Home › North Carolina › Wilmington
Horseback riding in Wilmington, NC
We list 10 stables in Wilmington, North Carolina. Per their reviews or their own websites, 6 give riding lessons and 2 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.
Peterson Stables
DREAMWEAVER FARM (Dreamweaver Mustangs)
What Wilmington stables offer
Trail rides
None of the 10 Wilmington 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 CarolinaRiding lessons in Wilmington
6 of the 10 stables here mention riding lessons:
- CKS Equestrian Center per 2 reviews
- Seabreeze Horse Connection per its website and 4 reviews
- Canterbury Stables Weddings & Events per 15 reviews
- Russell's Reach per 1 review
- Seahorse Stables & Farm School by the Sea per its website
- Champion's Corner, LLC per 1 review
Also mentioned here: beginner riders (3), English riding (2), Western riding (2), summer camps (1), therapeutic riding (3).
Riding lessons in North Carolina“I was there for a Horse Facilitated Learning Lesson, where the horses had full agency and decided how they wanted to work with me.”
Horse boarding in Wilmington
2 of the 10 stables here mention boarding:
- Seabreeze Horse Connection per its website
- Canterbury Stables Weddings & Events per 3 reviews
Horse boarding in Wilmington“The training horses, boarding horses, and their personal horses live better than most humans.”
Compare Wilmington stables
| Stable | Rating | Reviews | Rides | Lessons and programs | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CKS Equestrian Center612 Vallie Ln | 4.6★ | 35 | — | Lessons, Beginners, English | — |
| Seabreeze Horse ConnectionTrevis Ln | 5★ | 32 | — | Lessons, Therapeutic riding, English, Western | Boarding |
| Canterbury Stables Weddings & Events6021 Wrightsville Ave | 4.1★ | 37 | — | Lessons, Western, Good for kids | Boarding |
| Russell's Reach8120 Sidbury Rd | 5★ | 19 | — | Lessons, Therapeutic riding | — |
| Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program (CTRP)8120 Sidbury Rd | 4.6★ | 14 | — | Therapeutic riding | — |
| Seahorse Stables & Farm School by the Sea1280 Hill Valley Walk | 5★ | 11 | — | Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps | — |
| Intracoastal Equine Farm1815 Gulf Stream Ln | 5★ | 7 | — | Beginners | — |
| Champion's Corner, LLC7028 Murrayville Rd | 4.9★ | 7 | — | Lessons | — |
| Peterson Stables1336 Middle Sound Loop Rd | 5★ | 2 | — | — | — |
| DREAMWEAVER FARM (Dreamweaver Mustangs)3507 N Kerr Ave | 1★ | 1 | — | — | — |
What riders say about Wilmington stables
I have riding there for years, it is an amazing place! Amazing people, awesome trainer, great horses and family friendly atmostphere!
🌟 Healing and Connection at Seabreeze Horse Connection! 🌟 I had the most incredible experience at Seabreeze Horse Connection! This magical place is more than just a horse barn—it's a haven where hearts and souls find healing.
Canterbury Stables Weddings & Events
The owner’s of Canterbury Stables are the salt of the earth. Canterbury is very obviously a passion for them, and anyone to cares to take a deep look into them, can see that clearly. It’s disheartening to see the misinformation spread about them, but all those that truly know them, know their heart.
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 Wilmington
- Castle Hayne 3 · 10 mi
- Rocky Point 3 · 13 mi
- Leland 3 · 14 mi
- Hampstead 3 · 15 mi
- Bolivia 2 · 24 mi
- Supply 1 · 31 mi
- Rose Hill 1 · 43 mi
- Camp Lejeune 1 · 44 mi
Wilmington horseback riding FAQ
- How many riding stables are in Wilmington?
- We list 10 stables in Wilmington, out of 575 stables in 211 cities across North Carolina.
- Which Wilmington stable ranks first on Google numbers?
- By Google rating times review count, CKS Equestrian Center comes first, with 4.6★ from 35 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Seabreeze Horse Connection is highest at 5★ from 32 reviews.
- Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Wilmington?
- None of the 10 Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
- 6 of the 10 Wilmington stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: CKS Equestrian Center, Seabreeze Horse Connection, Canterbury Stables Weddings & Events, Russell's Reach and 2 more. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
- Where can I board a horse in Wilmington?
- 2 of the 10 Wilmington stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Seabreeze Horse Connection and Canterbury Stables Weddings & Events. Compare horse boarding in Wilmington.
- Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Wilmington?
- Summer camps: Seahorse Stables & Farm School by the Sea. Therapeutic riding: Seabreeze Horse Connection, Russell's Reach and Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program (CTRP). Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
- Are Wilmington 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington have riding stables?
- Castle Hayne (3 stables, 10 mi), Rocky Point (3 stables, 13 mi) and Leland (3 stables, 14 mi).