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Horseback riding in Minnesota

We list 267 stables in Minnesota, in 118 cities. Stillwater has the most, with 19. Per their reviews or their own websites, 29 offer guided trail rides, 165 give riding lessons and 143 board horses.

267Stables
118Cities
29Trail rides
165Lessons
143Boarding

Featured stables in Minnesota

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

Pine River Riding Stable

2301 40th Ave SW

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.3Rating
152Reviews
5Services

Aries Farm, LLC

4550 Pioneer Trail

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.9Rating
77Reviews
8Services

Skyrock Farm

2825 Willow Dr N

LessonsBeginnersPony rides
4.3Rating
78Reviews
5Services

Woodloch Stable, Inc.

5676 170th St N

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.6Rating
64Reviews
7Services

Freedom Farm

11500 Ferman Ave SW

LessonsBeginnersTherapeutic riding
4.9Rating
53Reviews
4Services

Golden Gate Equestrian Center

4125 Country Trail W

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.5Rating
44Reviews
6Services

118 Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota

143 stables in Minnesota board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including River Valley Ranch, Inc. (Carver), Boulder Pointe Equestrian and Event Center, LLC (Anoka), Dakota Stables (Northfield) and 140 more. Board types (full, partial, pasture or self-care) and rates differ from barn to barn, so visit and ask.

Horse boarding in Minnesota

Top-rated in Minnesota

Up to 10 Minnesota stables ranked by Google rating times review count. A stable needs 10 or more Google reviews to make the list; 138 here do.

Top-rated stables in Minnesota

Minnesota horseback riding FAQ

How many horseback riding stables are in Minnesota?
We list 267 stables in Minnesota, in 118 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 Minnesota has the most riding stables?
Stillwater, with 19 stables. Next: Hastings (12) and Hugo (12).
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Minnesota?
29 of the 267 stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their own websites, including River Valley Ranch, Inc. (Carver), Pine River Riding Stable (Pine River), Outback Trail Ride (Pillager) and 26 more. 1 mentions mountain rides and 2 mention sunset rides. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable. Trail rides in Minnesota.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Minnesota?
165 of the 267 stables we list mention riding lessons in their reviews or on their own websites, including Pine River Riding Stable (Pine River), Outback Trail Ride (Pillager), Bunker Park Stables (Andover) and 162 more. 63 mention English riding and 39 mention Western riding. 74 say beginners are welcome. Riding lessons in Minnesota.
Where can I board a horse in Minnesota?
143 of the 267 stables we list board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including River Valley Ranch, Inc. (Carver), Boulder Pointe Equestrian and Event Center, LLC (Anoka), Dakota Stables (Northfield) and 140 more. Ask each barn which board types it offers and whether it has openings. Horse boarding in Minnesota.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding programs in Minnesota?
12 stables mention pony rides, 43 mention summer camps and 16 mention therapeutic riding, per their reviews or their own websites. Pony rides in Minnesota. Horse camps in Minnesota. Therapeutic riding in Minnesota.
Which Minnesota stable ranks first on Google numbers?
Ranked by Google rating times review count, River Valley Ranch, Inc. in Carver comes first, with 4.4★ from 455 reviews. The top-rated list for Minnesota ranks up to 10 stables with 10 or more reviews.
How much does horseback riding cost in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota 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.