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Top 15 Horse Riding in the USA

32 tours  ·  from $35

The 15 best horse riding you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour - What you see from the carriage
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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

1.Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,023 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Meet at Old South Carriage Company on Anson Street for a one-hour narrated ride through Charleston’s historic district. A Belgian or Percheron draft horse leads up to 16 passengers past mansions, piazzas, gardens, churches, and wrought iron gates. Your guide and route vary by departure.

“You would truly enjoy the experience, and everyone was so nice and professional. The tour guides are very friendly and informative. Great overall experience 😊”

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Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston - Starting at Old South Carriage Company on Anson Street
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Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

2.Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,678 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Ride 40 minutes through Charleston’s old walled city with a certified guide such as Holly, Miles, or Annie. You’ll pass graveyards, churches, the Mills House, Old City Market, and the Provost Dungeon while a draft horse carries you through the dark streets. The covered carriage seats up to 16 people.

“Such a stupid “tour”. We basically went around the block while being referred to photos of the places we were supposed to see rather than reliably being shown those locations. The tour guide’s spiel was so indecipherable we couldn’t follow her at all. Some of the photos in the QR code photo album weren’t even mentioned. We kept stopping near parking lots and construction areas. Beyond dumb and a total waste of money. Nice horse, though.”

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Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston - Meeting the horses at the Big Red Barn
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Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

3.Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,561 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $49

Ride through historic Charleston from the Big Red Barn with a certified guide and a horse such as Admiral, Duke, or Marley. Expect about an hour on an open-sided, covered carriage, roughly 30 blocks of architecture, churches, gardens, and stories shaped by a city-assigned route.

“Lovely experience. We went early in the day and had an almost private tour. Jim was a great guide and Donald, the gorgeous Belgian draft horse, did a great job leading us around. Palmetto takes such good care of their horses!”

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2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck - Leaving pavement for the 4WD beach
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2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck

4.2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,449 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join a guide from Benders Beach Services at 1148 Ocean Trail in Corolla for a two-hour open-air 4WD ride through the beach-only roads and Wild Horse Conservation Area. Expect local history, horse-family stories, photo stops, and a bumpy, windy ride. Guides have included Paul, Edna, Ann, Karla, and John.

“You learn a lot of the history of the horses as well as Corolla! Our tour guide was Edna and she was amazing!!!”

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Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™ - Wollman Rink, the Carousel, and the Dairy
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Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™

5.Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,365 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.)

You’ll ride privately through Central Park for about 55 minutes, passing Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, the Dakota, and more. Guides such as Josh, Leo, and Christina provide live stories and help with photos. Winter blankets and a treat for the horse add a cozy touch.

“Very nice ride with a good driver. The horse was gentle and slow, which was what we wanted. We got out twice and took some pictures. Fun ride.”

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Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky - Keeneland: important, beautiful, and not always fully open
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Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky

6.Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky

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

Ride in a 14-person van with guides such as Tim, Vicky, Mark, or Richard through Lexington’s horse country. Visit Keeneland and one or more working farms, learn about breeding, racing, training, and aftercare, and meet horses when farm access allows.

“Great opportunity to learn more about the Horse Farm operations and how it has changed over the years in Lexington. It was fun walking through some stables and meeting different aged thoroughbreds- especially the Mom's & babies!”

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Morning Horseback Ride with Breakfast from Las Vegas - A slow ride through raw Mojave scenery
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Morning Horseback Ride with Breakfast from Las Vegas

7.Morning Horseback Ride with Breakfast from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,674 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $129

Leave the Strip at 7:15 am for a small-group ride near Moapa. Wranglers pair you with a calm horse for about 1.5 hours of single-file desert trails, then Danny or Denny may cook pancakes, eggs, hash browns, and bacon or sausage by the fire. Baby goats and ranch animals add a fun finish.

“Convenient pickup from aria hotel which is convenient for many of the strip hotels including ours (cosmopolitan). Nice calm horses in good condition, suitable for all abilities and really friendly staff. Pleasant walk out through the wilderness followed by a breakfast. Food was ok but definitely avoid the coffee.”

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Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner - Riding through the red cliffs at sunset
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Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner

8.Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,305 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $199

Trade the Strip for a 90-minute sunset ride through Red Rock Canyon with calm horses, patient wranglers, and wide desert views. Afterward, sit by the campfire for steak, chicken, salmon, or vegetarian barbecue, followed by s’mores and Western entertainment. Pickup is offered from select Las Vegas hotels.

“The wranglers were well knowledge about the area and land. Good with everyone whether they had riden or not. Food well prepare and scenery beautiful.”

