Horseback riding in Iowa
We list 128 stables in Iowa, in 71 cities. Ames has the most, with 6. Per their reviews or their own websites, 11 offer guided trail rides, 66 give riding lessons and 55 board horses.
128Stables
71Cities
11Trail rides
66Lessons
55Boarding
Featured stables in Iowa
71 Iowa cities with riding stables
- Ames6
- Davenport5
- Indianola5
- Altoona4
- Boone4
- Cedar Falls4
- Council Bluffs4
- Cumming4
- Des Moines4
- Norwalk4
- Dallas Center3
- Eldridge3
- Grimes3
- Runnells3
- Sioux City3
- Cedar Rapids2
- Center Point2
- Farmington2
- Iowa City2
- Marshalltown2
- Monticello2
- Mt Vernon2
- Muscatine2
- Ottumwa2
- Oxford2
- Pella2
- Princeton2
- West Branch2
- Adel1
- Alburnett1
- Atalissa1
- Bellevue1
- Bondurant1
- Burlington1
- Carroll1
- Elkhart1
- Ely1
- Fairfield1
- Granger1
- Hudson1
- Kalona1
- Kelley1
- La Motte1
- La Porte City1
- Lawton1
- Lucas1
- Mason City1
- Mingo1
- Mitchellville1
- Nora Springs1
- North Liberty1
- Norway1
- Panora1
- Peosta1
- Pisgah1
- Pleasant Hill1
- Prole1
- Roland1
- Selma1
- Shellsburg1
- Solon1
- Spencer1
- Spragueville1
- Springville1
- Swisher1
- Tipton1
- Toddville1
- Walnut1
- Waverly1
- Winterset1
- Worthington1
What stables here offer
Horse boarding in Iowa
55 stables in Iowa board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Rolling Hills Stables (Norwalk), Greenbriar Riding Academy (Springville), Singing Mesa Ranch (Lucas) and 52 more. Board types (full, partial, pasture or self-care) and rates differ from barn to barn, so visit and ask.
Horse boarding in IowaTop-rated in Iowa
Up to 10 Iowa stables ranked by Google rating times review count. A stable needs 10 or more Google reviews to make the list; 53 here do.
Top-rated stables in IowaIowa horseback riding FAQ
- How many horseback riding stables are in Iowa?
- We list 128 stables in Iowa, in 71 cities. A stable is listed only when its Google listing, its reviews or its own website show it offers riding or boarding to the public.
- Which city in Iowa has the most riding stables?
- Ames, with 6 stables. Next: Davenport (5) and Indianola (5).
- Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Iowa?
- 11 of the 128 stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their own websites, including Jester Park Equestrian Center (Granger), Westercamp Rent A Horse (Farmington), Rolling Hills Stables (Norwalk) and 8 more. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable. Trail rides in Iowa.
- Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Iowa?
- 66 of the 128 stables we list mention riding lessons in their reviews or on their own websites, including Iowa Equestrian Center (Cedar Rapids), Jester Park Equestrian Center (Granger), Rolling Hills Stables (Norwalk) and 63 more. 20 mention English riding and 16 mention Western riding. 31 say beginners are welcome. Riding lessons in Iowa.
- Where can I board a horse in Iowa?
- 55 of the 128 stables we list board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Rolling Hills Stables (Norwalk), Greenbriar Riding Academy (Springville), Singing Mesa Ranch (Lucas) and 52 more. Ask each barn which board types it offers and whether it has openings. Horse boarding in Iowa.
- Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding programs in Iowa?
- 3 stables mention pony rides, 15 mention summer camps and 10 mention therapeutic riding, per their reviews or their own websites. Pony rides in Iowa. Horse camps in Iowa. Therapeutic riding in Iowa.
- Which Iowa stable ranks first on Google numbers?
- Ranked by Google rating times review count, Iowa Equestrian Center in Cedar Rapids comes first, with 4.8★ from 180 reviews. The top-rated list for Iowa ranks up to 10 stables with 10 or more reviews.
- How much does horseback riding cost in Iowa?
- We don't list prices. Rates for rides, lessons and board are set by each stable and change, so ask the stable when you book.
- Do Iowa stables have age or weight limits for riders?
- Each stable sets its own rider rules, and we don't list them. Call the stable and ask before you book, especially for young kids. Stable pages show Google hours where Google has them; call before you go.