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Horseback riding lessons in Minnesota
165 stables in Minnesota offer riding lessons, out of 267 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.
Top 12 by rating and reviews
Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (10 reviews or more). The other 153 stables are listed by city below.
Bonnie taught me a lot about horses including how to saddle, how to tie certain knots, why they make certain noises, etc.
We ultimately chose to go with weekly lessons at a place closer to home , but probably would’ve stuck with bunker had the commute been shorter.
The stable's website says so too.
Boulder Pointe Equestrian and Event Center, LLC
I would say it's the best place to bring your family for lessons with every style of riding!
The stable's website says so too.
Many of the girls had never even ridden a horse and by the end of the group lesson, Bri had them riding forwards and backwards and turning in both directions.
The stable's website says so too.
As an adult in it for fun, who also has a high-demand job, Hanna is also great to work with in modifying my lesson schedule to accommodate for work.
My daughter has taken lessons with all of the staff at the barn and every lesson has provided her with education and experience that she cannot get anywhere else.
The stable's website says so too.
Not an issue during the summer because there are so many outdoor arenas, but in the winter it's best to plan your rides outside of lesson hours.
The stable's website says so too.
Lita’s training and lesson style is highly adjustable to the rider and horse, her instructions are clear, and myself and both horses made excellent progress under her mentorship.
The stable's website says so too.
More stables with riding lessons in Minnesota, by city
Albert Lea
Whether you are looking for a trail ride or wanting to do weekly lessons, Oak Acres is a great place to be!
Annandale
Our 2 daughters take riding lessons there.
She is the best trainer I have had, Maddy has taught me so much in the less then a year I have been with her!
Anoka
If you're looking to get started with horsemanship or just enjoy riding for pleasure, check out Misty's Mission lessons and camps!
Arlington
Chatterjee’s son, I saw and heard Crystal quickly realize (and kindly explain) that lessons with her, in the existing setting, weren’t the best fit for Mr.
Austin
Robin offers lessons, boarding, and outdoor arena use.
Bethel
As adults we opted for therapy lessons-looking for connections with the horses and business owners.
Big Lake
We really appreciate how they have blessed our granddaughter giving her riding lessons and encouraging her dream of working at a place like this
Blooming Prairie
My sisters and I have been taking riding lessons at Morning Glory Hill since the spring of 2007, and the only reason I stopped was that I moved away for college.
Bloomington
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Brainerd
With many different options for boarding, riding, lessons, and training to fit my horses needs.
- Lessons: per the stable's website
Buffalo
Wonderful place with very knowledgeable instructors where our daughter feels comfortable, happy and looks forward to next lessons.
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Byron
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Cambridge
10/10 recommend this barn for boarding, lessons, or open riding!
Best lessons I’ve had, in just two riding sessions, I’ve learned more than I have throughout my entire life.
Carlton
- Lessons: per the stable's website
- Lessons: mentioned in 2 customer reviews
Carver
- Lessons: mentioned in a customer review
Chaska
- Lessons: per the stable's website
Chisago City
Grand daughter is taking lessons here, was nice to see that, she had to do her own care of hoarse.
- Lessons: mentioned in 3 customer reviews
Cloquet
- Lessons: per the stable's website
Cologne
Wonderful in house trainers available for training and lessons.
Columbus
- Lessons: per the stable's website
Crosby
Recently my spouse and I (we are both in our mid 60s) have begun lessons there also.
Dayton
Definitely recommend them for anyone looking for boarding and lessons!
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Detroit Lakes
I am so pleased to board my horse here, and I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone looking to board, take riding lessons, or have your horse trained here.
Duluth
You will not regret choosing this place for boarding, lessons, training, or all of the above!
I ride western and wasn't interested in shows so Ann taught me how to finish horses.
Thank you Northern Lights for this experience, we're looking forward to the next lesson.
They have incredible lesson horses to learn on and spend their time teaching you.
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East Grand Forks
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This is an excellent place to board horses, have them trained and take riding lessons.
Elgin
Viviane is very knowledgeable in her training, she makes each lesson about what you as a rider want to accomplish and learn to advance yourself and your horse.
Elk River
I used to go to pony parties for horse lessons and i also helped out for parties as well, it was always a blast and i definitely recommend!