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Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms - The Manchester Lexington is an easy starting point
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Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

9.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 Lexington-area horse attractions with a small group of up to 13. Guides such as Jeff, Shaun Washington, Dan, and Jess share farm history, introduce you to broodmares and foals, and may take you to see yearlings swim. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Close up and personal with the horses and a great guide! Friendly, Funny and informative. Small group tour meant it was personable.”

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Wild West Sunset Horseback Ride with Dinner from Las Vegas - Meeting the horses at 1500 Lewis Ranch Road
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Wild West Sunset Horseback Ride with Dinner from Las Vegas

10.Wild West Sunset Horseback Ride with Dinner from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,031 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $159

Ride for about 90 minutes through southern Nevada with wranglers such as Hector, Gecko, or Chenchal, then enjoy steak, chicken, or a vegetarian meal at the ranch. The relaxed single-file ride suits beginners, with sunset views, desert wildlife, photo stops, and a campfire when weather allows.

“We had an amazing time. Alan was our driver and chef. He was also a mini tour guide on the way to the ranch. We had a small group of 8 and the Geko was our guide along with another guy who's name I didn't catch. It was so peaceful in the desert and the horses were impeccably behaved. They are responsive to your aids as well. The baby goat is just the cutest and sitting on the bull would be fun for the kids to try as well. Thanks for a great ride and the picture stop on the way.”

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Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage - Checking in at Old South Carriage Co
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Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

11.Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,009 reviews · 1 hour · from $50

Ride a traditional carriage through Charleston’s historic downtown with an English-speaking licensed guide. Expect stories about 350 years of city history, handsome homes, the harbor, Rainbow Row, King Street, White Point Gardens, and the Battery. Routes are assigned by a city bingo system, so no two rides are quite alike.

“I loved riding in the carriage it was a very special experience. Jessie our horse was gorgeous. The horses are very well cared for. The pace of the tour was perfect”

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Horseback Riding with Grand Teton Views in Jackson Hole - What the ride through Bridger-Teton National Forest is like
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Horseback Riding with Grand Teton Views in Jackson Hole

12.Horseback Riding with Grand Teton Views in Jackson Hole

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 916 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Ride from Heart Six Ranch near Moran into Bridger-Teton National Forest, with Grand Teton and Buffalo Valley views along forest paths and rolling hills. Choose a 90-minute or half-day ride, meet guides such as Ava, Jeremiah, Jeremy, or Ross, and bring water, close-toe shoes, and weather-ready layers.

“Jeremy was a great guide. The scenery was beautiful! My horse was super sweet and his name was very fitting “spud”!”

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Beaufort’s #1 Horse & Carriage History Tour - The historic district from the road
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Beaufort’s #1 Horse & Carriage History Tour

13.Beaufort’s #1 Horse & Carriage History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 913 reviews · from $35Best value

Ride through Beaufort’s historic district with Sea Island Carriage Company for 50 to 55 minutes. Your guide covers Civil War sites, churches, movie locations, and local stories while a well-trained horse pulls the carriage. Groups are capped at 16, and the route begins and ends at 1010 Bay Street.

“The hotties are beautiful and the guides are full of amazing knowledge and history!! We’ve gone three times and learned something new every time!!”

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Gettysburg: Horse-Drawn Carriage Battlefield Tour - Setting out with the horses
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Gettysburg: Horse-Drawn Carriage Battlefield Tour

14.Gettysburg: Horse-Drawn Carriage Battlefield Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 896 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Spend two hours crossing Gettysburg Battlefield in an open-top carriage with a licensed guide such as Jim, Dale, Truman, or Chris. Expect a slow ride, time for questions, Civil War stories, monuments, wide fields, and a chance to meet the calm horses afterward.

“What a great way to see the battlefield. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the area and shares some great stories with us. It was well worth the money/”

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West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback - Descending toward the coastal views
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West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

15.West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 845 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Meet in Wailuku for a guided two-hour horseback ride through West Maui gulches and down toward the Pacific. Guides such as Kai, Cierra, Richard, Cole, and Sierra match you with a suitable horse, take photos, and offer an optional trot or canter when conditions allow. A petting zoo and drinks are included.

“It was a scenic ride and low key. We had a chance to gallop if we wanted to— half of our group did it. They gave us good instructions before riding. We rode for about 2 hours.”

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★ 4.6Jackson Hole: Bridger-Teton National Forest Horseback RideFrom $250337 reviews
★ 4.9Gettysburg: Licensed Guided Battlefield Horseback TourFrom $144419 reviews
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