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Horseback riding for beginners in Pennsylvania
222 stables in Pennsylvania welcome beginners, out of 695 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 210 stables are listed by city below.
Thank you so much for such an incredible experience for my first time riding!
The stable's website says so too.
Now mind you this was our first time riding horses and my youngest daughter is 8 and my oldest is 10 and both times they got the most perfect laid back horses for beginners.
The stable's website says so too.
thanks Gus and Valarie we had no experience with the hotel
It was our first time riding horses and we were a little nervous but our guide Issac was very patient and took him time to explain everything.
They were patient, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and confident, whether it was their first time riding or they had experience.
The stable's website says so too.
Super friendly staff, & gave great instructions to us first time riders.
Cook Forest Scenic Trailride, Dude Ranch, and Campground
Even if you have no experience you will have a wonderful time.
The staff made everything clear with simple, informal lessons before we got started, which made me feel super comfortable even as a beginner.
The guides were friendly and knowledgeable, paying special attention to young and first-time riders.
The trail was at a walking pace, with a few brief uphill and downhill areas, but overall it was very manageable for beginners or anyone new to horseback riding.
More stables that welcome beginners in Pennsylvania, by city
Abbottstown
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Acme
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Airville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Allentown
- Beginners: per the stable's website
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Allison Park
- Beginners: per the stable's website
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Altoona
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Apollo
Before heading out, they provided clear, informative, and practical instructions that were especially helpful for beginners.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Artemas
These horses are programmed to their trail and are excellent for beginners to ride.
Athens
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Avella
He's never been on a horse prior to this.
Bangor
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Bath
His first time on a horse and he really enjoyed himself and SO DID I !
Bellefonte
I went from no riding experience to jumping up to 2’-9” to competing for the first time and buying my beautiful horse (from BRF) all within a year.
Bensalem
Flying Colors Riding is a quiet, family friendly facility that offers boarding and riding lessons geared towards beginner and intermediate riders.
Benton
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
Bernville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Birdsboro
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Bloomsburg
We instantly felt comfortable on the trail, even as beginners, and the scenic path was by far the most stunning view I’ve ever experienced.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Blue Bell
It was very engaging for both beginners and people who have more experience with horses.
Brogue
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Buckingham
Sammy was a beginner equestrian who fell in love with ‘ her horses: ‘.
Burgettstown
Very good instructors working with the first time riders.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Butler
Wether you are a beginner looking to get into the world of horses or an experienced rider just looking for some great people to ride with this is a great facility for both.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Cambridge Springs
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Carlisle
The horses are well cared for and gentle, making it an ideal environment for beginners.
My daughter went to one of the beginner horse camps in June here and had a lot of fun.
Carlton
The trail ride was peaceful, scenic, and the perfect mix of fun and relaxing, whether you’re experienced or a first-time rider.
Chester Springs
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Clearfield
As a beginner, I was very nervous and thought I’d be clumsy but the owner made it a wonderful experience.
Clinton
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Coatesville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
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Coburn
Took a group of 8 here for a work event, many had never ridden a horse before, and a great time was had by all.
Collegeville
Awesome place my sons go there every weekend she always make them feel welcome definitely recommend for beginners and pros
Columbia
Would definitely recommend Windswept to anyone looking for board or beginner/intermediate lessons.
Conestoga
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Conshohocken
This is a wonderful place for beginners to advanced.
Cooksburg
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
Coopersburg
We would definitely recommend the farm to others -- including beginners like us.
Coraopolis
Great for beginners and experienced riders.
Covington Township
I’m a health senior citizen that had never been on a horse.
Cresco
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Dillsburg
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Thank you all for making it a good experiences for my first time riding a horse.
Very nice place to get into some lessons for beginners.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Dover
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
Doylestown
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Drumore
I had one special needs child in private beginner lessons and one teen in group jumping lessons.
East Berlin
I am an adult beginner rider and they (Kelsey and the whole team) has made me feel welcome and supported.
East Fallowfield Township
As a first-time rider in my late 20s, Carolyn knows the exact pace I need to feel comfortable yet challenged during my lessons.
East Stroudsburg
If you are looking at a first time riding a horse.
Edinboro
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Elizabethtown
This was my daughter's first time riding a horse.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Ellwood City
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
Enola
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Equinunk
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Fairview
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Felton
I took my husband here for his first time horseback riding.
Finleyville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Fombell
- Beginners: per the stable's website
The program horses are very well trained and excellent mounts for beginners to advanced riders (Especially Shark Bait).
Furlong
- Beginners: mentioned in 4 customer reviews
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Germansville
Regardless if you are a first time rider or seasoned, I would highly recommend taking lessons at Hillcrest as there is always something new to learn or bad habits to break!
Gettysburg
Good for beginners to advanced; a nice leisurely stroll through the battlefield.
Gilbertsville
The instructors were patient, knowledgeable, and truly wonderful at explaining everything step by step—especially for beginners.
