City guide · Washington
The directory lists 26 riding stables in Olympia, Washington. Going by customer reviews and the stables' own websites, one offers guided trail rides, 17 offer riding lessons, 12 offer horse boarding and three run horse camps. Going by the same sources, seven welcome beginners and two run therapeutic riding programs. Ranked by rating × review count, Flying M Stables leads the list, with 4.6★ from 70 Google reviews.
A blaze means a customer review or the stable's own website shows the service; click it to see the proof. A blank means we haven't seen proof yet, not that the stable doesn't offer it, so ask the stable.
| Stable | Rating | Trail rides | Lessons | Boarding | Camps | Beginners | Therapeutic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying M Stables | 4.6★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| NJoy Arabians | 4.8★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Healing Hearts Ranch | 4.7★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Artois Equestrian | 4.9★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Chastain Mist Equestrian LLC | 4.2★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Timepiece Arabians | 5★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Weeping Willow Ranch | 4.9★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Griffinwood Stables | 4.8★ | ||||||
| Silverdawn Farm | 5★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Forest Park Equestrian Center | 4.2★ | ||||||
| Slater Stables | 4.7★ | ✓ | |||||
| Meadows Center for Equine Connection | 5★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Miari Stables | 5★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Eros Bordeaux Farms | 4.9★ | ✓ | |||||
| HeartStrides Therapeutic Horsemanship | 5★ | ||||||
| Gold Dust Farm Boarding Stable | 5★ | ✓ | |||||
| Keev Farm | 4.8★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Canter Lane Dressage | 4.2★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Neptune Equestrian | 2.6★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Baker Training Stables | 5★ | ||||||
| Mary Ann Day Training Stables | 5★ | ||||||
| The Soulful Horse | 5★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Friendly Grove Equestrian Center | 3.3★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Lacey Oak Stables | 3★ | ||||||
| Littlerock Stables | 5★ | ✓ | |||||
| Little Mustang Training | — | ✓ | ✓ |
Sorted by Google rating × number of reviews, which favors stables with many good reviews over a handful of perfect ones. The blue rosette marks the top of that list, not an award.
A service shows up here only when a customer review or the stable's own website mentions it. Quotes are verbatim sentences from 4 and 5 star Google reviews. Ride lengths, rider requirements and rates vary, so check those with the stable.
“There are always growing pains and lessons to learn.”
“I’ve been to many boarding facilities in my short time as a equestrian and flying m is definitely one of the best!”
“They offer a variety of events from cow sorting to mountain trail to schooling and game shows.”
“There was a mix up on our 1st day with the instructor but Misti jumped right in and taught the class.”
“Charlie and Josh are amazing instructors; their teaching style ensures that each student knows how to do the necessary groundwork alongside the actual riding lesson.”
“I came and observed the July summer camp and was amazed at the immense amount of information that was imparted onto the students.”
Good for kids
“Every time I pick up my daughter from her afternoon lesson, she looks so happy with a sense of accomplishment and new self-esteem.”
“I love boarding in a place that I know provides amazing care for my horse and welcomes my family while heartedly!”
LessonsGood for kids
“RDR also offers regular able bodied kids lessons as well and my daughter who adores horses has been riding here since we moved to Lacey.”
“Having worked in therapeutic riding in the past, I thought it was really helpful and informative.”
“I was very impressed with the pleasant and professional atmosphere and would most definitely recommend Miari Stables to anyone looking for a great place to ride and take lessons.”
“The entire staff and even the boarders are very friendly and always willing to help.”
“A great barn for the person serious about dressage (eventers are happy there too)!”
“Pat and Jenny have been amazing with lessons for my granddaughter Olivia.”
Going by customer reviews or the stables' own websites, one stable here offers guided trail rides: Miari Stables. Ride lengths, rider requirements and rates differ from stable to stable, so check with the stable before you book.
Reviews or websites also mention mountain rides at 1 stable. See mountain trail rides in Washington.
First time on a horse? Read your first time horseback riding and what to wear. Compare every stable with trail rides in Washington.
Going by customer reviews or the stables' own websites, 17 stables here offer riding lessons: Flying M Stables, NJoy Arabians, Healing Hearts Ranch, Artois Equestrian, Chastain Mist Equestrian LLC, Timepiece Arabians, Weeping Willow Ranch, Silverdawn Farm, and 9 more in the table above. Lesson formats, rider requirements and rates vary, so ask each stable.
Reviews or websites mention English riding at 10 stables and Western riding at 3 stables. Not sure which style to start with? Read English vs Western riding.
Our guide to choosing riding lessons covers private and group lessons and what a first lesson looks like. Compare every stable with riding lessons in Washington.
Going by customer reviews or the stables' own websites, 12 stables here offer horse boarding: Flying M Stables, NJoy Arabians, Artois Equestrian, Weeping Willow Ranch, Silverdawn Farm, Slater Stables, Miari Stables, Eros Bordeaux Farms, and 4 more in the table above. Board types, what's included and rates vary, so visit and ask for the details in writing.
Our guide on how to choose a boarding barn explains full, partial, pasture and self-care board and what to check on a visit. See all horse boarding in Olympia.
Going by customer reviews or the stables' own websites, three stables run horse camps, seven stables welcome beginners and two stables run therapeutic riding programs. The table above shows which ones. Every stable sets its own rider requirements, including age, so ask before you plan around a ride, a lesson or a camp week.
Planning a camp week? Read horse camp: what to expect for what camps include and what to pack.
All Olympia stable listings Riding stables in Washington More guides
