Head-to-head
HorseNotes vs Stables: Which Horse App Is Better in 2026?
We put HorseNotes and Stables side by side on features, pricing, AI, platforms and audience — based on the public release of both apps.
AI verdict
· cachedHorseNotes for riders, Stables for yards
Both apps serve equestrian users, but HorseNotes targets individual riders whilst Stables serves commercial boarding facilities in the USA.
HorseNotes
Choose HorseNotes if you're an individual rider in Europe wanting a simple training journal to log lessons and share progress with your coach.
Stables
Choose Stables if you operate a boarding yard in the USA and need automated billing, client management, and financial tracking for your business.
What does one have that the other doesn't?
Only in HorseNotes
No unique features.
Only in Stables
- Medication · Health
- Vaccinations · Health
- Deworming · Health
- Vet records · Health
- Feeding schedule · Nutrition
- Supplements · Nutrition
- Box management · Stable Management
- Pasture management · Stable Management
- Planning · Stable Management
- Staff · Stable Management
- Task lists · Stable Management
- Billing · Stable Management
- Boarding clients · Stable Management
- Farrier · Professional
- Dentist · Professional
What they share (3)
Training logTraining schedulesCoach support
HorseNotes vs Stables: pricing & modules
Compare which modules each app bundles in every pricing tier. Managed by each app owner.
Pick HorseNotes if…
- You match: riders
- You need: a reliable baseline
- Available in: Europe, Worldwide
Pick Stables if…
- You match: barns
- You need: Medication, Vaccinations, Deworming
- Available in: USA
Neither convincing? Compare more apps or ask our advisor.