Glen Mills
As a beginner, I was nervous about starting lessons for the first time ever, but the staff immediately made me feel comfortable.
Glen Rock
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Glenmoore
- Beginners: per the stable's website
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Grantville
Fantastic place for any boarder, rider or horse enthusiast from beginner to intermediate.
Greenfield Township
I was made comfortable and had the best time, I highly recommend for any first time riders out there!
Greensburg
I am a beginner and am preparing for an Elk Hunt in Wyoming and will be on horseback, so I want to have general riding abilities prior to the trip.
Hanover
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
Harleysville
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
Harrisburg
Often holds schooling/fun shows that are welcoming and inviting to novice and beginner riders.
Hazle Township
First time riders, did a lesson and the long trail ride.
Hershey
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Hummelstown
As a current riding student who started there as a beginner, I highly recommend their lesson program.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Indiana
Fantastic summer beginner horse camp.
They always go above and beyond for your horse and tailor not only to well established equestrians, but also to beginner riders.
Jamison
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Jersey Shore
Awesome trails, wonderful trainer for beginner and advanced lessons.
Jim Thorpe
As a beginner, I felt really comfortable riding for the first time.
Kennerdell
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Kennett Square
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Kunkletown
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Kutztown
Great place for beginners,advanced.
Lake Ariel
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Lancaster
Well planned, beginner friendly horse shows
Lansdale
She mentioned wanting to do horseback riding again but It was my first time riding a horse so I was a bit antsy.
Latrobe
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Laurys Station
This was my first time riding a horse and the instructors were very helpful in helping me learn what to do, get situated with the horse, and gave pointers while riding.
Lenhartsville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Leola
I recommend Flying M to anyone, whether you are a beginner rider or a seasoned one, you will always enjoy your time here!
Lewisberry
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Lincoln University
The focus is mainly Hunter Jumper discipline but whether you're a beginner or have been riding for years, this barn might be the right fit for you!
If you are a seasoned owner looking for the best place to board or a beginner who wants to come out and learn Western - this is the spot!
Lititz
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Littlestown
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Malvern
They have such a well developed lesson program for beginners to advanced riders and you truly learn in every single lesson.
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Manheim
This is perfect for someone with little to no experience with horses.
McDonald
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Mechanicsburg
She understands the challenges that adult riders have (especially the beginners) and she encourages the young adults to strive to do their best.
Equine enthusiasts from beginners to advanced will find that this facility has something exceptional to offer them.
Mercersburg
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Milton
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Montgomery
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Montoursville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Mount Joy
- Beginners: per the stable's website
New Oxford
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Newmanstown
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Newtown
We had no prior experience with horses before starting lessons here at the farm.
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Newtown Square
Bryn turned me into a rider who can’t wait to get on a horse and my pony is a sweet little wonder who gives lessons to beginners and kids.
Newville
Two guides took us and gave gentle pointers along the way, which was much appreciated since we are beginners!
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Norristown
From advanced jumping lessons to my wtc beginner lessons, lessons are always something to look forward too.
North East
I myself have also gone on a couple trail rides which are a great way to try riding if you’ve never been on a horse but would like to try!
Noxen
Three out of four of our riders had never been on a horse before and their instructions were on point and easy to follow.
Oakdale
The farm has a great variety of well-trained school horses for beginners and more advanced riders, and the whole barn is friendly and welcoming.
Oley
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Orefield
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Orwigsburg
She is even giving my beginner Husband lessons.
Oxford
The most wonderful staff and some lovely horses with all levels of dressage training from beginner horses to Grand Prix schoolmasters.
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Palmerton
As beginners, we appreciated the individualized attention given to us as we rode the trail at Apollo Farm.
Palmyra
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Patton
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Pennsylvania Furnace
I would highly recommend for first time riders (and based on the level of knowledge/expertise, any level of rider) if you are looking for a place to experience horse riding!
Perkasie
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
Philadelphia
I was looking for riding lessons as someone who had never been on a horse before and they have made my experience amazing.
The facility is also equipped with two great riding instructors who teach beginner through advanced students.
My main thing here was to take photos of the horses, so other than that I have no experience dealing with the business.
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Phoenixville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Pipersville
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
- Beginners: per the stable's website
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Plum
Wonderful family friendly and beginner friendly horse club where all members are kind, supportive, and helpful.
Port Matilda
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Pottsville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Quakertown
- Beginners: per the stable's website
No matter where you are in your journey either beginner or advanced rider, young horse or senior companion, Graystone tailors a program to meet your needs.
Reinholds
They will always welcome you, whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider!
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
I highly recommend Andrew to anyone from beginner to advanced!
Richboro
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Riegelsville
The barn offers trail access, chances to ride off-property, and plenty of show opportunities for beginner through advanced riders.
Rossiter
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Royersford
She works with everyone from children to adults (beginner or experienced) and she keeps a great herd of horses that are also excellent teachers.
