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Horseback riding in Washington, DC
We list 3 stables in Washington, DC. Per their reviews or their own websites, 2 offer guided trail rides and 2 give riding lessons. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.
Metropolitan Equestrian - Rock Creek Park Horse Center
Edgewater Stables
What Washington stables offer
Trail rides in Washington
2 of the 3 stables here mention guided trail rides:
- Metropolitan Equestrian - Rock Creek Park Horse Center per its website and 2 reviews
- Horse Arena Rock Creek Park per its website
Trail rides across the US“It offers a wonderful opportunity to see horses up close and is a unique resource for lessons and trail rides within the city.”
Riding lessons in Washington
2 of the 3 stables here mention riding lessons:
- Metropolitan Equestrian - Rock Creek Park Horse Center per its website and 12 reviews
- Horse Arena Rock Creek Park per its website
Also mentioned here: beginner riders (2), English riding (2), Western riding (2), pony rides (1), summer camps (2), therapeutic riding (2).
Riding lessons across the US“It offers a wonderful opportunity to see horses up close and is a unique resource for lessons and trail rides within the city.”
Horse boarding
None of the 3 Washington stables we list mention boarding in their reviews or on their websites. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask.
Compare Washington stables
| Stable | Rating | Reviews | Rides | Lessons and programs | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Equestrian - Rock Creek Park Horse Center5100 Glover Rd NW | 4.7★ | 149 | Trail rides | Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides, Summer camps, Therapeutic riding, English, Western | — |
| Horse Arena Rock Creek ParkRidge Rd NW | 5★ | 7 | Trail rides | Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Therapeutic riding, English, Western | — |
| Edgewater Stables2400 Beach Dr NW | 4.2★ | 5 | — | — | — |
What riders say about Washington stables
Metropolitan Equestrian - Rock Creek Park Horse Center
The closest I've been to a real live horse! As opposed to the carousel from back when (you can tell I'm old) also, not counting the horse on duty at the national mall. They were so knowledgeable about each horse, all the way to the point of if they are friendly or if they bite.
Beautiful place in the outskirts of DC towards the MD state line. I meet here to hike with friends who live in Moco. It's an easy and safe midway point for us. Plenty of parking and it's a joy for me to see the horses walk by on the trails. I don't even feel like I am in DC yet I am. Trails gone on and on.
Horseback riding near Washington
- Chevy Chase, MD 1 · 3 mi
- Hyattsville, MD 1 · 9 mi
- Lanham, MD 1 · 10 mi
- Silver Spring, MD 2 · 11 mi
- Rockville, MD 1 · 13 mi
- Fort Washington, MD 1 · 13 mi
- Burtonsville, MD 2 · 14 mi
- Vienna, VA 1 · 14 mi
Washington horseback riding FAQ
- How many riding stables are in Washington?
- We list 3 stables in Washington, out of 3 stables in 1 city across the District of Columbia.
- Which Washington stable ranks first on Google numbers?
- By Google rating times review count, Metropolitan Equestrian - Rock Creek Park Horse Center comes first, with 4.7★ from 149 reviews.
- Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Washington?
- 2 of the 3 Washington stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Metropolitan Equestrian - Rock Creek Park Horse Center and Horse Arena Rock Creek Park. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
- Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Washington?
- 2 of the 3 Washington stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Metropolitan Equestrian - Rock Creek Park Horse Center and Horse Arena Rock Creek Park. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
- Where can I board a horse in Washington?
- None of the 3 Washington stables we list mention boarding in their reviews or on their websites. Call and ask.
- Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Washington?
- Pony rides: Metropolitan Equestrian - Rock Creek Park Horse Center. Summer camps: Metropolitan Equestrian - Rock Creek Park Horse Center and Horse Arena Rock Creek Park. Therapeutic riding: Metropolitan Equestrian - Rock Creek Park Horse Center and Horse Arena Rock Creek Park. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
- Are Washington 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 Washington, 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 Washington have riding stables?
- Chevy Chase, MD (1 stable, 3 mi), Hyattsville, MD (1 stable, 9 mi) and Lanham, MD (1 stable, 10 mi).