Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Burlington, VT

These schools serve Burlington from nearby bases in towns including Colchester, Essex and Shelburne.

10 schools listed · 7 open weekends · 7 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

New Horizons Farm LLC

New Horizons Farm LLC

4.2 6 reviews
“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.”
BBB A+Since 1987
Essex, VT · 7 mi from Burlington
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Cottonwood Stables

Cottonwood Stables

4.8 14 reviews
“Good people taking good care of the horses placed in their facility.”
Since 2013Family-owned
Colchester, VT · 4 mi from Burlington
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Erin Longworth Performance Horses

Erin Longworth Performance Horses

4.7 7 reviews
“Everyone treats everyone like family and is willing to lend a hand or answer questions.”
Since 2009
Milton, VT · 13 mi from Burlington
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Hemlock Hill Farm

Hemlock Hill Farm

5.0 6 reviews
“A great place for horse back riding.”
Since 2013
Shelburne, VT · 8 mi from Burlington
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Blackrose Morgans

Blackrose Morgans

4.5 6 reviews
“Great close group of people, horses are taking good care of, we currently board a horse now.”
Since 2020
Colchester, VT · 4 mi from Burlington
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CSG Horsemanship

CSG Horsemanship

5.0 2 reviews
“Even as a tourist, it was really fun for kids to learn about caring for and riding horses.”
Since 2019
Willsboro, NY · 13 mi from Burlington
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The 10 schools listed for Burlington, VT teach riding. Which disciplines a barn runs, whether it has an indoor arena and which ages it accepts come from what the barn publishes itself; star ratings and rider quotes are taken from public listings.

Area overview: Burlington, VT

8 of the 10 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 104 reviews; 7 are rated 4.5 or higher. 7 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page and 8 list a public email. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.

Where are riding lesson times and rider levels published?

Out of the 10 schools here, all 10 publish a site of their own. That page carries the lesson timetable, the rider levels and the age rules; whether a barn has an indoor arena is rarely in the listing itself, so read it before you call.

Tailwind Stables

Tailwind Stables

Since 2022Family-owned
Essex Junction, VT · 11 mi from Burlington
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Synchrony Dressage

Synchrony Dressage

Since 2023
Charlotte, VT · 10 mi from Burlington
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Willow Hill Farm

Willow Hill Farm

4.9 9 reviews
“So if you're a novice and wish to learn or experienced in horsemanship and want to improve your skills and knowledge, Willow Hill Farm is THE place to go.”
Since 1999
Keeseville, NY · 16 mi from Burlington
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Triple Combination Farm

Triple Combination Farm

4.7 2 reviews
“We commute an hour and twenty minutes to TCF for instruction every week because it is THAT good.”
Since 2006
Ferrisburgh, VT · 17 mi from Burlington
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