Schwenksville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Selinsgrove
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Seven Valleys
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Sewickley
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Shippensburg
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Sinking Spring
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
Slippery Rock
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Smithton
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Somerset
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
South Park Township
Horeses Unlimited offers a great learning experience for first time riders and young riders with the Pony Session.
Southampton
I would highly recommend HGF to anyone looking for lessons from beginners to the show rings!
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced rider she will teach you everything about horses.
Stewartstown
Great place to enjoy riding for experienced, beginner , western or English riders.
Tbey offer lessons from beginners to advanced riders.
Telford
- Beginners: per the stable's website
UPR MAKEFIELD
They have plenty for the lessons for beginner, intermediate, and advanced rider, so that as she improves as a rider, she can still be challenged.
Walnutport
My sister and I have never ridden horses before but really wanted to have that experience.
Washington
- Beginners: per the stable's website
As an adult beginner rider, I feel incredibly comfortable thanks to Becky.
Washington Boro
My horse is now a beginner lesson horse as well as perfect for my intermediate abilities.
Watsontown
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Waymart
This was my first time riding and Bre and Shar were great!
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Waynesburg
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Wellsboro
Recommend these folks for beginners and seasoned riders alike !
Wernersville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
West Chester
- Beginners: per the stable's website
I've been riding at Grand Slam as an adult beginner for nearly a year and have learned so much about riding, the theory and how to care for horses.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Windsor
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Winfield
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Yardley
- Beginners: mentioned in 2 customer reviews
York
My partner also rode, and she was great with him as well, him being a first time rider.
- Beginners: mentioned in 2 customer reviews
Awesome for beginners and riders looking to advance.
York Haven
She made him feel so comfortable with his first time on a horse.
York Springs
- 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 Pennsylvania, by city
- Philadelphia5
- Coatesville4
- Dillsburg4
- Malvern4
- West Chester4
- Allison Park3
- Elizabethtown3
- Lititz3
- Newtown3
- Pipersville3
- Reinholds3
- York3
- Allentown2
- Apollo2
- Bath2
- Bloomsburg2
- Burgettstown2
- Butler2
- Carlisle2
- Collegeville2
- Cresco2
- East Stroudsburg2
- Fombell2
- Furlong2
- Gettysburg2
- Glen Rock2
- Glenmoore2
- Hummelstown2
- Indiana2
- Lake Ariel2
- Lincoln University2
- Mechanicsburg2
- Newville2
- Oley2
- Oxford2
- Quakertown2
- Southampton2
- Stewartstown2
- Washington2
- Waymart2
- Abbottstown1
- Acme1
- Airville1
- Altoona1
- Artemas1
- Athens1
- Avella1
- Bangor1
- Bellefonte1
- Bensalem1
- Benton1
- Bernville1
- Birdsboro1
- Blue Bell1
- Bridgeville1
- Brogue1
- Buckingham1
- Cambridge Springs1
- Carlton1
- Chester Springs1
- Clarion1
- Clearfield1
- Clinton1
- Coburn1
- Columbia1
- Conestoga1
- Conshohocken1
- Cooksburg1
- Coopersburg1
- Coraopolis1
- Covington Township1
- Dover1
- Doylestown1
- Drumore1
- East Berlin1
- East Fallowfield Township1
- Edinboro1
- Ellwood City1
- Enola1
- Equinunk1
- Fairview1
- Felton1
- Finleyville1
- Germansville1
- Gilbertsville1
- Glen Mills1
- Grantville1
- Greenfield Township1
- Greensburg1
- Hanover1
- Harleysville1
- Harrisburg1
- Hazle Township1
- Hershey1
- Jamison1
- Jersey Shore1
- Jim Thorpe1
- Kennerdell1
- Kennett Square1
- Kunkletown1
- Kutztown1
- Lancaster1
- Lansdale1
- Latrobe1
- Laurys Station1
- Lenhartsville1
- Leola1
- Lewisberry1
- Littlestown1
- Manheim1
- McDonald1
- Mercersburg1
- Milton1
- Montgomery1
- Montoursville1
- Mount Joy1
- New Oxford1
- Newmanstown1
- Newtown Square1
- Norristown1
- North East1
- Noxen1
- Oakdale1
- Orefield1
- Orwigsburg1
- Palmerton1
- Palmyra1
- Patton1
- Pennsylvania Furnace1
- Perkasie1
- Phoenixville1
- Plum1
- Port Matilda1
- Pottsville1
- Richboro1
- Riegelsville1
- Rossiter1
- Royersford1
- Schwenksville1
- Selinsgrove1
- Seven Valleys1
- Sewickley1
- Shippensburg1
- Sinking Spring1
- Slippery Rock1
- Smithton1
- Somerset1
- South Park Township1
- Spring City1
- Spring Mills1
- Telford1
- UPR MAKEFIELD1
- Walnutport1
- Washington Boro1
- Watsontown1
- Waynesburg1
- Wellsboro1
- Wernersville1
- White Haven1
- Windsor1
- Winfield1
- Yardley1
- York Haven1
- York Springs1
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