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Horseback riding in Augusta, ME

We list 4 stables in Augusta, Maine. Per their reviews or their own websites, 3 give riding lessons and 1 boards horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Wright Way Stables

198 Eight Rod Rd

LessonsSummer camps
4.8Rating
14Reviews
2Services

Whispering Woods Stables

150 Ingraham Mountain Rd

LessonsBoardingTherapeutic riding
4.7Rating
14Reviews
3Services

Hill Country Stables

54 Wade Rd

4.5Rating
11Reviews
—Services

Friendship Stables

200 Eight Rod Rd

Lessons
4.6Rating
5Reviews
1Services

The "Local fave" rosette marks the Augusta stable with the highest Google rating times review count. It's a ranking of public numbers, not an endorsement.

What Augusta stables offer

Trail rides, lessons and boarding are listed apart. A service shows here only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it.

Trail rides

None of the 4 Augusta stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 19 stables across Maine do.

Trail rides in Maine

Riding lessons in Augusta

3 of the 4 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: summer camps (1), therapeutic riding (1).

“Our daughter has had lessons here and so far is in love with it.”

★★★★★ Maineelite, Dec 2023 · Google review of Wright Way Stables
Riding lessons in Maine

Horse boarding in Augusta

1 stable here mentions boarding:

Horse boarding in Maine

Compare Augusta stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Wright Way Stables198 Eight Rod Rd 4.8★ 14 — Lessons, Summer camps —
Whispering Woods Stables150 Ingraham Mountain Rd 4.7★ 14 — Lessons, Therapeutic riding Boarding
Hill Country Stables54 Wade Rd 4.5★ 11 — — —
Friendship Stables200 Eight Rod Rd 4.6★ 5 — Lessons —

A service shows only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it; the review sentence or website note is on each stable's page. A dash doesn't mean a stable lacks it, so ask.

What riders say about Augusta stables

Wright Way Stables

wright way stables is the best place ever. Every one is so nice, and kind, and that your instucters always belive in you. i would highly recamed it

★★★★★ Lucy, Oct 2013

Whispering Woods Stables

I really enjoy my time at Whispering Woods! The environment is so beautiful and peaceful. I definitely would love to go back and enjoy the horses and just the incredible view. 🌹

★★★★★ Marilyn, Jul 2022

Friendship Stables

I really like to ride horses and take care of them. I grow up with horses but I'm still learning how to take care of them and still learning how to ride them.

★★★★★ Ariana, Sep 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Top-rated in Maine

Up to 10 Maine stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.

Top-rated stables in Maine

Horseback riding near Augusta

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Augusta horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Augusta?
We list 4 stables in Augusta, out of 99 stables in 66 cities across Maine.
Which Augusta stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Wright Way Stables comes first, with 4.8★ from 14 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Augusta?
None of the 4 Augusta stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. 19 stables across Maine do: see trail rides in Maine.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Augusta?
3 of the 4 Augusta stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Wright Way Stables, Whispering Woods Stables and Friendship Stables. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Augusta?
Whispering Woods Stables boards horses, per its reviews or its own website. Ask which board types it offers and whether it has openings. More horse boarding in Maine.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Augusta?
Summer camps: Wright Way Stables. Therapeutic riding: Whispering Woods Stables. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Augusta stables open today?
Each stable's page shows its Google hours where Google has them, and the cards above show whether a stable is open now. Stables change hours with the season and the weather, so call before you go.
How much does horseback riding cost in Augusta, and are there age or weight limits?
We don't list prices or rider limits. Each stable sets its own rates and rules for riders, so ask the stable when you book.
What other towns near Augusta have riding stables?
Vassalboro (2 stables, 7 mi), Sidney (1 stable, 7 mi) and Readfield (1 stable, 9 mi).

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