Georgia Horse Boarding Market Report
September 2026
As of September 2026, Georgia has 174 active horse boarding listings and 85 trainers. The median boarding cost is $675/month across 46 priced listings, ranging from $335 to $1,500 (10th–90th percentile).
Active Listings
174
Trainers
85
Median Cost/Mo
$675
Median Lesson Rate
$50
Riding lessons in Georgia run $35–$75 per lesson (median $50), verified from 11 instructors' published rates. Browse Georgia lessons
Board Types Available
| Board Type | Facilities Offering |
|---|---|
| Full Board | 123 |
| Pasture Board | 51 |
| Partial Board | 11 |
| Self-Care | 7 |
Count of Georgia listings offering each board type. Updated September 2026.
Market Insights
Southeast hay benchmark: Bermuda rounds $171 a ton, diesel $5.35
Alabama Direct Hay Report from Aug. 20 shows premium Bermuda medium round bales averaging $171.45 per ton, with small square bales at $329.61 per ton. This is a regional benchmark for the Southeast. Meanwhile, on-highway diesel for haulers was $5.35 per gallon the week of Aug. 24. Boarding operations pulling their own hay or relying on custom haulers will feel the fuel pressure on transport costs.
Georgia drought pressure eases slightly but pasture still tight
As of Aug. 25, abnormal dryness or worse (D0 or greater) covered 79 percent of Georgia, though that represents a modest improvement from earlier in the summer. No severe drought (D2 or worse) was recorded. Barns relying on pasture turnout will still face limited grazing into early fall, keeping supplemental feeding costs elevated and potentially limiting daytime turnout schedules.
Fall dressage and eventing calendars fill up across Georgia
Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association hosts recognized schooling shows and GDCTA-hosted events throughout fall, drawing boarding-barn clientele for training and competition prep. Georgia International Horse Park also runs a robust fall calendar.
Top Boarding Areas
| City | Avg/Month | Priced Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | $1,408 | 3 |
| Hortense | $767 | 3 |
| Canton | $917 | 3 |
| Milton | $775 | 3 |
Ordered by number of listings with a verified price; averages are computed over those same listings.
Discipline Breakdown
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