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Northwestern Stables

A riding stable in Wissahickon Valley Park that teaches group and private riding lessons to children over 7 and adults, runs summer day camps, and holds shows and fundraisers that welcome volunteer help.

  • Paid
  • Kids OK

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What they do

Take riding lessons placed by level, go to summer day camp, or help at a show or fundraiser. The stable also runs Racehorse Restarts, which rehabilitates and rehomes retired racehorses.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Ages
Ages 7 and up
Who is there
Kids, Adults of any age

When and where

Group lessons run in multi-week sessions in fall, winter, spring and summer. Summer day camp runs weekdays, 9 am to 3 pm, in weekly sessions for ages 7 to 13.

Northwestern Stables

Address
120 W. Northwestern Avenue
Part of the city
Upper Northwest

Your first visit

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

First step: Email office@northwesternstables.com to ask about beginner lessons and join the new student email list, or call (215) 242-8892. The site says beginner registration for Fall 2026 is open..

You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Group lessons last one hour and run in multi-week sessions. Riders are placed in groups by level, based on an instructor's observation and a conversation about your skills. Private and semi-private lessons are mostly on weekdays before 5 pm, and beginners ages 7 to 12 start in the Leadline/Beginner class.

Tips for your first visit

  • Arrive 20 minutes early for a Leadline/Beginner barn lesson on grooming and tacking a horse.
  • Pay before the session starts, online, by check or in cash. Credit card payments carry extra fees.
  • Classes fill first come, first served, and current students get preference, so register early.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Youth beginners ages 7 to 12 have their own Leadline/Beginner class and the site explains how to register, but adult classes are for experienced riders and new adults must contact the stable first..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. Group lessons are paid per session: $240 for a four-week summer session, $480 for an eight-week winter session, and $960 for a sixteen-week spring or fall session. Private lesson prices vary, and payment is due before the session starts. Summer day camp is $470 per week.

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.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

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
High

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