Featured$20,000Sd Sterling Tmr, Black Gypsy Vanner Horse Gelding
GeldingGypsy Vanner · Black
8 yrs14 hh
Troy, Texas
Trail Horses for Sale
Browse trail horses for sale across the United States, from steady family mounts to experienced horses for mountain and backcountry riding. Compare current asking prices, breeds, temperament, and location, then contact sellers directly. Filter by price, age, height, color, and location to find the right horse for sale near you.
27 active listings
Featured$20,000
Trail$20,000Gracie, Brown AQHA Quarter Horse Filly
MareQuarter Horse · Brown
3 yrs14.1 hh
Spring Hill, Florida
Barrel Racing$35,000Fastest Firecracker (Goose)
GeldingQuarter Horse · Grey
9 yrs16 hh
Saint Cloud, Florida
Dressage$22,000T Lady Carlie, Pinto Friesian Cross Mare
MareFriesian Cross · Pinto
5 yrs15 hh
Fredericksburg, Ohio
Trail$8,500Diesel
GeldingQuarter Horse · Sorrel
15 yrs15.2 hh
Canal Winchester, Ohio
Driving$32,000Legend of Ulyses
GeldingFriesian Cross · Black
4 yrs16.1 hh
Millersburg, Ohio
Trail$20,000Ed's Dancing Raven
MareFriesian Cross · Bay
5 yrs15 hh
Dundee, Ohio
Dressage$9,999La Catrina RR (Catrina)
MareAndalusian (PRE) · Buckskin
5 yrs16.1 hh
Corona, California
Dressage$38,500Hugo
GeldingAndalusian (PRE) · Grey
8 yrs15.3 hh
Redmond, Washington
Dressage$7,500Celtic Freondinne, Black Friesian Mare
MareFriesian · Black
10 yrs16.1 hh
Tehachapi, California
Dressage$12,000Black Friesian Mare
MareFriesian · Black
5 yrs16.2 hh
San Bernardino, California
Trail$12,000Erika Linnea, Dun Fjord Mare
MareFjord · Dun
17 yrs14.1 hh
Rixeyville, Virginia
Barrel Racing$25,000Jrhaypatchfernrocket (Dolly)
MareQuarter Horse · Palomino
13 yrs16 hh
Ignacio, Colorado
Eventing$5,500Apache, Grey Appaloosa Gelding – Versatile Trail & Eventing Horse
GeldingAppaloosa · Grey
9 yrs15 hh
Converse, Texas
Western$18,000Shezgotcharmingassets, Bay APHA Paint Mare, Exquisite Pleasure Mare in Texas
MareAmerican Paint Horse · Bay
2 yrs15.1 hh
New Ulm, Texas
Reining$10,000Magic Macy, Black APHA Paint Mare, Super Fun Mare Ride or breed in Texas
MareAmerican Paint Horse · Black
7 yrs14.1 hh
Pilot Point, Texas
Cutting$1,250Chic O Chex, Buckskin AQHA Quarter Horse Mare
MareQuarter Horse · Buckskin
24 yrs14.2 hh
Littlerock, California
Western$15,000Sunrisa, Buckskin Gypsy Vanner Horse Mare, Gypsy Quarter Mare in California
MareGypsy Vanner · Buckskin
15 yrs15.2 hh
Denair, California
Dressage$9,000Cassanova, Silver Gypsy Horse Cross Gelding, A True Heartthrob 4 Yr old Silver T
GeldingGypsy Horse Cross · Silver Tobiano
4 yrs15 hh
Ocala, Florida
Ranch$10,000American Quarter Horse Gelding 12 years 15.1 hh Sorrel
GeldingQuarter Horse · Sorrel
12 yrs15.1 hh
Bronson, Florida
Western$7,000American Quarter Horse Gelding 10 years 15 hh Buckskin
GeldingQuarter Horse · Buckskin
10 yrs15 hh
Brooksville, Florida
Western$10,000American Quarter Horse Gelding 4 years Roan-Red
GeldingQuarter Horse · Roan-Red
4 yrs14.2 hh
Brooksville, Florida
Western$9,000American Quarter Horse Gelding 14 years Grullo
GeldingQuarter Horse · Grullo
14 yrs14.2 hh
Brooksville, Florida
Dressage$25,000Friesian horse Mix Gelding 10 years 16 hh Black
GeldingFriesian · Black
10 yrs16 hh
Stanardsville, Virginia
Western$6,500American Paint Horse Gelding 9 years 15 hh Tobiano-all-colors
GeldingAmerican Paint Horse · Tobiano-all-colors
9 yrs15 hh
Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Barrel Racing$5,000Spring Heaven
MareThoroughbred · Chestnut
5 yrs15.3 hh
Indiantown, Florida
Trail$4,800Biscuit — steady Molly mule, bombproof on trails
MollyMule · Bay
9 yrs15 hh
Montrose, Colorado
Current trail horse prices
Based on 27 active trail listings, the current median asking price is $10,000, with listings ranging from $1,250 to $38,500. Breeds currently represented include Quarter Horse, Friesian Cross, Friesian, American Paint Horse. These are asking prices, not verified final sale prices, and the snapshot updates with the marketplace.
$10,000
Median asking price
$1,250–$38,500
Current range
27
Active listings
Compare these listings with our 2026 horse price guide.
About trail horses
Trail horses are valued above all for a calm, sensible temperament and sure feet over varied terrain. A good trail horse stands quietly, crosses water and obstacles, and rides out happily alone or in company.
What to check before you buy
- Prioritize a calm, recoverable temperament and genuine outdoor mileage over color, age, or breed.
- Ask whether the horse rides alone, leads and follows, crosses water, handles traffic, and stands quietly on the trail.
- Check hoof quality, conditioning, loading, tying, and the horse's behavior after time away from regular work.
- Arrange an independent vet exam and ride in an environment similar to your normal trails before committing.
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Always view a horse in person (or via a live video call), ask for a pre-purchase veterinary exam, and verify ownership before sending any payment. Horse Trade Market connects buyers and sellers directly and is not a party to any sale.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a good trail horse cost?
- Trail horses commonly list from about $3,000–$12,000. Exceptionally safe, experienced, gaited, or family-suitable horses may cost more. Current asking prices on this page are calculated from the active listings above.
- Which breeds are best for trail riding?
- Quarter Horses, Paint Horses, Appaloosas, Tennessee Walking Horses, Arabians, Mustangs, and gaited breeds are all popular. Temperament, soundness, conditioning, and real trail experience matter more than breed alone.
- How can I tell whether a horse is trail safe?
- Ask to see the horse ride alone and in a group, lead and follow, cross water, stand quietly, and handle traffic or common obstacles. Use recent unedited video as a first check, but ride the horse yourself before buying whenever possible.
- Should I get a vet check for a trail horse?
- Yes. An independent pre-purchase exam can identify soundness, hoof, vision, respiratory, or other issues that may affect the terrain and distance you plan to ride.