Horse riding · RANCH AND FARM HORSE RIDES

Best Ranch and Farm Horse Rides — Our Top 15

23 rides  ·  from $30 a rider

Working yards rather than a beach concession, so the horses are fitter and the day is longer. The 15 below compare price, ride length and how much of the visit is a tour of the farm.

Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky - At the horse farms: the most rewarding part
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Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky

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 Bluegrass horse country in a 14-passenger van. Guides such as Tim, Vicky, Mark, Richard, and John share practical insight into breeding, training, racing, and aftercare. You may visit one or more working farms, meet horses when available, and see Keeneland, though the exact stops can change.

“It was wonderful tour But being an animal lover I wish there was more hands on with the filly n colts ( there was none) And there was a little corner store that’s has been run by family for years wished we could stop there. More stops”

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Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms - KatieRich Farms and the peppermint welcome
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Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

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

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

Spend about three hours visiting three Lexington-area horse attractions by air-conditioned bus. Guides such as Sean Washington, Jeff, Dan, Jess, and Shaun share local horse-industry insight while you meet broodmares, foals, yearlings, and other horses. The route changes with farm availability and current activities.

“We had the best Tour with Jeff. He was so knowledgeable and funny and a great host! Loved everything about this tour.”

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Maui Horseback Adventure at Circle M Ranch With Real Cowboys - From pasture to Waihee Valley
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Maui Horseback Adventure at Circle M Ranch With Real Cowboys

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

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

Meet the paniolos at Circle M Ranch, choose a horse suited to your ability, and spend about 90 minutes riding from rolling pasture toward Waihee Valley and the Pacific coast. Guides such as Don, Chase, Layla, and Bailey help beginners feel at ease while experienced riders enjoy a real working ranch setting. Morning and afternoon rides are available.

“Fabulous experience with the horses and staff at Circle M! Enjoyed my ride by the ocean, the staff could not be more exceptional and the horses were well cared for and easy to ride”

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Horseback Riding on Scenic Texas Ranch near Waco - What the lesson is like for first-time riders
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Horseback Riding on Scenic Texas Ranch near Waco

4.Horseback Riding on Scenic Texas Ranch near Waco

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

At Brazos Bluffs Ranch near Waco, you’ll get a short riding lesson, meet well-trained horses, then follow a roughly three-mile trail through meadows and woods with guides such as Ruthie, Maddie, Kylie, or Savannah. The highlight is a high bluff with wide views over the Brazos River. Beginners are welcome, but riders must weigh 250 pounds or less.

“Amazing time and beautiful views! We didn’t know they did a sunset ride too. We will definitely book that next time. It’s very safe and good for any age.”

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Horseback Riding Tour at Private Ranch - Arriving early and finding the ranch
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Horseback Riding Tour at Private Ranch

5.Horseback Riding Tour at Private Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $113

Spend about two hours riding a well-trained Paso Fino horse through Hacienda Campo Rico near San Juan. Guides such as Fabiola, Angel, Astro, and Anja match horses to riding ability, explain local plants and wildlife, and may add a gentle trot. The ride ends back at the ranch, with mojitos and food available for purchase.

“You get to ride around the beautiful scenery with very well behaved horses. It so easy to learn and will definitely leave you wanting more.”

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Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour - The first 45 minutes with Dennis and Erin
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Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour

6.Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour

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

Spend about two hours at Gypsy Gold Horse Farm in Ocala with Dennis and Erin Thompson. Learn how the Gypsy Vanner breed came to America, walk beneath ancient oaks and Spanish moss, meet horses, donkeys, mules, and foals, then pose for a photo with a stallion.

“Dennis and Erin had extreme passion for their life's work and it showed! The animals were beautiful, loved and well-cared for.”

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Lexington: Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour and Scenic Bluegrass - Starting at Waller Avenue
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Lexington: Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour and Scenic Bluegrass

7.Lexington: Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour and Scenic Bluegrass

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

Ride in a 14-person van through Lexington’s bluegrass country, visit one or more Thoroughbred farms, and see Keeneland when available. Guides such as Tim, John, Vicky, Nicholas, and Richard explain breeding, training, racing, bourbon, and local history. You may see mares, foals, stallions, and film locations from Secretariat, Seabiscuit, and Dreamer.

“Great tour of Keeneland and 2 horse farms. Only issue was the van broke down at the end. They quickly bought another van to pick us up.”

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Golden Circle, Fridheimar Farm & Horses Small Group Tour from Reykjavik - Starting from Reykjavik in a small minibus
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Golden Circle, Fridheimar Farm & Horses Small Group Tour from Reykjavik

8.Golden Circle, Fridheimar Farm & Horses Small Group Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend about nine hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik in a small Wi-Fi-equipped minibus. You’ll see Kerid crater, Gullfoss, Strokkur, and Thingvellir, then visit Fridheimar Greenhouse for tomato tasting and an Icelandic horse show. Guides such as Addi, Monika, and Sigfus are known for lively stories and useful local details.

“Addi was such a great tour guide! He provided us with a lot of interesting facts about the sights we visited and was very friendly and funny. We did a quick four day trip and this tour helped us to experience the Golden Circle easily, plus visiting the Icelandic horse and tomato farm was an added bonus. It was probably the best tomato soup I’ve ever had.”

