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Horseback riding in Hill City, SD
We list 4 stables in Hill City, South Dakota. Per their reviews or their own websites, all 4 offer guided trail rides and 1 gives riding lessons. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.
What Hill City stables offer
Trail rides in Hill City
All 4 stables here mention guided trail rides:
- THE STABLES at Palmer Gulch per its website
- High Country Guest Ranch per its website and 5 reviews
- Black Hills Horse Adventures per its website
- High Country Trail Rides per its website and 14 reviews
Also mentioned here: mountain rides (3), pack trips (1).
Trail rides in South Dakota“The wranglers they have are awesome and their horses are beautiful and very good at taking their riders out on the trail.”
Riding lessons in Hill City
1 stable here mentions riding lessons:
- Black Hills Horse Adventures per 1 review
Also mentioned here: beginner riders (3), pony rides (3).
Riding lessons in South Dakota“The short lesson beforehand was great, and he reviewed any questions we had while on horseback so we could learn as we went.”
Horse boarding
None of the 4 Hill City stables we list mention boarding in their reviews or on their websites. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 12 stables across South Dakota do.
Horse boarding in South DakotaCompare Hill City stables
| Stable | Rating | Reviews | Rides | Lessons and programs | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE STABLES at Palmer Gulch12620 SD-244 | 4.8★ | 406 | Trail rides, Mountain rides | Beginners, Pony rides, Good for kids | — |
| High Country Guest Ranch12138 Ray Smith Dr | 4.4★ | 195 | Trail rides, Mountain rides | Pony rides | — |
| Black Hills Horse Adventures12175 Deerfield Rd | 5★ | 57 | Trail rides | Lessons, Beginners | — |
| High Country Trail Rides12138 Ray Smith Dr | 5★ | 34 | Trail rides, Mountain rides, Pack trips | Beginners, Pony rides | — |
What riders say about Hill City stables
Beautiful, peace-filled trail ride through the Black Hills. The staff do an excellent job keeping clean horses and stables. I really enjoyed Claire's awesome personality and her tutorial!
Bob went above and beyond. We stayed with our horses using both an RV site and the Red barn for lodging. When a massive storm front was coming through, we were worried about our horses in their open-air stalls. Bob hauled a lean to over for them. The Red Barn was a phenomenal family house for 6 of us.
I was looking for a genuine horsebackriding experience to take my niece as part of her high-school graduation trip. We wanted something off the beatten path, so to speak. I found Black Hills Horse Adventures, and it was exactly what I was looking for!
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Up to 10 South Dakota stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.
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Hill City horseback riding FAQ
- How many riding stables are in Hill City?
- We list 4 stables in Hill City, out of 47 stables in 22 cities across South Dakota.
- Which Hill City stable ranks first on Google numbers?
- By Google rating times review count, THE STABLES at Palmer Gulch comes first, with 4.8★ from 406 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Black Hills Horse Adventures is highest at 5★ from 57 reviews.
- Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Hill City?
- All 4 Hill City stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: THE STABLES at Palmer Gulch, High Country Guest Ranch, Black Hills Horse Adventures and High Country Trail Rides. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
- Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Hill City?
- Black Hills Horse Adventures gives riding lessons, per its reviews or its own website. Ask about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
- Where can I board a horse in Hill City?
- None of the 4 Hill City stables we list mention boarding in their reviews or on their websites. 12 stables across South Dakota do: see horse boarding in South Dakota.
- Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Hill City?
- Pony rides: THE STABLES at Palmer Gulch, High Country Guest Ranch and High Country Trail Rides. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
- Are Hill City stables open today?
- Each stable's page shows its Google hours where Google has them, and the cards above show whether a stable is open now. Stables change hours with the season and the weather, so call before you go.
- How much does horseback riding cost in Hill City, and are there age or weight limits?
- We don't list prices or rider limits. Each stable sets its own rates and rules for riders, so ask the stable when you book.
- What other towns near Hill City have riding stables?
- Hermosa (1 stable, 15 mi), Custer (3 stables, 16 mi) and Rapid City (6 stables, 25 mi).