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Horseback riding in Indianola, IA

We list 5 stables in Indianola, Iowa. Per their reviews or their own websites, 2 offer guided trail rides, 4 give riding lessons and 2 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Copper Moon Ranch

8409 G24 Hwy

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.9Rating
40Reviews
8Services

Barnum Equestrian Center At Wesley Woods

10896 Nixon St

Trail ridesLessonsSummer camps
4.8Rating
9Reviews
4Services

SunRise Stables LLC

8926 Fulton St

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.3Rating
6Reviews
4Services

Cedar Ridge Ranch

7146 70th Ave

—Rating
—Reviews
—Services

RQ Horsemanship

20141 130th Ave

Lessons
—Rating
—Reviews
1Services

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

What Indianola 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 in Indianola

2 of the 5 stables here mention guided trail rides:

“We are excited to bring our family here again for some lessons and to horseback ride ourselves :).”

Google review of Copper Moon Ranch
Trail rides in Iowa

Riding lessons in Indianola

4 of the 5 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (2), Western riding (1), pony rides (1), summer camps (2), therapeutic riding (1).

“We are excited to bring our family here again for some lessons and to horseback ride ourselves :).”

Google review of Copper Moon Ranch
Riding lessons in Iowa

Horse boarding in Indianola

2 of the 5 stables here mention boarding:

“The boarders are okay, the horses appear to be in good condition, lots of lesson options.”

★★★★★ John, Oct 2024 · Google review of Copper Moon Ranch
Horse boarding in Indianola

Compare Indianola stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Copper Moon Ranch8409 G24 Hwy 4.9★ 40 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides, Summer camps, Western, Good for kids Boarding
Barnum Equestrian Center At Wesley Woods10896 Nixon St 4.8★ 9 Trail rides Lessons, Summer camps, Therapeutic riding —
SunRise Stables LLC8926 Fulton St 4.3★ 6 — Lessons, Beginners, Good for kids Boarding
Cedar Ridge Ranch7146 70th Ave — — — — —
RQ Horsemanship20141 130th Ave — — — 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 Indianola stables

Copper Moon Ranch

My granddaughter was so excited to start her first horse riding lesson. She learned about caring for and tacking up her horse as part of her lesson. I am so happy 😁

★★★★★ Kathy, Jun 2025

Barnum Equestrian Center At Wesley Woods

I recently had the opportunity to tour and experience the equestrian center and equine therapy center with Director Beth and Nita. As a lifelong horse person, I want to say, I have never seen camp horses be so well cared for and full of life!

★★★★★ Samantha, Oct 2023

SunRise Stables LLC

Great boarding stable. It has an indoor arena, heated restroom, secure tack room, wash stall, large pastures and lots of riding area near by. Owners live on site and care for horses personally.

★★★★★ Diana, Aug 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Horseback riding near Indianola

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Indianola horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Indianola?
We list 5 stables in Indianola, out of 128 stables in 71 cities across Iowa.
Which Indianola stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Copper Moon Ranch comes first, with 4.9★ from 40 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Indianola?
2 of the 5 Indianola stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Copper Moon Ranch and Barnum Equestrian Center At Wesley Woods. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Indianola?
4 of the 5 Indianola stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Copper Moon Ranch, Barnum Equestrian Center At Wesley Woods, SunRise Stables LLC and RQ Horsemanship. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Indianola?
2 of the 5 Indianola stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Copper Moon Ranch and SunRise Stables LLC. Compare horse boarding in Indianola.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Indianola?
Pony rides: Copper Moon Ranch. Summer camps: Copper Moon Ranch and Barnum Equestrian Center At Wesley Woods. Therapeutic riding: Barnum Equestrian Center At Wesley Woods. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Indianola 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 Indianola, 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 Indianola have riding stables?
Prole (1 stable, 5 mi), Norwalk (4 stables, 8 mi) and Cumming (4 stables, 12 mi).

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