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Horseback riding for beginners in Rhode Island

20 stables in Rhode Island welcome beginners, out of 52 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.

20Stables
17Cities
52All stables in RI

Top 12 by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (10 reviews or more). The other 8 stables are listed by city below.

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

C and L Stables

1095 Ives Rd

Trail ridesBoardingBeginners
4.6Rating
209Reviews
4Services

Our trail guide was very friendly and helpful to us beginners, and it was a beautiful ride through the park and woods.

From a Google review

Newport Equestrian Academy

287 3rd Beach Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4Rating
202Reviews
8Services

If you’re in Newport and looking for something unique and unforgettable to do, I highly recommend Newport Equestrian Academy—especially if you’re a beginner like me.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Sunset Stables

1 Twin River Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.2Rating
158Reviews
6Services

Taking off one star for the reason that during the ride, as a beginner you won't really have a lesson.

From a Google review

Rustic Rides Farm

1173 West Side Rd

Trail ridesBeginnersBeach rides
4.7Rating
97Reviews
3Services
Beginners: mentioned in 2 customer reviews

Faith Hill Farm

2056 Division Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.6Rating
69Reviews
9Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

Stepping Stone Ranch

201 Escoheag Hill Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.4Rating
37Reviews
6Services

Whether you are a beginner, experienced, or a former rider getting back in the saddle, I would strongly recommend her.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Cornerstone Farm

86 Foster Center Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.9Rating
19Reviews
9Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

Sheffield Way Farm

70B Sheffield Hill Rd

LessonsBeginnersPony rides
4.4Rating
20Reviews
4Services

Everyone at the farm were so patient and encouraging for young riders and even first time riders.

From a Google review

Preserve Equestrian Training Stables

61 Pine Hill Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
5Rating
17Reviews
5Services

The horses are well cared for and I was taken care of every step of the way as a beginner.

★★★★★ Jenna, Feb 2025

Windswept Farm

25 Serpentine Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
5Rating
14Reviews
6Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

Sunflower Meadows Equestrian

3622 Main Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.3Rating
15Reviews
5Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

Prospect Hill Farm LLC

61 Reservoir Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.6Rating
12Reviews
6Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

More stables that welcome beginners in Rhode Island, by city

Adamsville 1 stable

  • Adamsville Stables14 Albert Ln, Adamsville · ★ 4.8 (5)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Ashaway 1 stable

  • Hunter Ridge40 Collins Rd, Ashaway · ★ 4.9 (8)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Barrington 1 stable

  • Grays Farm60 George St, Barrington · ★ 5 (1)

    We came here for a lesson for my daughter, her first time riding again since falling off and I can't say enough good things about Tammy and Tiffany.

    ★★★★★ Tracy, Jun 2024

Chepachet 1 stable

  • EnShanting Allie87 Paris Irons Rd, Chepachet · ★ 4.6 (9)

    If you are looking for a barn that is family friendly, and available for beginner to advance riders this is a great location!

    From a Google review

Foster 1 stable

  • Iverson Equestrian9 Mt Hygeia Rd, Foster · ★ 5 (7)

    I’ve been here for over a year now - started as an adult beginner who knew nothing much about horses or riding at all lol.

    ★★★★★ Sarah, May 2025

Johnston 1 stable

Portsmouth 1 stable

  • Anne Benson Stables805 Middle Rd, Portsmouth · ★ 4.4 (7)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Richmond 1 stable

  • Cast No Shadows360 Hillsdale Rd, Richmond · ★ 5 (2)

    The confidence I saw in not only in my daughters riding but the others kids as well (some who had never rode a horse before camp) was amazing to see.

    From a Google review

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 Rhode Island, by city

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

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