Esko
We missed many lessons last winter due to the severe cold, but were able to make up for lost time with more frequent lessons in the spring, summer and fall.
Eyota
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Felton
I really liked taking lessons on their super sweet beginner horses, the instructors are knowledgeable, kind and give clear instructions, the horses are very well cared for.
Foley
Great for riding lessons - best in Central Minnesota.
Forest Lake
I started doing lessons at 10, eventually moved up to jumping at 15, and leased one of the owner's horses for 1.
- Lessons: mentioned in 4 customer reviews
Grand Rapids
They offer trail rides, lessons and also boarding.
Ham Lake
Very great lessons and everyone there is super nice
Hamel
- Lessons: per the stable's website
- Lessons: mentioned in 2 customer reviews
- Lessons: mentioned in 2 customer reviews
Hastings
Great place to volunteer and learn about horses, you get to gain riding time for beginner lessons.
- Lessons: per the stable's website
It is impossible to take one lesson at Sunnyside Equine, because you will have to return for another.
- Lessons: mentioned in a customer review
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State of the art, beautiful, and a great place to board horses or get riding lessons.
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I love that she provides the opportunity to ride in English or Western tack, and when desired and weather permits the lesson can even take place on a trail ride.
If you are looking for boarding or lessons, Lucky U is definately worth checking out!
Heidelberg
Kayla sold one of her lesson horses to our family, which has allowed my kids to continue their learning journey right at home.
Hibbing
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Hills
They are also sensitive to the person's emotions and skill level and adapt the lessons accordingly.
Holdingford
- Lessons: per the stable's website
Hugo
My horses are always fat and happy here, I have done everything at this barn boarding, training, lessons, and clinics.
I have been taking lessons at Rocking S for the past 6 months with one of their wonderful trainers, Makala.
Kate does a fantastic job she is so professional and so nice to know people a new borders and her students for lessons.
- Lessons: per the stable's website
- Lessons: mentioned in 2 customer reviews
- Lessons: mentioned in 3 customer reviews
Independence
- Lessons: per the stable's website
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Jordan
If you’re looking for horseback riding lessons in a friendly, professional environment, I highly recommend Golden Gate Equestrian Center.
I love that my girls get the full experience of getting horses from the pasture, grooming, riding lessons, bare back riding, and even some chores after which the love!
Kasson
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La Crescent
Best place for getting lessons on horseback riding.
Lakeville
The instruction is clear and sequential, instructors are kind and provide age and skill appropriate instruction, and the horses are well cared for and well loved.
Lessons are tailored in a way allowing me to learn from the instructor, other students of all ages and abilities, the lesson horses, and have fun.
I highly recommend it for the quality facility and location, string of lesson horses, care and training of the show horses, quality of staff and professional family ownership.
Riding lessons are offered.
I have been taking lessons from John for about 6 months now.
Lino Lakes
Lisa has years of experience riding and training horses, and is informative and caters the lessons to each individual's skill and comfort level.
Litchfield
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Long Lake
Riding / jumping lessons for kids: we have tried lessons for our kids at several places in town and Alpine has been head and shoulders above the rest.
Mankato
Very nice place to ride, take lessons, boarding you name they have it
Excellent care and fantastic lessons!
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Maple Lake
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Maple Plain
I don't board at Brightonwood, but every time I go, (twice a week for lessons), I know that a whole team of amazing people have my back.
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Monticello
I boarded here for over a year before joining the team as lesson program director, so my experience here began as a horse owner looking for the right place for my horse.
Lessons are flexible and fun and my daughter loves every minute!
Moorhead
Bought a couple riding lessons for my granddaughter couldn't be happier mike is awesome.
I am taking lessons with my daughter, Alisha and Chelsea not only are helpful, patient yet strict, they are so creative with the lessons.
Mountain Iron
In short time I've been taking lessons here I've learned so much!
New Germany
Owner very friendly and does riding lessons for everyone including handicapped people.
New London
Her energy and laugh are infectious, and she really makes you feel like you've accomplished something at the end of each lesson.
New Prague
- Lessons: mentioned in 3 customer reviews
Northfield
I've been taking riding/dressage lessons at this stable for the past year and a half or so now.
I love it here and can’t wait to start teaching lessons!
Orono
I highly recommend taking lessons at this place.
