One of my favorite experiences in Memphis! Here's a fun fact: Shelby Farms is the largest park within city limits in the United States, making it an ideal location for horseback exploration. The tour started almost an hour later than scheduled due to an "unexpected marriage proposal" earlier in the day - lol, an unforeseeable event that was no fault of the staff. We were introduced to our horses and given instructions on how to ride, which was pretty comprehensive. I haven't met a lot of horses, but the one I was assigned, named Emmet, was exceptionally cooperative and calm. The landscape throughout the tour was beautiful. Because the fields are preserved for the horses to roam and the rides, there were a lot of wild deer that felt safe hanging out there as well. read more

Shelby Farms Stables - Barn Cat - Horseback Riding Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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The 2 hour ride is great! I was in a small group with Maria leading the line. She was very friendly and we enjoyed talking about the park while on the trail with her. We saw a few deer, goats, and some of the other horses while in the park, and the trails in the woods are very relaxing. The horses were super friendly and would definitely be easy for younger people to ride as well. read more

Shelby Farms Stables - Pancho and me - Horseback Riding Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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While visiting Memphis, we decided to do the 1-hour trail ride. It was a great experience. I went with my sons and nephews ranging in age from 8 to 13. I had not ridden a horse since childhood, and my sons and nephews had never ridden a horse. Our guides were awesome, and the horses were very well trained. They were very gentle and stayed right on the path. My horse, Butch, was great. read more

Shelby Farms Stables - My horse Butch. - Horseback Riding Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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10/10 would recommend! I went on an impromptu private ride, Alice was my tour guide and Shae was my sweet horse. Alice was so pleasant to talk to and both horses were incredibly well behaved and in great condition. The trails are easy enough for a beginner yet still interesting, great scenery and lots of deer just hanging out. It was a great experience for this horse lover, and I will definitely go back! read more

Shelby Farms Stables certainly seems like the best local place to do trail riding with horses--especially for families or groups. And as the largest inner city park in the US, they've got plenty of room for you, your granny, and the horses to all run around! They also have a selection of over 40 horses. The trail rides are scheduled in varying time increments from 20 min pony rides up to 2 hours trail rides. Most of the trail ride options are for groups but private rides are also available on the website. Their website is robust and makes it extremely easy to see which of the options might work for you and your family. Pick your ride type, pick your date, and pick your time so you'll be ready to go. I was pretty worried because I didn't have a chance to sign & print my waiver before I got there. But they had paper waivers for us to sign at the facility. This was a simple & easy process. The actual horses are sweet as pie. Shoutout to my horse Shay. The staff on site is professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. I felt safe under their watchful eyes and could tell they care about the horses. What else can you ask for? Seems like a great place for a birthday party or church group. Happy riding! read more

Alice did a great job with my 8 year old in the trail ride. Great experience all around!

Was absolutely awesome!!!! Daniel the rider guide was fantastic!!!! The employees were also very knowledgeable and everything was done in a timely manner! read more

Shelby Farms Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

One of the best ride ever. Went with Fiancé and was everything I planned for. It was a Christmas Gift for Fiancé and she loved it! Horses were very well trained and that's a testament to how well the staff is! Thanks to Daniel and Samantha for the early ride! read more

Crystal was a great guide! Went on a private trail ride and she was very friendly. Definitely recommend

Had a great time riding here! Everyone was super nice and helpful while showing us how to ride the horses. The trails were beautiful and we saw a ton of deer! Our guide told us a lot of dad jokes and we thoroughly enjoyed it! read more

Our guides Joan and Rebecca were awesome!!! Couldn't have better guides---great storytellers, great with people and the horses...highly recommended read more

Ben was our guide and he was knowledgeable about the horses and very friendly! Would definitely go back again!