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Horseback riding for beginners in New Hampshire

47 stables in New Hampshire welcome beginners, out of 140 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.

47Stables
43Cities
140All stables in NH

Top 12 by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (10 reviews or more). The other 35 stables are listed by city below.

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

Lucky 7 Stables

154 Litchfield Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.8Rating
200Reviews
5Services

First time on a horse for me and my partner and it was a great experience for us both.

★★★★★ Danielle, Dec 2023

The stable's website says so too.

Franconia Notch Stables

1172 Easton Rd #116

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.8Rating
129Reviews
3Services

Would highly recommend for both beginners and more experienced riders

From a Google review

High Meadows Farms, Wolfeboro (Summer Location), New Hampshire

975 Beach Pond Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.8Rating
70Reviews
6Services

She put us on horses based on our experience, and was an amazing teacher for the first time riders.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Chase Farms Riding Academy LLC

146 Federal Hill Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.8Rating
68Reviews
6Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

Mountain Lane Farm

11 Stone Ln

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
5Rating
60Reviews
5Services

Nearly half my staff had never been on a horse.

★★★★★ John, Oct 2018

The stable's website says so too.

North Road Farm

370 North Road

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.8Rating
61Reviews
4Services

We had a semi private group beginner lesson and the experience is great!

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Mount Washington Stables

175 Mount Washington Hotel Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
3.6Rating
74Reviews
3Services
Beginners: mentioned in a customer review

Lakes Region Riding Academy

26 Young Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.9Rating
46Reviews
9Services

Fantastic experience, my daughter had never ridden a horse.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Serenity Stables

515 Union Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.1Rating
49Reviews
3Services
Beginners: mentioned in a customer review

Hilltop Equestrian Center

242 Green St

LessonsBeginnersEnglish
4.7Rating
41Reviews
4Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

Mack Hill Riding Academy

3 Mack Hill Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.8Rating
38Reviews
7Services

- beginner through advanced, including working with more advanced students on very specific goals in their chosen disciplines

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Rileys Farm

74 Hedding Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.8Rating
35Reviews
7Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

More stables that welcome beginners in New Hampshire, by city

Atkinson 1 stable

Barrington 1 stable

  • Wide Pine Farm301 Beauty Hill Rd, Barrington · ★ 5 (1)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Bow 1 stable

  • Blake's Pony Farm6 Foote Rd, Bow · ★ 5 (6)

    Alex made my granddaughter's first time on a horse a special one!

    From a Google review

Brentwood 2 stables

  • Sea Star Stable73 Middle Rd, Brentwood · ★ 4.8 (18)

    Great atmosphere for beginners and serious competitors.

    ★★★★★ Anne, Jun 2019
  • Star Lit Hollow Farm83 Lake Rd, Brentwood · ★ 4.6 (16)

    I would recommend Starlit Hollow horse farm to to a beginner or an experienced rider.

    From a Google review

Brookline 1 stable

  • Brookline Equestrian Center57 Oak Hill Rd, Brookline · ★ 4.3 (6)

    I would recommend lessons to anyone, beginner, advanced, or anyone who is just looking to have a good time and connect with the horses.

    From a Google review

Candia 1 stable

  • Wingedspur Farm24 Currier Rd, Candia · ★ 5 (13)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Chester 1 stable

  • Martin Family Ranch417 Candia Rd, Chester · ★ 5 (39)
    Beginners: mentioned in 2 customer reviews

Chesterfield 1 stable

Deerfield 1 stable

  • Wolf Creek Stables35b Raymond Rd #1519, Deerfield · ★ 4.8 (18)

    My husband came here as a beginner and now jumps and competes at the same height I do, happily and confidently!

    ★★★★★ Tricia, Sep 2023

Derry 2 stables

  • Black Magic FarmSalty Lane Farm, 24 Lane Rd, Derry · ★ 4.7 (17)

    Highly recommended for beginners all the way to advanced riders.

    ★★★★★ Alison, Aug 2018
  • Meadowbrook Horse Farm159 Hampstead Rd, Derry · ★ 5 (2)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Dover 1 stable

  • Sunswept Stables229 Spruce Ln Ext, Dover · ★ 5 (8)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Dunbarton 1 stable

  • Thorberchon Farm206 Robert Rogers Rd, Dunbarton · ★ 5 (23)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Durham 1 stable

  • UNH Horse BarnHorse Barn, 288 Mast Rd, Durham · ★ 4.8 (30)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Enfield 1 stable

  • Wild Rose Farm366 Shaker Hill Rd, Enfield · ★ 4.9 (9)

    Best training in the Upper Valley NH/VT, they are great with kids and adults, beginners and advanced.

    ★★★★★ Sensei, Dec 2022

Epping 2 stables

Freedom 1 stable

Kensington 1 stable

Lyndeborough 1 stable

  • Pony Farm233 Old Temple Rd, Lyndeborough · ★ 4.9 (31)

    It offers a variety of equine activities for many levels and abilities, from beginner to advanced.

    From a Google review

Madison 1 stable

  • Windcroft Stables31 Windcroft Ln, Madison · ★ 5 (9)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Manchester 1 stable

  • Just In Time Farm191 Litchfield Rd, Manchester · ★ 4.9 (18)

    Whether you’re a brand-new beginner or an experienced equestrian, there are a variety of lesson horses and lease options available for both riding and driving.

    From a Google review

Mason 1 stable

  • Contry Hill Farm271 Reed Rd, Mason · ★ 5 (20)

    I went to the Beginners Horsemanship camp.

    From a Google review

Mont Vernon 1 stable

  • Hobbs Barn110 Brook Rd, Mont Vernon · ★ 5 (12)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Moultonborough 1 stable

New Boston 1 stable

  • CoComeau Equestrian208 Chestnut Hill Rd, New Boston · ★ 5 (9)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

New Durham 1 stable

  • Stony Pine Farm LLC398 Kings Hwy, New Durham · ★ 4.8 (21)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Newport 1 stable

  • All The Class Equestrian163 Coon Brook Rd, Newport · ★ 4.8 (11)

    Her training horses are well trained for beginners, but she also has some for more advanced-beginner and intermediate riders.

    ★★★★★ Matthew, Nov 2021

Newton 1 stable

Pembroke 1 stable

Portsmouth 1 stable

  • High Standard Stable305 Peverly Hill Rd, Portsmouth · ★ 5 (15)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Richmond 1 stable

  • Richmond Hill Stable300 Fish Hatchery Rd, Richmond · ★ 5 (16)

    Perfect intro for the beginner that I am.

    From a Google review

Rindge 1 stable

  • Fiddle Leaf Farm59 W Main St, Rindge · ★ 5 (1)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Sandown 1 stable

  • Patchwood Farm42 Hawkewood Rd, Sandown · ★ 5 (27)

    Excellent farm for beginners and advanced riders alike with opportunities for trail rides, beach rides, and shows.

    ★★★★★ Laura, Apr 2018

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 New Hampshire, by city

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

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