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Horseback riding in Decatur, IL

We list 6 stables in Decatur, Illinois. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 offers guided trail rides, 2 give riding lessons and 1 boards horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Living Water Ranch LLC

4095 W Rock Springs Rd

LessonsBoardingSummer camps
4.9Rating
14Reviews
4Services

Mane Street Stables

5210 Cornthwaite Rd

4.9Rating
7Reviews
—Services

Freedom Reins

4505 Needle Rd

LessonsTherapeutic riding
5Rating
5Reviews
3Services

Lakeside Stables

3649 Welles St

5Rating
4Reviews
—Services

Riding Warriors at Sams Ranch

4150 Sand Crk Rd

Trail rides
5Rating
2Reviews
1Services

Oakley’s Performance Horses

3247 Nevada Rd

—Rating
—Reviews
—Services

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

What Decatur 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 Decatur

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

Trail rides in Illinois

Riding lessons in Decatur

2 of the 6 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: summer camps (1), therapeutic riding (1).

“My young teenage daughter has been taking horse-riding lessons this summer at Living Water Ranch LLC, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about her experience!”

★★★★★ Sherri, Aug 2026 · Google review of Living Water Ranch LLC
Riding lessons in Illinois

Horse boarding in Decatur

1 stable here mentions boarding:

“The boarders are friendly, everyone knows each other and the horses, and people genuinely look out for one another.”

Google review of Living Water Ranch LLC
Horse boarding in Illinois

Compare Decatur stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Living Water Ranch LLC4095 W Rock Springs Rd 4.9★ 14 — Lessons, Summer camps, Good for kids Boarding
Mane Street Stables5210 Cornthwaite Rd 4.9★ 7 — — —
Freedom Reins4505 Needle Rd 5★ 5 — Lessons, Therapeutic riding, Good for kids —
Lakeside Stables3649 Welles St 5★ 4 — — —
Riding Warriors at Sams Ranch4150 Sand Crk Rd 5★ 2 Trail rides — —
Oakley’s Performance Horses3247 Nevada Rd — — — — —

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 Decatur stables

Living Water Ranch LLC

I moved my girls to this barn a month ago, and I absolutely love it there. Probably going to be there until I have my own property. The barn owner is super sweet and VERY easy to get along with. The environment is really nice and kept up with. Me and my family, along with all 3 horses have done so much better there.

★★★★★ Cheyann, Aug 2026

Mane Street Stables

Thank you for allowing us to trick or treat & Socialize with the horses. It was very relaxing and therapeutic for my entire family. My oldest son is wide range autistic and my wife has PTSD. Both of them came away last night in very positive moods, feeling better than they did when we first arrived.

★★★★★ Jonathon, Oct 2023

Freedom Reins

Great for children, any type of kid can find some joy there. The therapy lessons help kids build confidence and it teaches them the meaning of work before fun.

★★★★★ David, Dec 2025

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 Decatur

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Decatur horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Decatur?
We list 6 stables in Decatur, out of 474 stables in 225 cities across Illinois.
Which Decatur stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Living Water Ranch LLC comes first, with 4.9★ from 14 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Decatur?
Riding Warriors at Sams Ranch 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 Decatur?
2 of the 6 Decatur stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Living Water Ranch LLC and Freedom Reins. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Decatur?
Living Water Ranch LLC 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 there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Decatur?
Summer camps: Living Water Ranch LLC. Therapeutic riding: Freedom Reins. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Decatur 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur have riding stables?
Hammond (1 stable, 14 mi), Dawson (1 stable, 26 mi) and Riverton (1 stable, 29 mi).

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