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Horseback riding for beginners in Minnesota
74 stables in Minnesota welcome beginners, out of 267 stables we list in the state. Each one is here because a customer review or its own website mentions beginners, and the proof is under each stable.
Top 12 by rating and reviews
Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (10 reviews or more). The other 62 stables are listed by city below.
Highly recommend this ranch if you’ve been wanting to experience horse back riding as a beginner!
As a first-time rider, I had visions of channeling my inner Rip from Yellowstone—thankfully, Hot Shot was a lot more forgiving than a wild stallion.
The stable's website says so too.
Our guides were knowledgeable, kind, and so friendly — they made everyone feel comfortable, whether it was our first time riding or not.
The staff and horses are super beginner friendly.
Boulder Pointe Equestrian and Event Center, LLC
Would HIGHLY recommend to any beginner or advanced rider for lessons:)
The stable's website says so too.
We’ve been taking lessons here for almost a year now and have grown from absolute novices to confident beginners, learning something new every day.
The stable's website says so too.
I started riding at Lita’s as a complete beginner, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better place to learn.
The stable's website says so too.
More stables that welcome beginners in Minnesota, by city
Anoka
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Arlington
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Bethel
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
Blooming Prairie
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
Buffalo
This place is awesome for beginners to experienced rider's even if it is your first time sitting on a horse they will make sure you are comfortable with the horses
Cambridge
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Chisago City
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Cloquet
My girls had a great time at beginner horse camp!
Cologne
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Columbus
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Dayton
Inclusive and welcoming to both beginners and old pros.
Detroit Lakes
As first time riders, we were a bit nervous, but Annie was able to make all of the riders comfortable before taking off on the trail ride.
Duluth
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Elgin
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Elk River
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Esko
My level of riding before Jen's lessons was as a beginner, and now I can say that I have learned so much in this short time.
Felton
I really liked taking lessons on their super sweet beginner horses, the instructors are knowledgeable, kind and give clear instructions, the horses are very well cared for.
Forest Lake
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Hamel
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Hastings
Great place to volunteer and learn about horses, you get to gain riding time for beginner lessons.
Not in the aspect of you shouldn't go there if you're a beginner, but that she trains you very well and you actually learn something while your on the horse.
I recommend Sunnyside Equine to anyone that loves to ride and especially for first time riders.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Jessie has been so patient and accommodating to me as a beginner.
Heidelberg
We signed up for lessons not knowing what to expect as we have never ridden horses before.
Hugo
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Independence
Everyone is supportive and helpful whether you’re starting as a beginner or a well experienced rider.
Jordan
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Kasson
My boy started here with no experience and has been doing so well.
Lakeville
- Beginners: mentioned in 2 customer reviews
Awesome horses: There are horses for beginners and intermediate/advanced riders with more experience.
Mankato
Ashley is very helpful for a beginner riding lesson.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Monticello
- Beginners: per the stable's website
New Germany
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Northfield
Abigail has only ever been on short pony rides at the fair and is going to remember her first time riding a horse by herself forever!
Orono
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Prior Lake
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Rice
Fabulous place to start you riding lessons and for beginners to get use to horses.
Rochester
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Rogers
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Rosemount
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Sabin
- Beginners: per the stable's website
South Haven
I would highly recommend Leigh and Sunset Ridge for beginners to advanced students, as a trainer, and for boarding.
St Cloud
- Beginners: per the stable's website
St Francis
- Beginners: per the stable's website
St Peter
From beginner lessons to western games they have something for every rider.
Stacy
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Stewartville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Stillwater
The horses are well trained and easy to work with for her as a beginner.
We had a wide range of experience from those who used to compete in horseback riding to those who have never ridden a horse before.
I have also taken lessons and highly recommend Idylwood for beginners and experts.
Watertown
As a beginner I was welcomed to the barn without judgment.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Waverly
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Winona
The facilities are great for beginners or more advanced riders.
Woodbury
My first lesson was on Prince a wonderful dark bay quarter horse and now i'm in advanced beginner lessons, ride Bingo (the only pony) and lease Prince.
Beginner checklist
- Wear long pants and boots with a small heel. Flat sneakers can slip through a stirrup, and shorts let the saddle rub.
- Ask about helmets. Many stables lend riding helmets. Ask whether they have one that fits, or bring your own riding helmet.
- Tell them you are new. It gets you the right horse and the right pace.
Beginners in Minnesota, by city
- Hastings5
- Stillwater4
- Duluth3
- Hugo3
- Rochester3
- Watertown3
- Anoka2
- Hamel2
- Lakeville2
- Mankato2
- Rosemount2
- Andover1
- Arlington1
- Bethel1
- Blooming Prairie1
- Brainerd1
- Buffalo1
- Cambridge1
- Carver1
- Chisago City1
- Cloquet1
- Cologne1
- Columbus1
- Dayton1
- Detroit Lakes1
- Elgin1
- Elk River1
- Esko1
- Felton1
- Forest Lake1
- Heidelberg1
- Independence1
- Jordan1
- Kasson1
- Medina1
- Monticello1
- New Germany1
- Northfield1
- Orono1
- Pillager1
- Pine River1
- Prior Lake1
- Rice1
- Rogers1
- Sabin1
- South Haven1
- St Cloud1
- St Francis1
- St Peter1
- Stacy1
- Stewartville1
- Waverly1
- Winona1
- Woodbury1
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