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Horseback riding in Branson, MO

We list 3 stables in Branson, Missouri. Per their reviews or their own websites, all 3 offer guided trail rides, all 3 give riding lessons and 1 boards horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Ozark Mtn. Trail Rides

6549 MO-376

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.5Rating
237Reviews
4Services

Homestead Farm Retreat & RV

261 Collins Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
5Rating
44Reviews
4Services

Grace Riding Academy

261 Collins Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
5Rating
22Reviews
3Services

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

What Branson 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 Branson

All 3 stables here mention guided trail rides:

Also mentioned here: mountain rides (1).

“I highly recommend going on this trail ride if you want to see beautiful parts of the Ozark woods and ride a beautiful horse.”

★★★★★ Cathy, Jun 2023 · Google review of Ozark Mtn. Trail Rides
Trail rides in Missouri

Riding lessons in Branson

All 3 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (3).

“Lodging, RV sites, equestrian barn with riding lessons, restored log cabins, and an unbelievably beautiful wedding barn suit for any event.”

Google review of Homestead Farm Retreat & RV
Riding lessons in Missouri

Horse boarding in Branson

1 stable here mentions boarding:

Horse boarding in Missouri

Compare Branson stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Ozark Mtn. Trail Rides6549 MO-376 4.5★ 237 Trail rides, Mountain rides Lessons, Beginners —
Homestead Farm Retreat & RV261 Collins Rd 5★ 44 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners Boarding
Grace Riding Academy261 Collins Rd 5★ 22 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners —

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 Branson stables

Ozark Mtn. Trail Rides

Beautiful day with hubby and granddaughter to go horseback riding. Reasonable rates. Guides fitted the horses to the riders' riding experience. The guide also explained riding techniques for those of us who needed a reminder of riding etiquette. Comfortable saddles.

★★★★★ Joyce, Jul 2024

Homestead Farm Retreat & RV

We happened to accidentally find this RV site and we are so glad we did! Large RV spaces, a picnic table, fire pit, and lots of room to walk around and enjoy nature! Great views on a quiet farm that is still close to Branson to enjoy all the touristy things. Plus, we loved visiting the goats, bull, and horses.

★★★★★ Emily, Oct 2026

Grace Riding Academy

I was looking for a riding experience that wasn’t the typical line of horses nose to tail on a trail. This is definitely the place. My daughter and niece were taken on a private ride, just the 2 of them plus the instructor. I was confident in our guide’s abilities right away.

★★★★★ Kimberly, Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Horseback riding near Branson

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Branson horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Branson?
We list 3 stables in Branson, out of 264 stables in 133 cities across Missouri.
Which Branson stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Ozark Mtn. Trail Rides comes first, with 4.5★ from 237 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Homestead Farm Retreat & RV is highest at 5★ from 44 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Branson?
All 3 Branson stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Ozark Mtn. Trail Rides, Homestead Farm Retreat & RV and Grace Riding Academy. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Branson?
All 3 Branson stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Ozark Mtn. Trail Rides, Homestead Farm Retreat & RV and Grace Riding Academy. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Branson?
Homestead Farm Retreat & RV boards horses, per its reviews or its own website. Ask which board types it offers and whether it has openings. More horse boarding in Missouri.
Are Branson 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 Branson, 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 Branson have riding stables?
Forsyth (1 stable, 5 mi), Walnut Shade (2 stables, 6 mi) and Hollister (1 stable, 10 mi).

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