If you’ve ever dreamed of learning to ride or getting back in the saddle, there’s no better place to do it than right here at home. Some of the best horse riding classes in Westchester and the Hudson Valley are tucked into scenic farmland, historic estates, and quiet back roads that locals know and love. As someone who’s spent years exploring this region, I can tell you these barns aren’t just about riding—they’re about community, confidence, and a deep connection to the land. Whether you’re a total beginner or brushing up your skills, there’s a perfect fit waiting for you.
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Equestrian Centers
Westchester Equestrian Center
Address: 99 Foxwood Lane, White Plains, NY
Reliable year‑round lessons with an indoor arena. Boarding includes quality turnout and attentive care.
Whippoorwill Farm
Address: 41 Whippoorwill Road, Armonk, NY
A friendly, low‑key spot great for new riders. Limited but high‑quality boarding with a relaxed atmosphere.
Old Salem Farm
Address: 39 June Road, North Salem, NY
Top‑tier instruction and a world‑class facility. Boarding is exceptional, ideal for competitive riders.
Blue Chip Farm
Address: 223 Long Pond Road, Brewster, NY
Perfect for kids starting out. Offers well‑maintained stalls, great staff, and a family‑oriented feel.
Riverstone Farm
Address: 20 Mill Road, Bedford, NY
A peaceful, private barn known for excellent care, daily turnout, and personalized boarding options.
Twin Lakes Farm
Address: 960 California Road, Bronxville, NY
A very accessible option with strong lesson programs and full‑service boarding close to southern Westchester.
Greystone Stables
Address: 151 Greystone Lane, Highland, NY
A warm Hudson Valley favorite. Great for riders who want a slower pace, good trails, and dependable horse care.
Westchester County
- Termonn Stables
427 Birdsall Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 [termonnstables.com]
- Access Equestrian (Adaptive Riding)
1 Succabone Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 [Access Equestrian]
- Kentucky Riding Stables
325 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528 [Kentucky R…ng Stables]
- Chicory Meadow Farm
76 Jack Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 [chicorymea…sefarm.com]
- Old Salem Farm
190 June Road, North Salem, NY 10560 [oldsalemfarm.net]
- Twin Lakes Farm (South Campus)
960B California Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 [Twin Lakes…uth Campus]
- Cavallo Dreams Farm
291 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 [cavallodre…msfarm.com]
- Fox Hill Farms
204 Old Sleepy Hollow Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570 [Fox Hill Farms]
- Beech Hill Farm
20 Beech Hill Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570 [Beech Hill Farm]
- Echo Farm91 Spring Street, South Salem, NY 10590 [Echo Farm]
Putnam County
- Picture Perfect Equestrian
330 Peach Lake Road, Brewster, NY 10509 [Picture Pe…Equestrian] - Empire Stables of Putnam Valley
61 Bryant Pond Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10579 [Empire Sta…nam Valley]
- 3 Phase Equestrian Center
330 Peach Lake Road, Brewster, NY 10509
- Crossroads Equestrian Center
85-acre facility in Putnam County (address on site) [xroadsfarm.com]
- Dusty Stables
615 Oscawana Lake Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
- Hollow Brook Riding Academy
890 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
- M.S. Farms, Inc.
490 Mooney Hill Road, Patterson, NY 12563
- Phoenix Horse Farm
572 East Branch Road, Patterson, NY 12563
- Run Free Farm
102 Dingle Ridge Road, Brewster, NY 10509
Dutches County
- Southern Dutchess Equestrian Center
(as above) 187 Robinson Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 [southerndu…hesseq.com] - Crosswinds Equestrian Center
17 Crosswinds Lane, LaGrangeville, NY 12540 [crosswinds…strian.com] - Trinity Equestrian Center
210–214 Oriole Mills Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 [trinityequ…enters.com] - Applejack Stables
670 Shenandoah Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 [Applejack Stables] - Meadow Creek Farm
321 Skidmore Road, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 [Meadow Creek Farm] - Emerald Creek Farm
86 Diddell Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 [Emerald Creek Farm]
Rockland County
- Saddle River Equestrian
On Rockland–Bergen border; serves Rockland NY riders [saddlerive…strian.com] - Ramapo Equestrian Center
1152 Haverstraw Road, Suffern, NY 10901 - 44 North Farm
300 Red Schoolhouse Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10952
- Silver Rock Farm
68‑A Sickletown Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962 - Top of the Line Stables
300 Schoolhouse Road, Spring Valley, NY 10977 - Clausland Mountain Stable
Orangeburg, NY 10962 - Thomases Equestrian
Serving Rockland at same facility as Dutchess/Newburgh [thomaseseq…strian.com]
Orange County
- WillsWay Equestrian Center
270 Conklingtown Road, Goshen, NY 10924 [WillsWay E…ian Center], [willswayeq…center.com] - Falcon Ridge Equestrian Center
Town of Montgomery (Walden area), Orange County
- Whispering Winds Equestrian Facility
138 Whispering Winds Lane, Town of Montgomery, NY [whispering…indsny.com]
- Greystone Stables Inc
112 Ridgebury Road, New Hampton, NY 10958 [Greystone…tables Inc]
- Black Ridge Farm
Orange County directory listing
- Gardnertown Farm
822 Gardnertown Farm Road, Newburgh, NY 12550
- Juckas Stables
Route 302, Bullville, NY 10915
- Falkirk Farm
1 Carla Lane, Central Valley, NY 10917
From Westchester’s rolling hills to the wide‑open beauty of the Hudson Valley, learning to ride here feels personal and special. These barns offer more than lessons—they offer an experience that stays with you long after you leave the ring.
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