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Horseback riding in McAllen, TX

We list 4 stables in McAllen, Texas. Per their reviews or their own websites, all 4 give riding lessons and 1 boards horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Valley Trotters Youth Ranch

4525 Auburn Ave W

Lessons
4.8Rating
19Reviews
1Services

Pride of Texas Equestrian Center

10501 N 29th St

LessonsBeginnersEnglish
4.4Rating
18Reviews
4Services

Windswept Stables

9917 N Bentsen Rd

Lessons
4.5Rating
17Reviews
1Services

RGV Equestrians at Hildreth Farms

7500 N Taylor Rd

LessonsBoardingEnglish
4.1Rating
15Reviews
3Services

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

What McAllen 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 4 McAllen 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. 179 stables across Texas do.

Trail rides in Texas

Riding lessons in McAllen

All 4 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (1), English riding (2).

“The owners at Valley Trotters are mission-driven and do an amazing job providing horse riding lessons and working with kids.”

★★★★★ Lance, Nov 2017 · Google review of Valley Trotters Youth Ranch
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Horse boarding in McAllen

1 stable here mentions boarding:

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Compare McAllen stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Valley Trotters Youth Ranch4525 Auburn Ave W 4.8★ 19 — Lessons —
Pride of Texas Equestrian Center10501 N 29th St 4.4★ 18 — Lessons, Beginners, English, Good for kids —
Windswept Stables9917 N Bentsen Rd 4.5★ 17 — Lessons —
RGV Equestrians at Hildreth Farms7500 N Taylor Rd 4.1★ 15 — Lessons, English Boarding

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 McAllen stables

Valley Trotters Youth Ranch

Best youth ranch program ever! The owners have a love for people and they are fun to work with!

★★★★★ Rebekah, Feb 2022

Pride of Texas Equestrian Center

Finding a place for English lessons in the valley was so difficult but thankfully I found pride of Texas! Best decision ever was putting my daughter in lessons here. Trainers are amazing and so knowledgeable! My daughter has improved so much and is loving being on their competition team!

★★★★★ Venessa, Nov 2021

Windswept Stables

This barn is wonderful! I brought my pregnant mare here, and they were very helpful and worked with me to give my mare the care she needed. They helped me expand her stall so she and her baby had more room when not turned out, and while weaning, they even accommodated needing to have the mare and foal on opposite…

★★★★★ Helena, Jun 2022

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Horseback riding near McAllen

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McAllen horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in McAllen?
We list 4 stables in McAllen, out of 1,099 stables in 311 cities across Texas.
Which McAllen stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Valley Trotters Youth Ranch comes first, with 4.8★ from 19 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in McAllen?
None of the 4 McAllen stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. 179 stables across Texas do: see trail rides in Texas.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in McAllen?
All 4 McAllen stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Valley Trotters Youth Ranch, Pride of Texas Equestrian Center, Windswept Stables and RGV Equestrians at Hildreth Farms. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in McAllen?
RGV Equestrians at Hildreth Farms boards horses, per its reviews or its own website. Ask which board types it offers and whether it has openings. More horse boarding in Texas.
Are McAllen 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 McAllen, 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 McAllen have riding stables?
Mission (3 stables, 6 mi), Edinburg (2 stables, 8 mi) and Harlingen (2 stables, 33 mi).

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