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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.

Lone Star Ranch

8601 Bluff Springs Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.7Rating
204Reviews
4Services

Switch Willo Stables

3505 Denwood Dr

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.8Rating
82Reviews
5Services

Little Buckaroo Ranch

18320 Hamilton Pool Rd

LessonsPony ridesSummer camps
4.8Rating
71Reviews
5Services

Tri-Star Farm

6648 Spicewood Springs Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.5Rating
58Reviews
6Services

Spicewood Farms

6607 Spicewood Springs Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.7Rating
52Reviews
7Services

Camp Doublecreek

7815 Spicewood Springs Rd

LessonsSummer camps
4.8Rating
49Reviews
3Services

Bee Cave Riding Center

15740 Hamilton Pool Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.7Rating
36Reviews
6Services

Kristull Ranch

8708 Grelle Ln

LessonsBoarding
4.7Rating
28Reviews
2Services

Willow Horseback Riding of Austin

1201 W 6th St

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.6Rating
28Reviews
6Services

Weddle Training Stables

12416 RM 1826

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.7Rating
20Reviews
7Services

Scissortail Hill Equestrian

9513 US-183

LessonsBoardingSummer camps
5Rating
17Reviews
4Services

Lone Star Stables

6400 Liveoak Dr

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.7Rating
15Reviews
5Services

Madrone Ranch Stables

8801 Madrone Ranch Trail

Lessons
4.5Rating
15Reviews
1Services

Texas Horse Center

8601 Bluff Springs Rd

Trail ridesSummer camps
4.2Rating
13Reviews
2Services

DC Riding by Camp Doublecreek

7815 Spicewood Springs Rd

LessonsSummer camps
5Rating
7Reviews
3Services

Erika Hughes Stables

12830 Daniel Boone Dr

4.8Rating
6Reviews
—Services

Coraggio Equestrian

12901 Trail End

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.2Rating
5Reviews
3Services

Firefly Equestrian

12901 Trail End

LessonsBoardingEnglish
5Rating
4Reviews
3Services

Creekwood Farms Equestrian Center

8924 Appaloosa Run

LessonsBoardingBeginners
5Rating
2Reviews
5Services

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

What Austin 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 in Austin

5 of the 22 stables here mention guided trail rides:

Also mentioned here: sunset rides (1), pack trips (1).

“The experience was amazing, the trails on the ranch are beautiful and our guide (Rebekah) was just perfect.”

Google review of Tri-Star Farm
Trail rides in Texas

Riding lessons in Austin

17 of the 22 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (10), English riding (10), Western riding (1), pony rides (1), summer camps (13).

“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.”

Google review of Switch Willo Stables
Riding lessons in Texas

Horse boarding in Austin

12 of the 22 stables here mention boarding:

“Boarders are supported and well advised in making decisions for their beloved critters.”

Google review of Tri-Star Farm
Horse boarding in Austin

Compare Austin stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
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 — — —

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 Austin stables

Lone Star Ranch

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.

★★★★★ Shayruns, Mar 2024

Switch Willo Stables

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.

★★★★★ Leah, May 2017

Little Buckaroo Ranch

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!

★★★★★ Dennis, Sep 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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 Texas

Horseback riding near Austin

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

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).

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