Ranch and Farm Horse Riding in the USA: 12 to Book

1.Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,924 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours touring Lexington’s horse country in a 14-passenger van. Visit Keeneland and one or more working thoroughbred farms, learn about breeding, racing, training, and aftercare, and meet horses when farm schedules allow. Guides may include Tim, Vicky, Mark, Richard, or John.

“It was a great experience and our guide was very knowledgeable and I think our whole group loved it.”

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2.Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,192 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Ride from The Manchester Lexington to three horse facilities in about three hours. Guides such as Shaun Washington, Jeff, Jess, and Dan share personal knowledge of the farms, while you meet broodmares, foals, and yearlings, feed peppermints, and may see horses swimming.

“Very informative. A little redundant. Keeneland Park closed, as it was Thanksgiving Eve, but good considering close to holiday and a little distraction. There’s always a right time for horses for me!”

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3.Maui Horseback Adventure at Circle M Ranch With Real Cowboys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 761 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $185

Ride with Hawaiian paniolos at Circle M Ranch, formerly Mendes Ranch, on a two-hour outing through pastures, taro patches, and West Maui foothills. Expect a 45-minute safety briefing and mounting session, followed by a 1.5-hour guided ride with Pacific views. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“As an experienced rider I was looking forward to the “trot and canter” section of the ride but there was none. It’s basically down a montain then back up and that’s it. It might be more fun for beginners and people that don’t ride on a daily basis. The views were and staff were great but it wasn’t worth the $185 dollars in my opinion. I did have fun, it was just a bit of a disappointment. Although if you’re just wanting to ride a horse that will give you little to no trouble then this is the place for you.”

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4.Horseback Riding on Scenic Texas Ranch near Waco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 720 reviews · from $100

At Brazos Bluffs Ranch near Waco, you’ll learn basic horse handling, then ride with guides such as Ruthie, Savannah, Maddie, or Kylie across ranch trails toward a high bluff above the Brazos River. The 90-minute outing welcomes beginners, caps riders at 250 pounds, and returns to the starting point.

“Great experience! Very friendly and helpful. The horses were in great shape and taken care of. Thank you”

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5.Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

At Gypsy Gold Horse Farm in Ocala, Dennis Thompson and Erin introduce you to the Gypsy Vanner breed, its origins, and the farm’s mission. Expect a 45-minute talk, a walk among horses and Spanish moss-covered oaks, and a photo with a stallion.

“Horses were beautiful and the owner was very knowledgeable, his passion is infectious. I look forward to watching the progress of the farm as it continues to grow.”

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6.Lexington: Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour and Scenic Bluegrass

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 363 reviews · 3h 30m · from $45

Spend 3.5 hours in a 14-person van with local guides such as John, Vicky, Tim, or Nicholas, touring Lexington’s horse country, Keeneland when available, and one or more working thoroughbred farms. Expect expert stories, close horse encounters, movie sites, and changing stops based on farm access.

“Excellent tour! A lot of information! We had a wonderful lady tour guide!”

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7.Waipi’o on Horseback: Mountain Ocean Views Working Cattle Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $160

Ride with guides such as Micah, Patricia, Nia, and Trisha through a working ranch near Honokaa. Expect gentle horses, fruit trees, fishponds, wild animals, Hawaiian history, and distant Hamakua ocean views. This is not a beach ride or a trip into Waipio Valley.

“Wonderful tour! Beautiful grounds, wonderful guides Nia and Micah. Lovely horses. My son and I had a blast.”

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8.Sedona Horseback Rides At Dead Horse Ranch with River Crossing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 160 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride for about two hours at Dead Horse Ranch State Park near Cottonwood, with a genuine river crossing, open meadows, streams, and distant Sedona red rocks. Guides such as Brandon, Kevin, Stanley, Chaz, and Jeff are known for calm instruction, trail stories, and matching horses to riding ability.

“Excellent experience , we had the best time the folks that worked there did a really great job with our young son who had special needs”

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9.Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $179

Spend about nine hours with Travel the Trail, choosing a bourbon region in Louisville, Lexington, or Bardstown. Your guide, such as Rob, Bob, Lee, or A.J. Holley, arranges three distillery visits, two tours with tastings, and one formal tasting. Add a horse farm visit if desired.

“Rob was a fantastic host. He talked the perfect amount and conversation was not strained. We really enjoyed him. The places we toured were fantastic. Two of them we would have never toured had it not been for you. Plus we also did a chocolate/bourbon pairing which was cool to do something different. If I could award 10 stars i would.”

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10.Kualoa Ranch – Horseback Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 145 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $173

Ride at a relaxed walking pace through Kualoa Ranch and Ka’a’awa Valley, passing forests, WWII bunkers, and Jurassic Park filming areas. Guides such as Iris, Jake, and Belinda explain local history and help first-time riders feel at ease. The small group has a maximum of six people.

“The horses were beautiful, so well behaved and our guide we really friendly and knowledgeable The scenery is gorgeous and we were lucky enough to see a little bit of a rodeo at the main ranch afterwards”

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11.From Lexington: Kentucky Horse Farms Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 138 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Ride from Lexington to three horse attractions with a local guide such as Jeff, Shawn, or Daniel. Depending on the day, you may see horses swim, visit KatieRich Farms, meet foals, tour barns, or feed horses peppermints. The route changes with farm availability.

“Our group of 10 had a fantastic time on this tour! Our tour guide, Jeff, was incredibly knowledgeable about all things horses. His experience with horses is lifelong and we loved hearing his stories. We learned a lot while visiting some beautiful horse farms and seeing these amazing horses up close. We had five little boys with us, age 7 and under, and Jeff (and the rest of the guests) were patient and kind to them. I have already recommended this tour to several people and would not hesitate to take it again. Absolutely top-notch tour and tour guide! Thank you Jeff, for a fun and informative morning!”

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12.Maverick Ranch Breakfast and Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 6 hours · from $129

Leave Las Vegas early for Maverick Ranch, where wranglers such as Hector, Caesar, and Chanel lead a gentle 1.5-hour ride through Clark County hills. Return for eggs, bacon, pancakes, and more, with time for ranch animals and lasso practice when available.

“A great day out from the busyness of vegas. The riding and activities were excellent and the guides extremely sociable.”

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