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Guided trail rides in Iowa

11 stables in Iowa offer guided trail rides, out of 128 stables we list in the state. Each one is here because a customer review or its own website mentions guided trail rides, and the proof is under each stable.

11Stables
9Cities
128All stables in IA

All 11 stables, highest rated first

Sorted by Google rating × number of reviews.

Open-now times come from Google; call the stable before you go.

Jester Park Equestrian Center

11171 NW 103rd Ct

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.7Rating
122Reviews
4Services

I did a guided trail ride this weekend, and it was a wonderful experience!

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Westercamp Rent A Horse

1116 IA-2

Trail ridesBeginners
4.7Rating
89Reviews
2Services

Amazing trail guide, beautiful trails, gorgeous horses for a 2.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Rolling Hills Stables

6320 55th Ave

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
5Rating
67Reviews
5Services

Steve was our guide and made sure that we knew about all turns and hills coming up - helpful for me as a very "rusty" rider.

★★★★★ Dette, Jun 2025

The stable's website says so too.

Cedar Valley Stables Inc

1492 Harding Ave

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.9Rating
49Reviews
4Services

Katy was our guide for the ride and she was super awesome as well !

★★★★★ Lupita, Oct 2020

Copper Moon Ranch

8409 G24 Hwy

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.9Rating
40Reviews
8Services

We are excited to bring our family here again for some lessons and to horseback ride ourselves :).

From a Google review

South Timber Creek Ranch LLC

2645 290th St

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.7Rating
39Reviews
6Services
Trail rides: mentioned in 6 customer reviews

Charming Corrals

1664 Echo Ave

Trail rides
5Rating
17Reviews
1Services
Trail rides: per the stable's website

River Valley Horsecamp

29080 Hawk Dr

Trail ridesSummer camps
4.5Rating
13Reviews
2Services
Trail rides: per the stable's website

Eastern Iowa Horse & Pony Camp

700 N Maple St

Trail ridesLessonsSummer camps
4.9Rating
9Reviews
6Services
Trail rides: per the stable's website

Barnum Equestrian Center At Wesley Woods

10896 Nixon St

Trail ridesLessonsSummer camps
4.8Rating
9Reviews
4Services
Trail rides: per the stable's website
Trail rides: per the stable's website

Before you ride

  1. Wear long pants and boots with a small heel. Jeans stop the saddle rubbing your legs, and a heel keeps your foot from sliding through the stirrup. Sandals and flat sneakers are a poor fit.
  2. Ask about helmets. Many stables lend riding helmets. Ask whether they have one that fits, or bring your own riding helmet.
  3. Ask about rider rules. Each stable sets its own limits on age, weight and riding experience. Ask before you book so nobody in your group is turned away.

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Trail rides in Iowa, by city

The number counts the stables on this page; each city link opens every riding stable we list there.

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