Horseback Riding in Carlisle, Massachusetts (Middlesex County)

Merchant Manor Farm offers riding lessons in English, Western, Dressage, Jumping, Horsemanship, Mini Driving Instruction. We also offer horse and pony rides Fri, Sat and Sun from 12-4. Beginner to advanced welcome.

I have 10 years of riding experience and experience teaching people of all ages and skill levels. For more information please contact me at or call .

NOW AT EAST OVER FARM!! we offer riding lessons, leasing and summer programs for all levels with wonderful and safe school horses. Or you can achieve harmony and balance with your own horse under Jocelyn's instruction. Fun and productive lessons, work on your equitation and communication. Lesson from the ground up! English and western pleasure, from trails rides to the show ring. Let your confidence soar with trust and good habits. Simple principles in horsemanship can change the way you and your horse communicate. Horses available for sale also. Will travel.
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We firmly believe in the importance of developing a true connection with the animal, resulting in calm, happy, and responsive horses, and strongly incorporate such beliefs in our teachings. Additionally, Meghan teaches with a vast emphasis on fun, safety, good sportsmanship and building confidence, which is evident in all of her students as well as their horses. Her lessons don’t stop there! She also strives to help all of her students develop good horsemanship skills in order to become knowledgeable, and independent riders/horse owners. This includes understanding horse management issues such as health care, recognizing and handling emergencies, nutrition, soundness, learning the horses body language, safe horse handling, tack fitting, hoof care, clipping, and nearly everything else that is associated with horses.
Our lessons are creative, adventurous, enlightening, and fun... most of all we tailor your lesson to your needs. With a background in both english and western disciplines, Meghan will help facilitate a wonderful, relaxing, supportive atmosphere for you to learn in. Our lessons are designed with all ages in mind. We can assist you with your riding or driving goals. Using "hands on" techniques and great listening skills we think you will enjoy every moment of your lesson. Whether you are a beginner level rider eager to learn the graceful styles of dressage, english/western pleasure, or an intermediate rider who is looking to enhance your current skills, Meghan can help you to learn and train in this wonderful sport with the skill, expertise, patience, and experience that makes her an ideal choice of a licensed riding instructor for both adults and children.... See More

We have several mass licensed riding instructors and provide lesson in dressage, jumping, western, reining and pleasure! A balanced effective seat taught from safe patient instructors will help each rider reach their goals! We also show, trail ride and host clinics, large outdoor and indoor for safe year round riding.... See More

Are you a beginner rider?
Do you love to ride, but feel fear every time you do?
Are you returning to riding after a long break?
You’ve come to the right place! I specialize in adult beginners, nervous riders, and adults riders returning after a break.
All lessons are private as I offer a one on one personalized bespoke service that is tailored to meet an individual riders needs.
I trouble shoot both human and equines to facilitate human horse relationships by using life coaching and mid set techniques to help riders overcome self-imposed boundaries and grow to reach their full equine potential.

Which Riding experience should I choose?
Do you want to try riding but are not sure if you will like it?
You not sure if you can physically ride again after a long break and want to ease back in.
Then the half hour riding session is perfect for you
Do you want to jump straight into riding?
Have you ridden before and know the drill?
Then the 1 hour riding session is perfect for you.
1 hour private riding or groundwork and horse theory session $75
half hour private riding or groundwork and horse theory session $55

If you contact me through this website please DO NOT choose the YES "shop around" button on the contact form. If you do I cannot see your contact info to reply to you. Thank-you. You can email me at or message me through my Facebook page Freedom Riding.... See More

Laura Etzel - Co-Owner, Trainer, Instructor, Coach.
Laura oversees the community riding program, coaches the Williston Northampton Riding Program and the Williston Fuller IEA team as well as the Infinity Equestrian Show team. Laura is a Medal MacLay winner, licensed riding instructor , a professional trainer, Dressage rider and owned a horse stable for the past 25 years.
"In my youth I witnessed and endured the demoralization of students to get a point across. Many of the riding Instructors in my past had a positive impact on me, but the few who sent me home crying have blessed me with the vision for my riding program. I wanted to create a place where students of all ages could gather and learn all that horses have to offer them without such restrictive boundaries and expectations. Being a mother of four beautiful daughters has only confirmed that this place,"The Barn", is the best place in the world to teach ourselves and our children compassion,responsibility, work ethic, loyalty and everything in between! I hope you enjoy our website and I hope you will come to the barn for a visit."... See More

EquiPrana is a holistic, comprehensive horsemanship and horseback riding program accepting students from 7 years old to 50+! Whether you're a first time rider, a horse enthusiast who is just returning to the sport, or someone who is looking to make the most of the human-equine bonding experience, we are able to accomodate most students short and long term goals. Rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach to lessons, each lesson program is tailored specifically for each student. Returning riders, riders with confidence issues and novices will find our warm, welcoming and affirming approaches to riding and horsemanship quite different from many other programs. Combining aspects of Eastern philosophies, Tai Chi, Qui Gong, Yoga and other centering and meditative approaches to riding and horsemanship have helped many of our students begin to realize their potential and acheive their goals.

Emphasis is on the journey we take with horses as our companions, teachers and guides.... See More

30 years of experience in teaching compassionate, natural horsemanship under saddle and on the ground, trail riding and equine retreats. Specializing in assisting riders to connect with their horse partner to achieve goals and meaningful connection. Certified Equine Gestalt Coach working in partnership with horse to help people expand into a more fulfilling life by overcoming what is holding them back from their passions, healing and living their vision.... See More