Why the Treasure Valley is Great for Horses

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The Treasure Valley is home to a vibrant equestrian community and has an array of riding, training, and boarding facilities as well as countless horse-friendly trails. Whether you're experienced with horses or a novice rider, you are sure to find a place for your equine passion in the Treasure Valley.

Riding, training, and boarding facilities:

The Treasure Valley boasts a variety of riding, training, and boarding options for your horses. These facilities are scattered around the valley and offer a range of amenities and services. Whether you're seeking professional training, a home for your beloved horse, or riding lessons for you or your family, there is a place for that in the Treasure Valley. Some options include:

Eicher Horsemanship - 9236 ID-44, Middleton, ID 83644

Offering riding lessons and horse training, this academy is highly recommended by its customers for both beginners and experienced riders. Customers are “extremely pleased” with the horse training offered, as stated in a review. 

Stellar Ranch - 6734 E. Greenhurst Rd. Nampa, Idaho 83687

Stellar Ranch offers riding lessons, boarding, and horse training. On top of these services, this ranch is a charity that offers equine-assisted therapy to veterans and others in need. At Stellar Ranch, you can get your equine needs met while supporting a charity helping veterans and others get back on their feet.

Arabians West - 2045 E Amity Rd, Meridian, Idaho

Arabians West is a full-service horse facility offering boarding, riding, and training with both outdoor and indoor facilities. Despite the name, this facility works with all breeds of horses and offers professional training in Halter, English, and Western riding.

Horseback Riding Trails:

The Treasure Valley is full of scenic trails waiting to be explored on horseback. Meandering through the Boise foothills and up to Bogus Basin, these trails have vistas of rolling hills, forested pockets, and high desert expanses that are breathtaking. Whether you are an experienced rider looking for a challenge or a beginner looking for a gentle ride, the horseback trails in the Treasure Valley have something for everyone. 

Boise Foothills

The Boise Foothills have almost all of their pedestrian trails open to equestrian use. Some trails offer wider paths and better sight distances than others, and a list of the best trails for horseback riding in the foothills is offered by Ridge-to-Rivers that includes Table Rock, Peggy’s, Homestead Trail, and Corrals. 

Bogus Basin

Most of the trails at Bogus Basin Recreation Area are multi-use and open to horseback riders in the summer months. You can start from the Bogus Basin Recreation Area trailhead or the Frontier Point Nordic Lodge at Bogus Basin. Bogus does offer some trails that are downhill biking only, so make sure you stick to multi-use trails while enjoying this beautiful mountain. 

Available Horse Properties:

3676 W Deerfield Drive, Eagle, ID 83616

This stunning home is within the prestigious Buckhorn Estates and sits on 5 acres of fully-fenced land featuring a 2-stall horse barn and an expansive grazing pasture for your beloved horse. The home itself is a masterpiece, with 6 bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, and sophisticated modern finishes. Gorgeous hardwood floors and expansive windows highlight this home's lush surroundings and solidify it as a dream-worthy farmhouse.

Missouri Avenue, Nampa, ID 83686 

This 109-acre lot of Idaho landscape offers exciting possibilities, including continued farming use, building a dream residence surrounded by rolling pastures and views, building equestrian facilities, and more. This land can be made into exactly what fits your needs, with plenty of room for all of your horses to live large. 

7788 W Cardinal Drive, Boise, ID 83714 

This newly built high-end Craftsman home sits within Dry Creek Ranch. Set within the rolling expanse of the foothills, this distinguished community features inspiring views, miles of trails, an organic community farm, pools & parks, and an equestrian arena and riding trails... all located just one mile from Eagle. Dry Creek Ranch also offers boarding facilities for your horses, on top of the arena available for riding lessons and miles of trails! This community is the perfect place for you and your horses to live a life of luxury.