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Horseback riding in Waco, TX

We list 8 stables in Waco, Texas. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 offers guided trail rides, 4 give riding lessons and 3 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Brazos Bluffs Ranch

7007 Gholson Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
5Rating
936Reviews
4Services

LA Ranch Stables & Riding Center

1256 Armadillo Dr

LessonsBoardingEnglish
4.5Rating
16Reviews
5Services

TNT Stables

100 Old Steinbeck Rd

LessonsBoarding
4.3Rating
16Reviews
2Services

Urban Acres

1560 Rogers Hill Rd

Lessons
4.6Rating
10Reviews
1Services

Sundown Oaks Pet Retreat

843 Sundown Dr

Boarding
5Rating
3Reviews
1Services

Willis Family Equestrian Center

3540 S University Parks Dr

5Rating
2Reviews
—Services

Whispering oaks performance horses

Old Steinbeck Rd

—Rating
—Reviews
—Services

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

What Waco 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 Waco

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

Also mentioned here: sunset rides (1).

“My mom and I just finished the most incredible horseback ride with Brazos Bluffs Ranch and it completely exceeded my expectations.”

Google review of Brazos Bluffs Ranch
Trail rides in Texas

Riding lessons in Waco

4 of the 8 stables here mention riding lessons:

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

“Have gifted multiple friends lessons and they all have loved it.”

★★★★★ Daniela, Jan 2025 · Google review of TNT Stables
Riding lessons in Texas

Horse boarding in Waco

3 of the 8 stables here mention boarding:

Horse boarding in Waco

Compare Waco stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Brazos Bluffs Ranch7007 Gholson Rd 5★ 936 Trail rides, Sunset rides Lessons, Beginners —
LA Ranch Stables & Riding Center1256 Armadillo Dr 4.5★ 16 — Lessons, English, Western, Good for kids Boarding
TNT Stables100 Old Steinbeck Rd 4.3★ 16 — Lessons Boarding
Urban Acres1560 Rogers Hill Rd 4.6★ 10 — Lessons —
Sundown Oaks Pet Retreat843 Sundown Dr 5★ 3 — — Boarding
Willis Family Equestrian Center3540 S University Parks Dr 5★ 2 — — —
Triple H Performance HorsesJQGX+27 5★ 1 — — —
Whispering oaks performance horsesOld Steinbeck Rd — — — — —

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 Waco stables

Brazos Bluffs Ranch

My husband and I booked this horseback riding tour, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and comfortable. The horses were well cared for, gentle, and perfectly matched to our experience level.

★★★★★ Mallory, Nov 2025

LA Ranch Stables & Riding Center

I have been over to LA Ranch and I enjoy helping with the horses. They are very gentle with children and parents.

★★★★★ Cindy, May 2017

TNT Stables

Currently board 5 horses at this facility and am very pleased! The staff is available and helpful. The facility is clean and very well maintained. I’ve been here for over 4 months now and am very, very happy with the facility and overall experience.

★★★★★ Haley, Jan 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Top-rated stables in Texas

Horseback riding near Waco

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Waco horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Waco?
We list 8 stables in Waco, out of 1,099 stables in 311 cities across Texas.
Which Waco stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Brazos Bluffs Ranch comes first, with 5★ from 936 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Waco?
Brazos Bluffs Ranch mentions guided trail rides, per its reviews or its own website. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Waco?
4 of the 8 Waco stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Brazos Bluffs Ranch, LA Ranch Stables & Riding Center, TNT Stables and Urban Acres. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Waco?
3 of the 8 Waco stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: LA Ranch Stables & Riding Center, TNT Stables and Sundown Oaks Pet Retreat. Compare horse boarding in Waco.
Are Waco 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 Waco, 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 Waco have riding stables?
China Spring (1 stable, 8 mi), Robinson (1 stable, 11 mi) and Lorena (2 stables, 12 mi).

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