Best Horseback Riding Lessons near St. Cloud, MN

1 of these schools is based in St. Cloud; the others serve St. Cloud from towns including Maple Lake (20 mi), Annandale (31 mi) and Buffalo (33 mi).

2 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 17, 2026

Salt Grass Stables

Salt Grass Stables

(5)
  • Humans
  • Barn
“Owners live onsite, are knowledgeable, and truly love the horses as they do their own.”
10551 26th St SE, St Cloud, MN
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Rocking R Farm

Rocking R Farm

(9)
“Great for riding lessons - best in Central Minnesota.”
Accepts Check
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1996
Foley, MN · 15 mi from Saint Cloud
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Armstrong Equine Massage Therapy

Armstrong Equine Massage Therapy

(7)
  • Teacher
  • Course
“I took the equine massage therapy class and it was amazing!”
In Business Since 2014
Becker, MN · 15 mi from Saint Cloud
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Woodland Hills Equestrian Center

Woodland Hills Equestrian Center

(5)
“Jim was also helpful in helping us find another horse because ours was aging and needed a more laid back pace than we were going to need in the future.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2021
Holdingford, MN · 18 mi from Saint Cloud
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Kadler Farm

Kadler Farm

(4)
“Great stables and riding areas!”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2007
Otsego, MN · 30 mi from Saint Cloud
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The Stables at Greenfield Farm

The Stables at Greenfield Farm

(2)
“Absolutely stunning facility that is sure to make you envious of those that call it home.”
In Business Since 2012
Maple Lake, MN · 20 mi from Saint Cloud
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The 24 schools listed for St. Cloud, MN 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: St. Cloud, MN

23 of the 24 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 251 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. 2 are open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 20 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 1 takes 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.

Where are riding lesson times and rider levels published?

Out of the 24 schools here, 20 publish a site of their own. That page carries the lesson timetable, the rider levels and the age rules; whether a barn has an indoor arena is rarely in the listing itself, so read it before you call.

Faith Hope Love Riding Academy

Faith Hope Love Riding Academy

(6)
“Wonderful place.”
In Business Since 2004
Annandale, MN · 31 mi from Saint Cloud
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True Friends Therapy and Adaptive Riding

True Friends Therapy and Adaptive Riding

Licensed
In Business Since 2002
Maple Lake, MN · 20 mi from Saint Cloud
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Swan River Stables

Swan River Stables

Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2024
Monticello, MN · 28 mi from Saint Cloud
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Quades Performance Horses

Quades Performance Horses

(2)
“Girl named Katie, super helpful”
Oak Park, MN · 20 mi from Saint Cloud
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Horsemen Stables

Horsemen Stables

(23)
  • Trail
  • Kids
  • Brunch
“I have boarded here for just about one year now, I noticed a difference in my horse right away he is much happier being in a big herd being a “ horse” in big green pastures”
In Business Since 2022
Maple Plain, MN · 40 mi from Saint Cloud
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Merry Mac Farm

Merry Mac Farm

(14)
“My horses are well cared for, happy and I feel that they are safe in the hands of the owners who genuinely care about their boarders and boarders' horses.”
Family Business
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2020
Elk River, MN · 36 mi from Saint Cloud
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Enchanted Hollow Stables

Enchanted Hollow Stables

(12)
  • Feel
  • Happy
  • Lessons
“I love Enchanted Hollow Stables everyone is so nice and so are the horses and they really work on trying new stuff and they make sure you have fun all the time”
In Business Since 2016
Buffalo, MN · 33 mi from Saint Cloud
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Harvest Hill Farms

Harvest Hill Farms

(5)
“The horses are so well cared for and the animals keep us entertained while we wait.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2019
Hamel, MN · 42 mi from Saint Cloud
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Pony Party Place

Pony Party Place

(16)
  • Cupcakes
  • Book
  • Farm
“Amazing experience with my kids for a party we attended.”
In Business Since 2003
Elk River, MN · 36 mi from Saint Cloud
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Hiddenview Farm LLC

Hiddenview Farm LLC

(4)
  • Price
  • Lessons
“She's incredibly knowledgeable about all things horses, and she is very in tune with her horses and their needs.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2018
Princeton, MN · 32 mi from Saint Cloud
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Outwest

Outwest

(7)
“Well run events!!”
In Business Since 2003
Buffalo, MN · 33 mi from Saint Cloud
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Bravehorse School of Horsemanship

Bravehorse School of Horsemanship

(2)
“What a great great place.”
In Business Since 2024
Zimmerman, MN · 32 mi from Saint Cloud
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KCB Equine Center

KCB Equine Center

(2)
  • Instructor
“Colette is a wonderful host and instructor.”
In Business Since 2004
Dassel, MN · 35 mi from Saint Cloud
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Mounting Knowledge Equestrian

Mounting Knowledge Equestrian

(4)
“I've been boarding my mare here and am so impressed by the level of care and attention given to each horse.”
In Business Since 2021
Annandale, MN · 31 mi from Saint Cloud
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Regent Arabians

Regent Arabians

(6)
  • Students
“And reasonable boarding rates.”
In Business Since 2002
Rogers, MN · 37 mi from Saint Cloud
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Brandywine Farm

Brandywine Farm

(4)
“Awesome”
In Business Since 2024
Hamel, MN · 42 mi from Saint Cloud
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Revelation Ranch Equine Services

Revelation Ranch Equine Services

(5)
“Trained my three year old this passed summer and was so pleased with her unbelievable ability to train!”
Ogilvie, MN · 38 mi from Saint Cloud
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Hidden Creek Farm

Hidden Creek Farm

(2)
“The farm management team works together to ensure that horses are well taken care of and are able to maintain high levels of performance in and out of the show pen”
Maple Plain, MN · 40 mi from Saint Cloud
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Horseback Riding Services in St. Cloud, MN Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$221
Maximum cost
$1046
National Average
$314
Avg Per Hour Rates
$94
$276
$496
Typical price range is based on 432 cost profiles
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Average Cost $314
Minimum cost $221
Maximum cost $1046
Avg Per Hour Rates $94

Typical range $276 to $496 is based on 432 cost profiles.

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