Your first ride is on us.
Barns across North America are opening their doors for free, beginner-friendly riding events this fall. Pick the one closest to you and book your spot.
- Completely free
- No experience needed
- All equipment provided
- All ages welcome
Upcoming events
Each event is run by a participating barn. Book your spot on the barn’s Hopoti page so they know to expect you.
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Book your free spot at Signature Stables
Signature Stables
October 24, 2026
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Book your free spot at Kingdom Stables
Kingdom Stables
October 24, 2026
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Book your free spot at Bluebonnet Farm
Bluebonnet Farm
October 31, 2026
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Book your free spot at Avalon Stables
Avalon Stables
November 7, 2026
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Book your free spot at Vantage Point Farm
Vantage Point Farm
November 21, 2026
More barns are joining. Check back for new dates.
What happens on the day
You’ll join a small group of 4 to 6 riders with your own volunteer guide, and rotate through four hands-on stations of about 20 to 30 minutes each.
Brush & groom
Meet your horse, learn the grooming tools and how to stay safe around horses.
Tack up
Find out what each piece of riding equipment does and help put it on.
Lead
Practice leading a horse on a lead rope in a safe, supervised space.
Ride
Get fitted for a helmet and take your first ride, led by an experienced handler.
Everyone comes back together at the end for questions, a group photo and information about lessons if you’d like to keep riding.
What to wear
Closed-toe shoes and long pants. That’s it. Helmets and everything else are provided by the barn.
Run a riding program?
Host your own Learn to Ride for Free event and introduce new riders to your barn.
Become a host barn