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Horseback riding for beginners in Montana

39 stables in Montana welcome beginners, out of 115 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.

39Stables
24Cities
115All stables in MT

Top 12 by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (10 reviews or more). The other 27 stables are listed by city below.

Open-now times come from Google; call the stable before you go.

Paradise Adventure Company

212 Park St

Trail ridesBeginners
4.9Rating
417Reviews
2Services

All the folks are real friendly and great with kids and adults who have never been on a horse.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Hell’s A-Roarin’ Outfitters

164 Crevice Mountain Rd

Trail ridesBeginnersMountain rides
4.8Rating
364Reviews
5Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

Jake's Horses Inc.

200 Beaver Creek Rd

Trail ridesBeginnersMountain rides
4.6Rating
317Reviews
4Services
Beginners: mentioned in a customer review

Bar W Guest Ranch

416 Bar W Ranch Road

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.6Rating
269Reviews
5Services

The instructor was patient and encouraging, breaking things down so even total beginners could start to get the hang of it.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Horsetrack Outfitters

1395 E River Rd

Trail ridesBeginners
4.9Rating
227Reviews
4Services

It's was the ideal amount of time (even for a beginner) and I would recommend it to anyone considering this on their trip.

From a Google review

Swan Mountain Outfitters (Glacier Division)

12000 US-2

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.3Rating
197Reviews
5Services

It was so beautiful and I felt very comfortable as a beginner.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Montana Horse Works

1110 Spur Trl

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.9Rating
138Reviews
6Services

The wranglers took the time to make everyone feel comfortable, whether you were a complete beginner or an experienced rider.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Elk River Outfitters

10 SR 308

Trail ridesBeginners
4.9Rating
132Reviews
4Services

He takes the time to teach you about horseback riding if you're a beginner, he strikes up conversations, and is all around a genuine guy.

★★★★★ Sara, Aug 2023

Paintbrush Adventures

86 N Stillwater Rd

Trail ridesBeginnersMountain rides
4.9Rating
119Reviews
4Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

Rocking Z Guest Ranch

2020 Chevallier Dr

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
5Rating
69Reviews
4Services

Their horses were a joy to be around and ride, reliable and responsive, suitable for beginners and experienced riders.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Wolfpack Outfitters Inc

96 Halo Loop Trail

Trail ridesBeginners
4.9Rating
54Reviews
3Services

I’m an extreme beginner and I was scared a few times lol.

From a Google review

Medicine Lake Outfitters

346 Linney Spur Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.7Rating
53Reviews
7Services
Beginners: mentioned in 2 customer reviews

More stables that welcome beginners in Montana, by city

Absarokee 1 stable

Alberton 1 stable

  • Hood's Western Adventures885 Juniper Ln, Alberton · ★ 5 (21)

    We are beginners with limited experience and were paired perfectly with our horses.

    From a Google review

Belgrade 3 stables

  • KH Horse Consulting and Management2179 Airport Rd, Belgrade · ★ 4.7 (12)

    I started beginner riding lessons with Kaitlyn about a year and a half ago, have leased a horse through her & now board my own horse (that she helped me find😊) at their facility.

    From a Google review
  • Sage Peak Outfitters2670 Outlaw Dr, Belgrade · ★ 4.3 (8)
    Beginners: per the stable's website
  • Whitlock Performance Horses2585 Weaver Ln, Belgrade
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Big Sky 1 stable

  • Lone Mountain Ranch750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Big Sky · ★ 4.6 (379)

    Horseback riding even for a beginner like me was nice and easy-going thru wooded trails and the wranglers were so nice.

    From a Google review

Billings 2 stables

Bozeman 4 stables

  • Sunrise Pack Station LLC1099 Manley Rd, Bozeman · ★ 4.8 (45)

    I had no experience and my husband has only rode a few times.

    From a Google review
  • Cedar Ridge Equine555 Rocky Rd, Bozeman · ★ 5 (23)

    Started in the beginner class with no experience with horses, moved into Advanced riding, then beginning barrel racing and now is in advanced barrels & pole bending.

    From a Google review
  • Holloway Lessons & Training770 McReynolds Rd, Bozeman · ★ 4.6 (16)
    Beginners: per the stable's website
  • Windhorse Equine Learning3477 Johnson Rd, Bozeman · ★ 5 (6)

    The staff are welcoming and the lessons are well paced for beginners.

    ★★★★★ Kim, Oct 2025

Clinton 1 stable

  • JM Bar Outfitters23967 Bonita Station Rd, Clinton · ★ 4.9 (28)

    Whether you’re an experienced rider or a complete beginner, JM Bar Outfitters offers the best trail rides in Western Montana!

    From a Google review

Columbia Falls 1 stable

  • Firefly Horse Co Wellness Retreat Center1274 Columbia Falls Stage Rd, Columbia Falls · ★ 4.3 (53)

    She couldn't have been better, she showed patience and professionalism and took us from complete beginners to being comfortable in the basics of horse riding.

    From a Google review

Deer Lodge 1 stable

Dillon 1 stable

Frenchtown 1 stable

  • AR Stables, LLC17050 Scheffer Ln, Frenchtown · ★ 5 (15)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Gallatin Gateway 1 stable

  • Cache Creek Outfitters IncMoose Creek Rd, Gallatin Gateway · ★ 4.7 (32)

    We did two rides with a large group of women, many of them beginner riders, and had such a great experience!

    From a Google review

Helena 2 stables

  • Summer Star Ranch7451 Owl Gulch Rd, Helena · ★ 4.8 (56)

    This was my first time horseback riding, and to say I was anxious would be an understatement, but I was determined to face my fears.

    From a Google review
  • Max Range Stables3078 Howard Rd, Helena · ★ 5 (4)

    Starting as a complete beginner with no horse experience, I’ve grown into a confident rider thanks to Kristen and Madi.

    ★★★★★ Jesse, Sep 2026

Kalispell 3 stables

  • Lost Creek Ranch55 Lost Crk Trl, Kalispell · ★ 4.9 (43)
    Beginners: per the stable's website
  • Cornerstone Horse Riding300 Morning View Dr, Kalispell · ★ 5 (7)

    This class is excellent for beginner all the way up to advanced riders.

    From a Google review
  • Blackrock Equestrian437 Morning Star Dr, Kalispell · ★ 5 (5)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Lolo 2 stables

  • Dunrovin Ranch5001 Expedition Dr, Lolo · ★ 4.8 (75)

    I would recommend for beginner or advance riders.

    From a Google review
  • Hidalgo Trail Rides38500 US-12, Lolo · ★ 4.6 (49)

    He was super knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience feel easy and fun, even for beginners and experienced riders like myself and friend .

    From a Google review

Missoula 1 stable

Molt 1 stable

  • McCord Training9464 Tipperarie Trl, Molt · ★ 5 (22)

    Great instruction and great horses for beginners!

    From a Google review

Beginner checklist

  1. Wear long pants and boots with a small heel. Flat sneakers can slip through a stirrup, and shorts let the saddle rub.
  2. Ask about helmets. Many stables lend riding helmets. Ask whether they have one that fits, or bring your own riding helmet.
  3. Tell them you are new. It gets you the right horse and the right pace.

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Beginners in Montana, by city

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