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Horseback riding lessons in Alabama

89 stables in Alabama offer riding lessons, out of 191 stables we list in the state. Each one is here because a customer review or its own website mentions riding lessons, and the proof is under each stable.

89Stables
68Cities
191All stables in AL

Top 12 by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (10 reviews or more). The other 77 stables are listed by city below.

Open-now times come from Google; call the stable before you go.

Mo's Carriages and Trail Rides

302 Co Rd 383

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.7Rating
154Reviews
5Services

The only thing is we needed a quick horse lesson before the trail ride because we were all beginners and relatively new to handling horses.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Jordan Beech Farms - Horse Stable & Event Venue

25331 Austin Rd

Lessons
4.8Rating
72Reviews
1Services
Lessons: mentioned in 5 customer reviews

Amazing Gaits Equestrian Center

7860 Wells Rd N

LessonsBoardingEnglish
4.9Rating
59Reviews
4Services

They have the rider’s goals as a priority while also making sure the horses don’t get overworked so that it is always a great lesson.

★★★★★ Catheline, Mar 2023

The stable's website says so too.

Oak Meadows Stables

4527 Jeff Rd NW

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.9Rating
43Reviews
6Services
Lessons: per the stable's website

Full Circle Horse Park

5555 Wolf Creek Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.9Rating
39Reviews
5Services
Lessons: per the stable's website

Sweet Home Stables - Shade Tree Riding Stables

566 Thornfield Dr

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.5Rating
42Reviews
4Services
Lessons: mentioned in 2 customer reviews

H & G Horse Quarters

943 Lee Rd 57

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.8Rating
38Reviews
3Services

Very nice place offering boarding, riding lesson and more.

From a Google review

Therapeutic Riding of Tuscaloosa

3200 Clements Rd

LessonsTherapeutic riding
4.9Rating
30Reviews
2Services
Lessons: per the stable's website

A Leap of Faith Equestrian Center, LLC

227 Co Rd 1431

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.8Rating
28Reviews
6Services

For anyone seeking a venue for riding lessons or birthday parties for children or adults, I wholeheartedly recommend A Leap of Faith Equestrian Center LLC ☆☆☆☆☆

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

GKM Equestrian

1964 Montevallo Rd SW

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.6Rating
28Reviews
5Services

This is a wonderful place to take dressage lessons.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Green Gable Boarding and riding stables

1107 Co Rd 271

LessonsSummer camps
4.8Rating
24Reviews
2Services

Loved the lesson we will be coming back for horseback riding lessons little one loved it.

★★★★★ Jennifer, Nov 2022

Twin Lakes Stable

870 Co Rd 322

LessonsBeginners
5Rating
23Reviews
3Services
Lessons: mentioned in 9 customer reviews

More stables with riding lessons in Alabama, by city

Alabaster 1 stable

Anniston 1 stable

  • Crabapple Cove Ranch4310 Eulaton Rd, Anniston · ★ 3.3 (7)

    I went from looking for a potential boarder to owning and boarding with lessons started for the entire family.

    From a Google review

Arab 1 stable

Athens 4 stables

  • Dixon Stables24474 Bain Rd, Athens · ★ 4.7 (18)

    My daughter loves lessons there.

    From a Google review
  • Grassland Ranch25055 Airport Rd, Athens · ★ 4.6 (13)

    I would recommend Andy & Mike at Grassland Ranch to any one wanting to board a horse or take riding lessons.

    From a Google review
  • Drop Barn LLC11183 Snake Rd, Athens · ★ 4.5 (4)

    She really went above and beyond as a boarder, was very generous to me, and taught me quite a lot of horse knowledge.

    From a Google review
  • Outside Aides, LLC29938 Thach Rd, Athens · ★ 5 (1)
    Lessons: per the stable's website

Auburn 5 stables

Axis 1 stable

  • SW Farms & Performance Horses920 Wilson Blvd, Axis · ★ 5 (4)

    Cheyanne is very attentive during lessons and great at helping you improve.

    ★★★★★ Kaitlin, Jan 2025

Bay Minette 1 stable

  • Blue Horse Farm LLC41333 Co Rd 39, Bay Minette · ★ 4.7 (13)
    Lessons: per the stable's website

Bessemer 1 stable

Blountsville 1 stable

  • Rafter 7C Ranch80867 US-231, Blountsville · ★ 5 (5)

    My daughter and I have taken lessons here for several years and have enjoyed every one.

    ★★★★★ Britnie, Dec 2023

Bremen 1 stable

  • Pair O' Docs Farm1193 Co Rd 18, Bremen · ★ 4.8 (23)

    It was our first time riding, there was a short but well executed lesson and we were off on our guided trail ride through: lush pasture, lively woods, and scenic mountain trails.

    ★★★★★ Jeremey, May 2021

Calera 1 stable

  • Horse BoardingCo Rd 33 Co Rd 33, Calera · ★ 4.3 (6)
    Lessons: mentioned in a customer review

Camp Hill 1 stable

  • Stables of Shiloh Farms730 Lee Road 71, Camp Hill · ★ 5 (17)

    Excellent stables and lessons given by Jen Fletcher, an icon in Lee County Equestrian.

