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Horseback riding in Charleston, WV

We list 6 stables in Charleston, West Virginia. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 offers guided trail rides, 4 give riding lessons and 5 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Tyler Mountain Stables

4866 Big Tyler Rd

LessonsBoardingMountain rides
4.5Rating
43Reviews
3Services

Circle B Stables

9704 Kanawha State Forest Dr

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.9Rating
32Reviews
6Services

Coventry Woods Stables

434 Canterbury Woods Dr

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.7Rating
15Reviews
5Services

Rock Quarry Stables and Horse Rehabilitation

70 Amy Rd

LessonsBeginners
4.6Rating
14Reviews
2Services

Bowen Creek Farm, LLC

4432 Woodrum Ln

Boarding
3.7Rating
3Reviews
1Services

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

What Charleston 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 Charleston

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

Also mentioned here: mountain rides (1).

“I highly recommend a visit to these stables where guided trail rides are available and the views and the entire experience is a must for your outdoor adventure.”

★★★★★ Kim, Aug 2023 · Google review of Circle B Stables
Trail rides in West Virginia

Riding lessons in Charleston

4 of the 6 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (3), pony rides (1), summer camps (1), therapeutic riding (1).

“She began young and they were very open to it, were skilled at working with such young and small riders and modified her lessons to fit her needs.”

Google review of Tyler Mountain Stables
Riding lessons in West Virginia

Horse boarding in Charleston

5 of the 6 stables here mention boarding:

“They care deeply about their customers and their success, come out and ask any of the current boarders!”

Google review of Tyler Mountain Stables
Horse boarding in Charleston

Compare Charleston stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Tyler Mountain Stables4866 Big Tyler Rd 4.5★ 43 Mountain rides Lessons Boarding
Circle B Stables9704 Kanawha State Forest Dr 4.9★ 32 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides, Therapeutic riding Boarding
Coventry Woods Stables434 Canterbury Woods Dr 4.7★ 15 — Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Good for kids Boarding
Rock Quarry Stables and Horse Rehabilitation70 Amy Rd 4.6★ 14 — Lessons, Beginners —
Bowen Creek Farm, LLC4432 Woodrum Ln 3.7★ 3 — — Boarding
Homestead Stables190 Homestead Ln 3.7★ 3 — — 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 Charleston stables

Tyler Mountain Stables

Don't let one opinion keep you away from this barn. I have been at Tyler Mountain Stables since 2006 and apparently love it! It is very family oriented and the staff are extremely professional!

★★★★★ Cheryl, Jul 2014

Circle B Stables

Had a great time at circle B stables!!! Staff is amazing they did a great job at getting everyone on the horses made sure everyone was okay and gave everyone lessons and made sure we where all comfortable before taking off the kids had a great time they played corn hole and horse shoe they even got to ride a pony!!!!

★★★★★ Christopher, Jun 2023

Coventry Woods Stables

This is the best facility in the region. We have been with Coventry Woods for several years. The barn is well organized. The instructors are very knowledgeable and our horses are well cared for! Whether you are looking for a boarding facility or riding lessons, you can not go wrong with Coventry Woods.

★★★★★ Lisa, Jan 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Up to 10 West Virginia stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.

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Horseback riding near Charleston

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Charleston horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Charleston?
We list 6 stables in Charleston, out of 46 stables in 30 cities across West Virginia.
Which Charleston stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Tyler Mountain Stables comes first, with 4.5★ from 43 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Circle B Stables is highest at 4.9★ from 32 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Charleston?
Circle B Stables 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 Charleston?
4 of the 6 Charleston stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Tyler Mountain Stables, Circle B Stables, Coventry Woods Stables and Rock Quarry Stables and Horse Rehabilitation. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Charleston?
5 of the 6 Charleston stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Tyler Mountain Stables, Circle B Stables, Coventry Woods Stables, Bowen Creek Farm, LLC and 1 more. Compare horse boarding in Charleston.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Charleston?
Pony rides: Circle B Stables. Summer camps: Coventry Woods Stables. Therapeutic riding: Circle B Stables. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Charleston 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 Charleston, 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 Charleston have riding stables?
St Albans (2 stables, 8 mi), Tornado (1 stable, 9 mi) and South Charleston (1 stable, 10 mi).

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