Horseback riding in Brainerd, MN
We list 5 stables in Brainerd, Minnesota. Per their reviews or their own websites, 3 give riding lessons and 2 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.
What Brainerd stables offer
Trail rides
None of the 5 Brainerd 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. 29 stables across Minnesota do.
Trail rides in MinnesotaRiding lessons in Brainerd
3 of the 5 stables here mention riding lessons:
- Spirit Horse Center Inc. per its website and 14 reviews
- Novak Equine Center per its website and 4 reviews
- Mounted Eagles per its website
Also mentioned here: beginner riders (1), English riding (3), Western riding (1), therapeutic riding (1).
Riding lessons in Minnesota“My daughter has taken lessons with all of the staff at the barn and every lesson has provided her with education and experience that she cannot get anywhere else.”
Horse boarding in Brainerd
2 of the 5 stables here mention boarding:
- Spirit Horse Center Inc. per its website and 4 reviews
- Novak Equine Center per its website and 3 reviews
Horse boarding in Brainerd“Spirit Horse Center is a great facility for boarding, training, riding lessons, and overall horse experiences.”
Compare Brainerd stables
| Stable | Rating | Reviews | Rides | Lessons and programs | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Horse Center Inc.8386 50th Ave SW | 4.8★ | 63 | — | Lessons, Beginners, English, Good for kids | Boarding |
| Novak Equine Center17457 Timberlane SE | 4.9★ | 30 | — | Lessons, English, Western | Boarding |
| Sunup Ranch12316 County 18 SW | 5★ | 8 | — | — | — |
| Mounted Eagles10854 Greenwood St | 5★ | 2 | — | Lessons, Therapeutic riding, English | — |
| Dark Horse Ranch17975 Pine View Way | — | — | — | — | — |
What riders say about Brainerd stables
Researching wholistic horsemanship venues throughout MN, I was hoping to find a place and people who respect and care for horses in a way that’s gentle and builds mutual respect.
I am in AWE and just wanted to come on and share my experience with Jamie Novak at Novak Equine Center. I have taken many lessons with trainers all across the country. I can say without a shadow of a doubt Jamie Novak is one of the best trainers I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and learning from.
MN's oldest American Quarter Horse breeder. Smart, athletic ranch horses from a time tested breeding program.
Top-rated in Minnesota
Up to 10 Minnesota stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.
Top-rated stables in MinnesotaHorseback riding near Brainerd
- Pillager 1 · 11 mi
- Crosby 1 · 22 mi
- Pine River 1 · 29 mi
- Royalton 1 · 38 mi
- Rice 1 · 40 mi
- Foley 1 · 42 mi
- Holdingford 1 · 43 mi
- Oak Park 1 · 48 mi
Brainerd horseback riding FAQ
- How many riding stables are in Brainerd?
- We list 5 stables in Brainerd, out of 267 stables in 118 cities across Minnesota.
- Which Brainerd stable ranks first on Google numbers?
- By Google rating times review count, Spirit Horse Center Inc. comes first, with 4.8★ from 63 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Novak Equine Center is highest at 4.9★ from 30 reviews.
- Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Brainerd?
- None of the 5 Brainerd stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. 29 stables across Minnesota do: see trail rides in Minnesota.
- Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Brainerd?
- 3 of the 5 Brainerd stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Spirit Horse Center Inc., Novak Equine Center and Mounted Eagles. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
- Where can I board a horse in Brainerd?
- 2 of the 5 Brainerd stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Spirit Horse Center Inc. and Novak Equine Center. Compare horse boarding in Brainerd.
- Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Brainerd?
- Therapeutic riding: Mounted Eagles. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
- Are Brainerd 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 Brainerd, 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 Brainerd have riding stables?
- Pillager (1 stable, 11 mi), Crosby (1 stable, 22 mi) and Pine River (1 stable, 29 mi).