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Horseback riding in New Orleans, LA

We list 6 stables in New Orleans, Louisiana. Per their reviews or their own websites, 3 offer guided trail rides, 3 give riding lessons and 4 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Cascade Stables

700 East Dr

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.2Rating
116Reviews
5Services

Equest Farm

1001 Filmore Ave A

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4Rating
42Reviews
6Services

Pontchartrain Stables

13112 Lincoln Bch Blvd

Boarding
4.8Rating
20Reviews
1Services

Riverbend Stables

1125 General Ogden St

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.6Rating
20Reviews
3Services

Lower Coast Equestrian, LLC

11601 Patterson Dr

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

What New Orleans 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 New Orleans

3 of the 6 stables here mention guided trail rides:

“This place was great, Wife and I had a trail ride with scooter, Horses were very well maintained and obedient.”

★★★★★ Anthony, Jun 2022 · Google review of Cascade Stables
Trail rides in Louisiana

Riding lessons in New Orleans

3 of the 6 stables here mention riding lessons:

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

“This might sound limiting, but the trainers put together different courses and exercises for every lesson that lay down fundamentals.”

Google review of Equest Farm
Riding lessons in Louisiana

Horse boarding in New Orleans

4 of the 6 stables here mention boarding:

“Boarding facility is well kept and horses are always in healthy condition.”

Google review of Equest Farm
Horse boarding in New Orleans

Compare New Orleans stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Cascade Stables700 East Dr 4.2★ 116 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides Boarding
Equest Farm1001 Filmore Ave A 4★ 42 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English Boarding
Pontchartrain Stables13112 Lincoln Bch Blvd 4.8★ 20 — — Boarding
Riverbend Stables1125 General Ogden St 4.6★ 20 Trail rides Lessons Boarding
NOPD Stables1021 Harrison Ave 4.5★ 2 — — —
Lower Coast Equestrian, LLC11601 Patterson Dr — — — — —

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 New Orleans stables

Cascade Stables

Amazing Experience at Cascade Stables! I can’t say enough great things about Cascade Stables! From the moment I arrived, the staff was incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. The facility is well-maintained, and you can tell they truly care about their horses.

★★★★★ Madi, Mar 2025

Equest Farm

My grand daughter rides there. Everyone is so friendly. Love giving the horses hugs.

★★★★★ Rae, Feb 2019

Pontchartrain Stables

I really loved being at the stable. I will try to return once Susan is out of the hospital

★★★★★ Trisha, Sep 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Top-rated in Louisiana

Up to 10 Louisiana stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.

Top-rated stables in Louisiana

Horseback riding near New Orleans

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

New Orleans horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in New Orleans?
We list 6 stables in New Orleans, out of 99 stables in 55 cities across Louisiana.
Which New Orleans stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Cascade Stables comes first, with 4.2★ from 116 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Pontchartrain Stables is highest at 4.8★ from 20 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in New Orleans?
3 of the 6 New Orleans stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Cascade Stables, Equest Farm and Riverbend Stables. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in New Orleans?
3 of the 6 New Orleans stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Cascade Stables, Equest Farm and Riverbend Stables. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in New Orleans?
4 of the 6 New Orleans stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Cascade Stables, Equest Farm, Pontchartrain Stables and Riverbend Stables. Compare horse boarding in New Orleans.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in New Orleans?
Pony rides: Cascade Stables. Summer camps: Equest Farm. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are New Orleans 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans have riding stables?
Bridge City (1 stable, 6 mi), Avondale (1 stable, 9 mi) and Belle Chasse (1 stable, 9 mi).

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