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

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Champaign County

Clark County

  • Willow Wind Carriage & Limousine Service - horse-drawn carriage rides, Horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather permitting), concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    2721 Selma Rd, Springfield, OH 45505. Phone: 937-324-2981. Alternate Phone: 614-410-4190. Fax: 937-324-4450. Email: wwcs1@sbcglobal.net. Open: Call For Dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Willow Wind Carriage & Limousine Service is located on I-70 between Columbus & Dayton Horse Drawn Carriages Sleigh Rides (Weather Permitting) Limousine Service Bus Service Airport Shuttle Service Member Springfield Chamber of Commerce Member Miami Valley BBB.

Delaware County

Fairfield County

Fayette County

Franklin County

  • Cruiser Glen Farms - Boarding stables, Overnight stables, Horse trails (guided), Horses trails (unguided), Horses rented (guided trails), Horse ranches, Western riding equipment & instruction, English riding equipment & instruction, Dressage lessons, Jumping lessons and ring, Tent camping, horses allowed, Tent camping, horses not allowed at the campsite, Hotel / Motel nearby, Beautiful rural setting, Hiking trails, Fishing onsite, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, School tours,
    5371 Bachman Road, Canal Winchester, OH 43110. Phone: 614-372-4192. Alternate Phone: 614-326-9937. Email: info@cruiserglenfarms.com. Open: Horse Facility open Daily 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Hayrides Weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) September 24 through October 31 pm to Hours 6:00 pm to last wagon in at 9:45 pm Horse facility open daily 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Payment: Cash, Check. Primitive camping / Fishing available for weekends OR Weekdays. Horseback lessons, boarding, overnight stalls and over 6+ miles of trails. Simple pleasures - enjoyable family atmospere.

Hardin County

Hocking County

Holmes County

Knox County

  • Berry Barn - Boarding stables, Overnight stables, Horse trails (guided), Horses trails (unguided), Horses rented (guided trails), Horses rented (unguided trails), Horse riding lessons, equipment & instruction, Western riding equipment & instruction, Fresh farm breakfasts, Lunches offered, Farm dinners, snacks, refreshments and/or concessions, Bed and breakfast, Tent camping, horses allowed, Tent camping, horses not allowed at the campsite, Wedding facilities, Beautiful rural setting, Hiking trails, laundry service available, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
    7220 Columbus Rd, Mt Vernpon, OH 43050. Phone: (614) 778-4873. Email: sue@plaingrace.org. Open: Monday through Saturday 8 am to 8 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Activity updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. strawberry season is typically the fiorst week of june pumpkin patch is open through October. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. we have been in business for aover 20 years and offer a unique farm experience and fresh homemade pastries. (ADDED: May 26, 2017)
  • Stonehaven Tree Farm - horse-drawn hayrides, horse-drawn carriage rides, Horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather permitting), concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties are available
    6718 Perry Road, Centerburg, OH 43011. Phone: 614-668-6292. Fax: 740-625-6292. Email: pete@stonehaventreefarm.com. Open: Available by appointment. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. With over 40 years in the Christmas Tree business, Stonehaven Farm has a reputation for quality and integrity. Our team of professional tree specialists will help your find exactly what you are looking for. If you don't see what you are seeking, please contact us and we will do our very best to assist you. Free Hot Cocoa and Cookies for children. American Miniature Horses available for petting.

Licking County

Logan County

  • Marmon Valley Farm - Horses rented (guided trails), Dude ranches / Guest ranches, Western riding equipment & instruction, English riding equipment & instruction, Jumping lessons and ring, School tours, children welcome, No smoking allowed, meeting room available, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties
    7754 State Route 292 S, Zanesfield, OH 43360. Phone: 937-593-8000. Email: info@marmonvalley.com. Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 1:00pm to 5:00pm; Closed Mondays; Guided trail rides. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Activity updates: Click here for updates. Directions: From Columbus, Ohio take I-270 around to US Route 33 West. Travel west on 33 to the State Route 292 exit (East Liberty and Valley High). Exit to the right and make a right at the stop sign at the top of the ramp. Make a right at the next stop sign, this is 292. The main entrance is 1/8 mile up the road. Click here for a map and directions. Fall Farm Festival is the first Saturday of October from 10:00am to 6:00pm; Harvest Round Up Days are weekends in October from second weekend to last weekend of the month;. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Marmon Valley Farm is an agri-tainment farm park in wet central Ohio offering horseback riding, pony rides, hay rides, barn dances, weekend retreats and horse camps for families and children. Horseback riding lessons are available year round. Events featured throughout the year plus birthday parties and meeting rooms.

Morrow County

Pickaway County

  • Stir Family Farm - Boarding stables,
    8050 Madison Walnut Rd, Ashville, OH 43103. Phone: 740-497-2935. Email: DTStir@hughes.net. Open: Monday to Friday 8am to 7 pm; Saturday 7 am to 5 pm May 15 through October 31. Directions: Take SR 674 to Marcy Road Go west. Approximately 1/2 mile, turn left which winds into Madison Walnut Road 8050 is on the Noth side of the road. Go back a half mile lane to the picking field, stables and farm market. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page.

Richland County

Union County

Wyandot County