14 Places for Horseback Riding Near Philadelphia

Reinbow's End Farm features horseback riding lessons with experienced equestrian instructors who are committed to providing quality lessons to students of all levels. They also offer enrichment for riders through special events, clinics and competitions to enhance the lessons. They have indoor and outdoor riding arenas for all-weather and all-season training. Their horses are carefully selected to gently teach and challenge riders of all abilities.

Red Buffalo Ranch offers private horseback riding lessons, camps, and guided trail rides through Evansburg State Park.

Sandy Hill Farm features instructional pony riding lessons for young children. They offer PeeWee Rider lessons where kids will brush the pony, receive a pony lesson and take a 30 minute trail ride. They also have the Pony Club for kids to experience caring for hooves and tack up (saddle and bridle), along with advanced instruction and a one hour trail ride.

This small stable offers private and semi-private lessons for kids of all experience levels, specializing in dressage, jumpers and hunters.

Ashford Farm offers riding lessons for children ages seven and over to adults in beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. They pride themselves on having friendly, approachable instructors who help students improve their skills, expand their knowledge of the sport, and gain new respect for the horses, themselves, and each other.

Northwestern Stables offers English riding lessons for all levels: leadline through advanced. Be sure to check out their Haunted Horses Costume Parade & Open House in October!

Lessons are offered in either English or Western disciplines and the goal of instruction is to provide the foundation for a lifetime of horsemanship. Lessons involve total horsemanship, not just riding.

Chamounix Equestrian Center "CEC" is a full service equestrian center in the heart of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. It is the home of the Work to Ride program, which aids disadvantaged urban youth though constructive activities centered on horsemanship, equine sports and education. Group lessons are scheduled on a monthly basis and run 4 or 5 consecutive weeks.

Bopegan Farm focuses on the hunter/jumper and equitation disciplines. They offer riding lessons for all skill levels, including a pre-school program for ages 3-5.

Solly Stables is dedicated to teaching kids the love of horses and the rewards of hard work.  Each student will learn the basic skills of grooming handling, riding, and Equine anatomy. Solly Stables offers beginner riding lessons for ages 8 to 19.

Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy is dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding programs and equine-assisted activities and therapies for children and adults with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities.

Lakeside Equestrian Stable offers horseback riding lessons from beginner through advanced levels in Western and English disciplines. They have both individual and small group lessons, as well as an after school horse & pony club.

Specializing in beginner riders from children through adults, Flying Colors Riding is a full service equine facility. They are experienced in English, Western and Bareback riders of all skills. Students will learn balanced riding and horse care including grooming and tacking. Advanced students will learn equine theory and training techniques. They also have advanced training for more experienced riders and owners.

Woodedge Stables offers year-round instruction for beginner to advanced riding levels in English hunt seat or Western style. Riders may elect group or private lessons. They also boast an indoor arena as well as trails though nearby woods and field that provide additional pleasant areas for riding. In addition to regular training during the school year, Woodedge offers summer programs for children from ages 8 to 15.