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Friends of Courtesy Stable

Also called: Wissahickon Valley Park, Boarders and Stewards of Courtesystables, Boarders and Stewards of Courtesy Stables

A nonprofit that runs a riding stable near the Wissahickon in Fairmount Park, offering riding lessons, leasing, and boarding. It also holds monthly volunteer days for barn and park upkeep.

  • Paid
  • Kids OK

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What they do

Come to a volunteer day, which the site describes as monthly with no dates posted, to help with park and barn work. You can join the free barn mailing list for volunteer openings, or take riding lessons. The riding page lists trail rides only as a perk of a lease, and leasing is open to current students.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Ages
Ages 8 and up
Who is there
Neighbors

When and where

Volunteer days are described as monthly, with no dates on the site; the events calendar is linked from the events page. Lessons run year round and are booked by email when a slot opens.

Courtesy Stable

Address
901 East Cathedral Road
Part of the city
Lower Northwest

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Sign up for the free barn mailing list, which carries barn news and volunteer openings, or email barnmanager@courtesystable.org to ask about a lesson.

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

A lesson is one hour, either private or shared with other riders, and you choose how often you ride. Before you ride you must sign the rider release form, which you can download and complete ahead of time. Riders under 15 need a parent or guardian on site, and lesson payment is due the day of the lesson, by cash or check, unless paid in advance.

Tips for your first visit

  • Wear hard-soled shoes with a heel.
  • Bring a helmet, or ask to borrow one, since a helmet is required whenever you are mounted.
  • Download and complete the rider release form before you arrive.
  • Plan for parking, which is both on-street and off-street.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Lessons are booked by email and held until a slot opens, and the site gives no volunteer dates, so the way in is unclear..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. Lessons are paid, with prices given on request, and are due the day of the lesson unless paid in advance by cash or check. Barn Days cost $50 per person. Joining the barn mailing list is free.
How often
About once a month

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
Parking is on-street and off-street, and the barn has one restroom.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

What to bring or wear: Hard-soled shoes with a heel. A helmet is required whenever you are mounted, and one can be borrowed.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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