    From a Google review

Coker 1 stable

  • Woodfield Farms Equestrian LLC12600 Upper Columbus Rd, Coker · ★ 4.9 (8)

    Julie not only provides hands on riding lessons but ALSO the horses and their care (vet, farrier, feed, hay, etc.

    From a Google review

Columbiana 2 stables

  • Applewood Stables6500-6804, Co Rd 49, Columbiana · ★ 5 (20)
    Lessons: per the stable's website
  • James Hale Stables6720 Chelsea Rd, Columbiana · ★ 4.9 (7)
    Lessons: mentioned in a customer review

Cullman 2 stables

  • Hope Horses, Inc.1301 Convent Rd NE, Cullman · ★ 4.9 (18)
    Lessons: per the stable's website
  • Future Performance Horses2685 Co Rd 1162, Cullman · ★ 4.8 (8)

    She cared for my horse has if she was her own, and taught me everything I know!

    ★★★★★ Gabriella, Mar 2025

Deatsville 1 stable

  • Equestrian Learning Center LLC30 Garden Rd, Deatsville · ★ 5 (13)

    As a customer, my daughter took a horse riding lesson for her "special day" and had a wonderful time!

    From a Google review

Fairhope 1 stable

  • Destiny Farm LLC13442 Co Rd 3, Fairhope · ★ 5 (9)

    Great spot for lessons and learning for kids of all ages

    From a Google review

Florence 2 stables

  • Hope Springs Ranch7355 Co Rd 10, Florence · ★ 5 (18)

    In addition, horse riding lessons has been a great boost to our child's confidence.

    From a Google review
  • HART EQUESTRIAN CENTER INC.7801 Co Rd 61, Florence · ★ 5 (11)

    HEC is run by a caring owner, filled with generous boarders that keep an eye out for each other, and offers lessons with knowledgeable trainers.

    From a Google review

Foley 1 stable

  • 4B Legacy Stables14537 AL-59, Foley · ★ 4.5 (15)

    I board my horse and take lessons here, they make sure my horse is fed everyday and lets me know if anything is wrong.

    ★★★★★ Cynee, Mar 2025

Fort Rucker 1 stable

Grand Bay 1 stable

  • Starlight Stables11635 Dick Turner Rd, Grand Bay · ★ 4.5 (15)
    Lessons: per the stable's website

Greenville 1 stable

Guntersville 1 stable

  • JJC Horse Ranchnot Willow Lake Cir / not 15 Willow Lake, 206 Willow Lake Cir, Guntersville · ★ 5 (3)
    Lessons: per the stable's website

Hartselle 1 stable

  • Hartselle Equestrian Center1550 New Cut Rd, Hartselle · ★ 5 (2)

    Amelia taught my young daughter to ride for the first time and she had such a wonderful time.

    ★★★★★ Jameson, May 2023

Harvest 1 stable

  • River Rock Stables29146 Capshaw Rd, Harvest · ★ 4.3 (16)

    It is worth trekking outside your close network and taking lessons from Julia, on one of their many "bomb proof" horses.

    ★★★★★ Rebecca, Jan 2016

Hope Hull 1 stable

Huntsville 2 stables

  • Flint Ridge Farm3616 Maysville Rd NE, Huntsville · ★ 4.5 (18)
    Lessons: per the stable's website
  • Monte Sano Stables436 Wall Rd, Huntsville · ★ 4.9 (10)

    They also allow you to bring your own horse/pony for lessons.

    ★★★★★ Chrissy, Mar 2017

Jasper 1 stable

  • Refining Fire Ranch890 S Skyline Dr, Jasper · ★ 5 (6)
    Lessons: mentioned in a customer review

Leeds 1 stable

Loxley 1 stable

  • Riverside Ranch26061 Monsanto Rd, Loxley · ★ 4.9 (8)
    Lessons: mentioned in 3 customer reviews

Mentone 1 stable

Mobile 2 stables

  • Mimi Peters Riding School10727 Elnina Dr, Mobile · ★ 4.1 (17)

    Haven't actually started lessons for my daughter, but we got to go out and watch a little while she even got the opportunity to ride for a moment while being led.

    From a Google review
  • Sandstone Equestrian Center9450 Jeff Hamilton Rd A, Mobile · ★ 5 (6)
    Lessons: per the stable's website

Montevallo 3 stables

Moody 1 stable

Morris 1 stable

  • Bridlewood Stables8970 Mosley Loop Rd, Morris · ★ 5 (12)

    I took my son here for his first riding lesson and he absolutely loved it.

    ★★★★★ The, Jul 2022

Moundville 1 stable

  • Horse & Hound Farm13710 Co Rd 21, Moundville · ★ 5 (5)

    Sent my son to horse and hound for jumper lessons.

