Horseback riding in Bloomington, IN
We list 8 stables in Bloomington, Indiana. Per their reviews or their own websites, 2 offer guided trail rides, 5 give riding lessons and 5 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.
Monroe County Saddle Club
Persimmon Ridge Farm & Stables
What Bloomington stables offer
Trail rides in Bloomington
2 of the 8 stables here mention guided trail rides:
- Stone Creek Ranch per its website and 3 reviews
- Ellington Stables per its website
Trail rides in Indiana“It’s a very friendly place where riders meet up to go on trail rides together, or hang out and watch the new foals in the pasture.”
Riding lessons in Bloomington
5 of the 8 stables here mention riding lessons:
- Stone Creek Ranch per its website and 18 reviews
- Ellington Stables per its website and 1 review
- Big Star Stables per 1 review
- Up-N-Over Stables per 2 reviews
- Rue Equine Services LLC per its website
Also mentioned here: beginner riders (1), English riding (3), Western riding (1), pony rides (1).
Riding lessons in Indiana“I’m 26 now and the memories/ lessons they have taught me from when I was 11-16 have truly made a difference in my life and love for horses.”
Horse boarding in Bloomington
5 of the 8 stables here mention boarding:
- Stone Creek Ranch per its website
- Ellington Stables per its website and 1 review
- Big Star Stables per its website
- Rue Equine Services LLC per its website
- Gold Hill Stables per 3 reviews
Horse boarding in Bloomington“On the very edge of town, it's the only in-town horse boarding facility.”
Compare Bloomington stables
| Stable | Rating | Reviews | Rides | Lessons and programs | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Creek Ranch7587 Rockport Rd | 4.8★ | 57 | Trail rides | Lessons, Beginners, Good for kids | Boarding |
| Monroe County Saddle Club8010 W Elwren Rd | 4.1★ | 35 | — | Good for kids | — |
| Ellington Stables680 W That Rd | 4.4★ | 21 | Trail rides | Lessons, Pony rides, English | Boarding |
| Big Star Stables7912 S Strain Ridge Rd | 4.7★ | 13 | — | Lessons, English | Boarding |
| Up-N-Over Stables3951 W Maple Grove Rd | 5★ | 10 | — | Lessons | — |
| Rue Equine Services LLC8190 W Ratliff Rd | 4.4★ | 7 | — | Lessons, English, Western | Boarding |
| Gold Hill Stables5705 S Leonard Springs Rd | 5★ | 4 | — | — | Boarding |
| Persimmon Ridge Farm & Stables8001 Rockport Rd | 5★ | 3 | — | — | — |
What riders say about Bloomington stables
I lease a horse from Stone Creek, and I’ve taken riding lessons from them. They are the best in every way! In addition to taking great care of their horses and being patient teachers, they have great facilities for riders, like 5 trails in the woods adjacent to the barn and an obstacle course.
The Monroe County Saddle Club is a member-led equestrian club located in Indiana. The club is committed to fostering a family-friendly community centered around the shared love of horses. Members have access to both indoor and outdoor riding facilities, as well as acres of well-maintained trails for their enjoyment.
The owner, State Rep, Jeff Ellington, is a great guy. The horses are taking very good care of by a girl named Haley. She is a kind & gentle hearted horse lover. She pays close attention to the horses' needs, tempers and moods.
Top-rated in Indiana
Up to 10 Indiana stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.
Top-rated stables in IndianaHorseback riding near Bloomington
- Ellettsville 1 · 10 mi
- Bedford 1 · 19 mi
- Gosport 1 · 20 mi
- Nashville 1 · 21 mi
- Morgantown 3 · 25 mi
- Trafalgar 1 · 28 mi
- Martinsville 5 · 29 mi
- Monrovia 1 · 30 mi
Bloomington horseback riding FAQ
- How many riding stables are in Bloomington?
- We list 8 stables in Bloomington, out of 309 stables in 146 cities across Indiana.
- Which Bloomington stable ranks first on Google numbers?
- By Google rating times review count, Stone Creek Ranch comes first, with 4.8★ from 57 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Up-N-Over Stables is highest at 5★ from 10 reviews.
- Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Bloomington?
- 2 of the 8 Bloomington stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Stone Creek Ranch and Ellington Stables. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
- Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Bloomington?
- 5 of the 8 Bloomington stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Stone Creek Ranch, Ellington Stables, Big Star Stables, Up-N-Over Stables and 1 more. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
- Where can I board a horse in Bloomington?
- 5 of the 8 Bloomington stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Stone Creek Ranch, Ellington Stables, Big Star Stables, Rue Equine Services LLC and 1 more. Compare horse boarding in Bloomington.
- Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Bloomington?
- Pony rides: Ellington Stables. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
- Are Bloomington 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 Bloomington, 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 Bloomington have riding stables?
- Ellettsville (1 stable, 10 mi), Bedford (1 stable, 19 mi) and Gosport (1 stable, 20 mi).