Folly Farm Stables
“I am now doing the 3'3 Junior Hunters with a horse that my trainer Amy at folly helped me find.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Hartford, CT
These schools serve Hartford from nearby bases in towns including South Glastonbury, Middletown and Windsor.
11 schools listed · 8 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Decarli Farm LLC
“Amazing crew, very clean and well organized facility, takes good care of all animals there!”
The Stables at Westfield
“Its not often i can not find even one thing that I dont like in a stable, but I cant with this one!”
C & M Farms & Equestrian Center
“Beautiful place and Deanna is always friendly and knowledgeable at our lessons!”
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!”
The Pines Farm
The 11 schools listed for Hartford, 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: Hartford, CT
The 11 schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 170 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. 8 are open on weekends. 1 lists staff certifications (USHJA) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 3 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 6 of the schools on this page; 4 publish a contact page and 4 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 11 schools here, 6 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.
Wildwood Farm
“We have been at wildwood for just about a year and over the course of that year my step daughter has improved beyond measure!”
Someday Farm
Nayaug Stables
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”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Hartford
- “Abby, the trainer, is patient and knowledgeable. She adapts each lesson to the rider and the horse based on how they are interacting that day.” — from a review of The Stables at Westfield
- “Jon and Sharon are amazing. My child has been riding there for 4 years and is now learning to drive.” — from a review of Wildwood Farm
- “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
- “My daughter has been riding at Folly Farm for 2 years and it has been an amazing experience.” — from a review of Folly Farm Stables
- “The owners are responsive and caring. They carefully match the horse and rider.” — from a review of The Stables at Westfield
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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