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Horseback riding lessons in Iowa

66 stables in Iowa offer riding lessons, out of 128 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.

66Stables
44Cities
128All stables in IA

Top 12 by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (10 reviews or more). The other 54 stables are listed by city below.

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

Iowa Equestrian Center

801 76th Ave Dr SW

Lessons
4.8Rating
180Reviews
1Services
Lessons: mentioned in a customer review

Jester Park Equestrian Center

11171 NW 103rd Ct

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.7Rating
122Reviews
4Services

Lessons for persons with mental/physical challenges offered.

★★★★★ Lilly, Dec 2016

Rolling Hills Stables

6320 55th Ave

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
5Rating
67Reviews
5Services

My daughter wants to take horse riding lessons and we know they have the experience and expertise that would be helpful for her.

From a Google review

Greenbriar Riding Academy

8 1st Ave

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.9Rating
65Reviews
7Services

I had been out of the saddle for a while and kept making excuses for not just scheduling my lesson.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Chasing Laurels - Riding Lessons , Horse Boarding , & Training

7820 SE Vandalia Dr

LessonsBeginnersSummer camps
4.6Rating
68Reviews
4Services

The only thing I was a little sad about what the amount of time the girls got to ride, since our troop has done a lesson in the past they wanted a little bit more ride time.

From a Google review

Cedar Valley Stables Inc

1492 Harding Ave

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.9Rating
49Reviews
4Services
Lessons: mentioned in a customer review

Stagecoach Stables, LLC

1568 Stagecoach Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.5Rating
47Reviews
6Services

If you're looking for boarding, lessons, camp or birthday parties in the Ames area, you won't go wrong with SCS.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Copper Moon Ranch

8409 G24 Hwy

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.9Rating
40Reviews
8Services

We are excited to bring our family here again for some lessons and to horseback ride ourselves :).

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Triple M Stable LLC Bob

22602 Pioneer Trail

LessonsBoardingEnglish
4.2Rating
46Reviews
3Services
Lessons: mentioned in 8 customer reviews

South Timber Creek Ranch LLC

2645 290th St

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.7Rating
39Reviews
6Services

The staff gave us a lesson before we got started, and the horses generally just follow the leader, so you don’t have to worry too much about controlling the horse.

From a Google review

Irish Run Farms

3800 Water Works Pkwy

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.8Rating
32Reviews
5Services

Take advantage of lessons taught by experienced trainers, trail rides through Waterworks Park, Fox and Hound and about every type of competition imaginable.

★★★★★ Aaron, Jan 2018

The stable's website says so too.

Pine Hollow Stables

5055 NE 96th St

LessonsBoardingEnglish
4.1Rating
36Reviews
3Services
Lessons: per the stable's website

More stables with riding lessons in Iowa, by city

Adel 1 stable

Altoona 2 stables

  • Stillwater Arena5676 NE 88th St, Altoona · ★ 4.4 (11)
    Lessons: mentioned in a customer review
  • Royal Hill Stables5055 NE 96th St, Altoona · ★ 3 (4)

    So far we have had one lesson and it was a fabulous experience.

    ★★★★★ Amanda, Mar 2019

Ames 2 stables

Atalissa 1 stable

  • Merry Manes Lesson Barn1971 Atalissa Rd, Atalissa · ★ 4.6 (13)

    If you are looking for lessons, you need to go to Merry Manes Lesson Barn.

    ★★★★★ Brady, Jun 2019

Bellevue 1 stable

Bondurant 1 stable

  • Stillwater Stables8580 NE 86th Ave, Bondurant · ★ 4.9 (9)
    Lessons: mentioned in a customer review

Boone 2 stables

  • High Bridge Horse Farm1093 200th St, Boone · ★ 4.3 (12)

    Great and comfortable experience with horseback riding lessons in this golden season!

    ★★★★★ Eric, Oct 2021
  • Adkins Quarter Horses, LLC1606 240th St, Boone · ★ 5 (1)
    Lessons: per the stable's website

Cedar Falls 3 stables

Council Bluffs 1 stable

Cumming 1 stable

  • Powder River Ranch7988 Adams St, Cumming · ★ 4.7 (15)
    Lessons: per the stable's website

Dallas Center 2 stables

  • Terra Gait Stables31591 200th St, Dallas Center · ★ 4.7 (24)

    I initially started doing lessons with Jess a year ago, and when I had the opportunity to purchase a horse last fall, I knew this was where I wanted him to be boarded.

    From a Google review
  • Linked Hearts Stables31100 200th St, Dallas Center · ★ 5 (2)

    I have been taking lessons for almost a year and I have nothing but great things to say.

    ★★★★★ Andrea, Jul 2026

Des Moines 1 stable

  • Valley Park Stables Ltd2901 Seniomsed Ave, Des Moines · ★ 4.8 (18)

    The lessons were fun and made me comfortable and ready for a wonderful ride in Scotland.

    From a Google review

Eldridge 2 stables

Fairfield 1 stable

  • Hilltop Stables and Arena2275 240th St, Fairfield · ★ 5 (5)

    We found that they do offer riding lessons an they have boarding for horse owners.

    ★★★★★ Sara, Sep 2024

Grimes 2 stables

  • Maplewood Farm14191 Meredith Dr, Grimes · ★ 4.2 (11)

    I used to take riding lessons as a child and found myself wanting to get back into it as an adult.

