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Lone Star Stables
“Went first time horse back riding here, and a week later had dreams about horses.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons in Austin, TX
Handpicked from 134 vetted & reviewed Horse Riding schools in the Austin area, discover the top 5 elite providers among the selected group of 24 finalists.
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Switch Willo Stables
- Training
- Parents
- Lessons
“I would highly recommend this facility, regardless of whether you are just starting out with riding or an experienced rider looking to compete or perhaps own a horse.”
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Weddle Training Stables
- Learn
- Students
- Summer Camp
“There is a focus on horsemanship and not just lessons, in that students are taught how to groom and tack their own horses (in contrast, the riding stable I worked at in Virginia tacked the horses for the students and the only thing those students lea...”
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Scissortail Hill Equestrian
- Barn
- Lesson
- Confidence
“Lesson horses are professionally saddle-fitted, have their own bottles of fly spray in their assigned grooming boxes, and receive chiropractic care, massage, and even dental specialty care when needed.”
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Coraggio Equestrian
“What a beautiful place with wonderful staff to introduce our kids to horses, including caring for them.”
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95 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
99.4 Percentile
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Creekwood Farms Equestrian Center
“Everyone at Creekwood is so kind, knowledgeable, and encouraging.”
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Southern Trails
- Book
- Trot
- Trail Ride
“I have had a fear of riding horses for quite some time now, but I had the honor of riding Rosie, and she was amazing and broke me of my fear of horses.”
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Maverick Horseback Riding
Volunteer, Boarding, For Sale
“The first 30 minutes was spent on a small fenced trail to also help us feel more comfortable riding the horses and allowed for them to give us pointers on posture and correct how we were holding the reins.”
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Suncrest Farm
English & Western Lessons, Trail Rides, Boarding
““It is a challenge” as she says to take care of a very large animal “I need to do it because Raven (horse she has been riding relies on me and I love it, even though it can be hard at times”.”
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Paul Cates Stable
Training, Summer Camp, Birthday Parties
“My daughter has gone to Paul Cates stables for several years now and she loves it.”
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Christie Showjumpers
“Over time our barn became more of a boarding and training facility, which is what we specialize in now. The training program is focused on hunter-jumper skills. Janet and Clare Christie have spent their lives in the Texas Hunter-Jumper world and are ...”
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Esoteric Farm
- Barn
- Trainers
“They could work on the kids getting to know each other better, talking about horse camp this year (new place) he said he didn't' feel welcome by the other kids, and was mostly just quiet around the other kids”
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September Song Stables
“Well educated, no skimping.”
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Thistle Dew Ranch
“Thistle Dew Riding Stables provides a comprehensive full-boarding service at $1000 per month for horse owners, ensuring their equine companions are well-cared for in a safe and comfortable environment. The stables are nestled in an expansive, picture...”
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Glendaloch Farm
“Glendaloch Farm focuses on the joy of riding. Students are taught horsemanship and Hunter/Jumper riding skills that can take them to any level. The proper fundamentals of horse riding are found here but it is the camaraderie, challenge and delight in...”
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Byfield Sport Horses
- Learning
- Understanding
- Training
“The equestrian community can be intimidating, but she is always encouraging and really wants every rider to communicate with their horse the best they can.”
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Driftwood Acres
“Byfield Sport Horses is an incredible addition to this barn with Shelby's fantastic training style and overall acumen of horse care.”
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Rio Vista Farm
“Lessons at Rio are structured in a way that students inadvertently have to evaluate their personality type, triggers, overcome fear, conjure determination and grit - wonderful life lessons we all benefit from.”
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Meyers Sport Horses
- Training
“By working with either of these two(Danielle organizes clinics with Julia as often as her schedule allows) I get regular, correct training that is based on the Spanish Riding Schools methodology.”
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White Fences Equestrian Center
Dressage Young Riders, Horse Boarding, Riding Lessons
“The stable hands along with the boarders and other riders are so sweet, when I started here I was very nervous that I'd be judged for not riding very well and I'd be an outcast but that was the complete opposite!”
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Tri-Star Farm East
- Forests
- Trail
- Patient
“Amanda was so kind and helpful in coordinating setting up a date and time and answering all my questions in preparation, and Christa was on site the day of and she helped make sure we had everything we needed.”
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Bel Canto Farms
- Lesson
- Children
- Pony
“If you have the privilege of meeting the owner, Suzanne, you'll begin to understand just where the property began with grass over five feet high to a beautiful pastures equipped with hunter jumper fields, arenas, paddocks, covered stalls and beautifu...”
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Bella Luna Equestrian
Lessons >, Shows/Events >, Equine Sports Massage Therapy
“Since starting lessons at Bella Luna, I have observed more confidence and self-discipline in my daughter, and she loves bonding with the horses.”
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P2 Farm
- Pumpkin
- Birthday
- Trail Ride
“Makayla and Jason are so kind and patient, making sure she learns everything from taking care of the horses, to learning all of the different pieces of tack and of course the riding!”
Horseback Riding Services in Austin, TX Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$250
Maximum cost
$1185
National Average
$356
Avg Per Hour Rates
$106
$312
$561
Fair price range is based on
311 cost profiles
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