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Horseback riding for beginners in Connecticut
81 stables in Connecticut welcome beginners, out of 254 stables we list in the state. Each one is here because a customer review or its own website mentions beginners, and the proof is under each stable.
Top 12 by rating and reviews
Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (10 reviews or more). The other 69 stables are listed by city below.
My daughter's first time riding solo and they made her feel so comfortable.
I highly recommend taking this peaceful, slightly tucked away beautiful location, to ride weather you're a pro or a beginner.
) The horses were absolutely wonderful and easy to work with as a beginner.
Everyone loved it, the staff was very nice and patient with us which was very helpful since everyone in the party had no experience riding horses.
Highly recommend Folly Farm for all levels of riding, whether you're a beginner or a more experienced rider.
The stable's website says so too.
First time riding a horse and Sara the trainer made me feel so confident and sure the whole time.
The stable's website says so too.
We are both complete beginners.
You will have a great time, but realize this activity requires you to actively control your horse, who is capable of accommodating beginner to highly advanced riders.
More stables that welcome beginners in Connecticut, by city
Ashford
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Bethany
- Beginners: per the stable's website
I’m an adult beginner in my late 20s & I just had my second lesson ever today here.
Bethlehem
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Canterbury
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Cheshire
I would definitely recommend it to anyone, especially for beginners.
Colchester
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Columbia
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
Coventry
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Darien
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Deep River
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Durham
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
I would recommend Bridle Barry Farm for any prospective riders, whether they were a complete beginner like me or already have some experience under their belt.
East Haddam
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Easton
Since they specialize in eventing, it means they can work on improving your skills with both dressage and jumping, which is a huge perk for a beginner rider like me.
Glastonbury
If you are a beginner rider or an experienced veteran I would highly recommend Hidden Meadow.
First time riders out on this beautiful farm.
Granby
- Beginners: mentioned in 6 customer reviews
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Greenwich
A great stable for beginners with amazing and patient instruction.
Guilford
If you are a horseback rider and nave a lot of time on their hands, I would certainly recommend this riding school to beginners and advanced riders.
Hartford
As a beginner rider, I was nervous, but the experience was so fun and memorable.
Harwinton
It’s a really great place for beginner-advanced riders and especially people looking to get back into riding.
Kent
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Lebanon
Great riding experience and atmosphere for beginners, intermediates, children and adults.
Ledyard
The beginners summer course is taught by a kind and energetic teacher who knows what she is doing.
Lisbon
My first time riding and it was a great experience!
Madison
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Manchester
Whether you're new to riding and looking for beginner lessons, or are an experienced rider looking for high level competition, you will find it here.
Meriden
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Middlebury
It has been refreshing to find a place that is open to helping an adult beginner like myself.
Middletown
We’ve been riding here for a few months now (as beginners) and we absolutely love it.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Monroe
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Mystic
- Beginners: per the stable's website
New Milford
We started our horse journey as complete beginners and we now leave the US grateful for having found QRF.
Newtown
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
North Haven
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Northford
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Putnam
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Redding
Excellent lessons for the seasoned rider through to the most nervous beginner.
The service was professional, and custom tailored to suit rider needs, from beginners to advanced.
Ridgefield
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Salem
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
South Glastonbury
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Southbury
Very competent and kind instruction especially for beginners, Western and English riding available, three practice rings and one additional for just lunging.
Southington
- Beginners: mentioned in 2 customer reviews
Southport
As such, it’s a great stable for first time riders all the way through more advanced levels.
Stamford
As a VERY beginner adult rider (who just completed my 6th lesson this week), I'm so happy I found Mead Farm!
Lisa and her team run an outstanding barn for boarding and lessons for beginners through advanced riding.
Terryville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Tolland
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Uncasville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Wallingford
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Waterbury
Definitely would recommend anyone going here beginner or advanced, to have a great time!
Westbrook
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Woodbury
Alex is extremely knowledgeable and supports the kids from beginner level and beyond.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
If you’re looking to start in a lesson program from beginner-intermediate or for a place to board horses, Crabtree Farm is absolutely the best.
Woodstock
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Beginner checklist
- Wear long pants and boots with a small heel. Flat sneakers can slip through a stirrup, and shorts let the saddle rub.
- Ask about helmets. Many stables lend riding helmets. Ask whether they have one that fits, or bring your own riding helmet.
- Tell them you are new. It gets you the right horse and the right pace.
Beginners in Connecticut, by city
- Durham4
- Granby3
- Newtown3
- Ridgefield3
- Woodbury3
- Bethany2
- Canterbury2
- Coventry2
- Easton2
- Glastonbury2
- Madison2
- Middletown2
- Monroe2
- Redding2
- Stamford2
- Ashford1
- Avon1
- Bethlehem1
- Cheshire1
- Colchester1
- Columbia1
- Darien1
- Deep River1
- East Haddam1
- Greenwich1
- Guilford1
- Hartford1
- Harwinton1
- Kent1
- Lebanon1
- Ledyard1
- Lisbon1
- Litchfield1
- Manchester1
- Meriden1
- Middlebury1
- Moosup1
- Mystic1
- New Milford1
- North Haven1
- Northford1
- Oxford1
- Prospect1
- Putnam1
- Salem1
- Simsbury1
- South Glastonbury1
- Southbury1
- Southington1
- Southport1
- Terryville1
- Tolland1
- Uncasville1
- Wallingford1
- Waterbury1
- Watertown1
- Westbrook1
- Willington1
- Wolcott1
- Woodstock1
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