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Horseback Riding Classes and Lessons in Connecticut

33 of the 235 boarding stables we track in Connecticut have riding classes offered. Full listings for every city are on the Connecticut page.

33stables
29cities
235stables statewide

This directory section features stables and equestrian centers offering structured horseback riding classes for beginner through advanced riders. Facilities specialize in disciplines such as Western, English hunt seat, dressage, and jumping, with options for private or group instruction. Before scheduling, verify if the facility provides school horses or requires riders to lease or own a horse.

Easton 2

  1. Gold Rush Farms, LLC

    5 Silver Hill Rd, Easton, CT 06612

    Wed-Mon 9am-5pm

    Riding lessonsTrainingTrail access
    Call Website All Easton

  2. Sonnenhof Equestrian Center

    145 Eden Hill Rd, Easton, CT 06612

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Easton

Ellington 2

  1. DeCarli Farm LLC

    189 Sadds Mill Rd, Ellington, CT 06029

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arenaTrail accessPasture board
    Call Website All Ellington

  2. Hillside Stable LLC

    267 Jobs Hill Rd, Ellington, CT 06029

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Ellington

Middletown 2

  1. Five Star Performance Horses

    929 Middle St, Middletown, CT 06457-1526

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arena
    Call Website All Middletown

  2. The Stables at Westfield

    136 Bradley St, Middletown, CT 06457-1589

    Riding lessonsTrainingTrail access
    Call Website All Middletown

Northford 2

  1. Carriage Stone Farm

    665 Totoket Rd, Northford, CT 06472

    Riding lessonsIndoor arena
    Call Website All Northford

  2. Wild Wind Stables Llc

    1901 Middletown Ave, Northford, CT 06472-1144

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arena
    Call Website All Northford

Ashford 1

  1. Eastfield farm LLC

    12 Kidder Brook Rd, Ashford, CT 06278-1014

    Tue-Sun 7am-7pm

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website All Ashford

Bethany 1

  1. Red Skye Farm

    79 Rainbow Rd, Bethany, CT 06524-3145

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Bethany

Bridgewater 1

  1. Shallow Brook Farm

    110 Christian St, Bridgewater, CT 06752-1403

    Riding lessonsTrail access
    Call Website

Canton 1

  1. SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center of Canton

    174 Morgan Rd, Canton, CT 06019-2034

    Riding lessons
    Call Website

Columbia 1

  1. Peck's Farm and Equestrian Center

    16 Chowanec Rd, Columbia, CT 06237

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website All Columbia

Cornwall Bridge 1

  1. Gunn Brook Farm

    226 Kent Rd S, Cornwall Bridge, CT 06754

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arenaPasture board
    Call Website

East Haddam 1

  1. Bright Strides

    9 Olde Field Dr, East Haddam, CT 06423-1555

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All East Haddam

Fairfield 1

  1. Hope River Farm

    1230 Merwins Ln, Fairfield, CT 06824

    Riding lessonsIndoor arenaTrail access
    Call Website

Greenwich 1

  1. Memory Lane Farm

    9 Memory Ln, Greenwich, CT 06831-3224

    Mon 08:00 am - 08:00 pm

    Riding lessonsTrainingTrail access
    Call Website All Greenwich

Guilford 1

  1. Guilford Riding School

    575 Clapboard Hill Rd, Guilford, CT 06437

    Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-5pm, closed Sun

    Riding lessonsIndoor arena
    Call Website All Guilford

Higganum 1

  1. Whitney Ridge Stable

    227 Little City Rd, Higganum, CT 06441

    8am-8pm

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website All Higganum

Newtown 1

  1. Sunny Brook Farm

    165 Brushy Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

    Tue-Fri 7:30am-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am-5:30pm

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Newtown

North Branford 1

  1. Equine Expressions

    53 Cedar Lake Rd, North Branford, CT 06471-1247

    Riding lessons
    Call Website

North Haven 1

  1. JC Eventing

    420 Barberry Rd, North Haven, CT 06473

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website

Redding 1

  1. Whimsy Brook Farm Ltd

    29 Giles Hill Rd West, Redding, CT 06896

    Riding lessonsTrainingPasture board
    Call Website All Redding

Salisbury 1

  1. Riga Meadow Equestrian Center

    339 Under Mountain Rd, Salisbury, CT 06068

    Riding lessonsTrainingTrail access
    Call Website All Salisbury

Sandy Hook 1

  1. FRS Equestrian

    25 Bennetts Bridge Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482

    Riding lessons
    Call Website

South Glastonbury 1

  1. Galloway Farm LLC

    51 Wassuc Rd, South Glastonbury, CT 06073-2820

    Riding lessons
    Call Website

Southport 1

  1. Salko Farm & Stable

    374 Hulls Farm Rd, Southport, CT 06890

    Riding lessons
    Call Website

Stamford 1

  1. Mead Farm

    107 June Rd, Stamford, CT 06903-3716

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Stamford

Terryville 1

  1. Terry Allen Farms

    188 Allen St, Terryville, CT 06786

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website

Willington 1

  1. Magnolia Equestrian Center LLC

    34 Cemetery Rd, Willington, CT 06279

    Mon-Fri 8am-9pm

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arenaTrail access
    Call Website

Wolcott 1

  1. Hillside Equestrian Meadows

    1260 Woodtick Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716-2125

    Open 7 days 10am-6pm

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Wolcott

Woodbury 1

  1. Frazier Farm Training Center

    335 Middle Rd Turnpike, Woodbury, CT 06798

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website All Woodbury

Woodstock 1

  1. Woodstock Acres Riding Stable

    353 Rocky Hill Rd, Woodstock, CT 06281

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arenaTrail access
    Call Website All Woodstock
Check helmet and footwear rules Most facilities require ASTM/SEI-certified riding helmets and closed-toe boots with a 1-inch heel before allowing riders to mount.

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Good to know

How much do horseback riding classes typically cost in the US?

Group riding classes generally cost between $45 and $75 per hour, while private lessons range from $65 to $120 per single session. Many facilities offer monthly packages of four lessons at a discounted rate of $180 to $280 total. Additional fees may apply if horse rental or equipment use is charged separately.

What attire is required for a beginner riding class?

Beginner riders should wear fitted long pants like jeans or riding tights to avoid inner-leg chafing against the saddle. Footwear must be a sturdy boot with a smooth sole and a distinct 1-inch heel to keep feet from slipping through stirrups. Most stables lend ASTM/SEI-approved helmets for initial classes, but riders must eventually purchase their own for hygienic fit.

At what age can children begin horseback riding classes?

Standard group and private lessons usually start around age 6 or 7, when children have the physical strength and focus required for independent steering. For children aged 3 to 5, many stables offer 15-to-30-minute lead-line or pony interaction sessions. Adult beginner classes are also widely available across most equestrian centers.

How much does horse riding cost?

Horse riding costs across Connecticut depend on whether you are paying for individual lessons, trail rides, or maintaining a leased or owned horse. Rates vary between rural stables and urban equestrian facilities across the region. You can compare options across 33 equestrian centers in Connecticut using StableAtlas.

How much do horse riding lessons cost?

The cost of riding lessons in Connecticut typically varies by instructor certification, discipline, and facility infrastructure. Group lessons generally offer a more budget-friendly option compared to private instruction. Find local pricing by browsing 33 lesson programs across Connecticut on StableAtlas.