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Horseback riding in Alachua, FL

We list 4 stables in Alachua, Florida. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 offers guided trail rides, 2 give riding lessons and 1 boards horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Bella Terra Hills

17450 NW County Rd 239

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
5Rating
61Reviews
7Services

Greta Wrigley Training

5916 NW 58 Ave

Lessons
4.6Rating
11Reviews
1Services

Thumbs Up Riding School

22507 NW County Rd 1493

5Rating
6Reviews
—Services

Gainesville Riding through Equine-assisted Activities and Therapy

9816 N W 171st Terrace

Therapeutic riding
5Rating
2Reviews
1Services

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

What Alachua 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 Alachua

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

Trail rides in Florida

Riding lessons in Alachua

2 of the 4 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (1), pony rides (1), summer camps (1), therapeutic riding (1).

“We enjoyed a private yoga lesson at the house, got to meet the horses who live in the stables on the property, and had so much fun on the underground trampoline.”

Google review of Bella Terra Hills
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Horse boarding in Alachua

1 stable here mentions boarding:

Horse boarding in Florida

Compare Alachua stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Bella Terra Hills17450 NW County Rd 239 5★ 61 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides, Summer camps, Good for kids Boarding
Greta Wrigley Training5916 NW 58 Ave 4.6★ 11 — Lessons —
Thumbs Up Riding School22507 NW County Rd 1493 5★ 6 — — —
Gainesville Riding through Equine-assisted Activities and Therapy9816 N W 171st Terrace 5★ 2 — Therapeutic riding —

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 Alachua stables

Bella Terra Hills

Unforgettable, soul-filling stay a true destination home. Bella Terra Hills is not just an Airbnb-it’s a masterpiece, a retreat, and an experience you feel in every single detail. You can tell instantly how much time, intention, and heart Dili poured into this home.

★★★★★ Mackenzie, Jan 2026

Greta Wrigley Training

We've been getting excellent training from Greta for about 10 years. From weekly lessons to coaching at shows, we get great support. Her assistant, Jackie, also has provided excellent coaching and horse training. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ C, Sep 2026

Thumbs Up Riding School

I have been to 3 other horseback riding schools this year with my buddy. Thumbs up was the cleanest, kindest, and most inventive lessen we have had. Kami really took her time feeling out what skill level the rider has and what would work and what would be a little too complex.

★★★★★ Amber, Dec 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Horseback riding near Alachua

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Alachua horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Alachua?
We list 4 stables in Alachua, out of 882 stables in 207 cities across Florida.
Which Alachua stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Bella Terra Hills comes first, with 5★ from 61 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Alachua?
Bella Terra Hills mentions guided trail rides, per its reviews or its own website. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Alachua?
2 of the 4 Alachua stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Bella Terra Hills and Greta Wrigley Training. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Alachua?
Bella Terra Hills boards horses, per its reviews or its own website. Ask which board types it offers and whether it has openings. More horse boarding in Florida.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Alachua?
Pony rides: Bella Terra Hills. Summer camps: Bella Terra Hills. Therapeutic riding: Gainesville Riding through Equine-assisted Activities and Therapy. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
How much does horseback riding cost in Alachua, 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 Alachua have riding stables?
Gainesville (8 stables, 9 mi), Newberry (4 stables, 10 mi) and High Springs (1 stable, 12 mi).

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