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Horseback riding in Kentucky

We list 233 stables in Kentucky, in 79 cities. Lexington has the most, with 25. Per their reviews or their own websites, 32 offer guided trail rides, 124 give riding lessons and 97 board horses.

233Stables
79Cities
32Trail rides
124Lessons
97Boarding

Featured stables in Kentucky

Picked by Google rating times review count, with stables Google lists as riding schools or riding services first. Every city is listed below.

Kentucky Horse Park

4089 Iron Works Pkwy

Trail rides
4.7Rating
6,333Reviews
2Services

Red Fern Riding Center located at Shelby Trails Park

5063 Aiken Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
5Rating
1,025Reviews
5Services

Jesse James Riding Stables & Outlaw Cave

3057 Mammoth Cave Rd

Trail rides
4.6Rating
982Reviews
1Services

Whispering Woods Riding Stables

265 Wright Ln

Trail ridesBeginners
4.8Rating
755Reviews
2Services

Stepping Stone Ranch

2001 River Cir Dr

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.9Rating
214Reviews
6Services

Deer Run Stable

2001 River Cir Dr

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.9Rating
169Reviews
5Services

79 Kentucky cities with riding stables

The number is how many stables we list in each city.

What stables here offer

A stable counts only when its Google reviews or its own website mention the service; the proof is on each stable's page. Links go to the Kentucky list when at least 3 stables here qualify, otherwise to the list for the whole country.

A barn aisle lined with wooden stall doors

Horse boarding in Kentucky

97 stables in Kentucky board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Red Fern Riding Center located at Shelby Trails Park (Simpsonville), Taylor Made Farm (Nicholasville), Newtown Station Layover (Lexington) and 94 more. Board types (full, partial, pasture or self-care) and rates differ from barn to barn, so visit and ask.

Horse boarding in Kentucky

Top-rated in Kentucky

Up to 10 Kentucky stables ranked by Google rating times review count. A stable needs 10 or more Google reviews to make the list; 105 here do.

Top-rated stables in Kentucky

Kentucky horseback riding FAQ

How many horseback riding stables are in Kentucky?
We list 233 stables in Kentucky, in 79 cities. A stable is listed only when its Google listing, its reviews or its own website show it offers riding or boarding to the public.
Which city in Kentucky has the most riding stables?
Lexington, with 25 stables. Next: Georgetown (14) and Paris (11).
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Kentucky?
32 of the 233 stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their own websites, including Kentucky Horse Park (Lexington), Red Fern Riding Center located at Shelby Trails Park (Simpsonville), Adventures of Mammoth Cave (Cave City) and 29 more. 1 mentions sunset rides. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable. Trail rides in Kentucky.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Kentucky?
124 of the 233 stables we list mention riding lessons in their reviews or on their own websites, including Red Fern Riding Center located at Shelby Trails Park (Simpsonville), Adventures of Mammoth Cave (Cave City), Stepping Stone Ranch (Richmond) and 121 more. 54 mention English riding and 23 mention Western riding. 60 say beginners are welcome. Riding lessons in Kentucky.
Where can I board a horse in Kentucky?
97 of the 233 stables we list board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Red Fern Riding Center located at Shelby Trails Park (Simpsonville), Taylor Made Farm (Nicholasville), Newtown Station Layover (Lexington) and 94 more. Ask each barn which board types it offers and whether it has openings. Horse boarding in Kentucky.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding programs in Kentucky?
6 stables mention pony rides, 32 mention summer camps and 14 mention therapeutic riding, per their reviews or their own websites. Pony rides in Kentucky. Horse camps in Kentucky. Therapeutic riding in Kentucky.
Which Kentucky stable ranks first on Google numbers?
Ranked by Google rating times review count, Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington comes first, with 4.7★ from 6,333 reviews. The top-rated list for Kentucky ranks up to 10 stables with 10 or more reviews.
How much does horseback riding cost in Kentucky?
We don't list prices. Rates for rides, lessons and board are set by each stable and change, so ask the stable when you book.
Do Kentucky stables have age or weight limits for riders?
Each stable sets its own rider rules, and we don't list them. Call the stable and ask before you book, especially for young kids. Stable pages show Google hours where Google has them; call before you go.