Texas Horse Boarding Market Report
April 2026
As of April 2026, Texas has 580 active horse boarding listings and 380 trainers. The average boarding cost is $316/month across 47 priced listings, ranging from $30 to $750 (10th–90th percentile).
Active Listings
580
Trainers
380
Average Cost/Mo
$316
Median Lesson Rate
$75
Riding lessons in Texas run $50–$150 per lesson (median $75), verified from 32 instructors' published rates. Browse Texas lessons
Average Boarding Costs by Type
| Board Type | Average/Mo | Low End | High End | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Board | $391 | $30 | $750 | 34 |
| Pasture Board | $491 | $250 | $750 | 13 |
| Partial Board | $386 | $150 | $650 | 4 |
| Self-Care | $75 | $30 | $125 | 3 |
Based on 47 priced listings in Texas. Updated April 2026.
Market Insights
Texas hay prices firm amid sixth year of drought
Coastal Bermuda small squares are trading at $260-$330/ton for Premium quality. Panhandle alfalfa large squares range $220-$260/ton. Prices remain firm as drought — now in its sixth year — has left 58% of Texas rangeland rated very poor to poor.
Texas A&M wins first SEC equestrian championship
On March 28, Texas A&M equestrian won its first-ever SEC Championship, edging Georgia 10-10 on a tiebreak. The team competes at the NCEA Championship in Ocala, FL April 15-18.
Sources
Pin Oak Charity + Texas Rose shows pack April
The 80-year-old Pin Oak Charity Horse Show runs through April 12 in Katy, having raised over $7.8 million for Texas Children’s Hospital. Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler hosts Spring Festival (April 16-19) and Texas Shoot-Out (April 22-26).
Discipline Breakdown
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