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Looking for local horse riding area, stables, riding lessons, riding trails, shows, horse-related events and horse resources in Southwest South Dakota?  Scroll down this page and you will see the aall of thoses in Southwest South Dakota, sorted by county. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

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Horse-related Listings, by county

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Bennett County

Custer County

  • Pinewood Stables - Boarding stables, Overnight stables, Horse trails (guided), Horses trails (unguided), Riding academies, schools, Horses rented (guided trails), Horses rented (unguided trails), Horse leasing, Horse riding lessons, equipment & instruction, Western riding equipment & instruction, Tent camping, horses allowed, Trailer / Caravan hookup, sewer, etc, Hotel / Motel nearby, Beautiful rural setting, Mountain views, Hiking trails, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, skiing nearby, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, Pets welcome, No smoking allowed, beginners riding lessons, specialty riding lessons, horse-drawn hayrides, horse-drawn carriage rides, Horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather permitting), horse trailers, face painting, pony rides, birthday parties
    25420 Sidney Park Rd, Custer, SD 57730. Phone: 218-349-3117. Alternate Phone: 218-276-2340. Email: mastin300@hotmail.com. Open: Year Round with appointment. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From down town Custer,SD; go 1 mile east on 16, turn right on Sidney Park Road Go 3.5 miles & we are on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Have horse will travel = Horse drawn carriage rides or sleigh rides anywhere in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Ask about our wedding specials & make your wedding or special occations unforgetable. Private lessons, guided trail rides available.

Fall River County

  • Grandma's Farm & Zoo - Uses natural growing practices, Horses rented (guided trails), Western riding equipment & instruction, snacks, refreshments and/or concessions, Tent camping, horses not allowed at the campsite, Hotel / Motel nearby, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, skiing nearby, snowmobiling nearby, horse riding, golf nearby, swimming pool nearby, fitness/health club nearby, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, School tours, children welcome, No pets please, No smoking allowed, handicap accessible, beginners riding lessons, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    28443 Old Highway 79, Hot Springs, SD 57747. Phone: 605-535-2158. Email: kgefarms@gwtc.net. Open: Grandma's Farm and Zoo is open to the public from May through October 31 daily from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Grandma's Farm & Zoo is located at 28443 Old Highway 79 in the Southern Black Hills of South Dakota about 12 miles South East of Hot Springs, South Dakota on State Highway 18/385. Click here for a map and directions. Grandma's Farm and Zoo is open to the public from May through October 31 daily from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm;. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Grandma's Farm & Zoo is USDA licensed and inspected. We are also a National Wildlife Federation accredited Backyard Habitat for Wildlife and members of the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. Grandma's Farm & Zoo is a unique farming operation in Western South Dakota near Mount Rushmore National Memorial. We offer not only a farmer's market produce stand with fruits, vegetables, melons, and more but we also have an exotic animal petting zoo, pony and horse rides, an amusement ride and more. We offer a family-friendly, affordable experience for the entire family.

Jackson County

Pennington County

Shannon County