Northwestern Stables, Inc.

Northwestern Stables, Inc. NWS, Inc. operates the historic Northwestern Equestrian Facility, a Fairmount Park Property. We are a non-profit org. Welcome to Northwestern Stables!

that offers horseback riding lessons and private horse boarding. We operate the historic Northwestern Equestrian Facility at the end of Forbidden Drive in beautiful Fairmount Park near the Chestnut Hill area. The facility is a Fairmount Park Property that is leased to Northwestern Stables, Inc. a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. Our Mission:

1. To serve the community by welcoming people of all ages

, incomes, backgrounds and equestrian disciplines through providing affordable quality riding lessons, programs and boarding to the residents of the Philadelphia community and surrounding area.

2. To promote and maintain the equestrian heritage of the equestrian facility and Fairmount Park through the repair and beautification of the buildings and grounds.

No better way to pass a storm then with barn friends.
05/21/2026

No better way to pass a storm then with barn friends.

We had a wonderful home show last Sunday, and we have so many people to thank. Thank you to our judge Dar, our announcer...
05/20/2026

We had a wonderful home show last Sunday, and we have so many people to thank. Thank you to our judge Dar, our announcer Julie and our score keeper Karen. Thank you to the fabulous parents who worked the food table. We were so excited for Chemoniux to visit and show with us. We had the best day.

05/18/2026

Reminder: due to the home show yesterday our horses have a well deserved day off.

05/17/2026

We are running about an hour behind schedule.

05/16/2026

The ring is set, the ribbons and prizes are ready. We are so excited to see you all tomorrow and our friends from Chemoniux stables.

05/15/2026

Hi friends. We are so excited to see you all shine this Sunday at our home show.
This is a tentative schedule.
9 am grooming and showmanship
9:30- leadline riders
10:00- 2’6-2’3 riders
11:00- 2 foot riders
11:30- 18 inch riders
12:30- first leadline adult class
1:00 pm- mini stirrup
2pm- second adult leadline class
2:30- adult long stirrup
3 pm- beginner equitation
Please remember this is a rough estimate of time. I will update through out the day. Please join us as we will have yummy food, and great raffles. Please come 30 mins before your class if you’re not able to come sooner.

Our show team ventured out for the first show of the season. We did the ECTB league show hosted by Bravo and had a blast...
05/04/2026

Our show team ventured out for the first show of the season. We did the ECTB league show hosted by Bravo and had a blast. Thank you Alexis Ballance for a wonderful day.
Christmas and Lexi shined in the pleasure division.
Autumn and Blue rode beautifully for two second place ribbons over fences.
Rakia and Mackenzie dazzled everyone for his first time off property.
Munchie and Autumn flatted so well earning a fourth place.
Meatball and Emily soared to new heights in the 2’6 division finish the day on a high note.

You don’t want to miss out on summer camp fun. We still have a few spots available. Sign up now.
04/30/2026

You don’t want to miss out on summer camp fun. We still have a few spots available. Sign up now.

Our fantastic spring schooling fundraiser show is back! Please join us May 17th for one of our favorite fundraisers to h...
04/23/2026

Our fantastic spring schooling fundraiser show is back! Please join us May 17th for one of our favorite fundraisers to help support our awesome non profit barn. Come see the return of our parent class this year! Talk to your trainer before signing up as we get closer to May!

Thank you to everyone who came out today to make it such a successful clean up.
04/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out today to make it such a successful clean up.

04/07/2026

Hi all.
Please join us this Saturday for clean up day from 8-1. Everyone is welcome. Help us make NWS shine. It’s going to be a beautiful day.

Address

120 W Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19118

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

Telephone

+12152428892

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