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Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Glastonbury, CT
These schools serve Glastonbury from nearby bases in towns including Middletown, Durham and Somers.
24 schools listed · 1 open 24/7 · 17 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Folly Farm Stables
- Footing
- Competitive
- Summer Camp
“I've had my own horse at folly for the last almost three years and he, along with the rest of the horses get the best care along with the fact that they live in a safe, beautiful and extremely well maintained facility.”
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The Stables at Westfield
“I've seen more improvement in her skills in one year at this facility than in the 4 years she spent at another barn.”
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Bear Paw Barn
“Both as a riding instructor and as a trainer for horses, including (or especially) the most difficult cases.”
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Manes & Motions
“Wonderful place!”
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Wildwood Farm
“I can bring what he teaches me home to the horses I ride.”
The 24 schools listed for Glastonbury, CT 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: Glastonbury, CT
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 308 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 21 of the schools on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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 24 schools here, 21 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.
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Hidden Horse Farm
“Fantastic instruction = fantastic results and tons of fun.”
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Rivendell Farm
- Trail
- Barn
- Therapeutic
“We all had a blast at the barn and we could even work there sometimes, along with getting free time by yourself if you want to ride alone on your own horse.”
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Whispering Willow Equestrian Center
“Morgan has many years of experience with caring for and training horses and providing riding lessons, but what really stands out about Morgan is her demeanor while teaching.”
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Treasure Hill Farm
- Clinics
“Below is a picture of Croutons the horse!”
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Herbst Arabians
- Lessons
“Would highly recommend to anyone who needs boarding, training, lessons, or enjoys showing as well!”
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Wild Wind Stables Llc
- Owner
“Love this placebo ride on Thursday it's great love the horses there funny and so cute🥰 5 star place🥰🥰🥰 …”
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Sunny Hill Farm
“The care is next to none, the consistency is great, they clean water buckets daily, they never miss a supplement and they do night check.”
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Dreamcatcher Farm
“Thank you for all the fun times there, and I hope for more!!”
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Shallowbrook Equestrian Center
“Although this all sounds very advanced, Shallowbrook offers lessons for all levels, whether you're an absolute beginner or know how to ride but haven't been in the saddle for years.”
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Vining Hill Equestrian Center Inc
“Great horse farm.”
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Morgan Manor Stables
“OH, when using GPS to find the barn: use 170 Honey Hill Road as the address to search for.”
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Cavallo Farm
“From the huge stalls, beautiful paddocks, indoor and outdoor rings with quality jumps, to the organised and knowledgeable barn manager and trainers, Cavallo Farm is gem!”
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Double A Arabians
“I have seen many upgrades here recently, it's in a nice quiet location”
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Bit by Bit Stable
“You have time alone or with friends on a horse doing anything you want (excluding vaulting and jumping, an instructor must be present in order to do that).”
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Meadow View Horse Farm LLC
“The horses that l saw were clean and happy.”
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Rendez-Vous Farm
“Caroline and Patrick work excellent together, alongside other great employees, in order to make sure that Rendez-Vous Farm remains the wonderful facility and environment that everybody loves!”
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Sperry View Farm
“Had alot of nice looking , healthy horses, very clean farm and the staff was nice to everyone they let my youngest sons who loves to ride horses look at ,touch and visit with some of the horses that was cool and we were there for other work related ...”
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Sungold Stables
“Everyone supports one another through the myriad of maladies that horses are prone to develop.”
Horseback Riding Services in Glastonbury, CT Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$200
Maximum cost
$950
National Average
$285
Avg Per Hour Rates
$85
$250
$450
Average price range is based on 407 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Glastonbury
- “First time riding a horse and Sara the trainer made me feel so confident and sure the whole time.” — from a review of Rivendell Farm
- “Great place to learn to ride horses! Everyone is very kind and patience and the facilities are great with a wide variety of beautiful horses!” — from a review of Whispering Willow Equestrian Center
- “Highly recommend Folly Farm for all levels of riding, whether you're a beginner or a more experienced rider.” — from a review of Folly Farm Stables
- “Great facility with fantastic people running it. My riding has improved so much under Jon's instruction.” — from a review of Wildwood Farm
- “Our horse has never been happier! Welcoming environment, no drama, great for all levels.” — from a review of Cavallo Farm
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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