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Horseback riding for beginners in Maine

35 stables in Maine welcome beginners, out of 99 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.

35Stables
31Cities
99All stables in ME

Top 12 by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (10 reviews or more). The other 23 stables are listed by city below.

Open-now times come from Google; call the stable before you go.

Oak Grove Equestrian

575 Oak Grove Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.1Rating
108Reviews
4Services

Will b back again soon definitely recommend for all your horse needs from helmets to boots to saddles they have it all and they are very helpful if your a beginner

From a Google review

Hearts & Horses Equestrian & Therapeutic Riding Center

63 Justin Merrill Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.7Rating
78Reviews
8Services

The lesson program is good for beginners or returning riders.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Living Wells Farm Equine-Assisted Services

282 Allen Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.4Rating
69Reviews
7Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

Eastmark Performance Horses

25 E Mark Dr

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.8Rating
51Reviews
6Services
Beginners: mentioned in a customer review

Deepwood Farm

84 Parsonage Hill Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.6Rating
45Reviews
6Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

It Takes Two Farm

508 Gray Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.7Rating
41Reviews
6Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

Hideaway Acres

24 Gabriel Woods Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.4Rating
34Reviews
6Services

I'm an Adult beginner rider that took up riding roughly a year ago.

★★★★★ K, May 2018

The stable's website says so too.

Infinity Farm

11 Mack Hill

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.6Rating
21Reviews
6Services

The best instruction, for both beginners and advanced riders.

★★★★★ Patti, Aug 2024

The stable's website says so too.

UNDERWOOD FARM

616 W Auburn Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.8Rating
20Reviews
6Services

Her communication is great with both adults and kids and she has great horses on her staff for beginners, intermediate, and advanced riders.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Puckerbrush Farm

97 Miles Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.7Rating
20Reviews
4Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

Avalon Meadows Equestrian Center

494 Bean Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.9Rating
18Reviews
5Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

Sunny Hill Stable

56 Tyler Ln

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
5Rating
17Reviews
6Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

More stables that welcome beginners in Maine, by city

Arundel 1 stable

Biddeford 2 stables

  • Swan Brook Equestrian Center716 South St, Biddeford · ★ 5 (7)

    Horses available for lessons from beginner & up.

    ★★★★★ Donna, May 2023
  • Equestrian Yoga716 South St, Biddeford · ★ 5 (1)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Bowdoin 1 stable

Brunswick 1 stable

Cumberland Center 1 stable

Dayton 1 stable

  • Rocky Ridge Farm29 Wesley Rd, Dayton · ★ 3.6 (5)

    They also welcome beginners.

    ★★★★ Noor, Oct 2016

Hebron 1 stable

  • Slattery Stables51 Patten Hill Rd, Hebron · ★ 5 (2)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Hiram 1 stable

Kenduskeag 1 stable

  • Mountain Mist FarmMorey Rd, Kenduskeag · ★ 4.7 (3)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Kittery 1 stable

  • Little Brook Farm & Pony Parties7 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery · ★ 5 (7)

    The atmosphere is friendly and supportive, making it a perfect place for beginners to learn and grow.

    From a Google review

Monmouth 1 stable

Orrington 1 stable

  • Reigning Hope Ranch305 Center Dr, Orrington · ★ 4.9 (14)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Peaks Island 1 stable

  • Horse Island Camp48 Park Ave, Peaks Island · ★ 2.8 (11)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Poland 1 stable

Pownal 2 stables

  • Evergreen Farm181 Fickett Rd, Pownal · ★ 5 (6)

    Amy is Very thorough, kind and patient with beginners like myself.

    ★★★★★ Jamie, Jun 2021
  • Venture Farm400 Hodsdon Rd, Pownal
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Saco 1 stable

  • Setting Sun Stable146 McKenney Rd, Saco · ★ 4.5 (8)

    The owner, Helen is amazing, thoughtful, educated, and so patient with beginners.

    From a Google review

Sanford 1 stable

Scarborough 1 stable

Vassalboro 1 stable

  • Lupine Farm1112 Riverside Dr #201, Vassalboro · ★ 4.9 (9)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Wales 1 stable

Windham 1 stable

  • Otter Brook Stables Equestrian820 River Rd, Windham · ★ 5 (5)

    A new stable so it comes with beginner growing pains but you can see the amazing potential that it will soon be!

    ★★★★★ Katie, Aug 2020

Beginner checklist

  1. Wear long pants and boots with a small heel. Flat sneakers can slip through a stirrup, and shorts let the saddle rub.
  2. Ask about helmets. Many stables lend riding helmets. Ask whether they have one that fits, or bring your own riding helmet.
  3. Tell them you are new. It gets you the right horse and the right pace.

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Beginners in Maine, by city

The number counts the stables on this page; each city link opens every riding stable we list there.

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