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Horseback riding in Rochester, IL

We list 2 stables in Rochester, 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.

Finding HOPE Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc

2000 N Walnut Rd

Trail ridesLessonsTherapeutic riding
4.9Rating
16Reviews
3Services

Hummingbird Stables

9450 Ginder Rd

LessonsBeginnersEnglish
5Rating
3Reviews
3Services

What Rochester 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 Rochester

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

Trail rides in Illinois

Riding lessons in Rochester

Both stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (1), English riding (1), therapeutic riding (1).

Riding lessons in Illinois

Horse boarding

Neither of the 2 Rochester 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 Illinois

Compare Rochester stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Finding HOPE Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc2000 N Walnut Rd 4.9★ 16 Trail rides Lessons, Therapeutic riding —
Hummingbird Stables9450 Ginder Rd 5★ 3 — Lessons, Beginners, English —

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 Rochester stables

Finding HOPE Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc

Thoughtful and caring staff. Kimber is very understanding and works very well with my kids. It's great to finally find a place that puts the kids needs first.

★★★★★ Laura, Apr 2019

Hummingbird Stables

Amy is AMAZING! Literally the best training I've received, her horses are all well loved, well trained, and very well taken care of. Her coaching methods are top tier and her level of experience with horses, riding and coaching is NEXT LEVEL! 100/10 I recommend her to everyone

★★★★★ Victoria, Jul 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.

Top-rated stables in Illinois

Horseback riding near Rochester

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Rochester horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Rochester?
We list 2 stables in Rochester, out of 474 stables in 225 cities across Illinois.
Which Rochester stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Finding HOPE Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc comes first, with 4.9★ from 16 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Rochester?
Finding HOPE Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc 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 Rochester?
Both Rochester stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Finding HOPE Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc and Hummingbird Stables. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Rochester?
Neither of the 2 Rochester 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 Rochester?
Therapeutic riding: Finding HOPE Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
How much does horseback riding cost in Rochester, 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 Rochester have riding stables?
Dawson (1 stable, 5 mi), Springfield (3 stables, 9 mi) and Sherman (2 stables, 12 mi).

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