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Horseback riding in Virginia

We list 332 stables in Virginia, in 141 cities. Virginia Beach has the most, with 19. Per their reviews or their own websites, 68 offer guided trail rides, 234 give riding lessons and 164 board horses.

332Stables
141Cities
68Trail rides
234Lessons
164Boarding

Featured stables in Virginia

Picked by Google rating times review count, with stables Google lists as riding schools or riding services first. Every city is listed below.

Kay's Acres, LLC

800 Lummis Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.9Rating
1,087Reviews
3Services

Fort Valley Ranch & Campground

299 S Fort Valley Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.8Rating
594Reviews
6Services

Jordan Hollow Stables

657 Pine Grove Rd

Trail ridesBeginners
4.9Rating
366Reviews
3Services

Oakland Heights Farm

17110 James Madison Hwy

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.8Rating
218Reviews
6Services

Let's Ride Horses, LLC Bath County

1106 Jackson River Turnpike

Trail ridesBeginnersSummer camps
5Rating
194Reviews
5Services

Rocking S Ranch, LLC

564 Glaize Orchard Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.8Rating
166Reviews
3Services

141 Virginia cities with riding stables

The number is how many stables we list in each city.

What stables here offer

A stable counts only when its Google reviews or its own website mention the service; the proof is on each stable's page. Links go to the Virginia list when at least 3 stables here qualify, otherwise to the list for the whole country.

A barn aisle lined with wooden stall doors

Horse boarding in Virginia

164 stables in Virginia board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Spring Valley Farm (Moneta), Woodstone Meadows Stables (McGaheysville), Secret Passage Ranch (Fort Valley) and 161 more. Board types (full, partial, pasture or self-care) and rates differ from barn to barn, so visit and ask.

Horse boarding in Virginia

Top-rated in Virginia

Up to 10 Virginia stables ranked by Google rating times review count. A stable needs 10 or more Google reviews to make the list; 191 here do.

Top-rated stables in Virginia

Virginia horseback riding FAQ

How many horseback riding stables are in Virginia?
We list 332 stables in Virginia, in 141 cities. A stable is listed only when its Google listing, its reviews or its own website show it offers riding or boarding to the public.
Which city in Virginia has the most riding stables?
Virginia Beach, with 19 stables. Next: Leesburg (13) and Suffolk (12).
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Virginia?
68 of the 332 stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their own websites, including Kay's Acres, LLC (Suffolk), Spring Valley Farm (Moneta), Fort Valley Ranch & Campground (Fort Valley) and 65 more. 9 mention mountain rides, 2 mention beach rides and 2 mention sunset rides. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable. Trail rides in Virginia.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Virginia?
234 of the 332 stables we list mention riding lessons in their reviews or on their own websites, including Kay's Acres, LLC (Suffolk), Spring Valley Farm (Moneta), Fort Valley Ranch & Campground (Fort Valley) and 231 more. 118 mention English riding and 40 mention Western riding. 121 say beginners are welcome. Riding lessons in Virginia.
Where can I board a horse in Virginia?
164 of the 332 stables we list board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Spring Valley Farm (Moneta), Woodstone Meadows Stables (McGaheysville), Secret Passage Ranch (Fort Valley) and 161 more. Ask each barn which board types it offers and whether it has openings. Horse boarding in Virginia.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding programs in Virginia?
23 stables mention pony rides, 85 mention summer camps and 19 mention therapeutic riding, per their reviews or their own websites. Pony rides in Virginia. Horse camps in Virginia. Therapeutic riding in Virginia.
Which Virginia stable ranks first on Google numbers?
Ranked by Google rating times review count, Kay's Acres, LLC in Suffolk comes first, with 4.9★ from 1,087 reviews. The top-rated list for Virginia ranks up to 10 stables with 10 or more reviews.
How much does horseback riding cost in Virginia?
We don't list prices. Rates for rides, lessons and board are set by each stable and change, so ask the stable when you book.
Do Virginia stables have age or weight limits for riders?
Each stable sets its own rider rules, and we don't list them. Call the stable and ask before you book, especially for young kids. Stable pages show Google hours where Google has them; call before you go.