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Horseback riding in Hillsborough, NC

We list 8 stables in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Per their reviews or their own websites, 2 offer guided trail rides, all 8 give riding lessons and 5 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

B-bar

3918 Bivins Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
5Rating
54Reviews
5Services

Pleasant Hill Farm

1818 New Sharon Church Rd

Lessons
4.8Rating
29Reviews
1Services

Blue Skies of Mapleview LLC

3609 Pasture Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.6Rating
30Reviews
8Services

Walker Acres​ Riding Academy

6521 Schley Rd

LessonsBoardingPony rides
5Rating
24Reviews
7Services

Sharon Oaks Stables

2006 New Sharon Church Rd

LessonsBoarding
4.8Rating
22Reviews
2Services

Crescent Farm

219 Pleasant Green Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
5Rating
18Reviews
4Services

M&L Farm LLC

6525 Schley Rd

LessonsBoardingEnglish
5Rating
14Reviews
4Services

Trakai Farm

5024 Orange Grove Rd

Lessons
4.8Rating
6Reviews
1Services

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

What Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough

2 of the 8 stables here mention guided trail rides:

“I couldn't have been more pleased with their kindness, patience and care for Harper on her first ever horseback ride.”

★★★★★ Pat, Aug 2017 · Google review of B-bar
Trail rides in North Carolina

Riding lessons in Hillsborough

All 8 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (2), English riding (4), Western riding (3), pony rides (1), summer camps (3), therapeutic riding (1).

“We had a last-minute cancellation of our riding lessons at another stables, and they fit us in for some arena work the same afternoon.”

★★★★★ Philip, Dec 2021 · Google review of B-bar
Riding lessons in North Carolina

Horse boarding in Hillsborough

5 of the 8 stables here mention boarding:

“Largest stalls available in the area and a huge covered arena make this a place to consider for boarding your horse.”

★★★★★ Robby, Apr 2018 · Google review of Sharon Oaks Stables
Horse boarding in Hillsborough

Compare Hillsborough stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
B-bar3918 Bivins Rd 5★ 54 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Good for kids —
Pleasant Hill Farm1818 New Sharon Church Rd 4.8★ 29 — Lessons —
Blue Skies of Mapleview LLC3609 Pasture Rd 4.6★ 30 — Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Therapeutic riding, English, Western, Good for kids Boarding
Walker Acres​ Riding Academy6521 Schley Rd 5★ 24 — Lessons, Pony rides, Summer camps, English, Western, Good for kids Boarding
Sharon Oaks Stables2006 New Sharon Church Rd 4.8★ 22 — Lessons Boarding
Crescent Farm219 Pleasant Green Rd 5★ 18 Trail rides Lessons, English Boarding
M&L Farm LLC6525 Schley Rd 5★ 14 — Lessons, English, Western Boarding
Trakai Farm5024 Orange Grove Rd 4.8★ 6 — Lessons —

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 Hillsborough stables

B-bar

What a lovely farm. This farm was recommended by a parent, so me and a few went to check it out! We had a great time. We rode; Matt Dillon, Raven, Bo, & Lil Girl! What a blast, check it out for yourself!

★★★★★ Rasheeda, Nov 2022

Pleasant Hill Farm

Just a magical place to be. Our daughter goes here and she can't wait for the next time to come soon enough. The place is being up kept amazingly and everyone is just a delight to be around! Of you are considering lesson, this is definitely the place to start!

★★★★★ Gijs, Jul 2022

Blue Skies of Mapleview LLC

Blue skies of maple view is the best barn in the WORLD! This stunning stable has changed my life forever in the best way possible! The horses are so gentle, well cared for, sweet and loving! Summer camp at Blue Skies is one of my favorite times of the year! The best way to describe it is a cowgirls heaven!

★★★★★ Jane, Apr 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Horseback riding near Hillsborough

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Hillsborough horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Hillsborough?
We list 8 stables in Hillsborough, out of 575 stables in 211 cities across North Carolina.
Which Hillsborough stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, B-bar comes first, with 5★ from 54 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Hillsborough?
2 of the 8 Hillsborough stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: B-bar and Crescent Farm. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Hillsborough?
All 8 Hillsborough stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: B-bar, Pleasant Hill Farm, Blue Skies of Mapleview LLC, Walker Acres​ Riding Academy and 4 more. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Hillsborough?
5 of the 8 Hillsborough stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Blue Skies of Mapleview LLC, Walker Acres​ Riding Academy, Sharon Oaks Stables, Crescent Farm and 1 more. Compare horse boarding in Hillsborough.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Hillsborough?
Pony rides: Walker Acres​ Riding Academy. Summer camps: B-bar, Blue Skies of Mapleview LLC and Walker Acres​ Riding Academy. Therapeutic riding: Blue Skies of Mapleview LLC. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough have riding stables?
Bahama (3 stables, 9 mi), Efland (1 stable, 10 mi) and Rougemont (1 stable, 11 mi).

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