Horseback riding in Ames, IA
We list 6 stables in Ames, Iowa. Per their reviews or their own websites, 3 give riding lessons and 4 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.
What Ames stables offer
Trail rides
None of the 6 Ames 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 IowaRiding lessons in Ames
3 of the 6 stables here mention riding lessons:
- Stagecoach Stables, LLC per its website and 14 reviews
- Skunk River Equestrian Center per its website
- Walnut Creek Stables per its website
Also mentioned here: beginner riders (2), English riding (2), summer camps (1), therapeutic riding (1).
Riding lessons in Iowa“If you're looking for boarding, lessons, camp or birthday parties in the Ames area, you won't go wrong with SCS.”
Horse boarding in Ames
4 of the 6 stables here mention boarding:
- Stagecoach Stables, LLC per its website and 14 reviews
- Skunk River Equestrian Center per its website
- Gute Horse Boarding per its website
- Walnut Creek Stables per its website
Horse boarding in Ames“For boarding, I cannot begin to genuinely say how well everything is taken care of, and how much effort is put into the facility and each animal.”
Compare Ames stables
| Stable | Rating | Reviews | Rides | Lessons and programs | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stagecoach Stables, LLC1568 Stagecoach Rd | 4.5★ | 47 | — | Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English, Good for kids | Boarding |
| One Heart Equestrian Therapy, Inc.2710 W 190th St | 4.8★ | 18 | — | Therapeutic riding | — |
| Skunk River Equestrian Center17830 550th Ave | 4.9★ | 13 | — | Lessons, Beginners, Good for kids | Boarding |
| Solid Rock Stable25331 Sand Hill Trail | 4.5★ | 4 | — | — | — |
| Gute Horse Boarding53788 265th St | 5★ | 3 | — | — | Boarding |
| Walnut Creek Stables56124 280th St | — | — | — | Lessons, English, Good for kids | Boarding |
What riders say about Ames stables
We boarded here for a number of years and have sadly just left as we are moving. We LOVE SCS! Wonderful facilities and even better people. Shawn and Elizabeth go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure all of the horses get top notch care.
One Heart Equestrian Therapy, Inc.
This is my parents farm and One Heart was using their barn and space and the people were always so kind and maintained their horses so well and the facilities were spotless after each use.
Very experienced horse trainer. Does a great job getting horses where the owner wants them to be and needs them to be. Barn is clean and well kept. Horses are taken care of very well, top notch barn.
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 IowaHorseback riding near Ames
Ames horseback riding FAQ
- How many riding stables are in Ames?
- We list 6 stables in Ames, out of 128 stables in 71 cities across Iowa.
- Which Ames stable ranks first on Google numbers?
- By Google rating times review count, Stagecoach Stables, LLC comes first, with 4.5★ from 47 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Skunk River Equestrian Center is highest at 4.9★ from 13 reviews.
- Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Ames?
- None of the 6 Ames 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 Ames?
- 3 of the 6 Ames stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Stagecoach Stables, LLC, Skunk River Equestrian Center and Walnut Creek Stables. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
- Where can I board a horse in Ames?
- 4 of the 6 Ames stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Stagecoach Stables, LLC, Skunk River Equestrian Center, Gute Horse Boarding and Walnut Creek Stables. Compare horse boarding in Ames.
- Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Ames?
- Summer camps: Stagecoach Stables, LLC. Therapeutic riding: One Heart Equestrian Therapy, Inc. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
- Are Ames 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 Ames, 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 Ames have riding stables?
- Kelley (1 stable, 5 mi), Boone (4 stables, 14 mi) and Roland (1 stable, 14 mi).