Riverside Stables

Riverside Stables **By Appointment Only**
Located in Springfield, IL
We offer Public Trail Rides, Riding Lessons, Birthday Parties, Field Trips, and Toddler Pony Rides.
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Home of our well-loved Summer Horse Camp—serving families for over 25 years! APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call (217)522-7702 and leave a message.

UPDATE - CLASS IS FULL! Thank you all so much for the overwhelming interest. Looking forward to another great group of w...
05/27/2026

UPDATE - CLASS IS FULL!
Thank you all so much for the overwhelming interest. Looking forward to another great group of women learning horsemanship with us.


🐴 ADULT HORSEMANSHIP GROUP NOW ENROLLING 🐴

Our last adult class filled quickly and we only have limited openings available for our next 6-month session beginning June 1st!

✨ Mondays 5:00–6:30 PM
✨ Beginner friendly
✨ Riding + groundwork
✨ Lessons in arenas, fields, and trails
✨ Indoor arena, rain or shine
✨ Supportive adult group atmosphere

No phones. No pressure. Just horses, learning, laughter, and time for yourself each week 🤍

What previous students had to say:

“These few months were so fun! We learned not only about the horses, but about ourselves, and made new friends.”

“Loved and enjoyed this time immensely!”

If you’ve been wanting to get into horses, get back into riding, or simply do something for YOU… now is the time.

PM our page for additional details before spots fill!

“What do you do with your horses?”We love them first.Yes, our horses teach lessons and carry trail riders, but their val...
05/25/2026

“What do you do with your horses?”

We love them first.

Yes, our horses teach lessons and carry trail riders, but their value here is never based only on what they can do under saddle.

We believe good horsemanship is about far more than riding. It’s about understanding the horse as a whole - their mind, body, emotions, comfort, and happiness.

That’s why our horses live in herds, spend their days outside moving freely, and are cared for thoughtfully long before anyone climbs in the saddle.

The riding matters.
But the horses matter more.

* Photos of the freeloaders *
Our toddlers are 4+ years old before they ever think about carrying much of a saddle… but the training, care, and costs start the day they’re born.

Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Memorial Day 🇺🇸Today we pause to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sac...
05/25/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today we pause to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Photo: Rocky & Faith • 2020

Memorial Weekend horseback rides are filling fast 🐴☀️We are ONLY open Saturday this weekend and still have:• A few spots...
05/21/2026

Memorial Weekend horseback rides are filling fast 🐴☀️

We are ONLY open Saturday this weekend and still have:
• A few spots left at 11am
• Availability on our 1pm ride

Come enjoy a peaceful one hour guided trail ride in beautiful Springfield, Illinois. No experience needed; beginners, families, couples, groups, kids, and solo riders are all welcome.

$75 per person
250 lb weight limit
Appointment only

Message here to reserve your saddle before the weekend fills up!

Back in January we opened an adult horsemanship group and were blown away by the response… so we opened a second one in ...
05/21/2026

Back in January we opened an adult horsemanship group and were blown away by the response… so we opened a second one in February.

These ladies wrapped up their final ride together last night and it was such a fun group to have at the barn. So refreshing to spend time with adults wanting to learn, grow, laugh, and enjoy the horses.

We’re thankful for every one of them, and excited several are continuing on in our program 🐴

When you need a 2 minute nap during your riding lesson 😴🐴Love these dedicated horse girls and our patient lesson horses....
05/19/2026

When you need a 2 minute nap during your riding lesson 😴🐴

Love these dedicated horse girls and our patient lesson horses. Rain or shine, tired or not… they show up, work hard, and love their horses with their whole hearts!

Only ONE full day horse camp week still has openings for Summer 2026 🐴☀️The rest of our full day camps are SOLD OUT and ...
05/19/2026

Only ONE full day horse camp week still has openings for Summer 2026 🐴☀️

The rest of our full day camps are SOLD OUT and we only have 4 spots left before the entire summer fills.

We do still have a few HALF DAY camp openings available select weeks as well for our younger campers 🤍

If your child has been dreaming of horses, outdoor adventures, new friendships, and days spent riding, grooming, learning, laughing, and making memories… this is it.

Perfect for beginners and experienced riders alike. Campers are grouped by age and experience so everyone feels safe, included, and has fun.

SESSION 3
June 15–18, 2026
Full Day Camp | 9am–2pm
Ages 8–15 | Coed

Horseback riding, horsemanship, trails, grooming, games, barn fun, and so much time spent with the horses 🐎

Registration + details:
https://riversidestable.com/camp/

She may be small, but she runs the whole barn.- Shelly 🐈‍⬛ ❤️
05/18/2026

She may be small, but she runs the whole barn.
- Shelly 🐈‍⬛ ❤️

Clark takes his babysitting job very serious 🤍Breyer was recently gelded, so for now he’s got his own pasture while we r...
05/17/2026

Clark takes his babysitting job very serious 🤍

Breyer was recently gelded, so for now he’s got his own pasture while we rotate buddies in with him. Clark seems pretty proud of his new position!

Need a little peace tomorrow? 🌿🐴We have openings on our 1 PM guided trail ride tomorrow (Saturday, May 16th) here in Spr...
05/15/2026

Need a little peace tomorrow? 🌿🐴

We have openings on our 1 PM guided trail ride tomorrow (Saturday, May 16th) here in Springfield, Illinois. Come enjoy one hour of relaxing trails, beautiful scenery, and safe, happy horses. 🤍

Perfect for groups, friends, couples, families or solo riders needing a little escape.

$75 per rider
One hour guided ride
250 lb weight limit
Appointment only

11am is sold out. Message here to book the 1pm ride!

Address

2310 Chinchilla Lane
Springfield, IL
62702

Telephone

+12175227702

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