North Star Stables MN

12/11/2025

Horses for lease. All levels available. Many types from trail riding to barrels. Plus size riders are welcome,

*4+miles of trails on site
*150 by 200 out door
*Smaller area
*3 round pens available
*Great learning experience
*No drama.
*Very few restrictions on the amount of time you can spend with your horse. You are allowed to come 7 days a week.
*Tack is included
* Club house
*Season of 2026 will be trailering off site to horse shows.
*Wonderful people (I have seen many life long friendships built)
*Very affordable lessons on site.
*If you want to learn this is the place for you to ride. You will be taught things here other barns will not teach.
*Seasonal leases available
*Yearly leases available
*Monthly leases available
*We have gaited horses for lease
*We have draft crosses for lease
*Plus sized riders welcome
*Re riders welcome
*Senior riders welcome

11/28/2025

*** BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL**** 20 rides for $400,!! That is $20.00 per ride. We have trails on site! Ride When You Can Punchcards! Limited cards!!!

20 Rides for $400 - that’s only $20 a ride!
Come and saddle up! Punchcards are the perfect alternative to leasing or perfect for that friend, spouse or child that wants to ride occasionally!

Punchcards give you a set number of “rides” that you can use for up to a year from purchase or until you use up your number of rides.

We supply the horse, grooming tools and tack. We do ask that you are able to saddle and bridle properly and be able to ride independently.

We also lease individual horses out per month includes board and tack.

North Star Stable is a teaching and leasing stable located 35 minutes from Mpls/St Paul in Stacy MN. Lessons are available for all ages!

We welcome the mature rider!

11/18/2025

I have some really nice horses that need a new home. They are all beginner friendly just need a little extra TLC. They are all up to date on their cares, vaccines, teeth farrier.

Maggie mid teens cannot be on round bales in the summer. May need tri hist in July and August. Sound and safe trail horse. She trailers well, stands good for the farrier and vet

May- was told she was 18 and was lied to she was just aged by the vet as mid 20's Paint mare is 14'3 hh. She is a saint under saddle for children. She is not happy at my house. She would be happier in a smaller herd. She ties well, loads well, clips. Very clean legs.

Captain early 20's he needs to be on square bales. His former life he was an Amish kids horse. I'm pretty sure he drives. Can be a little tricky to catch but I believe with regular handling he will get past that. He rides well but is not fancy broke. He is a solid trail horse. Stands good for the farrier, vet and loads well.

Louie- mid 20's still healthy easy to catch rides nice. Knows all the game patterns. He is a very nice horses he can stay or he can find a new home. Stands good for the vet, farrier, hauls well.

Hazel- mid teens around 14'2
she is gorgeous and sweet but she has a bad hock, appears to be an easy keeper. Sound enough to be a pasture pet. Maybe could get her sound enough to ride. I just don't have time.

I will have others this is what I am listing for now.

11/17/2025

Top things we HATE to hear as c**t starters: 🐴

1. “I would do it myself I just can’t afford to get hurt”

And you think we can!? This is how we make a living, how we pay our bills and feed our children. 🤦‍♀️ We cant afford to get hurt either BUT we have the skills and program to do this in the most successful and safest way possible.

2. “I would do it myself it’s just I don’t bounce like I used to”

Yeah neither do we, and as professional c**t starters we actually don’t hit the ground very often and we hope to keep it that way (Knock on wood).

3. “I don’t need all that fancy stuff, I just need someone to ride the bucks out for a few rides”

You’ll need to find a different program. If all you care about is a crash test dummy be upfront about that and see what c**t starters call you back. Starting c**ts is hard enough on our bodies we don’t get paid enough to just hop on and see what your horse feels like doing to us.

4. “I did all the groundwork already so you can just start riding - because I can only afford 30 days training”

Thank you for trying to prepare your c**t, but I will still be going through my checklist on the ground to be sure your c**t is prepared and a first ride will be successful. We do not offer 30 day c**t starts as it’s just not enough time for your c**t to get a foundation built that will last when you take them home.

5. “I’m a super novice rider and I can’t wait to start riding my first 2yr old! Is 60 days enough?”

No it’s not, even the quietest c**ts need TIME to build a solid foundation that won’t crumble. They will learn so much while they are being started but it takes time for skills to become concrete, and for a horse to be confident making up for mistakes of novice riders.

So as we head into c**t starting season, give your starter the time they need, don’t rush the process and dont treat their body or skills like they are less than.

Stay safe out there yall 👍🏼🐴

www.topwindranch.com

**tstarting

11/10/2025

Last two kittens! Both females.

11/04/2025

We do not have the fanciest of barns but we have very happy comfortable horses, ponies and foals!❤️

10/31/2025

10/23/2025

For lease. We have a few select horses that need a person! These are senior horses that are still 100% sound and full of life. If you are a person who would love to spend time grooming, spoiling, and a trail ride or a barrel pattern here and there please reach out.

10/20/2025

Are you ready to take the reins on your own riding program while learning the ins and outs of running a horse farm? We’re seeking 1–2 motivated individuals to live on-site and take on a hybrid role as Barn Help and Instructor. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to grow their teaching business, gain hands-on experience in farm operations, and be immersed in a supportive equine community.

Primary Responsibilities:

Morning and evening barn chores

Build and manage your own lesson program

General farm upkeep

Herd management

What's included:

Room and board (occasional meal included)

Pasture board for one personal horse

50% commission on lesson revenue

What we are looking for:

Must be 18 years or older

Ability to live on-sight is required

Horse experience is non-negotiable

Self motivated, responsible, and trustworthy

Willing to sign a 6 month or 1 year contract

10/18/2025

MEA Horse Lease Special. $100.00 per month. Must know how to groom, catch tack up. Lessons can be provided for an additional fee.

10/18/2025

MEA Special Our beautiful Arabians for lease $175.00 month to month