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Horseback riding in Ellington, CT

We list 5 stables in Ellington, Connecticut. Per their reviews or their own websites, 4 give riding lessons and 3 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

SJ Riding Camp

130 Sandy Beach Rd

LessonsSummer camps
4.6Rating
49Reviews
3Services

Hillside Stable LLC

267 Jobs Hill Rd

LessonsBoardingPony rides
5Rating
25Reviews
4Services

DeCarli Farm LLC

189 Sadds Mill Rd

LessonsBoardingSummer camps
5Rating
12Reviews
4Services

Cozy Fields Farm

7 Country Farm Ln

LessonsBoarding
5Rating
2Reviews
2Services

Hollywood Equine LLC

156 Crystal Lake Rd

5Rating
1Reviews
—Services

The "Local fave" rosette marks the Ellington stable with the highest Google rating times review count. It's a ranking of public numbers, not an endorsement.

What Ellington stables offer

Trail rides, lessons and boarding are listed apart. A service shows here only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it.

Trail rides

None of the 5 Ellington stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 25 stables across Connecticut do.

Trail rides in Connecticut

Riding lessons in Ellington

4 of the 5 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: English riding (1), pony rides (1), summer camps (2).

“I had a great experience here with the horses, and would recommend to anyone who is interested in lessons, pony rides, or horse care!”

★★★★★ Vy, Feb 2021 · Google review of Hillside Stable LLC
Riding lessons in Connecticut

Horse boarding in Ellington

3 of the 5 stables here mention boarding:

“I know that she is in the best hands and that I’ll get regular updates on what’s happening on the farm, as all boarders do.”

Google review of DeCarli Farm LLC
Horse boarding in Ellington

Compare Ellington stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
SJ Riding Camp130 Sandy Beach Rd 4.6★ 49 — Lessons, Summer camps, Good for kids —
Hillside Stable LLC267 Jobs Hill Rd 5★ 25 — Lessons, Pony rides, Good for kids Boarding
DeCarli Farm LLC189 Sadds Mill Rd 5★ 12 — Lessons, Summer camps, English Boarding
Cozy Fields Farm7 Country Farm Ln 5★ 2 — Lessons Boarding
Hollywood Equine LLC156 Crystal Lake Rd 5★ 1 — — —

A service shows only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it; the review sentence or website note is on each stable's page. A dash doesn't mean a stable lacks it, so ask.

What riders say about Ellington stables

SJ Riding Camp

The essence of travel also is the discovery of kindness. You might encounter 10 different cultures worldwide in a single year, and all are the same: People crave kindness, friends, good food and drink — and peace. -Jorge Adeler Spending the weekend at SJ riding camp was a breath of fresh air. Literally!

★★★★★ Anne, Sep 2024

Hillside Stable LLC

We used Hillside for our annual church Fall Festival and they were wonderful! They arrived promptly with the pony and horse, both who were so sweet. The girls instructing and handling the rides were so kind and great with the kids. Highly recommend Hillside!

★★★★★ Kelly, Oct 2022

DeCarli Farm LLC

Our daughter as been riding at DeCarli's for over two years now. It was a year ago when we purchased our first horse, Monroe, from them and we continue to board her there. DeCarli Farm is a wonderful facility with a lot to offer and we feel like this is our second home.

★★★★★ Pam, Oct 2013

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Top-rated in Connecticut

Up to 10 Connecticut stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.

Top-rated stables in Connecticut

Horseback riding near Ellington

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Ellington horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Ellington?
We list 5 stables in Ellington, out of 254 stables in 124 cities across Connecticut.
Which Ellington stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, SJ Riding Camp comes first, with 4.6★ from 49 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Hillside Stable LLC is highest at 5★ from 25 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Ellington?
None of the 5 Ellington stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. 25 stables across Connecticut do: see trail rides in Connecticut.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Ellington?
4 of the 5 Ellington stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: SJ Riding Camp, Hillside Stable LLC, DeCarli Farm LLC and Cozy Fields Farm. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Ellington?
3 of the 5 Ellington stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Hillside Stable LLC, DeCarli Farm LLC and Cozy Fields Farm. Compare horse boarding in Ellington.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Ellington?
Pony rides: Hillside Stable LLC. Summer camps: SJ Riding Camp and DeCarli Farm LLC. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Ellington stables open today?
Each stable's page shows its Google hours where Google has them, and the cards above show whether a stable is open now. Stables change hours with the season and the weather, so call before you go.
How much does horseback riding cost in Ellington, and are there age or weight limits?
We don't list prices or rider limits. Each stable sets its own rates and rules for riders, so ask the stable when you book.
What other towns near Ellington have riding stables?
Tolland (1 stable, 3 mi), Stafford Springs (1 stable, 4 mi) and Enfield (1 stable, 4 mi).

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