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Horseback Riding Lessons & Horse Trail Riding Near Shady Side, MD
Bayside Calm Meets Woodland Quiet
Solitude Stables offers warm, horseback riding lessons and guided trail rides for families near Shady Side, MD, from our wooded countryside farm in nearby Harwood.
Shady Side is a peaceful peninsula community along the Chesapeake Bay, a place that already runs at a gentle pace. Our farm, a short drive away, offers the same restful spirit on horseback.
For Shady Side riders, swapping the shoreline for our forest trails feels like a natural extension of the same calm.
For Shady Side riders
Why Shady Side families ride with us
Calm, personal lessons
Private and semi-private lessons mean Shady Side 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 Shady Side
Book a ride from Shady Side
An easy, scenic trip
Our farm is at 4800 Solomons Island Rd, Harwood, MD 20776 — about 15 minutes from Shady Side, 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 Shady Side 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local answers for riders near Shady Side.
Yes. Solitude Stables offers horseback riding lessons for riders near Shady Side, 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 Shady Side, 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 Shady Side 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 Shady Side 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, Shady Side
A patient horse and a quiet trail are closer than you think. Reach out today to book horseback riding lessons near Shady Side, Maryland.
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