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Horseback riding in Grimes, IA

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

Veritas Equestrian Center

8606 NW 121st St

4.9Rating
10Reviews
—Services

Maplewood Farm

14191 Meredith Dr

Lessons
4.2Rating
11Reviews
1Services

Heartland Stables

NW 78th Ave

Lessons
4.4Rating
8Reviews
1Services

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

What Grimes 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 3 Grimes 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 Grimes

2 of the 3 stables here mention riding lessons:

“I used to take riding lessons as a child and found myself wanting to get back into it as an adult.”

★★★★★ Jenn, Aug 2024 · Google review of Maplewood Farm
Riding lessons in Iowa

Horse boarding

None of the 3 Grimes stables we list mention boarding in their reviews or on their websites. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 55 stables across Iowa do.

Horse boarding in Iowa

Compare Grimes stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Veritas Equestrian Center8606 NW 121st St 4.9★ 10 — — —
Maplewood Farm14191 Meredith Dr 4.2★ 11 — Lessons —
Heartland StablesNW 78th Ave 4.4★ 8 — Lessons —

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 Grimes stables

Veritas Equestrian Center

We did a wine tasting with Susie and John. Very knowledgeable and have some very good wine selections.

★★★★★ Charles, Sep 2026

Maplewood Farm

Maplewood farms is a fantastic place for lesson. The staff is super kind and laid back.

★★★★★ Amy, Oct 2021

Heartland Stables

Great friendly people, always willing to help you learn. They have great flexible hours!!

★★★★★ Piper, Jul 2018

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 Grimes

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Grimes horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Grimes?
We list 3 stables in Grimes, out of 128 stables in 71 cities across Iowa.
Which Grimes stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Veritas Equestrian Center comes first, with 4.9★ from 10 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Grimes?
None of the 3 Grimes 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 Grimes?
2 of the 3 Grimes stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Maplewood Farm and Heartland Stables. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Grimes?
None of the 3 Grimes stables we list mention boarding in their reviews or on their websites. 55 stables across Iowa do: see horse boarding in Iowa.
Are Grimes 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 Grimes, 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 Grimes have riding stables?
Dallas Center (3 stables, 5 mi), Granger (1 stable, 5 mi) and Des Moines (4 stables, 11 mi).

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