Best Horse Boarding Facilities in Charlotte

Brandywine Springs South Stables opened its 45-acre facility in Midland in 1990. The stable offers boarding, lessons, and training as well as summer horse camps. Brandywine is kid-friendly and is home to the award-winning Young Riders 4-H Club, and is a member of the Carolina Horse Show Circuit which holds shows on the property. The facility has 29 stalls for boarding as well as arenas, a jumping course, and riding trails.

Breezy Meadows Farm in Mooresville offers horse boarding and lessons as well as summer horse camps, weddings, parties, and events. The property is 10.5 acres with six paddocks, a long straight area for training, and an indoor arena. The stalls are cleaned twice daily, and each has a ceiling fan for use in warmer weather. There is also warm and cold water in the wash bay, and a tack room, restroom, kitchenette, and sitting room are available for client's use. The farm also hosts weddings, birthday parties and other events in the well-insulated barn.

Chestnut Lane Stables in Monroe offers indoor and pasture horse boarding as well as horse training. The stable specializes in working with American Saddlebreds and Hackney Ponies and training for other horses is available. The experienced staff at Chestnut Lane recognizes these horses as athletes and focuses on keeping the animals in top form with attentive care and healthy diet. All stables in the boarding barns have ceiling fans, fly sprayers, and automatic watering systems.

Churchill Stables is a 50-acre property in Midland that features five pastures, three paddocks, and a 31 stable barn. Lessons are available for all skill levels, and there is an arena with stadium lighting for evening riding. Churchill Stables specializes in hunters, jumpers, equitation, and breeding, with Holsteiner horses for serious riders competing at the highest levels.

Hedge and Turf Farm - South is a Cherryville horse boarding and training stable operated by a trainer who was invited to learn in Europe with Olympic Chef d’ Equip trainer Hank Noren. The stable is one of two locations Hedge and Turf operates and has many award-winning clients and students competing at all levels local, A, AA, and international show jumping. Barn boarding includes daily turnout and freshwater, and twice daily feeding as well as regular stall cleaning.

Horseshoe Lodge is a 100-acre boarding stable in Waxhaw. Both pasture and stall boarding are available on this gated property that features riding trails and arenas as well as pastures with shaded areas and run-in sheds. All stalls have ceiling fans, fly spray systems, and escape doors. There is an air conditioned tack room and two indoor grooming stalls with hot and cold water as well as an outdoor grooming pavilion.

Joli Cheval takes pride in their efforts to provide eco-friendly horse boarding in Mint Hill. The property has been open since 2007 and features two barns, both indoor and outdoor riding arenas, extra wide riding trails, and a gated entrance. Training for behavioral issues is available as well as daily full care grooming and hoof picking. Extra large 12 ft by 16 ft stalls are available.

Pomolas Equestrian Center offers full and pasture horse boarding, riding lessons, and summer camp in Troutman. The stable is private and family owned and has a relaxed atmosphere. Owners of boarded and guest horses both say "My horse just loves it here!" Pomolas has a security system for the gated grounds as well as 24-hour in-stall video monitoring available. Clients have use of the air-conditioned guest ranch room equipped with kitchen, full bathroom, large screen television, pool table, and Xbox 360. The ranch room is also available for party and event hosting.

Robindale Farm is a full-service stable offering both pasture and barn boarding in Waxhaw. The property has one outdoor arena and one covered arena with lighting, cross-country trails and obstacles are under construction. The property is secured by a gated entrance and offers trailer parking. Barn boarding includes one turnout each day as well as grain feeding three times daily and hay feeding four times daily. Caretakers clean stalls throughout the day and perform night checks. Grooming services are also available.

Smiling Horse Stables in Gastonia offers full boarding and daily turnouts on the 45-acre property. The stable has wooded areas, pastures, and rivers as well as two lighted riding arenas. The insulated Morton barn has surveillance and alarm systems. All stalls have individual ceiling fans and Dutch doors. The staff feeds boarded horses three times each day with premium feed and clean every stall daily. A riding instructor with over 25 years of experience is on staff teaching classes from beginner to 4th level. Smiling Horse Stables also offers specialized camps.

Terranova Farm is a 42-acre horse boarding and training farm located on the grounds of the historic Howie Gold Mine in Waxhaw. The stable offers trails and a lake as well as two Olympic size turf riding arenas and cross-country jumps. The farm opened in 2001 and employs a trainer with over 25 years of experience. Barn boarding stalls are 12 ft by 14 ft and are matted and have ceiling fans, fly control system, and hay nets. The barn has two wash bays with hot and cold water, a lounge with refrigerator, and a laundry.

White Rose Equestrian Center in Iron Station offers boarding, lessons, and clinics drawing on 30 years of experience. With a focus on fun and safety, their goal is "To promote the love of the outdoors, the benefits of healthy activities, and a respect for nature." Boarding includes daily turnout and stall cleaning as well as all day hay, and morning and evening grain feeding. Riding lessons in several styles and for every level of ability are offered, as well as workshops, shows, and pony parties.