Customers love us.
Kayla Walker
Oct 24, 2026
My husband and I had a great time at our horse riding session. Aleesia was a great guide! The horses were so sweet, and the trail was so beautiful.
Katherine Gibson
Oct 27, 2026
So much fun! Daniel was a great guide. And the barn cats are super friendly
M A
Oct 26, 2026
Went horseback riding after a very long time. Booked the private ride. Very good experience. Daniel was very friendly and laidback about everything.My horse was also very laidback for the ride. Overall, very good experience - Muhammad Abdullah
Breanna Smith
Oct 26, 2026
Danielle was a awesome tour guide
Marci
Oct 26, 2026
Had a really great ride with Channing! The tour guides were EXCEPTIONAL!
Delaney Iraheta
Oct 25, 2026
Had the best time with Alicia G. Everyone there was really kind and very joyful (even the horses & deer 😂).
Soy Luna FF
Oct 25, 2026
Very nice
Kaitie Hoch
Oct 24, 2026
We had a fantastic time on our guided ride. Daniel was friendly and knowledgeable. He was also so good with my kids. You couldn't ask for a better guide!
Chris Jr.
Oct 24, 2026
I did the 1 hour sunset ride with my partner and we had one of their volunteers, Anaise guide us around the park. She was great, kept the ride easy and gave us lots of great conversation along the way. We will definitely be back!
daniela avendano
Oct 24, 2026
Anaise was so wonderful! Really knows her way around and keeping the horse ride so fun.
Kayla Walker
Oct 24, 2026
My husband and I had a great time at our horse riding session. Aleesia was a great guide! The horses were so sweet, and the trail was so beautiful.
Katherine Gibson
Oct 27, 2026
So much fun! Daniel was a great guide. And the barn cats are super friendly
Most popular ride
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The 1 Hour Ride
An hour on horseback through the shady forest of Shelby Farms Park. A guide rides with you the whole way, and you might spot deer, raccoons, bobcats, rabbits, fox and plenty of birds along the trail. It is the ride most first-timers pick, and the one most riders come back for.
- 1 hour on the trail
- Ages 8+
- Up to 10 riders
- Under 240 lbs
Horseback riding inside Shelby Farms Park
At Shelby Farms Stables, we believe that every ride should be more than just a trail. It should be an experience. We are inside Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee, one of the largest urban parks in the country, and we have been riding these trails for 11 years.
Whether you are a first-time rider or an experienced equestrian, our doors are open to all. Most of our guests have never been on a horse before. Our well-trained horses, knowledgeable guides, and friendly, family-oriented atmosphere make this a place where people return again and again.
We offer gentle pony rides for children, 30 minute to 2 hour trail rides, private and sunset rides for your group, and summer horse camps for kids and adults.
Choose Your Ride
1 Hour Horseback Ride
Enjoy a nice hour-long ride through the shady forest of Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, TN. This is our most popular ride.
You might have the opportunity to view wildlife while riding such as deer, raccoons, bobcats, coyotes, rabbits, fox and multiple bird species.
All riders must be at least 8 years old and up and be at least 50" tall. All participants need to weigh under 240 lbs each, should wear comfortable long pants and wear closed toed shoes like boots or tennis shoes.
30 Minute Horseback Ride
A shorter ride that either goes through the pastures or the forest of Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, TN.
All riders must be at least 7 years old and up and be at least 50" tall. You might have the opportunity to view wildlife while riding such as deer, raccoons, bobcats, coyotes, rabbits, fox and multiple bird species.
All participants need to weigh under 240 lbs each, should wear comfortable long pants and wear closed toed shoes like boots or tennis shoes.
1.5 Hour Horseback Trail Ride
Explore and enjoy our 1.5 hour ride in Memphis, TN. It will take you into the forest of Shelby Farms Park where you will enjoy nature and make memories.
All riders must be at least 10 years old and under the weight of 240 lbs.
2 Hour Horseback Ride
An adventure ride for those with a little experience in Memphis, TN.
You might have the opportunity to view wildlife while riding such as deer, raccoons, bobcats, coyotes, rabbits, fox and multiple bird species.
All riders must be at least 13 years old and up and be at least 50" tall. All participants need to weigh under 240 lbs each, should wear comfortable long pants and wear closed toed shoes like boots or tennis shoes.
20 Minute Pony Ride
Let your kids experience a fun ride on our ponies in Memphis, TN. Kids (ages 4+) will enjoy this 20 minute ride on one of our ponies.
Private Horseback Ride
Experience a private horseback riding experience with your loved ones in Memphis, TN. A private 1 hour ride with just your party and a guide.
Perfect for date rides, birthdays and other special occasions.
Sunset Private Horseback Ride
Experience and enjoy a private sunset horseback ride in Memphis, TN. The 1 hour Sunset Private Ride is the last and best ride of the day when it's coolest out.
This ride is designed for date night or that special occasion. It is a private ride so it will be just your party of people and a guide.
Why choose us?
Family Destinations Guide named us the #1 thing to do in Memphis with kids. Safe, memorable, fun-filled rides for individuals, families and groups. It is not just about the ride, it is about building memories, and that is why people come back again and again.
The only trail rides in Memphis
We are the only horseback riding stables in Memphis, and we have been riding Shelby Farms Park for 11 years.
First-time riders welcome
Most of our guests have never ridden before. Well-trained horses and a guide on every ride.
Open every day but Christmas
Rides run year round, even when the park's boats, bikes and zipline close for winter.
4,500 acres of forest, lakes and open fields
Shelby Farms Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country: 4,500 acres of forest, lakes and wide-open fields on the east side of Memphis, with about three million visitors a year. Our stables sit inside the park, so every ride starts on the trail, not on a road.
Along the way you might see deer, raccoons, bobcats, coyotes, rabbits, fox and multiple bird species. Spring and fall are the best times to ride, and March and October are our busiest months. Summer rides go out in the cooler hours, and the Sunset Private Ride is the last and best ride of the day. The park closes its boats, bikes and zipline for winter, but the horses ride every day except Christmas.
Frequently asked questions
What riders ask before they book
No. Whether you are a first-time rider or an experienced equestrian, our doors are open to all. Most of our guests have never ridden before, and a guide goes out with every ride.
Yes. All riders must weigh under 240 pounds.
It depends on the ride. Pony rides start at age 4, the 30 Minute Ride and the Private Ride at age 7, the 1 Hour Ride at age 8, the 1.5 Hour Trail Ride at age 10, and the 2 Hour Ride at age 13. Most rides also need riders to be at least 50 inches tall.
Comfortable long pants and closed toed shoes like boots or tennis shoes.
Inside Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee. Directions are on our contact page.
Every day of the year except Christmas. In fall and winter we open at 8:00am, and the last ride goes out at 3:30pm. Rides are booked by time slot, so pick your ride and choose a time.
We are open daily, subject to weather conditions. If the trails are wet, rides will not take place. The safety of our guests and horses is our top priority. If there has been wet weather recently, please call 901-647-5793 for the latest trail conditions and hours.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your ride. We run on a tight schedule and cannot wait for late riders, so if you are late your spot may be cancelled with no refund.
Ready to ride?
Pick a ride, choose a time, and meet us at the stables inside Shelby Farms Park.