    ★★★★★ Jenn, Aug 2024
  • Heartland StablesNW 78th Ave, Grimes · ★ 4.4 (8)
    Lessons: mentioned in a customer review

Indianola 3 stables

  • Barnum Equestrian Center At Wesley Woods10896 Nixon St, Indianola · ★ 4.8 (9)

    They also have youth summer camp opportunities as well as lessons and therapy riding for special needs.

    ★★★★★ Pam, May 2018
  • SunRise Stables LLC8926 Fulton St, Indianola · ★ 4.3 (6)
    Lessons: per the stable's website
  • RQ Horsemanship20141 130th Ave, Indianola
    Lessons: per the stable's website

Kalona 1 stable

  • Wolf Ridge Farm4686 Derby Ave SW, Kalona · ★ 5 (2)
    Lessons: per the stable's website

La Motte 1 stable

Marshalltown 1 stable

  • Wolfe Ranch of Quakerdale2932 240th St, Marshalltown · ★ 4.7 (23)

    Faith based Equine therapy, counseling and riding lessons are a few of the numerous types of their services available to all ages.

    ★★★★★ Kelli, Oct 2020

Mitchellville 1 stable

  • Menagerie Stables Llc3237 NE 108th St, Mitchellville · ★ 4.9 (8)

    My daughter has learned so much and the lessons have been amazing for her!

    ★★★★★ Jessica, Jun 2024

Monticello 1 stable

Muscatine 1 stable

North Liberty 1 stable

Norwalk 3 stables

  • AKS Farms8984 Blue Street, Norwalk · ★ 4.6 (19)

    My daughter started riding horses and having lessons and the horses and staff are amazing !

    ★★★★★ Chad, May 2023
  • Green Wood Stables9135 Co Rd G14, Norwalk · ★ 5 (8)

    Neither my son nor I have any riding experience and we decided to give lessons a try for an activity for him and for something we could do together.

    ★★★★★ Jaclyn, May 2021
  • Matthias Performance Horses4454 Clarke St, Norwalk · ★ 5 (4)
    Lessons: per the stable's website

Ottumwa 2 stables

  • Keith Equestrian Center3378 142nd Ave, Ottumwa · ★ 4.9 (13)

    We're going back for lessons.

    ★★★★★ Sonya, Jan 2020
  • J & J Stables LLC10173 73rd St, Ottumwa · ★ 4.6 (7)

    The best for horse boarding and lessons!

    From a Google review

Oxford 1 stable

  • Haven Hills Ranch LLC1012 Iwv Extension SW, Oxford · ★ 5 (17)

    We (parents) were around for most of the lessons and were impressed how patient of a teacher he was with 2 teenage girls!

    From a Google review

Panora 1 stable

  • Stark’s Performance Horses,LLC1977 A Ave, Panora · ★ 4.8 (11)

    Dana is great at assessing what level of rider you are and creating fun but challenging lessons to increase your skills.

    From a Google review

Pella 1 stable

Peosta 1 stable

Pisgah 1 stable

  • Loess Hills Equestrian, LLC2168 110th St, Pisgah · ★ 5 (10)

    She gives clear instructions to make sure the lessons are progressing and makes it fun.

    ★★★★★ Jeena, Mar 2026

Princeton 2 stables

  • Red Roof Stable and Farm LLC28439 Great River Rd, Princeton · ★ 4.8 (29)

    The breakfast was wonderful and the riding lesson was so informative and FUN!

    From a Google review
  • River Bottom Stables28157 283rd Ave, Princeton · ★ 4.3 (6)
    Lessons: mentioned in 2 customer reviews

Runnells 1 stable

  • Duo Horsemanship7925 SE 32nd Ave, Runnells · ★ 4.9 (11)

    I was able to start riding him as soon as the weather warmed up, and I look forward to our continued lessons with Emily to become an even better horse and rider.

    From a Google review

Selma 1 stable

  • JR Ranch11121 107th St, Selma · ★ 5 (20)

    Janelle and her team are top tier and teach our son so much during lessons, while helping boost his confidence.

    From a Google review

Sioux City 1 stable

  • Prairie Rose Equestrian Center32788 K 22, Sioux City · ★ 5 (27)

    They personalize each lesson to the student and meet them where their needs and goals are and it’s been very successful for our family.

    ★★★★★ Amy, Apr 2021

Solon 1 stable

  • Chesapeake Central Equestrian, L.L.C.3425 Hoosier Creek Rd NE, Solon · ★ 4.8 (17)

    I’ve been taking lessons at Chesapeake Central Equestrian for almost a year now and have also adopted a cat from the SAINT Annex here —I truly can’t say enough great things.

    From a Google review

Spencer 1 stable

Swisher 1 stable

  • Wyndtree Farm1662 Amana Rd NW, Swisher · ★ 4.3 (4)
    Lessons: mentioned in 2 customer reviews

Toddville 1 stable

  • Strand's Arabian Stables3625 Alice Rd, Toddville · ★ 4.3 (12)

    They also do riding lessons.

    ★★★★★ Len, Sep 2024

West Branch 1 stable

Worthington 1 stable

  • Blush Acres30234 E Worthington Rd, Worthington · ★ 5 (23)

    Great place for riding lessons, my daughter loves the program, horses, and instructors!

    From a Google review

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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Riding lessons in Iowa, by city

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