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Horseback riding for beginners in Vermont

23 stables in Vermont welcome beginners, out of 62 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.

23Stables
22Cities
62All stables in VT

Top 12 by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (10 reviews or more). The other 11 stables are listed by city below.

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

Mountain View Ranch

502 Easy St

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.2Rating
80Reviews
6Services

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced rider, this place is a treasure.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Horses For Hire

893 S Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.5Rating
59Reviews
5Services

As a complete beginner, I felt comfortable right away and quickly gained confidence during the ride.

★★★★★ Kiki, Apr 2026

Breakaway Farm

16 US-2

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.6Rating
55Reviews
8Services

Well cared for horses, well suited for beginners to experienced, Western tack, with some gorgeous views, just communicate on your experience.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Chipman Stables

33 Danby Pawlet Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.7Rating
37Reviews
7Services

I have never ridden a horse and was very anxious , our guide Ashley was very good at talking me through everything and wicked nice overall.

★★★★★ Brenda, Oct 2021

The stable's website says so too.

DND Stables Guided Trail Rides

1952 VT-114

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
5Rating
25Reviews
3Services
Beginners: mentioned in 6 customer reviews

Figure 8 Riding

1961 W Hill Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.8Rating
18Reviews
8Services
Beginners: mentioned in a customer review

Kimberly Farms

1214 Cross Hill Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.6Rating
16Reviews
7Services

Went on a trail ride with my son, his first time riding.

★★★★★ Nikie, Jul 2021

The stable's website says so too.

Avalon Teaching Farm, L3C

1841 Main St

LessonsBeginnersPony rides
5Rating
13Reviews
6Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

Better Days Ranch and Equine Services LLC

1417 Grandey Rd

Beginners
5Rating
11Reviews
1Services

The horses were calm and well-trained, which made the ride enjoyable even for beginners.

★★★★★ Donna, Oct 2025

Cold Brook Stables

88 West Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
5Rating
11Reviews
5Services
Beginners: per the stable's website

New Horizons Farm LLC

72 Indian Brook Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.2Rating
12Reviews
6Services

Not only is she a very talented trainer, but also a kind person who is helping me navigate the horse world as an adult beginner.

★★★★★ Stacie, Jun 2024

New Moon Ranch

1498 Dugway Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.2Rating
10Reviews
6Services

As an adult beginner who wanted to both learn to ride and also really get to experience and learn about horse connection, NMR was the perfect fit.

★★★★★ Adrianne, Dec 2025

More stables that welcome beginners in Vermont, by city

Colchester 1 stable

Ferrisburgh 1 stable

  • Triple Combination Farm579 Dakin Rd, Ferrisburgh · ★ 4.8 (4)

    Wonderful trainers here for eventing from beginners to advanced!

    ★★★★★ Krystal, Nov 2021

Guilford 1 stable

  • Southmowing Stables3275 Hinesburg Rd, Guilford · ★ 5 (7)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Hinesburg 1 stable

  • Livery Horse Farm601 Lavigne Hill Rd, Hinesburg · ★ 5 (5)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Moretown 1 stable

  • Vermont Icelandic Horse FarmN Fayston Rd, Moretown · ★ 4.2 (58)

    Two beginners and 1 experienced rider (the little one) Staff was so kind, horses so gentle, what a way to spend the afternoon!

    ★★★★★ Regina, Jun 2020

Plainfield 1 stable

  • East Hill Farm Riding Center540 Gonyeau Rd, Plainfield · ★ 5 (8)

    The show ring is not enclosed- not a problem for most, but use caution for true beginner riders if they don’t usually ride outside of an enclosure!

    From a Google review

Poultney 1 stable

  • Pond Hill Ranch1683 Pond Hill Ranch Rd, Poultney · ★ 4.6 (97)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Randolph Center 1 stable

  • Hyde Mountain Farm111 Kelsey Mountain Rd, Randolph Center · ★ 4.5 (8)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Shelburne 1 stable

White River Junction 1 stable

  • Brookside Farm2727 Christian St, White River Junction · ★ 5 (6)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

Williston 1 stable

  • Windswept Farm581 Old Stage Rd, Williston · ★ 4.9 (7)
    Beginners: per the stable's website

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 Vermont, by city

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

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