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Horseback Riding Near Portland
Saddle up for an equine adventure at these beginner-friendly stables located near the city.
Fun with four-legged equine friends is possible in scenic settings just outside of Portland city limits. Check out these options for horseback riding near Portland, from lessons to birthdays and group rides. Pro tips: Remember to keep your head up, shoulders back and boot heels down; if you fall, get back up and in the saddle.
Atlas Riding School
Just over 20 miles (32 km) southeast of downtown Portland near Barton Park, sits Atlas Riding School. A beginner-friendly program with the purpose to “show adults and children alike the joys of life with horses,” Atlas offers lessons, parties and private events, peaceful grooming times and adult free-rides (with instructor approval).
Corbett Farm
Just 31 miles (50 km) east of downtown Portland, the horses of Corbett Farm share 8.5 acres with peacocks, pigs, goats, cats, and a Jack Russell named BooBoo. Offering solo and group rides, a monthly riding subscription program, training and traditional talk therapy, Corbett Farm maximizes its beautiful setting with something for everyone. Riding options for children under age 7 are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Rice’s Horses
Roughly 30 miles (48 km) west of downtown Portland, you’ll find Rice’s Horses, a “Girl Scout Approved” facility offering guided trail rides, lessons, birthday parties, special events, camps, miniature horses, and indoor arena riding year-round.
Sande School of Horsemanship
Set among the trees in Warren, Oregon, 27 miles (43 km) northwest of downtown Portland, the 501c3 non-profit Sande School of Horsemanship provides accessible equine programs focusing on life skill development for all individuals, including at-risk youth and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you’re passionate about horses and the life lessons they can teach, Sande offers multiple ways to get involved.
Sauvie Island Stables
A very Pacific Northwest island getaway on horseback awaits just 14 miles (23 km) from downtown Portland at Sauvie Island Stables, where a small, dedicated team shines with corporate events, lessons, kids camps, and parties.
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