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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
24 schools listed · 7 in Austin · 1 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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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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Minimum Overall Score
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.”
The 24 schools listed for Austin, TX teach riding. Which disciplines a barn runs, whether it has an indoor arena and which ages it accepts come from what the barn publishes itself; star ratings and rider quotes are taken from public listings.
Area overview: Austin, TX
7 of the 24 schools we list are based in Austin; the other 17 serve Austin from towns including Manor (12 mi), Driftwood (19 mi) and Wimberley (24 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 787 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 3 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 22 of the schools on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I book a riding lesson online?
2 of the 24 schools take bookings through their own site. For a first lesson most barns still want a phone call, because they need your height and weight before they can put a horse's name against your slot.
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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
- Scenery
- Boots
- Trail Ride
“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
- Trail Ride
““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
- To Learn
- Patient
- Kids
“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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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
- Learn
- Understand
- 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
- Confidence
- Lessons
“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!”
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Hunters Chase Farms Inc
- Camps
- Lessons
“Camp is the most fun thing in the world; however, participating in lessons during the school year really helps kids to grow as riders and take a deeper dive into learning about proper horsemanship and riding technique.”
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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