Texas Horse Boarding Market Report
August 2026
As of August 2026, Texas has 561 active horse boarding listings and 415 trainers. The median boarding cost is $550/month across 139 priced listings, ranging from $250 to $1,050 (10th–90th percentile).
Active Listings
561
Trainers
415
Median Cost/Mo
$550
Median Lesson Rate
$75
Riding lessons in Texas run $50–$150 per lesson (median $75), verified from 32 instructors' published rates. Browse Texas lessons
Board Types Available
| Board Type | Facilities Offering |
|---|---|
| Full Board | 408 |
| Pasture Board | 172 |
| Partial Board | 51 |
| Self-Care | 36 |
Count of Texas listings offering each board type. Updated August 2026.
Market Insights
Texas hay steady; Gulf Coast diesel jumps 14 cents in a week to $5.09
USDA's Texas Direct Hay Report for the week ending July 24, 2026 calls hay prices and demand steady, with good bermudagrass large rounds asking $65-75 per bale in Central Texas, premium alfalfa small squares at $13.00-16.50 in the Panhandle, and retail/stable bermuda smalls at $12.00-15.00 in South Texas. Fuel is the line item moving: EIA's July 27 survey puts Gulf Coast diesel at $5.087 per gallon, up 14.5 cents in one week, with regular gasoline at $3.690, up 10.2 cents. The next Texas hay report lands August 7, worth re-checking before locking fall hay contracts.
Rains ease Texas drought: 23% in moderate drought, reservoirs 78% full
The U.S. Drought Monitor valid July 28, 2026 shows 37.7% of Texas at least abnormally dry, 23.2% in moderate drought or worse, 9.5% in severe drought, and 1.2% in extreme drought, with no exceptional drought on the map. Relief is real: USDA's July 24 Texas hay report notes 5 to 15+ inches of rain fell on the Hill Country the prior week and cites Water Data for Texas (July 22) putting statewide reservoirs at 78% full. Pasture recovery should trim supplemental feeding for Central Texas barns, though numerous western and southern reservoirs remain below normal.
Katy's Great Southwest stacks seven shows from mid-August into fall
Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy runs GHHJA Fun in the Sun August 15-16 and the HDS Laborious Day show August 22-23, then a packed September: UDJC September 4-6, Heritage Reining September 11-13, Southwest Showdown September 16-20, GSWEC Fall Classic September 24-27, and the HDS Region 9 Championship September 30-October 4. Houston-area barns within hauling distance of Katy should expect steady haul-in, layover, and short-term stall demand through the whole stretch.
Top Boarding Areas
| City | Avg/Month | Priced Listings |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | $696 | 6 |
| Manor | $878 | 4 |
| Bryan | $569 | 4 |
| Burleson | $375 | 4 |
| Boerne | $643 | 3 |
| Fort Worth | $650 | 3 |
| Weatherford | $408 | 3 |
| Pilot Point | $777 | 3 |
Ordered by number of listings with a verified price; averages are computed over those same listings.
Discipline Breakdown
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