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Horseback riding in Rapid City, SD

We list 6 stables in Rapid City, South Dakota. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 boards horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Black Hawk Stables

6809 Deadwood Ave

Boarding
4.9Rating
12Reviews
1Services

Happy Horse Haus

6679 Long View Rd

4.8Rating
5Reviews
—Services

Healing Horizons Equine Facility

3315 S Valley Dr

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—Reviews
—Services

Mary Olive Riding

14567 County Hwy MC-2

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Prairie Stars Stables & Arena

14567 County Hwy MC-2

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The "Local fave" rosette marks the Rapid City stable with the highest Google rating times review count. It's a ranking of public numbers, not an endorsement.

What Rapid City stables offer

Trail rides, lessons and boarding are listed apart. A service shows here only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it.

Trail rides

None of the 6 Rapid City stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 10 stables across South Dakota do.

Trail rides in South Dakota

Riding lessons

None of the 6 Rapid City stables we list mention riding lessons in their reviews or on their websites. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 18 stables across South Dakota do.

Riding lessons in South Dakota

Horse boarding in Rapid City

1 stable here mentions boarding:

“I have boarded here off and on and they are always friendly, accomodating and provide excellent boarding service”

★★★★★ Joann, Sep 2023 · Google review of Black Hawk Stables
Horse boarding in South Dakota

Compare Rapid City stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Black Hawk Stables6809 Deadwood Ave 4.9★ 12 — — Boarding
Happy Horse Haus6679 Long View Rd 4.8★ 5 — — —
Holzer Arena LLC15267 Long View Rd 5★ 3 — — —
Healing Horizons Equine Facility3315 S Valley Dr — — — — —
Mary Olive Riding14567 County Hwy MC-2 — — — — —
Prairie Stars Stables & Arena14567 County Hwy MC-2 — — — — —

A service shows only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it; the review sentence or website note is on each stable's page. A dash doesn't mean a stable lacks it, so ask.

What riders say about Rapid City stables

Black Hawk Stables

This is a great place. The owner is a really nice person. The barns are clean and well kept. Footing in the arenas are good. Two indoor smaller arenas. Wash area. Heated waters. This would be a great overnight place also.

★★★★★ Margaret, Oct 2020

Happy Horse Haus

Excellent facility - clean, safe, and friendly. I would recommend to anyone traveling through with horses needing a place to overnight! Your horse will be thankful and you'll get a great night of rest knowing they're safe. 5 stars!

★★★★★ Crystal, Jun 2025

Holzer Arena LLC

Best place around to board your horses. The Holzers are so nice and give top quality care to your animals. Riding arenas inside and out. Beautiful views. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ Dilecta, Feb 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Top-rated in South Dakota

Up to 10 South Dakota stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.

Top-rated stables in South Dakota

Horseback riding near Rapid City

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Rapid City horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Rapid City?
We list 6 stables in Rapid City, out of 47 stables in 22 cities across South Dakota.
Which Rapid City stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Black Hawk Stables comes first, with 4.9★ from 12 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Rapid City?
None of the 6 Rapid City stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. 10 stables across South Dakota do: see trail rides in South Dakota.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Rapid City?
None of the 6 Rapid City stables we list mention lessons in their reviews or on their websites. 18 stables across South Dakota do: see riding lessons in South Dakota.
Where can I board a horse in Rapid City?
Black Hawk Stables boards horses, per its reviews or its own website. Ask which board types it offers and whether it has openings. More horse boarding in South Dakota.
Are Rapid 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 Rapid 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 Rapid City have riding stables?
Box Elder (3 stables, 6 mi), Piedmont (1 stable, 11 mi) and Hermosa (1 stable, 20 mi).

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