    ★★★★★ Chandler, Aug 2026

New Brockton 1 stable

  • 5K Trail Rides1130 Tyler St, New Brockton · ★ 5 (12)

    I started taking adult riding lessons a few months ago with Hank and Jennifer and they are absolutely amazing.

    ★★★★★ Nikki, Dec 2024

Newville 1 stable

  • Lisa Stewart Riding School469 Co Rd 351, Newville · ★ 5 (13)

    Lisa has been teaching riding lessons in the Wiregrass for many years, and her passion for horses and her students truly shines through in everything she does.

    ★★★★★ Kathi, Sep 2026

Northport 1 stable

  • Westminster Farm6168 Watermelon Rd, Northport · ★ 4.9 (8)
    Lessons: per the stable's website

Odenville 1 stable

  • Diamond T Farms1426 Blair Farm Rd, Odenville · ★ 5 (15)

    I was looking for a riding school that would teach my daughter more than just getting on a horse and ride.

    ★★★★★ Jessica, Aug 2016

Opelika 2 stables

  • VTR SportHorses LLC4273 Lee County Rd 54, Opelika · ★ 5 (12)
    Lessons: per the stable's website
  • Rockwood Equestrian1300 Lee Road 400, Opelika · ★ 3.7 (3)
    Lessons: mentioned in a customer review

Owens Cross Roads 1 stable

Pelham 2 stables

  • Indian Lake Stables3442 Indian Lake Ln, Pelham · ★ 4.9 (21)

    Madeline Reich and Miranda Burchfield of Reichland Farms have done and AMAZING job building a training, sales, boarding and lesson barn at Indian Lake.

    ★★★★★ Katie, Jun 2022
  • Special Equestrians1215 Woodward Dr, Pelham · ★ 4.6 (9)
    Lessons: per the stable's website

Phenix City 2 stables

  • C Bar W Stables3201 Turkey Ln, Phenix City · ★ 4.1 (14)

    They will give riding lessons and see to know their craft.

    ★★★★ Robert, Sep 2019
  • Equine Coach, LLC206 Lee Rd 2083, Phenix City
    Lessons: per the stable's website

Pike Rd 1 stable

Russellville 1 stable

Scottsboro 1 stable

  • Evett Stables6144 Swearengin Rd, Scottsboro · ★ 5 (3)
    Lessons: mentioned in 5 customer reviews

Seale 1 stable

  • Nightsong Stables464 Ridge Rd, Seale · ★ 5 (14)

    Three of my Grandchildren are taking riding lessons at NightSong Stables.

    ★★★★★ Sandy, Nov 2023

Silverhill 1 stable

  • Little Red Barn15112 Woodpecker Rd, Silverhill · ★ 4.6 (13)

    I had the pleasure of taking lessons at the LRB during a brief trip back home and can’t recommend this facility enough.

    ★★★★★ Alex, Nov 2021

Springville 1 stable

  • Canoe Creek Stables660 Oak Grove Rd, Springville · ★ 4.3 (4)
    Lessons: per the stable's website

Sterrett 1 stable

Summerdale 1 stable

  • Red Fox Stables18225 Ted Lysek Rd, Summerdale · ★ 4.8 (16)

    I’m an adult who had never ridden a horse before, and in just two lessons I learned so much—horse communication, grooming, and proper riding position.

    ★★★★★ Natalie, Jan 2026

Tuscaloosa 1 stable

  • Grey Rose Farm16050 Marcum Rd, Tuscaloosa · ★ 3 (1)
    Lessons: per the stable's website

Tuskegee 1 stable

  • StarLight Farms759 Yarbrough Rd, Tuskegee · ★ 4.8 (22)
    Lessons: mentioned in 7 customer reviews

Vincent 1 stable

Westover 1 stable

  • SJ Equestrian8291 Co Rd 51, Westover · ★ 5 (4)

    He has been taking lessons with Serenity twice a week since, she is very tuned in to what her students need and has a very kind heart for her students.

    From a Google review

Wilmer 1 stable

  • Twin Oak Riding Lessons2515A Baxter Rd, Wilmer · ★ 5 (5)

    This is THE BEST place to take horse lessons!

    ★★★★★ Leacy, Nov 2022

Wilsonville 3 stables

  • King's Home Stables32 Kings Ranch Dr, Wilsonville · ★ 4.9 (16)
    Lessons: per the stable's website
  • Cameron Oaks Stables6448 Co Rd 51, Wilsonville · ★ 5 (6)

    Bring the whole family and plan on hanging out after lessons.

    ★★★★★ Scott, Jan 2025
  • Lightning Strike Ranch5759 Hwy 61, Wilsonville · ★ 4.7 (3)

    they show improvement and more confidence with every lesson

    ★★★★★ A., Aug 2019

Questions to ask a lesson barn

  1. Who would teach me? Ask how long the instructor has taught and which riders they usually work with.
  2. Private or group? Ask how many riders are in a lesson and what level they ride at.
  3. English or Western? Ask which style the barn teaches, and whether you can try both.

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