Decarli Farm LLC
“In the short time I have had my horse at Decarli, I have been blown away by the care and attention to detail they provide.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Manchester, CT
These schools serve Manchester from nearby bases in towns including South Glastonbury, Ellington and Marlborough.
15 schools listed · 11 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Hillside Stable LLC
“The stables, paddocks and indoor riding arena are well kept and the horses are loved and well cared for”
Babcock Hill Horses Naturally
“The horses are well-loved and cared for, there are tons of bonus critters around (bunnies, peacocks, guinea hens, chickens, and a barn cat named Princess), and Dawn is a patient and helpful instructor.”
C & M Farms & Equestrian Center
“My daughter has been coming here for 4 years now and she absolutely loves it.”
JJ Lavieri Stables
“Excellent equine training and boarding facility”
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 Manchester, 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: Manchester, CT
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 161 reviews; 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. 11 are open on weekends. 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 2004. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 11 of the schools on this page; 8 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 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.
Blue Dog Farm
The Pines Farm
Four Winds Farm
Windcrest Farms Inc
“Competent instruction on nurtured horses in beautiful, legacy internal and external equestrian facilities--what could be better for novice and veteran riders?”
Wildwood Farm
“My child has been riding there for 4 years and is now learning to drive.”
Run Away Farm
Someday Farm
Nayaug Stables
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 Manchester
- “JJ is an absolutely wonderful trainer. He's incredibly positive and kind and creates such a welcoming learning environment for both the humans and the horses in his training program!” — from a review of JJ Lavieri Stables
- “There is excellent communication, great staff and they treat every horse as a member of their family.” — from a review of Decarli Farm LLC
- “Great facility with fantastic people running it. My riding has improved so much under Jon's instruction.” — from a review of Wildwood Farm
- “My daughter has been riding here for 5 years now, we love them!” — from a review of Hillside Stable LLC
- “I had a great experience here with the horses, and would recommend to anyone who is interested in lessons, pony rides, or horse care!” — from a review of Hillside Stable LLC
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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