Horseback riding in Makanda, IL
We list 2 stables in Makanda, Illinois. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 offers guided trail rides and both give riding lessons. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.
Giant City Stables LLc & Giant City Stables Therapeutic Riding Services NFP 501(c)(3)
What Makanda stables offer
Trail rides in Makanda
1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:
- Giant City Stables LLc & Giant City Stables Therapeutic Riding Services NFP 501(c)(3) per its website and 5 reviews
Trail rides in Illinois“Our trail guide was very nice and made it a great experience.”
Riding lessons in Makanda
Both stables here mention riding lessons:
- Giant City Stables LLc & Giant City Stables Therapeutic Riding Services NFP 501(c)(3) per its website
- Rose O' Sharon Equine Farm per 1 review
Also mentioned here: beginner riders (1), Western riding (1), pony rides (1), summer camps (1), therapeutic riding (1).
Riding lessons in Illinois“I do not regret choosing riding lessons at ROSE!”
Horse boarding
Neither of the 2 Makanda stables we list mentions boarding in its reviews or on its website. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 219 stables across Illinois do.
Horse boarding in IllinoisCompare Makanda stables
| Stable | Rating | Reviews | Rides | Lessons and programs | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant City Stables LLc & Giant City Stables Therapeutic Riding Services NFP 501(c)(3)722 Giant City Rd | 4.9★ | 120 | Trail rides | Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides, Summer camps, Therapeutic riding, Western | — |
| Rose O' Sharon Equine Farm830 Rowan Rd | 5★ | 16 | — | Lessons | — |
What riders say about Makanda stables
Giant City Stables LLc & Giant City Stables Therapeutic Riding Services NFP 501(c)(3)
Great place for intro trail riding! Staff is professional, courteous and experienced. The horses are great as well! Well mannered. We look forward to coming back.
The owners are so accommodating,friendly, and helpful with getting the kids comfortable with their horses. The horses are very calm, and our kids just love them. We are already planning to go back!
Top-rated in Illinois
Up to 10 Illinois stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.
Top-rated stables in IllinoisHorseback riding near Makanda
- Carbondale 2 · 4 mi
- Carterville 1 · 16 mi
- Marion 1 · 20 mi
- Vienna 1 · 25 mi
- Jackson, MO 1 · 26 mi
- Cape Girardeau, MO 5 · 27 mi
- Du Quoin 1 · 27 mi
- Golconda 1 · 34 mi
Makanda horseback riding FAQ
- How many riding stables are in Makanda?
- We list 2 stables in Makanda, out of 474 stables in 225 cities across Illinois.
- Which Makanda stable ranks first on Google numbers?
- By Google rating times review count, Giant City Stables LLc & Giant City Stables Therapeutic Riding Services NFP 501(c)(3) comes first, with 4.9★ from 120 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Rose O' Sharon Equine Farm is highest at 5★ from 16 reviews.
- Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Makanda?
- Giant City Stables LLc & Giant City Stables Therapeutic Riding Services NFP 501(c)(3) 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 Makanda?
- Both Makanda stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Giant City Stables LLc & Giant City Stables Therapeutic Riding Services NFP 501(c)(3) and Rose O' Sharon Equine Farm. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
- Where can I board a horse in Makanda?
- Neither of the 2 Makanda stables we list mentions boarding in its reviews or on its website. 219 stables across Illinois do: see horse boarding in Illinois.
- Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Makanda?
- Pony rides: Giant City Stables LLc & Giant City Stables Therapeutic Riding Services NFP 501(c)(3). Summer camps: Giant City Stables LLc & Giant City Stables Therapeutic Riding Services NFP 501(c)(3). Therapeutic riding: Giant City Stables LLc & Giant City Stables Therapeutic Riding Services NFP 501(c)(3). Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
- Are Makanda 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 Makanda, 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 Makanda have riding stables?
- Carbondale (2 stables, 4 mi), Carterville (1 stable, 16 mi) and Marion (1 stable, 20 mi).