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Horseback riding in Durham, NC
We list 11 stables in Durham, North Carolina. Per their reviews or their own websites, 3 offer guided trail rides, 9 give riding lessons and 6 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.
What Durham stables offer
Trail rides in Durham
3 of the 11 stables here mention guided trail rides:
- Brightleaf Stables per 3 reviews
- Green Pastures and Still Waters Barn LLC per its website and 1 review
- The Riding Academy per 1 review
Trail rides in North Carolina“" I took my daughters there this morning to go on a guided trail ride and to check the barn out for future potential lessons and I'm so very glad that I did.”
Riding lessons in Durham
9 of the 11 stables here mention riding lessons:
- Brightleaf Stables per its website and 9 reviews
- Green Pastures and Still Waters Barn LLC per its website and 4 reviews
- Durham Equestrian Club per its website and 13 reviews
- Triton Stables per its website
- Shiloh Farms Equestrian Training per its website
- Cedarwood Equine per its website
- The Riding Academy per 20 reviews
- Mini Rider Academy per its website
- and 1 more in the table below
Also mentioned here: beginner riders (8), English riding (5), Western riding (2), pony rides (1), summer camps (3).
Riding lessons in North Carolina“" I took my daughters there this morning to go on a guided trail ride and to check the barn out for future potential lessons and I'm so very glad that I did.”
Horse boarding in Durham
6 of the 11 stables here mention boarding:
- Brightleaf Stables per its website and 1 review
- Durham Equestrian Club per its website and 5 reviews
- Triton Stables per its website
- Shiloh Farms Equestrian Training per its website
- Cedarwood Equine per its website
- Timber Run Stables per its website
Horse boarding in Durham“- the owners Heather and Steven, the instructors, the other boarders, all the horses, the trails (the BEST TRAILS), the barn, everything!”
Compare Durham stables
| Stable | Rating | Reviews | Rides | Lessons and programs | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightleaf Stables1215 Sherron Rd | 4.8★ | 120 | Trail rides | Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Good for kids | Boarding |
| Green Pastures and Still Waters Barn LLC7126 Blue Grass Rd | 5★ | 86 | Trail rides | Lessons, Beginners, Western | — |
| Durham Equestrian Club3611 W Cornwallis Rd | 4.7★ | 26 | — | Lessons, Beginners, English, Western, Good for kids | Boarding |
| Triton Stables2521 Baptist Rd | 4.4★ | 21 | — | Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides, Summer camps, English, Good for kids | Boarding |
| Shiloh Farms Equestrian Training1212 Southview Rd | 4.8★ | 12 | — | Lessons, Beginners, English, Good for kids | Boarding |
| Fairntosh Farm #61635000 Old Oxford Rd | 4.6★ | 9 | — | — | — |
| Cedarwood Equine3405 Stagecoach Rd | 4.5★ | 6 | — | Lessons, Beginners | Boarding |
| The Riding Academy5216 George King Rd | 3.7★ | 3 | Trail rides | Lessons, Beginners, English, Good for kids | — |
| Mini Rider Academy8794 NC-751 | 5★ | 1 | — | Lessons, Summer camps | — |
| Timber Run Stables866 O'Kelly Chapel Rd | 5★ | 1 | — | Lessons, Beginners, English | Boarding |
| Sunset View Stables2716 Shaw Rd | — | — | — | — | — |
What riders say about Durham stables
My son and I had a wonderful experience horseback riding at Brightleaf Stables! The ladies were friendly and knowledgeable about horses, not to mention patient with us. Thank you Heather and Bailey for helping us feel comfortable.
Green Pastures and Still Waters Barn LLC
We had the best time at Green Pastures. We have gone Horse back riding a few times but this experience was different. We learned so much about the horses and their history. We were able to pet and feed the horses (my husband brought cut carrots). Our ride was fun and the guides were incredible.
This is now our 3rd year at DEC and my daughter is always so excited for her riding days at the barn. She loves her trainers and has learned so much. DEC offers a hands-on experience, which gives young riders so much agency in caring for a horse or pony.
Top-rated in North Carolina
Up to 10 North Carolina stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.
Top-rated stables in North CarolinaHorseback riding near Durham
- Cary 1 · 12 mi
- Creedmoor 1 · 12 mi
- Carrboro 1 · 13 mi
- Hillsborough 8 · 14 mi
- Apex 10 · 15 mi
- Bahama 3 · 15 mi
- Chapel Hill 14 · 16 mi
- Rougemont 1 · 17 mi
Durham horseback riding FAQ
- How many riding stables are in Durham?
- We list 11 stables in Durham, out of 575 stables in 211 cities across North Carolina.
- Which Durham stable ranks first on Google numbers?
- By Google rating times review count, Brightleaf Stables comes first, with 4.8★ from 120 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Green Pastures and Still Waters Barn LLC is highest at 5★ from 86 reviews.
- Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Durham?
- 3 of the 11 Durham stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Brightleaf Stables, Green Pastures and Still Waters Barn LLC and The Riding Academy. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
- Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Durham?
- 9 of the 11 Durham stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Brightleaf Stables, Green Pastures and Still Waters Barn LLC, Durham Equestrian Club, Triton Stables and 5 more. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
- Where can I board a horse in Durham?
- 6 of the 11 Durham stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Brightleaf Stables, Durham Equestrian Club, Triton Stables, Shiloh Farms Equestrian Training and 2 more. Compare horse boarding in Durham.
- Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Durham?
- Pony rides: Triton Stables. Summer camps: Brightleaf Stables, Triton Stables and Mini Rider Academy. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
- Are Durham 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 Durham, 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 Durham have riding stables?
- Cary (1 stable, 12 mi), Creedmoor (1 stable, 12 mi) and Carrboro (1 stable, 13 mi).