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Horseback riding in Montana

We list 115 stables in Montana, in 36 cities. Helena has the most, with 14. Per their reviews or their own websites, 33 offer guided trail rides, 56 give riding lessons and 48 board horses.

115Stables
36Cities
33Trail rides
56Lessons
48Boarding

Featured stables in Montana

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

Hell’s A-Roarin’ Outfitters

164 Crevice Mountain Rd

Trail ridesBeginnersMountain rides
4.8Rating
364Reviews
5Services

Jake's Horses Inc.

200 Beaver Creek Rd

Trail ridesBeginnersMountain rides
4.6Rating
317Reviews
4Services

Bar W Guest Ranch

416 Bar W Ranch Road

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.6Rating
269Reviews
5Services

Horsetrack Outfitters

1395 E River Rd

Trail ridesBeginners
4.9Rating
227Reviews
4Services

Swan Mountain Outfitters (Glacier Division)

12000 US-2

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.3Rating
197Reviews
5Services

Montana Horse Works

1110 Spur Trl

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.9Rating
138Reviews
6Services

36 Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana

48 stables in Montana board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Miller's Horse Palace (Billings), Montana Horse Works (Kalispell), Dunrovin Ranch (Lolo) and 45 more. Board types (full, partial, pasture or self-care) and rates differ from barn to barn, so visit and ask.

Horse boarding in Montana

Top-rated in Montana

Up to 10 Montana stables ranked by Google rating times review count. A stable needs 10 or more Google reviews to make the list; 59 here do.

Top-rated stables in Montana

Montana horseback riding FAQ

How many horseback riding stables are in Montana?
We list 115 stables in Montana, in 36 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 Montana has the most riding stables?
Helena, with 14 stables. Next: Billings (12) and Kalispell (11).
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Montana?
33 of the 115 stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their own websites, including 320 Guest Ranch (Gallatin Gateway), Paradise Adventure Company (Gardiner), Hell’s A-Roarin’ Outfitters (Gardiner) and 30 more. 11 mention mountain rides and 4 mention sunset rides. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable. Trail rides in Montana.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Montana?
56 of the 115 stables we list mention riding lessons in their reviews or on their own websites, including 320 Guest Ranch (Gallatin Gateway), Bar W Guest Ranch (Whitefish), Swan Mountain Outfitters (Glacier Division) (West Glacier) and 53 more. 16 mention English riding and 20 mention Western riding. 39 say beginners are welcome. Riding lessons in Montana.
Where can I board a horse in Montana?
48 of the 115 stables we list board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Miller's Horse Palace (Billings), Montana Horse Works (Kalispell), Dunrovin Ranch (Lolo) and 45 more. Ask each barn which board types it offers and whether it has openings. Horse boarding in Montana.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding programs in Montana?
4 stables mention pony rides, 13 mention summer camps and 13 mention therapeutic riding, per their reviews or their own websites. Pony rides in Montana. Horse camps in Montana. Therapeutic riding in Montana.
Which Montana stable ranks first on Google numbers?
Ranked by Google rating times review count, 320 Guest Ranch in Gallatin Gateway comes first, with 4.7★ from 907 reviews. The top-rated list for Montana ranks up to 10 stables with 10 or more reviews.
How much does horseback riding cost in Montana?
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 Montana 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.