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Treasure Hill Farm
- Clinics
“Back in the saddle (after thirty year hiatus), with their incredible dressage instructor Leanne Schroeder and new mount "Ascher", bought at THF.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Groton, CT
None of these schools is based in Groton; they work from towns including Canterbury (24 mi), Bridgehampton, NY (32 mi) and Durham (35 mi).
24 schools listed · 1 open 24/7 · 17 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Jumpers Academy
“I have 2 horse here for the past 3 years and the horse care is the best I've had in the last 15 years of owning and boarding horses.”
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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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Canonchet Farm
“They get turnout all day in winter, and all night in summer to reduce fly and heat irritation, and promote maximum movement outside.”
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Outbackstables Llc
“Wonderful boarding facility as well as wonderful lesson program with two wonderful instructors for all level riders.”
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Carter's Family Ranch
“The lessons are so well priced - I pay $300 for 4 lessons a month for 2 kids - that's roughly the price of 1 month of lessons for 1 child at any other place, and they don't sacrifice quality.”
The 24 schools listed for Groton, 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: Groton, CT
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 274 reviews; 20 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+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 25 years. We have a website on file for 19 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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 24 schools here, 19 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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Ponies
- Meats
“The product is delicious and conveniently packaged, and The Farmer's Wife is so charming!”
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Cub Hunt Farm
“You'll never find more dedicated horse people or a more nurturing environment to ride in.”
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Morgan Manor Stables
“Everyone is so welcoming, the facility is beautiful, and I just love spending my time here!”
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Hidden Lake Farm Riding School Inc.
- Lessons
“For those of you who have the privilege of riding with her please know you are riding with an equestrian who is absolutely amazing.”
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Yellow Horse Equine Therapeutic Program
“She is giving my niece lessons and she is extremely knowledgeable about all facets of the horses lives period....”
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White Birch Farm
“OMG they was both so amazing and great with my daughter he loves it so much we just found our stable where we will stay thank you Janice and Andy you made my daughter so happy and I love that you teach them everything about riding 💕 I Highly recommen...”
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Wildwood Farm
“I known them both of them over 30+years great team working together!!!”
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Rivendell Farm
- Lessons
- Instructors
- Facility
“I also cannot give enough stars to my trainer Jenn, who always knows when to give me a push, when to cajole me, and when to give me time so that I always feel safe while progressing as a rider.”
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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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Stony Hill Stables
- Pony
- Confidence
- Helmet
“It's not the typical pony rides at fall festivals, they actually do the stirrups and make sure your helmet fits right plus it's always nice to know you're working with animals that are well taken care of.”
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Billington Stables
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First Blue
- Trainers
“As a young first time rider we were looking for a place that would fit our budget as well as a place we felt safe and trusted the trainers.”
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Laurel Crown Farms
“When I aged out she helped me make the smooth transition to an Amateur and in my first amateur year with Laura Beth, my horse Encore And I won a Tri-color at every show we competed in .”
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Dreamcatcher Farm
“We are impressed with their knowledge & therapeutic animal services offered.”
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A Bit Above
“5 year old daughter there to ride to small ponies.”
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Gray Horse Farm Hamptons (Ghf Hamptons Llc)
“This is the most beautiful Horse Farm and horse back riding lessons I've ever seen !”
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Heritage Equestrian Center
“Fun place with a very good trainer”
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Center For Therapeutic Riding of the East End
Horseback Riding Services in Groton, CT Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$200
Maximum cost
$950
National Average
$285
Avg Per Hour Rates
$85
$250
$450
Fair price range is based on 285 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Groton
- “Super professional equestrian facility with a friendly environment to improve your riding in!” — from a review of First Blue
- “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
- “Great facility with fantastic people running it. My riding has improved so much under Jon's instruction.” — from a review of Wildwood Farm
- “My daughters absolutely love going to their lessons and have progressed so much in their riding abilities.” — from a review of Rivendell Farm
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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