocky Mountain National Park, 1000 Sprague Lake Rd

Trail ridesBeginnersMountain rides
4.7Rating
185Reviews
4Services

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

What Estes Park 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 Estes Park

All 5 stables here mention guided trail rides:

Also mentioned here: mountain rides (3), pack trips (1).

“The trail gave you the true experience and our guide Landon was super knowledgeable and friendly.”

Google review of National Park Gateway Stables
Trail rides in Colorado

Riding lessons in Estes Park

2 of the 5 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (4), pony rides (2).

Riding lessons in Colorado

Horse boarding

None of the 5 Estes Park stables we list mention boarding in their reviews or on their websites. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 222 stables across Colorado do.

Horse boarding in Colorado

Compare Estes Park stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
National Park Gateway Stables4600 Fall River Rd 4.8★ 2,271 Trail rides, Mountain rides Lessons, Beginners —
Sombrero Stables1895 Big Thompson Ave 4.7★ 1,035 Trail rides, Mountain rides Beginners —
Elkhorn Stables6120 CO-7 4.8★ 631 Trail rides Pony rides —
Jackson's Stables Inc9500 2515 Tunnel Rd 4.8★ 584 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides —
Glacier Creek StablesSee Our Website for Location, Rocky Mountain National Park, 1000 Sprague Lake Rd 4.7★ 185 Trail rides, Mountain rides, Pack trips 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 Estes Park stables

National Park Gateway Stables

I have been attempting to talk my husband into horse back riding for 25 years and he finally agreed! He has absolutely no experience with horses whereas I have been riding my whole childhood and into adulthood.

★★★★★ April, Aug 2026

Sombrero Stables

I can't recommend this group enough to anyone who is looking for an authentic ride. My wife and I had such a blast with William and Jelly. Our guide was awesome and attentive to not only our comfort and needs but our horses as well. We were so happy to have this experience.

★★★★★ Sebastian, Oct 2025

Elkhorn Stables

We had a terrific time! Mama was a great storyteller and guide, and the ride was just right for our group of mixed-experience riders. The horses are extremely well cared for and actually responsive, and the tack is high quality and well-maintained. I plan to ride with them again!

★★★★★ Arie, Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Top-rated in Colorado

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Top-rated stables in Colorado

Horseback riding near Estes Park

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Estes Park horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Estes Park?
We list 5 stables in Estes Park, out of 401 stables in 91 cities across Colorado.
Which Estes Park stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, National Park Gateway Stables comes first, with 4.8★ from 2,271 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Estes Park?
All 5 Estes Park stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: National Park Gateway Stables, Sombrero Stables, Elkhorn Stables, Jackson's Stables Inc and 1 more. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Estes Park?
2 of the 5 Estes Park stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: National Park Gateway Stables and Jackson's Stables Inc. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Estes Park?
None of the 5 Estes Park stables we list mention boarding in their reviews or on their websites. 222 stables across Colorado do: see horse boarding in Colorado.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Estes Park?
Pony rides: Elkhorn Stables and Jackson's Stables Inc. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Estes Park 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 Estes Park, 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 Estes Park have riding stables?
Grand Lake (1 stable, 20 mi), Loveland (23 stables, 21 mi) and Berthoud (4 stables, 23 mi).

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