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Horseback riding in Crete, IL

We list 5 stables in Crete, Illinois. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 offers guided trail rides, 3 give riding lessons and 1 boards horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Green Acres Ranch

3198-3598 E Exchange St

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.6Rating
88Reviews
4Services

Lets ride chicago

W Exchange St

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
5Rating
7Reviews
4Services

Clark's Green Acres Ranch Open!

3567 E Exchange St

Lessons
4.5Rating
4Reviews
1Services

Sunflower Stables LLC

2800 E Steger Rd

5Rating
2Reviews
—Services

The 2nd Story Ranch

2400 E Bemes Rd

5Rating
1Reviews
—Services

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

What Crete 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 Crete

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

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Riding lessons in Crete

3 of the 5 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (2).

“They also have an outdoor trail that you can take, but once again you typically have to take a lesson before going outside to the trail.”

Google review of Green Acres Ranch
Riding lessons in Illinois

Horse boarding in Crete

1 stable here mentions boarding:

“I board my horse there and he gets properly cared for.”

Google review of Green Acres Ranch
Horse boarding in Illinois

Compare Crete stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Green Acres Ranch3198-3598 E Exchange St 4.6★ 88 — Lessons, Beginners, Good for kids Boarding
Lets ride chicagoW Exchange St 5★ 7 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners, Good for kids —
Clark's Green Acres Ranch Open!3567 E Exchange St 4.5★ 4 — Lessons —
Sunflower Stables LLC2800 E Steger Rd 5★ 2 — — —
The 2nd Story Ranch2400 E Bemes Rd 5★ 1 — — —

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 Crete stables

Green Acres Ranch

Green Acres is a great place to both check horseback riding off your bucket list and learn how to ride. I have been taking lessons for about 3 years there and volunteer every Saturday. The horses there are healthy and have the best personalities.

★★★★★ Anais, May 2021

Lets ride chicago

Ms. Bri was absolutely wonderful! She was so kind, patient, and welcoming with the kids, and you could immediately tell how much she cares about making the experience special for them. She made everyone feel comfortable around the horses and took the time to make sure the each kid felt confident and included.

★★★★★ Samantha, Sep 2026

Clark's Green Acres Ranch Open!

I felt encouraged the moment I started here. The instructors will push you but always have your safety in mind. They are also very good with children.

★★★★★ Mary, Aug 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Top-rated in Illinois

Up to 10 Illinois stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.

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Horseback riding near Crete

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Crete horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Crete?
We list 5 stables in Crete, out of 474 stables in 225 cities across Illinois.
Which Crete stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Green Acres Ranch comes first, with 4.6★ from 88 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Crete?
Lets ride chicago 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 Crete?
3 of the 5 Crete stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Green Acres Ranch, Lets ride chicago and Clark's Green Acres Ranch Open!. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Crete?
Green Acres Ranch boards horses, per its reviews or its own website. Ask which board types it offers and whether it has openings. More horse boarding in Illinois.
Are Crete stables open today?
Each stable's page shows its Google hours where Google has them, and the cards above show whether a stable is open now. Stables change hours with the season and the weather, so call before you go.
How much does horseback riding cost in Crete, 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 Crete have riding stables?
Dyer, IN (1 stable, 2 mi), Sauk Village (2 stables, 3 mi) and Beecher (2 stables, 5 mi).

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