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Horseback riding in Vermont

We list 62 stables in Vermont, in 39 cities. Colchester has the most, with 6. Per their reviews or their own websites, 15 offer guided trail rides, 44 give riding lessons and 34 board horses.

62Stables
39Cities
15Trail rides
44Lessons
34Boarding

Featured stables in Vermont

Picked by Google rating times review count, with stables Google lists as riding schools or riding services first. Every city is listed below.

Topnotch Stable/Mount Mansfield Equestrian Center

4081 Mountain Rd

Trail ridesLessons
4.8Rating
73Reviews
2Services

Mountain View Ranch

502 Easy St

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.2Rating
80Reviews
6Services

Horses For Hire

893 S Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.5Rating
59Reviews
5Services

Chipman Stables

33 Danby Pawlet Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.7Rating
37Reviews
7Services

DND Stables Guided Trail Rides

1952 VT-114

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
5Rating
25Reviews
3Services

Kimberly Farms

1214 Cross Hill Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.6Rating
16Reviews
7Services

39 Vermont cities with riding stables

The number is how many stables we list in each city.

What stables here offer

A stable counts only when its Google reviews or its own website mention the service; the proof is on each stable's page. Links go to the Vermont list when at least 3 stables here qualify, otherwise to the list for the whole country.

A barn aisle lined with wooden stall doors

Horse boarding in Vermont

34 stables in Vermont board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Pond Hill Ranch (Poultney), Breakaway Farm (Grand Isle), Chipman Stables (Danby) and 31 more. Board types (full, partial, pasture or self-care) and rates differ from barn to barn, so visit and ask.

Horse boarding in Vermont

Top-rated in Vermont

Up to 10 Vermont stables ranked by Google rating times review count. A stable needs 10 or more Google reviews to make the list; 27 here do.

Top-rated stables in Vermont

Vermont horseback riding FAQ

How many horseback riding stables are in Vermont?
We list 62 stables in Vermont, in 39 cities. A stable is listed only when its Google listing, its reviews or its own website show it offers riding or boarding to the public.
Which city in Vermont has the most riding stables?
Colchester, with 6 stables. Next: Jericho (4) and Charlotte (3).
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Vermont?
15 of the 62 stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their own websites, including Pond Hill Ranch (Poultney), Topnotch Stable/Mount Mansfield Equestrian Center (Stowe), Mountain View Ranch (Danby) and 12 more. 3 mention mountain rides and 1 mentions sunset rides. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable. Trail rides in Vermont.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Vermont?
44 of the 62 stables we list mention riding lessons in their reviews or on their own websites, including Pond Hill Ranch (Poultney), Topnotch Stable/Mount Mansfield Equestrian Center (Stowe), Mountain View Ranch (Danby) and 41 more. 23 mention English riding and 9 mention Western riding. 23 say beginners are welcome. Riding lessons in Vermont.
Where can I board a horse in Vermont?
34 of the 62 stables we list board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Pond Hill Ranch (Poultney), Breakaway Farm (Grand Isle), Chipman Stables (Danby) and 31 more. Ask each barn which board types it offers and whether it has openings. Horse boarding in Vermont.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding programs in Vermont?
6 stables mention pony rides, 13 mention summer camps and 5 mention therapeutic riding, per their reviews or their own websites. Pony rides in Vermont. Horse camps in Vermont. Therapeutic riding in Vermont.
Which Vermont stable ranks first on Google numbers?
Ranked by Google rating times review count, Pond Hill Ranch in Poultney comes first, with 4.6★ from 97 reviews. The top-rated list for Vermont ranks up to 10 stables with 10 or more reviews.
How much does horseback riding cost in Vermont?
We don't list prices. Rates for rides, lessons and board are set by each stable and change, so ask the stable when you book.
Do Vermont stables have age or weight limits for riders?
Each stable sets its own rider rules, and we don't list them. Call the stable and ask before you book, especially for young kids. Stable pages show Google hours where Google has them; call before you go.