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Horseback riding in Missouri

We list 264 stables in Missouri, in 133 cities. Kansas City has the most, with 15. Per their reviews or their own websites, 44 offer guided trail rides, 149 give riding lessons and 117 board horses.

264Stables
133Cities
44Trail rides
149Lessons
117Boarding

Featured stables in Missouri

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

Bear Creek Trail Rides

3400 US-65

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.6Rating
293Reviews
4Services

Ozark Mtn. Trail Rides

6549 MO-376

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.5Rating
237Reviews
4Services

Wild Rose Equine Center

17105 Old Pike Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.8Rating
196Reviews
6Services

Lake of the Ozarks Trail Rides

193 Witt Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
5Rating
165Reviews
4Services

Spring Lake Ranch

11820 Sayersbrook Rd

Lessons
4.5Rating
165Reviews
1Services

RS RanchTrail Rides

1275 Smith Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.9Rating
68Reviews
6Services

133 Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri

117 stables in Missouri board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Kraus Farms Equestrian Center (High Ridge), Wild Rose Equine Center (Dearborn), Lake of the Ozarks Trail Rides (Eldon) and 114 more. Board types (full, partial, pasture or self-care) and rates differ from barn to barn, so visit and ask.

Horse boarding in Missouri

Top-rated in Missouri

Up to 10 Missouri stables ranked by Google rating times review count. A stable needs 10 or more Google reviews to make the list; 131 here do.

Top-rated stables in Missouri

Missouri horseback riding FAQ

How many horseback riding stables are in Missouri?
We list 264 stables in Missouri, in 133 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 Missouri has the most riding stables?
Kansas City, with 15 stables. Next: Columbia (11) and Rogersville (8).
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Missouri?
44 of the 264 stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their own websites, including Pony Express Museum (St Joseph), Bear Creek Trail Rides (Walnut Shade), Ozark Mtn. Trail Rides (Branson) and 41 more. 3 mention mountain rides and 1 mentions sunset rides. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable. Trail rides in Missouri.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Missouri?
149 of the 264 stables we list mention riding lessons in their reviews or on their own websites, including Bear Creek Trail Rides (Walnut Shade), Ozark Mtn. Trail Rides (Branson), Kraus Farms Equestrian Center (High Ridge) and 146 more. 50 mention English riding and 34 mention Western riding. 69 say beginners are welcome. Riding lessons in Missouri.
Where can I board a horse in Missouri?
117 of the 264 stables we list board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Kraus Farms Equestrian Center (High Ridge), Wild Rose Equine Center (Dearborn), Lake of the Ozarks Trail Rides (Eldon) and 114 more. Ask each barn which board types it offers and whether it has openings. Horse boarding in Missouri.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding programs in Missouri?
14 stables mention pony rides, 46 mention summer camps and 11 mention therapeutic riding, per their reviews or their own websites. Pony rides in Missouri. Horse camps in Missouri. Therapeutic riding in Missouri.
Which Missouri stable ranks first on Google numbers?
Ranked by Google rating times review count, Pony Express Museum in St Joseph comes first, with 4.7★ from 830 reviews. The top-rated list for Missouri ranks up to 10 stables with 10 or more reviews.
How much does horseback riding cost in Missouri?
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 Missouri 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.