JJ Lavieri Stables
“He's incredibly positive and kind and creates such a welcoming learning environment for both the humans and the horses in his training program!”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Glastonbury, CT
1 of these schools is based in Glastonbury; the others serve Glastonbury from towns including Middletown (12 mi), South Glastonbury (4 mi) and Marlborough (9 mi).
9 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The Pines Farm
Nayaug Stables
The Stables at Westfield
“She adapts each lesson to the rider and the horse based on how they are interacting that day.”
C & M Farms & Equestrian Center
“See the beauty and majestic nature of horses in nature and exhibit the horseback riding lessons at a very fair and very low price.”
Meadowbrook Farm LLC
“The owner, Renee Dupuis, is dedicated to ensuring the best for every horse on the property, from the quality of the feed, hay, and bedding to the footing in the arenas.”
The 15 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 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 136 reviews; 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. 9 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (USHJA). Domain records put 8 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. We have a website on file for 11 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page and 7 list a public email. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and 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 15 schools here, 11 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.
Bear Paw Barn
“Such a beautiful place with a very dedicated lady Amy that just loves these horses and does so much good for them.”
Blue Dog Farm
Four Winds Farm
Manes & Motions
“Seeing ACTUAL safety practices at Manes, a PATH Intl accredited therapeutic riding center, is a night and day difference from what I used to think was safe growing up.”
Windcrest Farms Inc
“There passion, dedication and well being for all of there horses are the incredible.”
Wildwood Farm
“Jon and Sharon are amazing people & I've never met 2 people who care about the horses & the riders more than they do.”
Run Away Farm
Hidden Horse Farm
“Fantastic instruction = fantastic results and tons of fun.”
Trinity Hill Equestrian
“If you board, have your horse in training or are just looking for some lessons I would definitely recommend Sarah she is a great trainer and not only do I learn a lot from her she is a lot of fun and keeps lessons exciting”
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