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Horseback riding in South Dakota

We list 47 stables in South Dakota, in 22 cities. Rapid City has the most, with 6. Per their reviews or their own websites, 10 offer guided trail rides, 18 give riding lessons and 12 board horses.

47Stables
22Cities
10Trail rides
18Lessons
12Boarding

Featured stables in South Dakota

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

THE STABLES at Palmer Gulch

12620 SD-244

Trail ridesBeginnersPony rides
4.8Rating
406Reviews
5Services

Blue Bell Stables

13389 Lame Johnny Rd

Trail ridesBeginners
4.8Rating
328Reviews
2Services

Andy's Trail Rides

11264 U.S. 14 A South

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.8Rating
276Reviews
4Services

Hollingsworth Horses

Stagg Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.9Rating
256Reviews
3Services

High Country Guest Ranch

12138 Ray Smith Dr

Trail ridesPony ridesMountain rides
4.4Rating
195Reviews
3Services

J & F Tails and Trails

13650 Ghost Canyon Rd

Trail ridesBeginners
5Rating
98Reviews
3Services

22 South Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota

12 stables in South Dakota board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including CK Stables (Harrisburg), Rugged Cross Stables (Sioux Falls), Cedar Ridge Equestrian Center (Renner) and 9 more. Board types (full, partial, pasture or self-care) and rates differ from barn to barn, so visit and ask.

Horse boarding in South Dakota

Top-rated in South Dakota

Up to 10 South Dakota stables ranked by Google rating times review count. A stable needs 10 or more Google reviews to make the list; 22 here do.

Top-rated stables in South Dakota

South Dakota horseback riding FAQ

How many horseback riding stables are in South Dakota?
We list 47 stables in South Dakota, in 22 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 Dakota has the most riding stables?
Rapid City, with 6 stables. Next: Brookings (5) and Hill City (4).
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in South Dakota?
10 of the 47 stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their own websites, including THE STABLES at Palmer Gulch (Hill City), Blue Bell Stables (Custer), Andy's Trail Rides (Lead) and 7 more. 5 mention mountain rides. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable. Trail rides in South Dakota.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in South Dakota?
18 of the 47 stables we list mention riding lessons in their reviews or on their own websites, including Andy's Trail Rides (Lead), Hollingsworth Horses (Custer), Hell Canyon Horse Camp (Custer) and 15 more. 4 mention English riding and 8 mention Western riding. 12 say beginners are welcome. Riding lessons in South Dakota.
Where can I board a horse in South Dakota?
12 of the 47 stables we list board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including CK Stables (Harrisburg), Rugged Cross Stables (Sioux Falls), Cedar Ridge Equestrian Center (Renner) and 9 more. Ask each barn which board types it offers and whether it has openings. Horse boarding in South Dakota.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding programs in South Dakota?
3 stables mention pony rides, 2 mention summer camps and 3 mention therapeutic riding, per their reviews or their own websites. Pony rides in South Dakota. Horse camps across the US. Therapeutic riding in South Dakota.
Which South Dakota stable ranks first on Google numbers?
Ranked by Google rating times review count, THE STABLES at Palmer Gulch in Hill City comes first, with 4.8★ from 406 reviews. The top-rated list for South Dakota ranks up to 10 stables with 10 or more reviews.
How much does horseback riding cost in South Dakota?
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 Dakota 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.