Cardinal Crest Farm, LLC
9760 Harding Avenue NE, Monticello, MN 55362
Cardinal Crest Farm is a small private facility operating seasonally from April through October, located just 3 miles from I-94 in Monticello. The property f...
The Big Lake area occupies Sherburne County along the Mississippi River north of the Twin Cities metro, a community at the edge of suburban growth where the river's presence and the surrounding sand plain landscape create a distinct natural environment. The Mississippi River corridor provides some of the more interesting natural terrain in the immediate metro orbit.
Boarding near Big Lake with full care, pasture board, training, and lessons reflects an operation serving both the local equestrian community and the edge of the Twin Cities market that extends into Sherburne County. The area's position outside the densest suburban development allows more land availability than the immediate south-metro.
Check out the boarding options available in and around Big Lake below.
About horse boarding in Big Lake
The Big Lake area occupies Sherburne County along the Mississippi River north of the Twin Cities metro, a community at the edge of suburban growth where the river's presence and the surrounding sand plain landscape create a distinct natural environment. The Mississippi River corridor provides some of the more interesting natural terrain in the immediate metro orbit.
Boarding near Big Lake with full care, pasture board, training, and lessons reflects an operation serving both the local equestrian community and the edge of the Twin Cities market that extends into Sherburne County. The area's position outside the densest suburban development allows more land availability than the immediate south-metro.
Check out the boarding options available in and around Big Lake below.
HOPE Stables
20395 County Road 73 NW, Big Lake, MN 55309
HOPE Stables is a family-owned and operated horse boarding facility located in Big Lake, Minnesota. The barn features heated stalls, multiple arenas includin...
Rafter E Equestrian Center-Formerly 5DPerformance Horses
6250 135th Ave NE, Foley, MN 56329
Rafter E Equestrian Center, formerly known as 5D Performance Horses, is an equestrian boarding facility.
The Stables at Greenfield Farm
7144 Gowan Ave NW - PO Box 879, Maple Lake, MN 55358
The Stables at Greenfield Farm is a Minnesota equestrian center focused on relationship-based horsemanship, located in Maple Lake. The facility hosts multipl...
Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Boarding in the Big Lake Area
What's the boarding market character near Big Lake?
Sherburne County sits at the northern edge of Twin Cities suburban influence, creating a boarding market that's more rural in character than the immediate metro ring but still within practical reach of the city's equine services. Full care and training programs here serve riders who want professional support alongside a less urban environment, and the county's agricultural character means practical livestock knowledge is embedded in the farming community.
What trail riding is accessible near Big Lake?
The Mississippi River corridor through Sherburne County provides some of the most accessible and interesting natural terrain near Big Lake. The Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge — a large federal wildlife management area — has open space that allows some equestrian access through prairie and wetland terrain. The sand plains of Sherburne County's eastern section also provide distinctive terrain for conditioning rides.
How do Sherburne County winters affect boarding near Big Lake?
Big Lake's northern position relative to the Twin Cities means winters can be slightly more severe than the south metro, though still within the same general climate zone. Covered or enclosed arena access is required for year-round riding, and proper water management through extended cold periods is a baseline operational requirement. The Mississippi River's proximity can create cold air drainage effects in low areas near the river corridor.