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Horseback riding in Northfield, MN

We list 5 stables in Northfield, Minnesota. Per their reviews or their own websites, 3 give riding lessons and 3 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Dakota Stables

30813 Iran Path

LessonsBoardingEnglish
4.9Rating
85Reviews
4Services

Apple Treat Stables

7326 Chester Ave #4747

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.8Rating
29Reviews
5Services

Vixen Hollow

7750 320th St W

LessonsBoardingSummer camps
4.7Rating
13Reviews
5Services

Fox Riding School

7750 320th St W

5Rating
4Reviews
—Services

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

What Northfield 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

None of the 5 Northfield 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 Minnesota

Riding lessons in Northfield

3 of the 5 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (1), English riding (3), Western riding (1), pony rides (1), summer camps (1).

“I would say it's the best place to bring your family for lessons with every style of riding!”

Google review of Dakota Stables
Riding lessons in Minnesota

Horse boarding in Northfield

3 of the 5 stables here mention boarding:

“We have been through a variety of difficult weather, a veterinary quarantine, and a human pandemic while boarding at Dakota, and they have always handled everything so well.”

Google review of Dakota Stables
Horse boarding in Northfield

Compare Northfield stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Dakota Stables30813 Iran Path 4.9★ 85 — Lessons, English, Western Boarding
Apple Treat Stables7326 Chester Ave #4747 4.8★ 29 — Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides, English Boarding
Vixen Hollow7750 320th St W 4.7★ 13 — Lessons, Summer camps, English, Good for kids Boarding
Fox Riding School7750 320th St W 5★ 4 — — —
Rainbow Saddle Club8130 Baldwin Ave 4★ 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 Northfield stables

Dakota Stables

I have been boarding my horse at Dakota Stables for over 3 years. What makes Dakota so special to me, are the people. All the boarders are so helpful and friendly; the owners, barn manager and all the workers truly care for the horses.

★★★★★ Barb, Feb 2026

Apple Treat Stables

Clean stables , beautiful scenery. Love the horses. Pat is a personable, competent wonderful trainer!!

★★★★★ Ann, Dec 2019

Vixen Hollow

This place is amazing!!! The owners are so cool and helpful. Very wonderful place! We LOVE boarding our horse here!!

★★★★★ Matthew, Apr 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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 Minnesota

Horseback riding near Northfield

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Northfield horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Northfield?
We list 5 stables in Northfield, out of 267 stables in 118 cities across Minnesota.
Which Northfield stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Dakota Stables comes first, with 4.9★ from 85 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Northfield?
None of the 5 Northfield 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 Northfield?
3 of the 5 Northfield stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Dakota Stables, Apple Treat Stables and Vixen Hollow. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Northfield?
3 of the 5 Northfield stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Dakota Stables, Apple Treat Stables and Vixen Hollow. Compare horse boarding in Northfield.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Northfield?
Pony rides: Apple Treat Stables. Summer camps: Vixen Hollow. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Northfield 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 Northfield, 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 Northfield have riding stables?
Webster (1 stable, 5 mi), Lonsdale (1 stable, 8 mi) and Lakeville (10 stables, 9 mi).

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