Looking for something new to try this summer? If you love animals and want to learn a new skill, try taking a horseback riding lesson! Here are several farms and facilities that offer lessons in the area for both kids and adults.

8T Acres Equestrian Center – Hanover, NH

• Offers riding lessons and coaching for all ages, teaching disciplines like eventing, dressage, hunter, and jumper
• Located at 96 Wolfeboro Rd. Hanover, NH 03755
• Call the facility at (603)-632-7523 or email at [email protected] to book a lesson.

• Offers horseback riding lessons to adults and children
• Lesson cost ranges from $30-$80
• Located at 85 Sheddsville Rd Brownsville, VT 05037
• Email [email protected] or call (802)-484-3138 for information about booking a lesson.

• Offers private and semi-private riding lessons beginning at $30 per half hours
• Offers day camps for children ages 7-15
• Lessons and camps are offered Monday-Friday, 10 am-4 pm, for $600 per child.
• Located at 4342 South Rd. South Woodstock, VT 05071
• Contact to book a lesson or camp appointment at (802)-457-1480.

• Offers therapeutic riding lessons for veterans, seniors, adults, teens, and children with physical, cognitive, or emotional struggles
• Located at 138 Horse Farm Rd. Sharon, VT 05065
• Contact the lesson barn at (802)-763-3281