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Horseback riding in South Carolina

We list 249 stables in South Carolina, in 94 cities. Aiken has the most, with 22. Per their reviews or their own websites, 37 offer guided trail rides, 158 give riding lessons and 119 board horses.

249Stables
94Cities
37Trail rides
158Lessons
119Boarding

Featured stables in South Carolina

Picked by Google rating times review count, with stables Google lists as riding schools or riding services first. Every city is listed below.

Inlet Point Plantation

5800 Little River Neck Road

Trail ridesBoardingBeginners
4.9Rating
364Reviews
5Services

Middleton Place Equestrian Center

4280 Ashley River Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.9Rating
249Reviews
4Services

Horseback Riding of Myrtle Beach

4800 Johnson Shelly Rd

Trail ridesBeginnersBeach rides
4.5Rating
258Reviews
3Services

Hidden Pasture Unicorn Farm

245 Little Virginia Rd

Trail ridesPony ridesSummer camps
4.5Rating
257Reviews
3Services

JMG Ranch

522 Mush Creek Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.7Rating
201Reviews
4Services

Leg Up Equestrian - English Riding Academy

6201 Johannes Road

LessonsBeginnersSummer camps
4.8Rating
188Reviews
5Services

94 South Carolina cities with riding stables

The number is how many stables we list in each city.

What stables here offer

A stable counts only when its Google reviews or its own website mention the service; the proof is on each stable's page. Links go to the South Carolina list when at least 3 stables here qualify, otherwise to the list for the whole country.

A barn aisle lined with wooden stall doors

Horse boarding in South Carolina

119 stables in South Carolina board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Lawton Stables (Hilton Head Island), Inlet Point Plantation (North Myrtle Beach), Middleton Place Equestrian Center (Charleston) and 116 more. Board types (full, partial, pasture or self-care) and rates differ from barn to barn, so visit and ask.

Horse boarding in South Carolina

Top-rated in South Carolina

Up to 10 South Carolina stables ranked by Google rating times review count. A stable needs 10 or more Google reviews to make the list; 134 here do.

Top-rated stables in South Carolina

South Carolina horseback riding FAQ

How many horseback riding stables are in South Carolina?
We list 249 stables in South Carolina, in 94 cities. A stable is listed only when its Google listing, its reviews or its own website show it offers riding or boarding to the public.
Which city in South Carolina has the most riding stables?
Aiken, with 22 stables. Next: Fountain Inn (12) and Anderson (11).
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in South Carolina?
37 of the 249 stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their own websites, including Lawton Stables (Hilton Head Island), Inlet Point Plantation (North Myrtle Beach), Middleton Place Equestrian Center (Charleston) and 34 more. 4 mention mountain rides, 7 mention beach rides and 1 mentions sunset rides. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable. Trail rides in South Carolina.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in South Carolina?
158 of the 249 stables we list mention riding lessons in their reviews or on their own websites, including Middleton Place Equestrian Center (Charleston), Johns Island County Park - Mullet Hall (Johns Island), JMG Ranch (Travelers Rest) and 155 more. 74 mention English riding and 26 mention Western riding. 74 say beginners are welcome. Riding lessons in South Carolina.
Where can I board a horse in South Carolina?
119 of the 249 stables we list board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Lawton Stables (Hilton Head Island), Inlet Point Plantation (North Myrtle Beach), Middleton Place Equestrian Center (Charleston) and 116 more. Ask each barn which board types it offers and whether it has openings. Horse boarding in South Carolina.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding programs in South Carolina?
19 stables mention pony rides, 43 mention summer camps and 21 mention therapeutic riding, per their reviews or their own websites. Pony rides in South Carolina. Horse camps in South Carolina. Therapeutic riding in South Carolina.
Which South Carolina stable ranks first on Google numbers?
Ranked by Google rating times review count, Lawton Stables in Hilton Head Island comes first, with 4.9★ from 4,375 reviews. The top-rated list for South Carolina ranks up to 10 stables with 10 or more reviews.
How much does horseback riding cost in South Carolina?
We don't list prices. Rates for rides, lessons and board are set by each stable and change, so ask the stable when you book.
Do South Carolina stables have age or weight limits for riders?
Each stable sets its own rider rules, and we don't list them. Call the stable and ask before you book, especially for young kids. Stable pages show Google hours where Google has them; call before you go.