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Horseback riding in Traverse City, MI

We list 7 stables in Traverse City, Michigan. Per their reviews or their own websites, 2 offer guided trail rides, 5 give riding lessons and 2 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Ranch Rudolf Inc

6841 Brown Bridge Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.2Rating
315Reviews
5Services

Reining Liberty Ranch

4656 Silver Pines Rd

LessonsTherapeutic ridingWestern
4.9Rating
51Reviews
3Services

Casalae Farms Inc

920 N East Silver Lake Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
5Rating
17Reviews
6Services

Excalibur Stables

2055 E Long Lake Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
5Rating
8Reviews
5Services

White Winter Farm

262 N Four Mile Rd

Lessons
5Rating
5Reviews
1Services

Boardman Valley Stables

6688 Brown Bridge Rd

5Rating
2Reviews
—Services

Traverse City Schooling Shows

3606 Blair Townhall Rd

5Rating
1Reviews
—Services

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

What Traverse City 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 Traverse City

2 of the 7 stables here mention guided trail rides:

“The wrangler was really good and explained every minute things and kept us engaged and informed.”

Google review of Ranch Rudolf Inc
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Riding lessons in Traverse City

5 of the 7 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (2), English riding (2), Western riding (4), summer camps (1), therapeutic riding (1).

“She's great about teaching her lesson students the important basics and keeping the students challenged.”

★★★★★ Randi, Nov 2017 · Google review of Excalibur Stables
Riding lessons in Michigan

Horse boarding in Traverse City

2 of the 7 stables here mention boarding:

“Great place for boarding your horse, Great training for the horse and owner.”

★★★★★ Julie, Mar 2020 · Google review of Excalibur Stables
Horse boarding in Traverse City

Compare Traverse City stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Ranch Rudolf Inc6841 Brown Bridge Rd 4.2★ 315 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Western —
Reining Liberty Ranch4656 Silver Pines Rd 4.9★ 51 — Lessons, Therapeutic riding, Western —
Casalae Farms Inc920 N East Silver Lake Rd 5★ 17 — Lessons, Beginners, English, Western, Good for kids Boarding
Excalibur Stables2055 E Long Lake Rd 5★ 8 Trail rides Lessons, English, Western Boarding
White Winter Farm262 N Four Mile Rd 5★ 5 — Lessons —
Boardman Valley Stables6688 Brown Bridge Rd 5★ 2 — — —
Traverse City Schooling Shows3606 Blair Townhall Rd 5★ 1 — — —

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 Traverse City stables

Ranch Rudolf Inc

Rented a canoe only, we did not ride horses or stay there... Friendly, family ran ranch on a beautiful clear quick river. Get ready to dump... Those flat bottom aluminum canoes are super tippy! The water is REFRESHING. Awesome day on the Boardman River. The river trip is short so stop frequently and enjoy the views.

★★★★★ Sharon, Aug 2025

Reining Liberty Ranch

My veteran 'home'! This is where us veterans can go, meet other veterans, become involved in Equine therapy, as well as volunteer to assist in Equine care . There plenty of other activities for veterans and their families to participate in.

★★★★★ Deanna, Aug 2020

Casalae Farms Inc

Clean barn, healthy horses, professional, friendly training experience with Scarlett.

★★★★★ Northwood, Apr 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Top-rated in Michigan

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

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Horseback riding near Traverse City

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Traverse City horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Traverse City?
We list 7 stables in Traverse City, out of 466 stables in 210 cities across Michigan.
Which Traverse City stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Ranch Rudolf Inc comes first, with 4.2★ from 315 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Casalae Farms Inc is highest at 5★ from 17 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Traverse City?
2 of the 7 Traverse City stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Ranch Rudolf Inc and Excalibur Stables. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Traverse City?
5 of the 7 Traverse City stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Ranch Rudolf Inc, Reining Liberty Ranch, Casalae Farms Inc, Excalibur Stables and 1 more. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Traverse City?
2 of the 7 Traverse City stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Casalae Farms Inc and Excalibur Stables. Compare horse boarding in Traverse City.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Traverse City?
Summer camps: Ranch Rudolf Inc. Therapeutic riding: Reining Liberty Ranch. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Traverse City 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 Traverse City, 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 Traverse City have riding stables?
Williamsburg (2 stables, 10 mi), Cedar (1 stable, 10 mi) and Interlochen (1 stable, 15 mi).

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