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Quiet Country Right Next Door
Horseback riding trails near Edgewater and Davidsonville, MD are wonderfully easy to reach, because both towns sit in the green, rural half of Anne Arundel County. These are two of the most rider-friendly communities in the region.
This guide looks at what each town offers riders, and how families from both can enjoy a guided wooded trail ride close to home.
Key takeaways
- Davidsonville is one of the county's most established horse communities.
- Edgewater offers quick access to South County's trail country.
- Solitude Stables in Harwood is 15–20 minutes from both towns.
- Guided trail rides need no horse, trailer or experience.
- Both towns are an easy weekday-lesson distance from the farm.
Davidsonville: genuine horse country
Davidsonville has long been one of Anne Arundel County's most horse-friendly communities. Drive its back roads and you pass paddocks, run-in sheds and grazing horses — this is a place where country life and equestrian life have always gone hand in hand.
Residents here already understand the appeal of open land and unhurried days. From Davidsonville, our Harwood farm is about a 20-minute drive along pleasant rural roads.
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Edgewater: woods and water together
Edgewater sits just across the South River from Annapolis, near the historic grounds of London Town. It blends easy waterfront living with quick access to the farmland and forest of South County.
For Edgewater families, Solitude Stables is a genuinely short hop — about 15 minutes south. That closeness makes it realistic to fit a weekly riding lesson into a normal school week, without the day disappearing to driving.
Lessons or a trail ride?
If you want a relaxed, one-time outing, a guided trail ride is perfect. If a child catches the horse bug — and many do — weekly riding lessons are the natural next step, building real skill and confidence over time.
Guided trails for both towns
Whether you come from Edgewater or Davidsonville, a guided trail ride at Solitude Stables gives you private wooded trails, a calm and well-matched horse, and an experienced guide — with no trailer and no experience required.
Each ride is a peaceful 60 minutes through our private forest trails. The pace stays gentle, so beginners and confident riders can comfortably ride together in the same group.
How far is horseback riding from Edgewater and Davidsonville?
Horseback riding at Solitude Stables is about 15 minutes south of Edgewater and 20 minutes south of Davidsonville. The farm sits on peaceful wooded acres in Harwood and offers guided trail rides and lessons for riders from both towns.
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Riding close to home changes the whole experience. A short, scenic drive means lessons fit into real life, trail rides become spontaneous weekend ideas, and children can build a steady, week-by-week relationship with horses.
For two communities as green and rooted as Edgewater and Davidsonville, having a genuine horse farm a few minutes away is a quiet gift worth using.
The best trail is the one close enough to ride on an ordinary Tuesday.
Plan your ride
From the back roads of Davidsonville to the riverside lanes of Edgewater, real horseback riding trails are only a short, leafy drive away — and a guided ride through our Harwood woods is the easiest way to enjoy them.
Looking for where to ride?
We built the area's most useful trail guides so you do not have to dig. See our researched, sourced roundup of the best horse riding trails near Annapolis, or use the Maryland Horse Trail Finder to filter trails by level, drive time and trailer access — then go.
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Frequently Asked Questions
More on this topic, answered simply.
Yes. Both towns sit in rural Anne Arundel County, close to farmland and wooded trails. Solitude Stables in Harwood offers guided trail rides and riding lessons about 15 minutes from Edgewater and 20 minutes from Davidsonville.
Yes. Davidsonville has a long equestrian heritage and many horse properties, making it one of Anne Arundel County's most established horse communities. Lessons and guided rides at nearby Solitude Stables are a short drive away.
Our Harwood farm is about a 15-minute drive south of Edgewater, close enough for a regular weekly lesson or an easy weekend trail ride.
Absolutely. Guided trail rides suit families well, and lessons can be arranged for siblings or for parents and children together.
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