A pin on the map won't tell you whether a stable backs onto miles of rideable trail or sits landlocked between roads with no way out but a trailer. We confirmed trail access for every stable here from the stable's own site or posted materials, not from a vague "scenic area" description.
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Big Oak Stables
9524 Heritage Ln, Indian Trail, NC 28079-8797
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Country Haze Farm
4418 Hartis Grove Church Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079
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Country Time Equestrian Events
310 Joe Lee Helms Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079
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Brights Creek Equestrian Center
2222 Palmer Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756-5615
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Tryon Equestrian Farms
1252 A R Thompson Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756
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Tryon International
25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC 28756
Raleigh 3
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Dead Broke Farm
6921 Wildlife Trl, Raleigh, NC 27613-5687
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Horses for Hope
2909 Banks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603-8945
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MacNair's Country Acres
2721 Dover Farm Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606-4512
Sanford 3
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Circle M City
74 Cowboy Ln, Sanford, NC 27330-8577
Open by Appt. Only
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Marsh Stables
3406 Center Church Rd, Sanford, NC 27330
Open by Appt. Only
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Pocket Creek Ranch
5372 Carbonton Rd, Sanford, NC 27330-9398
Mon-Sat 8am-5pm
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Biltmore Equestrian Center
1 Biltmore Estates Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
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Biltmore Equestrian Center
1 Biltmore Estate Dr, Asheville, NC 28803-9698
Columbus 2
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Serenity Acres
501 Stirrup Downs Ln, Columbus, NC 28722-8589
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Sisterhood Stables
613 Old NC-19, Columbus, NC 28722-3468
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Riverbend Farm and Horse Company
7389 Brooks Bridge Rd, Gibsonville, NC 27249-9763
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Yonahlossee Saddle Club
5818 Butler Rd, Gibsonville, NC 27249-8837
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Blue Skies of Mapleview LLC
3609 Pasture Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Walker Acres Riding Academy
6521 Schley Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Noble Acres
1327 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115
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Painted Sky Ranch
590 Mayberry Ln, Mooresville, NC 28115
Trail rides Mon-Thu & Sat, closed Fri/Sun
Waxhaw 2
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Sugaree Ranch of Horsemanship
6646 Raymond Helms Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173
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Tequila Sunrise Farm and Stables
5513 Parkwood School Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173-9219
Andrews 1
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Horseshoe Creek Riding Stables
1386 Stewart Rd, Andrews, NC 28901-8407
9am-6pm
Benson 1
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Black Creek Hill Farms
6019 NC-50, Benson, NC 27504
Bolivia 1
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Horse Play Farms
1757 Clemmons Rd SE, Bolivia, NC 28422
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun by appt
Boone 1
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Grandfather Stables
534 Church Hollow Rd, Boone, NC 28607-7194
Boonville 1
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Astoria, Ltd. Equestrian Center
3914 River Rd, Boonville, NC 27011-8342
Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-12pm, Sun closed
Burgaw 1
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O'Shea Stables
5866 US-117, Burgaw, NC 28425
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Saddlebrook Stables
202 Eggert Ave, Castle Hayne, NC 28429
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Horse Shadow Run
Miranda Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
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Affordable Riding Lessons
224 Sunbeam Farm Rd, Cherryville, NC 28021-9054
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Two Rivers Performance Horses
2830 NC-102 W, Chocowinity, NC 27817
Clayton 1
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Portofino Horse Stables
213 Portofino Dr, Clayton, NC 27527-9263
Clemmons 1
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Tanglewood Horse Stables
Clemmons, NC
Concord 1
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RoseCroft Equestrian Center
1553 Cold Springs Rd, Concord, NC 28025
Cove City 1
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Mulberry Island Stables
11346 Old US Highway 70, Cove City, NC 28523
Davidson 1
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The Healing Chambers Farms
10600 Archer Rd, Davidson, NC 28036-7590
Edenton 1
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Sycamore Arabians LLC
329 Sycamore Rd, Edenton, NC 27932-9423
Efland 1
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Equestrian Program at Chestnut Ridge
4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd, Efland, NC 27243-9722
Fletcher 1
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Waterhill Farms
71 Water Hill Way, Fletcher, NC 28732-8605
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
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Bed & Barn Farms LLC
661 Big Island Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Frisco 1
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Sugar Ridge Ranch
53391 NC-12, Frisco, NC 27936
Gastonia 1
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McCullough Sport Horses
5445 Candlewick Trl, Gastonia, NC 28056-8935
