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Horseback riding in Connecticut

We list 254 stables in Connecticut, in 124 cities. Bethany has the most, with 8. Per their reviews or their own websites, 25 offer guided trail rides, 178 give riding lessons and 120 board horses.

254Stables
124Cities
25Trail rides
178Lessons
120Boarding

Featured stables in Connecticut

Picked by Google rating times review count, with stables Google lists as riding schools or riding services first. Every city is listed below.

Mustang Meadow

571 Quaker Farms Rd

Trail ridesBeginnersPony rides
5Rating
240Reviews
4Services

Gold Rush Farms, LLC

5 Silver Hill Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.8Rating
111Reviews
7Services

Blue Spruce Farm

626 Wheeler Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.2Rating
96Reviews
5Services

Hillside Equestrian Meadows

1260 Woodtick Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.2Rating
82Reviews
7Services

JC's Pony Parties

66 Old Ansonia Rd

LessonsPony rides
4.8Rating
61Reviews
3Services

SJ Riding Camp

130 Sandy Beach Rd

LessonsSummer camps
4.6Rating
49Reviews
3Services

124 Connecticut cities with riding stables

The number is how many stables we list in each city.

What stables here offer

A stable counts only when its Google reviews or its own website mention the service; the proof is on each stable's page. Links go to the Connecticut list when at least 3 stables here qualify, otherwise to the list for the whole country.

A barn aisle lined with wooden stall doors

Horse boarding in Connecticut

120 stables in Connecticut board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Gold Rush Farms, LLC (Easton), Falls Creek Farm Equestrian (Moosup), Hillside Equestrian Meadows (Wolcott) and 117 more. Board types (full, partial, pasture or self-care) and rates differ from barn to barn, so visit and ask.

Horse boarding in Connecticut

Top-rated in Connecticut

Up to 10 Connecticut stables ranked by Google rating times review count. A stable needs 10 or more Google reviews to make the list; 120 here do.

Top-rated stables in Connecticut

Connecticut horseback riding FAQ

How many horseback riding stables are in Connecticut?
We list 254 stables in Connecticut, in 124 cities. A stable is listed only when its Google listing, its reviews or its own website show it offers riding or boarding to the public.
Which city in Connecticut has the most riding stables?
Bethany, with 8 stables. Next: Durham (7) and Granby (6).
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Connecticut?
25 of the 254 stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their own websites, including Mustang Meadow (Oxford), Ray of Light Farm Inc (East Haddam), Gold Rush Farms, LLC (Easton) and 22 more. 1 mentions beach rides. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable. Trail rides in Connecticut.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Connecticut?
178 of the 254 stables we list mention riding lessons in their reviews or on their own websites, including The Farmington Polo Club (Farmington), Gold Rush Farms, LLC (Easton), Lee's Riding Stable Inc (Litchfield) and 175 more. 72 mention English riding and 23 mention Western riding. 81 say beginners are welcome. Riding lessons in Connecticut.
Where can I board a horse in Connecticut?
120 of the 254 stables we list board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Gold Rush Farms, LLC (Easton), Falls Creek Farm Equestrian (Moosup), Hillside Equestrian Meadows (Wolcott) and 117 more. Ask each barn which board types it offers and whether it has openings. Horse boarding in Connecticut.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding programs in Connecticut?
18 stables mention pony rides, 45 mention summer camps and 22 mention therapeutic riding, per their reviews or their own websites. Pony rides in Connecticut. Horse camps in Connecticut. Therapeutic riding in Connecticut.
Which Connecticut stable ranks first on Google numbers?
Ranked by Google rating times review count, The Farmington Polo Club in Farmington comes first, with 4.7★ from 465 reviews. The top-rated list for Connecticut ranks up to 10 stables with 10 or more reviews.
How much does horseback riding cost in Connecticut?
We don't list prices. Rates for rides, lessons and board are set by each stable and change, so ask the stable when you book.
Do Connecticut stables have age or weight limits for riders?
Each stable sets its own rider rules, and we don't list them. Call the stable and ask before you book, especially for young kids. Stable pages show Google hours where Google has them; call before you go.