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Horseback riding in Fort Edward, NY

We list 8 stables in Fort Edward, New York. Per their reviews or their own websites, 2 offer guided trail rides, 4 give riding lessons and 4 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Buck Creek Riding

342 Gansevoort Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.8Rating
123Reviews
5Services

Heartland Stables

434 Gansevoort Rd

Boarding
5Rating
22Reviews
1Services

Vertical Farm

79 County Rd 42

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.3Rating
23Reviews
7Services

Ashley Horse Training

346 NY-197

Trail ridesLessonsEnglish
4.9Rating
16Reviews
4Services

Stonegate Stables

106 Reynolds Rd

4.9Rating
11Reviews
—Services

Gallup Ridge Farm

186 Black House Rd

Boarding
5Rating
3Reviews
1Services

Vertical Stables

79 County Rd 42

LessonsBoardingBeginners
5Rating
3Reviews
7Services

Shellard Skye Ranch LLC.

132 Woodard Rd

—Rating
—Reviews
—Services

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

What Fort Edward 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 in Fort Edward

2 of the 8 stables here mention guided trail rides:

“Beautiful place family friendly environment our guide Audra was absolutely wonderful very knowledgeable, friendly and so helpful with my son who is autistic.”

Google review of Buck Creek Riding
Trail rides in New York

Riding lessons in Fort Edward

4 of the 8 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (3), English riding (3), Western riding (1), pony rides (1), summer camps (2), therapeutic riding (2).

“Kierstan is an accomplished equestrian and lessons are even included with the board.”

Google review of Vertical Farm
Riding lessons in New York

Horse boarding in Fort Edward

4 of the 8 stables here mention boarding:

“Beautiful stables and best care around for all your horse boarding needs.”

Google review of Heartland Stables
Horse boarding in Fort Edward

Compare Fort Edward stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Buck Creek Riding342 Gansevoort Rd 4.8★ 123 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides, Good for kids —
Heartland Stables434 Gansevoort Rd 5★ 22 — — Boarding
Vertical Farm79 County Rd 42 4.3★ 23 — Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Therapeutic riding, English, Good for kids Boarding
Ashley Horse Training346 NY-197 4.9★ 16 Trail rides Lessons, English, Western —
Stonegate Stables106 Reynolds Rd 4.9★ 11 — — —
Gallup Ridge Farm186 Black House Rd 5★ 3 — — Boarding
Vertical Stables79 County Rd 42 5★ 3 — Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Therapeutic riding, English, Good for kids Boarding
Shellard Skye Ranch LLC.132 Woodard Rd — — — — —

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 Fort Edward stables

Buck Creek Riding

This review is way overdue. Hands down the best bunch of people to ride with. We stopped in for my daughter to do horseback riding, before we made our way back to NYC. They are very passionate and caring towards their horses. You can even purchase fresh eggs on the premises.

★★★★★ •Sk•, Jun 2025

Heartland Stables

I have been at Heartland Stables for 8 years and they have provided my horses with excellent care! The horse I had there for 7 years died there this last September. He had metabolic equine syndrome and laminitis and after having bowel obstruction surgery he came home and was provided the most excellent care.

★★★★★ Kathleen, Aug 2024

Vertical Farm

Vertical Farm is an amazing facility that is located in an idyllic setting with nothing short of breathtaking views. This well maintained stable itself has many amenities, including a heated tack room with a refrigerator and microwave, a bathroom, wash stalls with warm water, outdoor arena and an indoor arena with…

★★★★★ Jeanette, Feb 2025

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Fort Edward horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Fort Edward?
We list 8 stables in Fort Edward, out of 713 stables in 364 cities across New York.
Which Fort Edward stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Buck Creek Riding comes first, with 4.8★ from 123 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Heartland Stables is highest at 5★ from 22 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Fort Edward?
2 of the 8 Fort Edward stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Buck Creek Riding and Ashley Horse Training. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Fort Edward?
4 of the 8 Fort Edward stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Buck Creek Riding, Vertical Farm, Ashley Horse Training and Vertical Stables. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Fort Edward?
4 of the 8 Fort Edward stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Heartland Stables, Vertical Farm, Gallup Ridge Farm and Vertical Stables. Compare horse boarding in Fort Edward.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Fort Edward?
Pony rides: Buck Creek Riding. Summer camps: Vertical Farm and Vertical Stables. Therapeutic riding: Vertical Farm and Vertical Stables. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Fort Edward 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 Fort Edward, 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 Fort Edward have riding stables?
Schuylerville (1 stable, 5 mi), Gansevoort (4 stables, 6 mi) and Argyle (1 stable, 6 mi).

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