Plymouth
- Lessons: per the stable's website
Prior Lake
- Lessons: per the stable's website
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Rice
Fabulous place to start you riding lessons and for beginners to get use to horses.
Rochester
Katie is an excellent instructor and has a lesson plan for each week to really help riders learn different skills.
I’m hopeful to get some lessons scheduled when we get back to Minnesota in the spring.
- Lessons: per the stable's website
Rogers
I have been coming to Regents for 9 months now and have had an excellent experience taking weekly private lessons.
- Lessons: mentioned in a customer review
Rosemount
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Rush City
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Sabin
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Saginaw
Trainers that come in to give lessons.
Sauk Rapids
Trailered in for a lesson and had a great day.
Lessons with Rika are informative and so helpful.
- Lessons: per the stable's website
South Haven
I cannot say enough good things about the boarding and lesson experience at Sunset Ridge.
St Cloud
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St Francis
We love going to horse lessons here and can't wait to start on the equestrian team this summer!
I look forward to my lesson every Saturday and highly recommend them to anyone interested in learning to ride or get back into riding!
St Joseph
Great place for lessons and time with animals
St Peter
- Lessons: mentioned in 6 customer reviews
Stacy
Timberlein Ranch is a really picturesque, peaceful, place that I'd recommend keeping your horse or take lessons at.
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Stewartville
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Stillwater
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I was there just to watch my (adult) daughter for her riding lesson.
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Best facility in the area, honest working people, nice lesson horses, and really great riding lessons.
My daughter searched up horse back riding lessons MN and this one caught her eye when it was given a 4.
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Definitely the place you want to be if you are looking for riding lessons
- Lessons: mentioned in 2 customer reviews
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Watertown
- Lessons: per the stable's website
The trainer was quite knowledgeable and delivered her lesson using a earbud/microphone system.
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Waverly
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Webster
They do an amazing job with their lessons and the horses are very loved and cared for.
Winona
- Lessons: mentioned in a customer review
Woodbury
My first lesson was on Prince a wonderful dark bay quarter horse and now i'm in advanced beginner lessons, ride Bingo (the only pony) and lease Prince.
I highly recommend this facility for anyone just starting out, wanting lessons or looking for a great place to board.
- Lessons: per the stable's website
Zimmerman
- Lessons: mentioned in 4 customer reviews
Clinics, lessons, you name it!
Questions to ask a lesson barn
- Who would teach me? Ask how long the instructor has taught and which riders they usually work with.
- Private or group? Ask how many riders are in a lesson and what level they ride at.
- English or Western? Ask which style the barn teaches, and whether you can try both.
Riding lessons in Minnesota, by city
- Stillwater12
- Hastings9
- Hugo7
- Duluth6
- Lakeville5
- Buffalo4
- Hamel4
- Maple Plain4
- Rochester4
- Watertown4
- Brainerd3
- Mankato3
- Northfield3
- Sauk Rapids3
- Woodbury3
- Annandale2
- Anoka2
- Cambridge2
- Carlton2
- Chisago City2
- Dayton2
- East Grand Forks2
- Forest Lake2
- Independence2
- Jordan2
- Monticello2
- Moorhead2
- Prior Lake2
- Rogers2
- Rosemount2
- St Francis2
- Stacy2
- Zimmerman2
- Albert Lea1
- Andover1
- Arlington1
- Austin1
- Bethel1
- Big Lake1
- Blooming Prairie1
- Bloomington1
- Byron1
- Carver1
- Chaska1
- Cloquet1
- Cologne1
- Columbus1
- Crosby1
- Detroit Lakes1
- Elgin1
- Elk River1
- Esko1
- Eyota1
- Felton1
- Foley1
- Grand Rapids1
- Ham Lake1
- Heidelberg1
- Hibbing1
- Hills1
- Holdingford1
- Kasson1
- La Crescent1
- Lino Lakes1
- Litchfield1
- Long Lake1
- Maple Lake1
- Medina1
- Mountain Iron1
- New Germany1
- New London1
- New Prague1
- Orono1
- Pillager1
- Pine River1
- Plymouth1
- Rice1
- Rush City1
- Sabin1
- Saginaw1
- South Haven1
- St Cloud1
- St Joseph1
- St Peter1
- Stewartville1
- Waverly1
- Webster1
- Winona1
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