Creekside Acres, Harvard

Set on 40 acres of rolling hills, Creekside Acres hosts lessons in a 30,000-square-foot outdoor arena. On wintry or rainy days, the groundskeepers heat up the stables, tack room, and new indoor arena for temperate riding.

During private lessons, instructors guide equestrians of all skill levels in English-style riding, with each session tailored to the rider’s background, skills, and ability to recite the names of all the Triple Crown winners in pig Latin. The stable houses six lesson horses that range from seasoned jumpers to trail riders.