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Horse Riding Lessons in Des Moines, IA

3 of the 4 boarding stables we list in Des Moines have riding lesson programs.

Most stables board horses; only some teach. Every listing here has an active lesson program confirmed from the stable's own website or data — for kids and adult beginners alike.

  1. Hunters Glen Farms

    3660 Water Works Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50312

    Riding lessonsTrainingPasture board
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  2. Irish Run Farms

    3800 Water Works Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50312

    Riding lessons
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  3. Valley Park Stables

    2901 Seniomsed Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-4612

    Riding lessons
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Ask what a first lesson includes. Good programs start on the ground — grooming, tacking, leading — before you ride. Helmets are usually provided; long pants and hard-soled shoes are on you.

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How much do horse riding lessons cost?

Group lessons typically run $40-70 an hour, private ones $60-120, with discounts for packages. Many barns offer a cheaper intro lesson — ask for it by name when you call.