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Horseback Riding Stables
in Berkshire County



Ever been to a horseback riding stable?

There are many riding stables in Berkshire County. And, there is no better way to spend a day than to go for a horseback ride.

If you’ve never ridden horseback, one of the first things you should do is take a few lessons at a nearby stable. They will teach you all the basic skills needed to begin your horseback riding adventures.

Children love horses. So, why not get them involved in an activity that will be fun and educational while teaching them responsibility as well.

There are several horse stables in Berkshire County that offer a multitude of services sure to please the inexperienced, as well as the experienced, rider. From horseback riding lessons, guided trail rides and overnight camping adventures to day camps, shows, clinics, and more, you will find a horseback riding stable that is perfect for your needs.


Northern Berkshire riding stables include:

Cobble Hill Farm
Chuck Hunt, owner
413-458-0037
Email: info@cobblehillfarm.com

580 Henderson Road
Wiliamstown, MA 01267

State-of-the-art horse boarding and horseback riding instruction facility. Facilities include a riding ring, an outdoor ring, and modern stalls and support facilities. Offer boarding, riding, leasing, riding and jumping lessons, live on a farm packages, birthday parties and special events.


DeMayo’s Bonnie Lea Farm
Lisa DeMayo, Manager/Instructor
413-441-6349
Email: lisademayo@hotmail.com

511 North Street
Williamstown, MA 01267

Offer lessons, boarding, training, outdoor and indoor rings, trail rides, clinics, and events.


Central Berkshire riding stables include:

Harmony Trails Horseback Riding
Sherry R Minifie
887-874-4598 413-442-6101 413-358-3612 cell
Email: harmonytrails@yahoo.com

659 Kirchner Rd.
Dalton , MA 01226

Open year round. Offer guided trail rides for the whole family from beginner to advanced and pony rides for the very young. Trail ride events include overnight family camping adventures and a high level camping adventure. Call ahead.


Riverbank Farm
Dina LaBeau, Owner/ Trainer
413-684-3200
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619 East Street
Dalton, Ma 01226

Lessons, year-round, beginners to advanced, child or adult. Also offer boarding, training, indoor and outdoor arenas, shows, trailering and transportation, clinics, and access to riding trails.


Wedgewood Stables
Bob Wirtes, Owner
413-443-3881

705 North Main/PO Box 291
Lanesboro, MA 01237

Offer horse boarding, pasture and turnout for retired horses.


Aspinwall Equestrian Center
Berkshire Horseback Adventures

Brian Puntin, Barn Manager
413-822-9550
Email: gohorseback@aol.com

293 Main Street/Route 7A
Lenox, MA 01240

Offer riding instruction, boarding, clinics, horse shows, trail rides, ½ day and overnight trips. Open 7 days a week from mid-May through Fall Foliage (October).


Destiny's Ride
Jodie O'Connell , Founder & Executive Director
413-243-3332
Email: jodieoconnell@destinysride.com

Mailing Address: PO Box 695
Lee, MA, US,01238

Lessons given at: 293 Main Street/Route 7A
Lenox, MA 01240

Lessons given at Aspinwall Stables (above). Provide therapeutic riding and horsemanship lessons to children and adults with special needs, with a specialty in amputee. Riders ages five and up are accepted into the program. All activities associated with horseback riding, including grooming, and care of horses are provided. All lessons are tailored to benefit the riders' individual needs.


Overmeade Farm
Sally Hart, Owner/ Operator
413-499-2850
Email: sbh@overmeadefarm.com

940 East Street
Lenox, MA 01240

Offer a children's summer program.


Undermountain Farm
(413) 637-3365

400 Undermountain Road
Lenox, MA 01240

Offer licensed instruction hunt seat and dressage, guided trail rides, riding day camp, indoor/outdoor arena, boarding and turnout.


Blythewood Stables
Robert and Michele Collins
413 499-7964 Fax 413 447-3779
Email: mcollins@blythewoodstables.com

380 Churchill Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

Offer indoor and outdoor arenas, training, boarding, lessons and access to miles of riding trails.


Berkshire Equestrian Center
Rich Wood, Director
413-698-3200
Email: berkequestrian@hotmail.com

40 Perry's Peak Road
Richmond, MA 01254

Offer full service boarding and training, hunter/jumper, dressage, equitation, riding lessons, clinics, shows, pleasure riding, trail riding, pony rides, use of outdoor and heated indoor arena, heated tack room, and temporary or overnight stabling. Bed and breakfast on the property.


White Horse Hill
Judy Sprague Owner/Head Instructor
413-698-2999 fax 413-698-4275
Email: judy@whitehorsehill.com

111Swamp Road
Richmond, MA 01254

Offer lessons, boarding, horse shows, training, clinics, as well as working student programs, summer children’s programs, and apprentice/refresher instructor programs.


Southern Berkshire riding stables include:

Roberts Woods Farm
Marc and Kathryn Roberts, Owners
413-528-6188 ext 2

PO Box 549
45 Art School Road
Monterey, MA 01245

Provide educational, cultural, and therapeutic opportunities centered on the Icelandic horse by providing resources for educational and therapeutic lessons, workshops, and clinics with the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, emotional and social well-being of children and special needs adolescents and adults.


Blue Rider Stables, Inc.
413-528-5299
Email: blueriderorg@hotmail.com

15 Farm Lane
South Egremont, MA 01258

An emphasis is made on responsibility, safety, and the joy of being with horses. Offer programs for all ages and walks of life. Programs include therapy, horsemanship, body work, vaulting, and bareback riding.


Sunny Banks Ranch
Steve Robinson, Owner
413-623-5606
Email: sunnybanksranch@yahoo.com

2299 Main Street/ Rt. 8
Becket, MA. 01223

A full service ranch. Offer lessons, trail rides, day camp, boarding, training, clinics, roping, ranch sorting, children’s summer day camp and more.


River Hill Stables
413-528-2882
Email: river_hill_stables@yahoo.com

535 S. Egremont Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

Horse stables provide a unique opportunity to commune with nature. So come and experience an adventure. Visit a horseback riding stable in Berkshire County.



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