Guided trail rides near you
On a guided trail ride, a guide leads a small group out on horseback, on the stable's own trails or nearby land. The stable supplies the horse and the tack, and many take riders who have never ridden. Every stable here offers guided rides, per a customer review or its own website.
How a guided trail ride works
You check in, sign the stable's release form, and staff ask how much you have ridden so they can match you with a horse. Be honest about it: a good match makes the ride.
Before you set out, a guide shows you how to mount, hold the reins, steer and stop. Most guided rides go single file at a walk, with a guide in front and often another at the back. Some stables run faster rides for experienced riders, so ask what pace your ride goes at.
Rides go out through woods, open range, desert, farm fields, mountains and beaches. The route and how long you are out differ from stable to stable and can change with the weather, so ask what the ride covers when you book.
A stable is listed here only when a customer review mentions guided trail rides there or the stable's own website does. That review line, or a note about the website, is shown under each stable. What a stable offers can change, so check with it before you go. For 1,677 of them, the proof is the stable's own website.
Map of stables with guided trail rides
Top-rated stables with guided trail rides, in riders' words
Stables whose customers mention guided trail rides in a review. Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (10 reviews or more). Under each one is what a customer said. Open-now times come from Google; call the stable before you go.
What made this adventure even more special was my wonderful wrangler, who shared a wealth of fascinating information about the stables, the surrounding area, and the animals.
The stable's website says so too.
Our trail guide, Lexi, was amazing.
The stable's website says so too.
Trail guide was great and pointed out all the wildlife as well as sharing knowledge about the farm, area, and animals.
The stable's website says so too.
The trail gave you the true experience and our guide Landon was super knowledgeable and friendly.
Our guide was Savannah and she was SPECTACULAR!
Our guide, Dale, was so kind, patient, and always made sure everyone was doing okay.
The Stables at Cedars of Lebanon State Park
The horseback ride was incredibly peaceful, winding through the beautiful woods and enjoying the quiet surroundings.
The stable's website says so too.
Our guide was knowledgeable about both the history and geology of Garden of the Gods and did an excellent job answering questions from riders throughout the tour.
The stable's website says so too.
My wife and I were very nervous since our daughter is so small but our wrangler Landon was amazing.
The stable's website says so too.
This wasn’t just a horseback ride—it became one of those special core memories I know we’ll both remember for years.
The stable's website says so too.
A huge thank you to Connor, our wrangler, who was exceptionally kind, welcoming, and made the ride so enjoyable from start to finish.
The stable's website says so too.
We had a great time, our guide was great, the horse were great and we'll taken care of, and the property was beautiful.
The stable's website says so too.
Find stables with guided trail rides by state
2,417 stables in 50 states and DC offer guided trail rides. States with 3 or more have their own page; the rest are listed further down.
- Alabama27
- Alaska10
- Arizona89
- Arkansas23
- California267
- Colorado94
- Connecticut25
- Delaware2
- District of Columbia2
- Florida162
- Georgia84
- Hawaii8
- Idaho28
- Illinois56
- Indiana36
- Iowa11
- Kansas19
- Kentucky32
- Louisiana15
- Maine19
- Maryland44
- Massachusetts31
- Michigan62
- Minnesota29
- Mississippi9
- Missouri44
- Montana33
- Nebraska6
- Nevada15
- New Hampshire19
- New Jersey54
- New Mexico31
- New York103
- North Carolina102
- North Dakota1
- Ohio65
- Oklahoma32
- Oregon42
- Pennsylvania99
- Rhode Island10
- South Carolina37
- South Dakota10
- Tennessee67
- Texas179
- Utah58
- Vermont15
- Virginia68
- Washington45
- West Virginia13
- Wisconsin48
- Wyoming37
States with one or two stables
Delaware
- Trail rides: mentioned in a customer review
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
District of Columbia
It offers a wonderful opportunity to see horses up close and is a unique resource for lessons and trail rides within the city.
- Trail rides: per the stable's website
North Dakota
Sage was our guide and she always kept a good eye on all of us to make sure nobody fell behind and the horses where doing what they were supposed to do and stay in line.
Trail ride questions
- Do I need riding experience for a guided trail ride?
- Usually not. Many stables take first-time riders on guided rides and teach the basics before you leave. Some rides are for experienced riders only, so tell the stable how much you have ridden when you book.
- What should I wear on a trail ride?
- Long pants, boots or sturdy shoes with a small heel, and layers for the weather. Leave loose scarves and dangling jewelry at home, and ask the stable whether it lends helmets.
- Can kids go on trail rides?
- Each stable sets its own age rules for trail rides. Some offer pony rides or led rides for young children instead. Ask the stable before you book.
- How do I find a trail ride near me?
- Use the map or the state list on this page. Every stable here offers guided trail rides, per a customer review or its own website. Book with the stable directly; the hours we show come from Google.
- Which state has the most stables with guided trail rides?
- California has the most, with 267 stables. In all, 2,417 stables in 50 states and DC offer guided trail rides in this directory.
- How do you decide which stables are listed here?
- A stable is listed here only when a customer review mentions guided trail rides there or the stable's own website does. That review line, or a note about the website, is shown under each stable. What a stable offers can change, so check with it before you go.
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