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Horseback riding in Hickory, NC

We list 4 stables in Hickory, North Carolina. Per their reviews or their own websites, 3 give riding lessons and 3 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Walk With Me Healing Steps

4090 Section House Rd

LessonsTherapeutic riding
4.9Rating
38Reviews
2Services

North Star Equestrian Center

4816 16th St Dr NE

LessonsBoarding
4.6Rating
32Reviews
2Services

Snowy Creek Equestrian

4816 16th St Dr NE

LessonsBoarding
4.7Rating
19Reviews
2Services

Harris Training Center

2560 Brookford Blvd

Boarding
3.3Rating
3Reviews
2Services

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

What Hickory 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 4 Hickory 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. 102 stables across North Carolina do.

Trail rides in North Carolina

Riding lessons in Hickory

3 of the 4 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: therapeutic riding (1).

“I absolutely love horses and since my Mom taught me to ride and I have my fondest memories were revolved around them I really wanted to get involved again.”

Google review of Walk With Me Healing Steps
Riding lessons in North Carolina

Horse boarding in Hickory

3 of the 4 stables here mention boarding:

“We also board our horse in the barn and he is healthy, well-cared for and happy!”

★★★★★ Maryanne, Jan 2020 · Google review of North Star Equestrian Center
Horse boarding in Hickory

Compare Hickory stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Walk With Me Healing Steps4090 Section House Rd 4.9★ 38 — Lessons, Therapeutic riding —
North Star Equestrian Center4816 16th St Dr NE 4.6★ 32 — Lessons Boarding
Snowy Creek Equestrian4816 16th St Dr NE 4.7★ 19 — Lessons Boarding
Harris Training Center2560 Brookford Blvd 3.3★ 3 — Good for kids Boarding

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 Hickory stables

Walk With Me Healing Steps

I met Jen and the herd about a year ago I was looking for a place to get involved with and possibly adopt a horse and start riding again. I used to be a barrel racer when I was younger and had horses growing up and in my 20’s.

★★★★★ Lindi, Feb 2022

North Star Equestrian Center

Jamie & Khloe are amazing instructors and trainers! Storm and I love boarding at North Star!

★★★★★ Smlpickle, Oct 2024

Snowy Creek Equestrian

My son has been taking lessons here for the last couple of months we love it great staff

★★★★★ Jeff, May 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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 Carolina

Horseback riding near Hickory

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Hickory horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Hickory?
We list 4 stables in Hickory, out of 575 stables in 211 cities across North Carolina.
Which Hickory stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Walk With Me Healing Steps comes first, with 4.9★ from 38 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Hickory?
None of the 4 Hickory stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. 102 stables across North Carolina do: see trail rides in North Carolina.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Hickory?
3 of the 4 Hickory stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Walk With Me Healing Steps, North Star Equestrian Center and Snowy Creek Equestrian. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Hickory?
3 of the 4 Hickory stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: North Star Equestrian Center, Snowy Creek Equestrian and Harris Training Center. Compare horse boarding in Hickory.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Hickory?
Therapeutic riding: Walk With Me Healing Steps. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Hickory 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 Hickory, 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 Hickory have riding stables?
Conover (2 stables, 4 mi), Claremont (2 stables, 7 mi) and Taylorsville (6 stables, 8 mi).

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