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Horseback riding in Altoona, IA

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

Pine Hollow Stables

5055 NE 96th St

LessonsBoardingEnglish
4.1Rating
36Reviews
3Services

Stillwater Arena

5676 NE 88th St

LessonsBoarding
4.4Rating
11Reviews
2Services

Royal Hill Stables

5055 NE 96th St

LessonsBeginners
3Rating
4Reviews
2Services

Winter's Riding Academy LLC

5055 NE 96th St

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

What Altoona 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 Altoona 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. 11 stables across Iowa do.

Trail rides in Iowa

Riding lessons in Altoona

3 of the 4 stables here mention riding lessons:

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

“So far we have had one lesson and it was a fabulous experience.”

★★★★★ Amanda, Mar 2019 · Google review of Royal Hill Stables
Riding lessons in Iowa

Horse boarding in Altoona

2 of the 4 stables here mention boarding:

“Kevin is absolutely amazing and takes incredible care of the barn and his boarders/horses.”

★★★★★ Kayla, Mar 2021 · Google review of Stillwater Arena
Horse boarding in Altoona

Compare Altoona stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Pine Hollow Stables5055 NE 96th St 4.1★ 36 — Lessons, English Boarding
Stillwater Arena5676 NE 88th St 4.4★ 11 — Lessons Boarding
Royal Hill Stables5055 NE 96th St 3★ 4 — Lessons, Beginners —
Winter's Riding Academy LLC5055 NE 96th St — — — — —

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 Altoona stables

Pine Hollow Stables

Ive been boarding since Aug. 1, 2019. It's the best place I've ever been stabled. It's run honestly where management takes care of business before you have the need to be concerned. Clean, dustfree , everything you could need for every type of horse and riding style. It makes my heart sing just pulling in the driveway.

★★★★★ Molly, Dec 2019

Stillwater Arena

Kevin is fantastic. He cares about horses and takes great care of Shadow for us on a daily basis. His pasture is beautiful, and gives her plenty of space to run and be a horse. We have been very happy here.

★★★★★ Shawna, Nov 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Top-rated in Iowa

Up to 10 Iowa stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.

Top-rated stables in Iowa

Horseback riding near Altoona

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Altoona horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Altoona?
We list 4 stables in Altoona, out of 128 stables in 71 cities across Iowa.
Which Altoona stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Pine Hollow Stables comes first, with 4.1★ from 36 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Stillwater Arena is highest at 4.4★ from 11 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Altoona?
None of the 4 Altoona stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. 11 stables across Iowa do: see trail rides in Iowa.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Altoona?
3 of the 4 Altoona stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Pine Hollow Stables, Stillwater Arena and Royal Hill Stables. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Altoona?
2 of the 4 Altoona stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Pine Hollow Stables and Stillwater Arena. Compare horse boarding in Altoona.
Are Altoona 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 Altoona, 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 Altoona have riding stables?
Mitchellville (1 stable, 3 mi), Bondurant (1 stable, 5 mi) and Pleasant Hill (1 stable, 7 mi).

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