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Horseback riding in Zion, IL

We list 4 stables in Zion, Illinois. Per their reviews or their own websites, 3 give riding lessons and 2 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Sommer North Equestrian Center, LLC

15580 W Russell Rd

Lessons
5Rating
12Reviews
1Services

Happenstance Farm

14970 IL-173

LessonsBoarding
4.2Rating
5Reviews
2Services

Autumn Road Farm

41900 N Delany Rd

LessonsBoardingPony rides
4.3Rating
3Reviews
4Services

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

What Zion 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

None of the 4 Zion stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 56 stables across Illinois do.

Trail rides in Illinois

Riding lessons in Zion

3 of the 4 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: English riding (1), pony rides (1).

“A particular perk of riding at SNEC is the Saturday horsemanship lessons where students’ education is expanded far beyond what they learn in the saddle.”

Google review of Sommer North Equestrian Center, LLC
Riding lessons in Illinois

Horse boarding in Zion

2 of the 4 stables here mention boarding:

Horse boarding in Zion

Compare Zion stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Sommer North Equestrian Center, LLC15580 W Russell Rd 5★ 12 — Lessons —
Happenstance Farm14970 IL-173 4.2★ 5 — Lessons Boarding
Kelly Stable15206 IL-173 5★ 4 — — —
Autumn Road Farm41900 N Delany Rd 4.3★ 3 — Lessons, Pony rides, English Boarding

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 Zion stables

Sommer North Equestrian Center, LLC

Tina, trainer/owner of Sommer North Equestrian Center, has been my daughter's trainer for the past 1.5 years, and the second I heard that she was leaving our previous riding stable to open up her own riding program (SNEC) I knew that we would follow her there.

★★★★★ Laura, Sep 2023

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 Zion

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Zion horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Zion?
We list 4 stables in Zion, out of 474 stables in 225 cities across Illinois.
Which Zion stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Sommer North Equestrian Center, LLC comes first, with 5★ from 12 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Zion?
None of the 4 Zion stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. 56 stables across Illinois do: see trail rides in Illinois.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Zion?
3 of the 4 Zion stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Sommer North Equestrian Center, LLC, Happenstance Farm and Autumn Road Farm. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Zion?
2 of the 4 Zion stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Happenstance Farm and Autumn Road Farm. Compare horse boarding in Zion.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Zion?
Pony rides: Autumn Road Farm. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Zion 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 Zion, 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 Zion have riding stables?
Wadsworth (3 stables, 2 mi), Pleasant Prairie, WI (2 stables, 4 mi) and Antioch (7 stables, 5 mi).

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