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Horseback riding in Runnells, IA

We list 3 stables in Runnells, Iowa. Per their reviews or their own websites, 2 give riding lessons and 1 boards horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Chasing Laurels - Riding Lessons , Horse Boarding , & Training

7820 SE Vandalia Dr

LessonsBeginnersSummer camps
4.6Rating
68Reviews
4Services

Dittmer Stables

2091 SE 78th St

4.8Rating
15Reviews
—Services

Duo Horsemanship

7925 SE 32nd Ave

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.9Rating
11Reviews
3Services

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

What Runnells 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 Runnells 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 Runnells

2 of the 3 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (2), summer camps (1).

“The only thing I was a little sad about what the amount of time the girls got to ride, since our troop has done a lesson in the past they wanted a little bit more ride time.”

Google review of Chasing Laurels - Riding Lessons , Horse Boarding , & Training
Riding lessons in Iowa

Horse boarding in Runnells

1 stable here mentions boarding:

“I board my horse at her facility and can rest easy knowing my horse is well taken care of as if he was her own.”

Google review of Duo Horsemanship
Horse boarding in Iowa

Compare Runnells stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Chasing Laurels - Riding Lessons , Horse Boarding , & Training7820 SE Vandalia Dr 4.6★ 68 — Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Good for kids —
Dittmer Stables2091 SE 78th St 4.8★ 15 — — —
Duo Horsemanship7925 SE 32nd Ave 4.9★ 11 — Lessons, Beginners Boarding

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 Runnells stables

Chasing Laurels - Riding Lessons , Horse Boarding , & Training

My daughter absolutely loves horses, so I wanted to find some place close to home for her to take lessons. I googled places and Chasing Laurels came up. I found that Chase was offering a 3 day camp during Christmas break, so I signed my daughter up to see how she would do and also to get to know Chase in a less formal…

★★★★★ Nicole, Mar 2019

Dittmer Stables

Perfect place for our girl and her horse. Like a big family and a beautiful place to board and ride!

★★★★★ Shelli, Apr 2022

Duo Horsemanship

Emily has been so incredible to work with over the 3 years I have known her and used her services. Her lessons have helped me grow as a rider and understand horse behavior better than I ever did in all my previous years' experience.

★★★★★ Andi, May 2023

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 Runnells

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Runnells horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Runnells?
We list 3 stables in Runnells, out of 128 stables in 71 cities across Iowa.
Which Runnells stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Chasing Laurels - Riding Lessons , Horse Boarding , & Training comes first, with 4.6★ from 68 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Duo Horsemanship is highest at 4.9★ from 11 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Runnells?
None of the 3 Runnells 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 Runnells?
2 of the 3 Runnells stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Chasing Laurels - Riding Lessons , Horse Boarding , & Training and Duo Horsemanship. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Runnells?
Duo Horsemanship boards horses, per its reviews or its own website. Ask which board types it offers and whether it has openings. More horse boarding in Iowa.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Runnells?
Summer camps: Chasing Laurels - Riding Lessons , Horse Boarding , & Training. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Runnells 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 Runnells, 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 Runnells have riding stables?
Pleasant Hill (1 stable, 3 mi), Mitchellville (1 stable, 6 mi) and Altoona (4 stables, 7 mi).

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