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Horseback riding for beginners in Tennessee
101 stables in Tennessee welcome beginners, out of 333 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 89 stables are listed by city below.
The horses that we rode in was mostly very well trained and as a first time rider, I was trained with ease and they were very patient with us.
As a first-time rider, I was definitely nervous at first, but Jessie, my horseback riding tour instructor, was truly the best.
The Stables at Cedars of Lebanon State Park
The workers were so friendly and helped me ease my nervousness a little bit since it was my first time ever riding a horse!
The stable's website says so too.
As first time riders, today was a great experience for both myself and my granddaughter.
The stable's website says so too.
Whether you’re a first-time rider or more experienced, I highly recommend adding this to your Nashville itinerary.
The stable's website says so too.
The guides made me and all of us that were first time riders feel comfortable.
The stable's website says so too.
Our guide, Rebecca, was so wonderful with our kids and made us all feel comfortable with the ride even though we’d never rode horses before.
First time on a horse and had an easy and brilliant time, Scout was a lovely horse and Lydia was an amazing host and it is a beautiful location.
I went there for a horseback riding trail, and it was my first time on a horse.
The stable's website says so too.
More stables that welcome beginners in Tennessee, by city
Adams
Whether you're a beginner taking your first trot or an experienced rider aiming for new heights, Krystal's expertise and warmth make every lesson an enriching experience.
Allons
Very nice place and the people are great with kids that are first time riders.
Bell Buckle
The horses are absolutely phenomenal—so well cared for, calm, responsive, and incredibly beginner-friendly.
Bluff City
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Bristol
Magna Vista has plenty of trails from beginner to expert and one of the best barefoot hoof care professionals around.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Calhoun
I am an experienced rider, but 2 of my friends who have no experience was with me.
Castalian Springs
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Church Hill
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Clarksville
10/10 highly recommend for beginners, regulars, all the above.
Whether you’re a beginner or have been riding for years, there is a trainer and a horse here for you!
She had never been on a horse, aside from an occasional pony ride at a fair when she was little.
Clinton
- Beginners: per the stable's website
College Grove
Beginner rider here 😀; the Instructor is the best!
Collierville
I recommend her for training lessons and I think that she would be an amazing instructor for riders of all ages, from beginners to advanced.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Columbia
They are very beginner friendly and helped my boyfriend since he has never been on a horse.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Cookeville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Corryton
Michelle is very patient when it comes to beginners.
Culleoka
Katie has options for beginners up through those interested in competing at a high level.
Dowelltown
I had no experience riding but Spirit helped me feel like an expert in no time.
Dunlap
I have basically no experience on a horse but felt totally confident after our training.
Eads
She has an extensive knowledge of the mechanics and is especially talented at teaching that to younger or beginner riders.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Eagleville
I went with a friend and her two kids (11 & 5–both first time riders) to Fancy Forest Farm in Eagleville, TN.
Franklin
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Friendsville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Greenback
They knew which horse would do best for beginners to more advanced.
Greeneville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Henderson
3 first time riders and they were patient with us and the horses are so well trained.
Hendersonville
Ron worked really well with my daughter and grandson, helping them to learn and master the beginner skills of horseback riding and horse care.
The horses we had were very gentle and easy to ride (even for a first time rider) We got to walk through a creek, field and trails.
Alison and Grace are the kind of trainers every beginner hopes to find - patient, encouraging, knowledgeable, and never judgmental.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Hohenwald
Whether you are a seasoned rider or someone with little or no experience who wants to learn more about horses and become more comfortable around them.
Jackson
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Jamestown
Our group had a mix of first time riders and experienced riders, and they made sure it was comfortable for the newbies and still exciting for the experienced riders.
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
Jonesborough
If your an advanced rider or a beginner this is the place for you!
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
Highly recommend Hilary for lessons, from beginner to advanced.
Kingston
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Kingston Springs
My girls took beginner lessons, too.
Knoxville
They offer detailed beginner lessons, as well as more advanced lessons for more experienced riders.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Lakeland
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Lebanon
No experience required it was super easy and the horses are sweet as can be.
Lenoir City
From lessons to beginners to well experienced, this is the place to be.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, she meet you at your level and help you progress with confidence.
Lewisburg
We had such a wonderful experience at a beginner cow clinic today!
Manchester
We got to experience walking through the beautiful duck river and through some terrain that isn’t typical for a lot of beginner trail rides.
Maryville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
McDonald
I was under the impression our hands needed to be on the reins at all times (again a beginners mindset).
- Beginners: per the stable's website
McEwen
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Memphis
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Murfreesboro
- Beginners: per the stable's website
I highly recommend NAH horse training for lessons for beginner through advanced riders, including both children and adults.
Nashville
My husband has never been on a horse so I did some reading and I found Equine TreK.
Roan Mountain
Mustang Dave is great and super funny and they all were super knowledgeable and patient being we had never ridden horses!
Sevierville
In their ads, Jayell emphasized that they were good for beginners and kids so we decided to go with them.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Shelbyville
This was my first time riding an English saddle and trying to learn a new way to ride, and Maddy covered all the points necessary to make the transition from western to English.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Signal Mountain
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Spencer
🐪Definitely recommend for all ages and it’s beginner friendly 🐎
Spring Hill
Kids are taking lessons and their first time on a horse.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Highly recommended for beginner and even intermediate to advanced riders (many of whom have found holes in their foundational riding that Judy fixed right up).
Springfield
As she has progressed from beginner to competitor, she has received excellent instruction at every stage.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Springville
It was my first time riding a horse and it was a great experience.
Taft
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Thompson's Station
Excellent Venue for local horse showing for beginner and entry level students.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Townsend
She is a horse trainer and was able to easily explain, to beginners, how to handle the horses during our ride.
Walland
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Waynesboro
Overall experience was great, 10/10 recommend for beginners and experienced riders!
Williamsport
- Beginners: per the stable's website
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 Tennessee, by city
- Sevierville5
- Eads4
- Hendersonville4
- Clarksville3
- Collierville3
- Franklin3
- Jonesborough3
- Knoxville3
- Spring Hill3
- Townsend3
- Bristol2
- Church Hill2
- Columbia2
- Jamestown2
- Lebanon2
- Lenoir City2
- McDonald2
- Memphis2
- Murfreesboro2
- Shelbyville2
- Springfield2
- Thompson's Station2
- Adams1
- Allons1
- Bell Buckle1
- Bluff City1
- Calhoun1
- Castalian Springs1
- Clinton1
- College Grove1
- Cookeville1
- Copperhill1
- Cordova1
- Corryton1
- Culleoka1
- Dowelltown1
- Dunlap1
- Eagleville1
- Friendsville1
- Gatlinburg1
- Granville1
- Greenback1
- Greeneville1
- Henderson1
- Hohenwald1
- Jackson1
- Joelton1
- Kingston1
- Kingston Springs1
- Lakeland1
- Lewisburg1
- Manchester1
- Maryville1
- McEwen1
- Nashville1
- Pigeon Forge1
- Primm Springs1
- Roan Mountain1
- Signal Mountain1
- Spencer1
- Springville1
- Taft1
- Walland1
- Waynesboro1
- Williamsport1
More in Tennessee
- Horse boarding in Tennessee137
- Guided trail rides in Tennessee67
- Horseback riding lessons in Tennessee179
- Pony rides in Tennessee11
- Horse camps in Tennessee43
- Therapeutic riding in Tennessee15
- English riding lessons in Tennessee67
- Western riding lessons in Tennessee42
- Mountain trail rides in Tennessee4
- Sunset horseback rides in Tennessee5
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