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Horseback Riding Lessons & Horse Trail Riding Near Deale, MD
From the Bay to the Bridle Path
Solitude Stables offers warm, horseback riding lessons and guided trail rides for families near Deale, MD, from our wooded countryside farm in nearby Harwood.
Deale is a friendly bayside town on the Chesapeake, known for its fishing boats and easygoing waterfront life. Our wooded farm is a short drive inland — salt air one moment, pine-shaded trails the next.
Deale families love pairing the water and the woods into one perfect, screen-free weekend.
For Deale riders
Why Deale families ride with us
Calm, personal lessons
Private and semi-private lessons mean Deale riders get real, unhurried attention every visit.
Beginners always welcome
Most of our riders start as complete beginners. Nervous first-timers are exactly who we love to teach.
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Getting here from Deale
Book a ride from Deale
An easy, scenic trip
Our farm is at 4800 Solomons Island Rd, Harwood, MD 20776 — about 15 minutes from Deale, depending on where you start.
- Quiet country roads most of the way
- Free, easy parking right at the barn
- Clear directions sent when you book
- Hidden a mile off the road — truly peaceful
What we offer Deale riders
Lessons, trail rides & more
Riding Lessons
Private & semi-private lessons from $55, beginner to intermediate.
Lesson detailsGuided Trail Rides
A relaxing 60-minute wooded trail ride for $75 per rider.
Trail ride detailsBest Local Trails
Discover the best places to ride near Annapolis with our researched local guide and interactive Trail Finder.
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Nearby towns we welcome
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local answers for riders near Deale.
Yes. Solitude Stables offers horseback riding lessons for riders near Deale, MD from our family farm in Anne Arundel County, about 15 minutes away. We teach children and adults, from complete beginners through intermediate level, with calm private and semi-private lessons.
Our farm is about 15 minutes from Deale, located at 4800 Solomons Island Rd, Harwood, MD 20776. The trip runs mostly along quiet country roads, and we send clear directions when you book, since we are tucked a mile off the main road.
Absolutely. Most riders who come to us from Deale and across Anne Arundel County are complete beginners. Our quiet, low-pressure farm, patient horses and one-on-one teaching make it an ideal place to take a first-ever lesson.
Yes. Guided trail rides are a favorite outing for Deale families. Each ride is a relaxed 60 minutes through our wooded trails, guided the whole way and paced for your group, so beginners and experienced riders can enjoy it together.
See you down the lane, Deale
A patient horse and a quiet trail are closer than you think. Reach out today to book horseback riding lessons near Deale, Maryland.
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