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Waipi’o on Horseback: Mountain Ocean Views Working Cattle Ranch - Fruit trees, fishponds, and ranch life
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Waipi’o on Horseback: Mountain Ocean Views Working Cattle Ranch

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

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

Ride through WOH Ranch near Honokaa with guides such as Micah, Patricia, Nia, and Trisha. Expect a gentle two-hour trail ride through a traditional Hawaiian ahupua’a, with fruit tasting, fishponds, native plants, cattle, wildlife, and wide Hamakua views. The tour offers ocean views but does not enter Waipio Valley or reach the beach.

“The guides were informative and skilled, while the horses were beautiful and really well trained. My horseback riding experience was extremely limited, but even as a novice this ride was easy to accomplish. The ride is very scenic with views of the ocean, wildflowers, local wildlife, and samples of local fruits. If you love horses I highly recommend this tour!”

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Sedona Horseback Rides At Dead Horse Ranch with River Crossing - What happens during the two-hour ride
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Sedona Horseback Rides At Dead Horse Ranch with River Crossing

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

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

You’ll ride for about two hours through Dead Horse Ranch State Park near Cottonwood, with a rare river crossing, open meadows, streamside trails, and distant Sedona red rocks. Guides such as Brandon, Kevin, Stanley, Chaz, and Jeff match riders with suitable horses and keep the pace comfortable for beginners.

“You do have to pay to get into the state park but after you can explore ot as well. The horses are very used to these trails and have no problem maneuvering through the terrain. Guides are knowledgeable. This would be excellent for a beginner. We had a 9 year in our group and the guide was very attentive to him. Would definitely book again for a longer ride.”

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Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours - Choosing between Louisville, Lexington, and Bardstown
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Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

11.Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

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

Travel the Bourbon Trail with a private guide such as Rob, Bob, Lee, or A.J. Holley. Choose Louisville, Lexington, or Bardstown, then visit three distilleries with two tours, tastings, and one formal tasting. Lunch and a horse farm visit can be added to the day.

“We had a great time. The Tour went well and everything went very smoothly. Hotel pickup was right on time.”

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Medellin: Horseback Riding Coffee Farm Tour with Coffee Spa - Getting to Arvi and into the mountains
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Medellin: Horseback Riding Coffee Farm Tour with Coffee Spa

12.Horseback Riding Coffee Farm Tour with Coffee Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 5 hours · from $150

Meet your guide at Arvi Metro Cable Station for a small-group trip to Don Leandro Coffee Farm. Ride 35 minutes along an old muleteer path, learn how coffee is grown and processed, plant a coffee tree, taste several brews, then unwind in a coffee steam room and full-body massage. English and Spanish guides are available.

“Our tour was absolutely incredible from start to finish, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Angelo. He made the entire experience feel personal, fun, and genuinely unforgettable. The coffee portion of the tour was amazing — we learned so much about the process, from bean to cup, and got to taste some of the freshest, most flavorful coffee we’ve ever had. Angelo’s passion and knowledge really brought the story of Colombian coffee to life. The horseback riding was just as fantastic. The scenery was breathtaking, the horses were well cared for, and the ride was peaceful but adventurous. Angelo made sure we were comfortable the…”

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Kualoa Ranch - Horseback Walking Tour - The Ka’a’awa Valley and movie country
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Kualoa Ranch – Horseback Walking Tour

13.Kualoa Ranch – Horseback Walking Tour

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

You’ll ride at a slow, steady walk through Kualoa Ranch with a local guide, passing forest trails, World War II bunkers, and the Ka’a’awa Valley, known from Jurassic Park and Pearl Harbor. Guides such as Iris, Jake, Clancy, and Belinda add history and riding help. No riding experience is required, but you must be at least 10 years old, 4.6 feet tall, and under 230 pounds.

“Bring your cameras and enjoy the ride and the views! Saddlebags provided to hring your water and phones”

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Ranch 22 Podstrana, " Horse riding 12 km from SPLIT " - The Payoff: Split and the Adriatic Islands Below
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Ranch 22 Podstrana, ” Horse riding 12 km from SPLIT “

14.Ranch 22 Podstrana, ” Horse riding 12 km from SPLIT “

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $105

Ride calmly along a rocky Roman-era trail above Podstrana with a personal guide and gentle horses. The route crosses Mount Perun, with views toward Split, Trogir, and the islands of Hvar, Brač, Šolta, Vis, and Čiovo. After roughly two hours, return to the ranch for homemade snacks, water, and wine.

“My wife and I had a wonderful time on this riding experience in Podstrana! Our host arranged pick for us from the Riva in Split (free of charge), and it was a beautiful drive up into the hills above Podstrana. Our horses were ready for us and we enjoyed about an hour trail ridRead more”

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Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch - La Carrera, Mendoza - Two and a half hours among Andes views
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Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch – La Carrera, Mendoza

15.Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch – La Carrera, Mendoza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $200

Spend about seven hours at El Pico Palma ranch in La Carrera valley, with private transport from Mendoza, a two-and-a-half-hour ride on well-cared-for Creole horses, and lunch prepared by the Palma family. Gilda, Lucía, and Ángel lead the experience, which includes empanadas, high-altitude wine, Argentine barbecue, and time to walk or relax.

“Really great experience! First of all nice personal contact right away together with a quick confirmation of the trip. The Ranch is beautiful, the surrounding is so spacious, I found it breath taking. The horses are super well behaved and well taken care off! The ride itself is beautiful and we enjoyed every bit of it. The food afterwards was excellent. You just feel that they have a heart of liking good products. We geld so relaxed. And next to that we even got really nice tips for the rest of our stay. Thank you so mutch!”

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