Whether you're a pro or have never even met a horse, Indiana is the perfect state to explore on horseback. With more than 600 miles of horse trails, Indiana horseback riding is an experience you'll love wherever you are in the state. Here are just a few horseback riding opportunities Indiana has to offer:
Just inside the North Gate at Brown County State Park, children 7 years or older can ride horses at their stables! They even have pony rides and hayrides for fun for the whole family.
Open: April 30 - November 13 daily
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Price: $31 for 1 hour (3.3 miles)
For more information, call 812-988-8166
Fort Harrison State Park
Children 6 years or older can ride at Fort Harrison State Park! They offer guided trails of 1.5 or 2.5 miles or lessons where you can learn the ins and outs of horseback riding for just $30 per hour.
Open: March 19 - October 30 daily
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Price: $30 per hour riding lessons
For more information, call 317-541-1866
McCormick's Creek State Park
At McCormick's Creek, there are long trail rides for the older ones, pony rides for the little ones, and hayrides for everyone! Reservations are recommended.
Open: April 2 - October 30 daily
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Price: $18 for 3 miles
For more information, call 812-829-8848
Pokagon State Park
If you're at least 8 years old and 52'' tall, you'll love riding at Pokagon State Park! While reservations are not required, they are recommended to make sure you can saddle up and ride.
Open: Memorial Day-Labor Day daily
Labor Day - October 30 weekends only
Hours: 9 am - 6 pm daily
9 am - 5 pm weekends only
Price: $30 per hour riding lessons
For more information, call 260-833-6007 or email pokagontrailrides@gmail.com.
Turkey Run State Park
Turkey Run isn't just hiking! Explore this Indiana State Park on horseback. Make a reservation for anyone 8 years or older.
Open: April 2 - October 30 daily
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Price: $18 for 3 miles
For more information, call 765-597-2280
Whitewater Memorial State Park
Whether you want a short trot or a long ride, Whitewater Memorial State Park has got you covered with guided horse rides of all lengths!
Open: Memorial Day-Labor Day Thursday-Tuesday
Labor Day - October 30 weekends, weekdays by appointment
Hours: 10 am - 5 pm
Price: $20 for 1.5 miles
$30 for 2.5 miles
$75 for 9 miles
For more information, call 765-458-6035
With guided rides along the banks of White Lick Creek, anyone 4 years or older can ride at Natural Valley Ranch by reservation! Make sure you wear close-toed shoes to enjoy your adventure.
Open: by reservation only, weather permitting
Hours: 9 am - 6 pm
Price: $25 for 30 minutes
$40 for 1 hour
Just east of Cicero and north of Noblesville at Strawtown Koteewi Park is where you'll find Hamilton County's K Trails Equestrian Adventures! Anyone 7 years or older can ride, and the barn offers learning experiences for all ages. Catch a sunset ride if you can for a spectacular evening view on horseback!
Open: daily by reservation.
Hours: 10 am - sunset
Price: $30 per hour riding lessons
For more information, call 317-541-1866
The Stables at French Lick Resort
Among all there is to do in French Lick, there's also horseback riding! Anyone 8 years or older can ride the creatures on the scenic trails bordering Hoosier National Forest.
Open: daily by reservation
Hours: 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
Price: $65 for 45 minutes
$110 for 90 minutes
For more information, call (812) 936-9300, ext. 7246
If you're looking to relax and trot along the trails or run like the wind, Schooner Valley Stables is ready for you to ride! Ages 7 and up can take a trotting ride, and ages 11 and up can enjoy a running ride.
Open: by reservation only.
Hours: 10 am, 12 pm, 3 pm
Price: $40 for trot hour, $60 for a running hour
For more information, call (812) 988-2859
Visit Santa’s Stables for a family-friendly horseback riding experience. Led by skilled horseback guides, the wooded surroundings provide a perfect environment with multiple quaint trails.
Reservations required due to COVID-19 Restrictions.
Price: 45-minute trail ride ($35), 20-minute trail ride ($25), Pony ride ($5)
For more information, call (812) 340 - 2288
