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Horseback Riding Classes and Lessons in Massachusetts

56 of the 398 boarding stables we track in Massachusetts have riding classes offered. Full listings for every city are on the Massachusetts page.

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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.

Ipswich 3

  1. Ascot Riding Center

    121 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

    Riding lessonsTrainingTrail accessPasture board
    Call Website All Ipswich

  2. Back Bay Farm

    50 Candlewood Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arena
    Call Website All Ipswich

  3. Linebrook Farms

    383 Linebrook Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938-1090

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arenaTrail access
    Call Website All Ipswich

Littleton 2

  1. Harmony Horse Stables LLC

    2 Trot Rd, Littleton, MA 01460

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Littleton

  2. Metro West Riding Academy2

    526 Great Rd, Littleton, MA 01460-1222

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Littleton

Marshfield 2

  1. Cranberry Acres Equestrian

    427 S River St, Marshfield, MA 02050

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Marshfield

  2. Peak Performance Equestrian Center

    1089 Main St, Marshfield, MA 02050-2025

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website All Marshfield

North Andover 2

  1. Windkist Equestrian Center

    125 Windkist Farm Rd, North Andover, MA 01845

    Mon-Fri 9am-9pm,Sat-Sun 9am-6pm

    Riding lessonsTrainingTrail access
    Call Website All North Andover

  2. Windrush Farm

    479 Lacy Street, North Andover, MA 01845

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All North Andover

Plympton 2

  1. Az U Mak It Equestrian

    98 Ring Rd, Plympton, MA 02367-1414

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Plympton

  2. Hudson Derby Stables

    399 Main St, Plympton, MA 02367-1512

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arena
    Call Website All Plympton

Adams 1

  1. Aisling Mountain Farm

    185 West Rd, Adams, MA 01220-9740

    Riding lessonsTrail accessPasture board
    Call Website

Berlin 1

  1. Orchard Hill Equestrian Center

    224 Sawyerhill Rd, Berlin, MA 01503-1209

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arenaTrail accessPasture board
    Call Website All Berlin

Bernardston 1

  1. Dry Brook Stables

    265 Huckle Hill Rd, Bernardston, MA 01337

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arenaTrail access
    Call Website All Bernardston

Billerica 1

  1. Jelich Farms Inc

    5 Apple St, Billerica, MA 01821-6511

    Riding lessonsIndoor arena
    Call Website

Carver 1

  1. Rising Star Stables

    129 Plymouth St, Carver, MA 02330-1034

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website All Carver

Charlton 1

  1. Blessings Farm Inc.

    50 H. Foote Road, Charlton, MA 01507

    Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm, Sat mornings

    Riding lessonsIndoor arena
    Website All Charlton

Chelmsford 1

  1. Flying Change Stable

    124 Proctor Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824-4415

    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM everyday

    Riding lessons
    Call Website

Dover 1

  1. Sage Farm

    349 Dedham St, Dover, MA 02030

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arena
    Website All Dover

Grafton 1

  1. Hillside Meadows Equestrian Center

    111 George Hill Rd, Grafton, MA 01519

    Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arena
    Call Website All Grafton

Granby 1

  1. Mountain View Training Center

    203 Taylor St, Granby, MA 01033

    Daily 9:00am-8:00pm

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website All Granby

Groveland 1

  1. J & J Pony Rental

    104 King St, Groveland, MA 01834-1803

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Groveland

Halifax 1

  1. Cat Bird Farm

    163 Franklin St, Halifax, MA 02338-1819

    Indoor arenaTrail access
    Call Website All Halifax

Harvard 1

  1. Dunroven Farm

    62 Old Mill Rd, Harvard, MA 01451-1122

    Riding lessonsPasture board
    Call Website All Harvard

Holliston 1

  1. Willow Brook Farm

    1070 Washington St, Holliston, MA 01746-1658

    Riding lessonsIndoor arenaTrail access
    Call Website All Holliston

Lunenburg 1

  1. Pine Fall Farm

    271 Elmwood Rd, Lunenburg, MA 01462-1463

    Riding lessonsIndoor arenaTrail access
    Call Website

Mansfield 1

  1. Capstone Farm

    240 Franklin St, Mansfield, MA 02048-1614

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website All Mansfield

Medway 1

  1. Rising Star Equestrian Center

    149 Summer St, Medway, MA 02053

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website All Medway

Middleborough 1

  1. Legacy Stables

    4 East St, Middleborough, MA 02346

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website All Middleborough

Montague 1

  1. Xenophon Farm

    80 Sunderland Rd, Montague, MA 01351

    Call Website

Norfolk 1

  1. Wildflower Stables

    166 Hemmingway Pl, Norfolk, MA 02056-4006

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arenaTrail access
    Call Website All Norfolk

