Horseback riding in Austin, TX
We list 22 stables in Austin, Texas. Per their reviews or their own websites, 5 offer guided trail rides, 17 give riding lessons and 12 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.
Signal Hill Ranch
Erika Hughes Stables
Bluff Springs Riding Center
Horse Gal Concepts, LLC
What Austin stables offer
Trail rides in Austin
5 of the 22 stables here mention guided trail rides:
- Lone Star Ranch per its website
- Tri-Star Farm per its website and 4 reviews
- Spicewood Farms per its website
- Willow Horseback Riding of Austin per its website
- Texas Horse Center per 1 review
Also mentioned here: sunset rides (1), pack trips (1).
Trail rides in Texas“The experience was amazing, the trails on the ranch are beautiful and our guide (Rebekah) was just perfect.”
Riding lessons in Austin
17 of the 22 stables here mention riding lessons:
- Lone Star Ranch per its website
- Switch Willo Stables per its website and 7 reviews
- Little Buckaroo Ranch per its website
- Tri-Star Farm per its website
- Spicewood Farms per its website and 6 reviews
- Camp Doublecreek per its website
- Bee Cave Riding Center per its website and 13 reviews
- Kristull Ranch per its website
- and 9 more in the table below
Also mentioned here: beginner riders (10), English riding (10), Western riding (1), pony rides (1), summer camps (13).
Riding lessons in Texas“We felt she had plenty of riding time, and when she asked for more challenging lessons, Wendy was amazing at accommodating her to make sure she was happy.”
Horse boarding in Austin
12 of the 22 stables here mention boarding:
- Lone Star Ranch per its website
- Switch Willo Stables per its website
- Tri-Star Farm per its website and 1 review
- Spicewood Farms per its website
- Bee Cave Riding Center per its website and 1 review
- Kristull Ranch per its website
- Weddle Training Stables per its website
- Scissortail Hill Equestrian per its website
- and 4 more in the table below
Horse boarding in Austin“Boarders are supported and well advised in making decisions for their beloved critters.”
Compare Austin stables
| Stable | Rating | Reviews | Rides | Lessons and programs | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star Ranch8601 Bluff Springs Rd | 4.7★ | 204 | Trail rides | Lessons, Beginners | Boarding |
| Switch Willo Stables3505 Denwood Dr | 4.8★ | 82 | — | Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English | Boarding |
| Little Buckaroo Ranch18320 Hamilton Pool Rd | 4.8★ | 71 | — | Lessons, Pony rides, Summer camps, English, Good for kids | — |
| Tri-Star Farm6648 Spicewood Springs Rd | 4.5★ | 58 | Trail rides | Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English | Boarding |
| Spicewood Farms6607 Spicewood Springs Rd | 4.7★ | 52 | Trail rides | Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English, Good for kids | Boarding |
| Camp Doublecreek7815 Spicewood Springs Rd | 4.8★ | 49 | — | Lessons, Summer camps, Good for kids | — |
| Bee Cave Riding Center15740 Hamilton Pool Rd | 4.7★ | 36 | — | Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English, Good for kids | Boarding |
| Kristull Ranch8708 Grelle Ln | 4.7★ | 28 | — | Lessons | Boarding |
| Willow Horseback Riding of Austin1201 W 6th St | 4.6★ | 28 | Trail rides, Sunset rides, Pack trips | Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps | — |
| Weddle Training Stables12416 RM 1826 | 4.7★ | 20 | — | Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English, Western, Good for kids | Boarding |
| Scissortail Hill Equestrian9513 US-183 | 5★ | 17 | — | Lessons, Summer camps, English | Boarding |
| Lone Star Stables6400 Liveoak Dr | 4.7★ | 15 | — | Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English | Boarding |
| Madrone Ranch Stables8801 Madrone Ranch Trail | 4.5★ | 15 | — | Lessons | — |
| Texas Horse Center8601 Bluff Springs Rd | 4.2★ | 13 | Trail rides | Summer camps | — |
| Signal Hill Ranch11000 Burnt Oak Dr | 4.9★ | 11 | — | — | — |
| DC Riding by Camp Doublecreek7815 Spicewood Springs Rd | 5★ | 7 | — | Lessons, Summer camps, Good for kids | — |
| Erika Hughes Stables12830 Daniel Boone Dr | 4.8★ | 6 | — | — | — |
| Coraggio Equestrian12901 Trail End | 4.2★ | 5 | — | Lessons, Beginners | Boarding |
| Firefly Equestrian12901 Trail End | 5★ | 4 | — | Lessons, English | Boarding |
| Bluff Springs Riding Center7516 Bluff Springs Rd | 5★ | 2 | — | — | — |
| Creekwood Farms Equestrian Center8924 Appaloosa Run | 5★ | 2 | — | Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English | Boarding |
| Horse Gal Concepts, LLCNeville Wood Ct | 5★ | 2 | — | — | — |
What riders say about Austin stables
We had a wonderful experience at Lone Star Ranch! They’re organized which only helped us feel more confident as inexperienced riders. The grounds were very clean and the horses looked well loved and cared for. Our wrangler Jordan was patient and kind with us as we all have only been on a horse maybe twice.
I've been riding at Switch Willo for four years now and have really enjoyed it. When it comes to riding there are pretty much three important things in my mind: To have excellent trainers, to be sure your horse is well cared for, and to be around good people. Switch Willo embodies all of those traits.
Perfect 3rd birthday for our daughter. Such kind and caring hosts, it's rare find this type of honest, wholesome family activities these days. From meetings bunnies, ducks, chicken and goats to grooming and riding ponies, our daughter was smiling for the whole visit. We will be back!
Top-rated in Texas
Up to 10 Texas stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.
Top-rated stables in TexasHorseback riding near Austin
- Manchaca 2 · 9 mi
- Buda 2 · 12 mi
- Driftwood 2 · 13 mi
- Spicewood 4 · 16 mi
- Cedar Park 2 · 16 mi
- Dripping Springs 13 · 16 mi
- Manor 14 · 19 mi
- Kyle 2 · 19 mi
Austin horseback riding FAQ
- How many riding stables are in Austin?
- We list 22 stables in Austin, out of 1,099 stables in 311 cities across Texas.
- Which Austin stable ranks first on Google numbers?
- By Google rating times review count, Lone Star Ranch comes first, with 4.7★ from 204 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Scissortail Hill Equestrian is highest at 5★ from 17 reviews.
- Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Austin?
- 5 of the 22 Austin stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Lone Star Ranch, Tri-Star Farm, Spicewood Farms, Willow Horseback Riding of Austin and 1 more. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
- Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Austin?
- 17 of the 22 Austin stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Lone Star Ranch, Switch Willo Stables, Little Buckaroo Ranch, Tri-Star Farm and 13 more. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
- Where can I board a horse in Austin?
- 12 of the 22 Austin stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Lone Star Ranch, Switch Willo Stables, Tri-Star Farm, Spicewood Farms and 8 more. Compare horse boarding in Austin.
- Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Austin?
- Pony rides: Little Buckaroo Ranch. Summer camps: Switch Willo Stables, Little Buckaroo Ranch, Tri-Star Farm and 10 more. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
- Are Austin 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 Austin, 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 Austin have riding stables?
- Manchaca (2 stables, 9 mi), Buda (2 stables, 12 mi) and Driftwood (2 stables, 13 mi).