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Pritchett Pastures, LLC
1002 Wiley-Lewis Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406-7302
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Shingleton Farms
904 Saps Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443
Mon-Sun 7am-7pm
Hollister 1
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Ten Point Ranch
656 Porter Rd, Hollister, NC 27844-9745
Lake Lure 1
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Riverside Riding Stables
1325 Freemantown Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28139-8619
Tue-Sun
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Old Mill Farm
455 Clapp Farm Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
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The Riding Academy
95 Troy Eason Farm Ln, Lillington, NC 27546-7879
7 days a week (weekends only new students)
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Hartsoe Farm LLC
5087 Helms End of Trail, Lincolnton, NC 28092
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C & C Farm
1399 Mc Wilder Rd, Louisburg, NC 27549
7 days a week, daylight hours
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Leather & Lace Stables
NC HWY 124 W, Macclesfield, NC 27852
Midland 1
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Brandywine Stables
3424 Drake Rd, Midland, NC 28107
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Dutchman Creek Equestrian Center
430 Jack Booe Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028-4834
Mt Airy 1
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Mt. Airy Horse Stables
848 Crossingham Rd, Mt Airy, NC 27030-9173
By appointment only
New Hill 1
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Victory Hill Farm
3804 Mason Rd, New Hill, NC 27562-8841
Newport 1
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Crystal Aire Stables
835 Mason Town Rd, Newport, NC 28570-6925
Newton 1
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Sigmon Farm Park
420 E N St, Newton, NC 28658-2650
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Love Valley
169 Martin Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Parkton 1
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North Star Stables
342 Canady Rd, Parkton, NC 28371-9653
Mon-Sun 7am-6pm (24hr for boarders)
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Bushel Barns Boarding and Horsemanship
5095 Paramount Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040-9428
Pinnacle 1
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Whistling Creek Farm
1104 Millsap Rd, Pinnacle, NC 27043-8548
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Flintrock Farms
221 Flintrock Trail, Reidsville, NC 27320
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Desperado Horse Farm
7214 NC-210, Rocky Point, NC 28457
Morning to dark, weather permitting, by appointment
Ronda 1
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OO'king Ranch Horsemanship
1723 Austin Little Mtn Rd, Ronda, NC 28670-8902
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Highland Hill Trails and Stables
5051 Old Mocksville Rd, Salisbury, NC 28144-9093
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Heritage Stables Llc
6343 Beale Rd, Snow Camp, NC 27349
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Refugio Farm Equestrian Center
896 Yadkin Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Stantonsburg 1
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Shingleton Farms
7009 NC-58 S, Stantonsburg, NC 27883-9686
Mon-Sun 7am-7pm
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Green Acres Horse Farm
381 Green Acres Dr, Stokesdale, NC 27357
Supply 1
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Wild Horse Ranch
1050 Wild Horse Trl NW, Supply, NC 28462-8000
By Appointment
Tabor City 1
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Sunnyfield Equestrian Farm
1861 10 Mile Rd, Tabor City, NC 28463
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Foothills Equestrian Center
531 Starnes Ln, Taylorsville, NC 28681-7672
Vanceboro 1
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Cottonwood Farm
1700 Streets Ferry Rd, Vanceboro, NC 28586
8am-7pm
Vass 1
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Solo Show Stables
403 Youngs Rd, Vass, NC 28394-9570
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EasiHorse Farm
2309 Easy Horse Trail, Wake Forest, NC 27587
West End 1
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McLendon Hills Equestrian Center
140 Canyon Dr, West End, NC 27376-8364
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Wildwynn Stables
347 E Main St, Youngsville, NC 27596
Also in North Carolina
- Horse Riding Lessons165
- Stables with Horse Training109
- Equestrian and Horse Riding Lessons94
- Horseback Riding Classes and Lessons85
- Pasture Board Stables60
- Equine Boarding Facilities and Horse Stables52
- Equestrian Facilities and Stables with Horses for Sale37
- Stables with Indoor Arenas25
- Horse Boarding Facilities and Equestrian Stables14
Good to know
What does "trail access" mean at a boarding stable?
It usually means the property connects directly to rideable trails — whether privately owned, a shared easement, or adjoining public land — so you can ride out from the barn instead of trailering somewhere else. The extent and condition of the trails vary a lot from stable to stable.
Do boarding stables with trail access cost more?
Not necessarily. Trail access is more a function of location than a priced amenity — rural acreage tends to have it, urban boarding usually doesn't — though some stables do factor it into board price alongside arena and turnout.
How much does horse riding cost?
Horse riding costs across North Carolina depend on whether you are paying for individual lessons, trail rides, or maintaining a leased or owned horse. Rates vary between rural stables and urban equestrian facilities across the region. You can compare options across 80 equestrian centers in North Carolina using StableAtlas.
How much do horse riding lessons cost?
The cost of riding lessons in North Carolina typically varies by instructor certification, discipline, and facility infrastructure. Group lessons generally offer a more budget-friendly option compared to private instruction. Find local pricing by browsing 80 lesson programs across North Carolina on StableAtlas.