North Oxford 1

  1. Boston Equestrian Center

    44 McIntyre Rd, North Oxford, MA 01537

    Tue/Thu/Fri 11-5,Wed 11-6,Sat-Sun 9-6

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website All North Oxford

North Reading 1

  1. Forest Riding Academy

    33 Salem St, North Reading, MA 01864

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All North Reading

Orange 1

  1. Crimson Acres

    16 Daniel Shays Hwy, Orange, MA 01364-2026

    weekdays 9am-5pm

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website All Orange

Pembroke 1

  1. River Wind Farm

    233 Washington St, Pembroke, MA 02359-1848

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website All Pembroke

Pepperell 1

  1. Harwood Farm

    34 Elm St, Pepperell, MA 01463-1603

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Pepperell

Phillipston 1

  1. The Farm at Millstone Oaks

    30 Queen Lake Rd, Phillipston, MA 01331-9313

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Phillipston

Plainville 1

  1. Summer Hill Farm LLC

    14 Rhodes St, Plainville, MA 02762-1008

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website All Plainville

Randolph 1

  1. winsomeriding

    384 High St, Randolph, MA 02368-1606

    Daily 10 AM-6 PM

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Randolph

Rochester 1

  1. Sterling Pointe Farm

    1137 Walnut Plain Rd, Rochester, MA 02770

    Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website All Rochester

Rowley 1

  1. Chrislar Horse Farm and Equestrian Center

    944 Haverhill St, Rowley, MA 01969

    Tue-Wed 9am-9pm, Thu-Sun 9am-6pm

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arenaTrail access
    Call Website All Rowley

Sandisfield 1

  1. Sunny Rose Farm

    19 Dodd Rd, Sandisfield, MA 01255

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arenaTrail accessPasture board
    Call Website

Saugus 1

  1. Indian Rock Stables

    28 Walden Ter, Saugus, MA 01906-1170

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arenaTrail access
    Call Website

Seekonk 1

  1. Blue Horizons Equestrian

    86 Greenwood Ave, Seekonk, MA 02771-3019

    Riding lessons
    Call All Seekonk

Sherborn 1

  1. Sweet Meadow Farm

    111 Coolidge St, Sherborn, MA 01770-1325

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Sherborn

Southwick 1

  1. Vining Hill Equestrian Center

    20 Vining Hill Rd, Southwick, MA 01077-9406

    7 days 9:00am-9:00pm

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arenaTrail accessPasture board
    Call Website All Southwick

Sterling 1

  1. Windstar Farm

    25 Osgood Rd, Sterling, MA 01564

    Riding lessonsTraining
    Call Website

Stow 1

  1. Red Acre Farm

    254 Red Acre Rd, Stow, MA 01775-1137

    Riding lessonsIndoor arena
    Call Website All Stow

Sudbury 1

  1. Blue Meadow Farm

    120 Nobscot Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Sudbury

Swansea 1

  1. Silver Moon Riding Academy

    10 George St, Swansea, MA 02777-3336

    By appointment only

    Riding lessons
    Call Website

Uxbridge 1

  1. VanderZicht Stables

    61 Rawson St, Uxbridge, MA 01569

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All Uxbridge

West Boylston 1

  1. Davis Acres

    147 Fairbanks St, West Boylston, MA 01583

    Riding lessons
    Call Website All West Boylston

West Newbury 1

  1. Wind Crest Horse Farm

    370 Middle St, West Newbury, MA 01985-1704

    Riding lessonsTrail access
    Call Website All West Newbury

Weston 1

  1. Beechwood Stables LLC

    412 Highland St, Weston, MA 02493-2628

    Riding lessons
    Call Website

Whitinsville 1

  1. Superior Stables of Mass

    1423 Hill St, Whitinsville, MA 01588

    Riding lessonsTrainingIndoor arenaTrail access
    Call Website

Williamstown 1

  1. DeMayo's Bonnie Lea Farm

    511 North St, Williamstown, MA 01267

    Riding lessonsIndoor arenaPasture board
    Call Website
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 Massachusetts 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 56 equestrian centers in Massachusetts using StableAtlas.

How much do horse riding lessons cost?

The cost of riding lessons in Massachusetts 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 56 lesson programs across Massachusetts on StableAtlas.