Wheaton Park Stables

Wheaton Park Stables offers Summer Camp with horse-related fun and riding for ages 3 to 18. It also offers pony rides for children ages 3 to 7, group lessons and riding lessons for ages 8 and up through adults, and guided trail rides for ages 8 and up and adults. Pony rides use helmets provided by the stable, and long pants and closed toe shoes are required.

Programs

• Summer Camp — 3-18 · Horse related fun and riding.
• Group Lessons — 8+ years old to adults · Monday-Friday 5:00-9:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am-12:00 pm · $900–$918 per session · For kids 8+ and adults. 12 weeks per series. Must commit to the full 12 weeks.
• Riding Lessons — 8 years old through adult · Group lessons for beginner through advanced flat. No one-time or private lessons.
• Trail Rides — 8+ years old & adults · Sundays; spring and fall only · Guided. Reservations required. No walk-ins.
• Pony Rides — 3-7 years old · Sundays 1:30-2:30 pm; Thursdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm · $10–$12 · No reservations needed. Kids must wear long pants, closed toe shoes, and helmets provided by the stable. Groups greater than 4 kids are by advanced reservations only.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price range: $10–$918
• General schedule: Summer Camp; group lessons are 12 weeks in a series and start around the beginning of March, June, September, and December.
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 am-9:00 pm; Saturday 7:00 am-5:00 pm (summer 7:00 am-3:00 pm); Sunday 7:00 am-4:00 pm

About the provider

Wheaton Park Stables has been in existence for close to 60 years. Sandy Creecy has operated WPS since January 2008. The program describes itself as a family-oriented riding stable specializing in English style balanced-seat equitation, with a primary focus on group lessons, summer camps, trail rides, and pony rides. The page also mentions Scout activities and birthday parties as special activities.

Kids must be 3 years old or older for pony rides. Long pants and closed toe shoes required for pony rides. No one-time or private lessons. No jump classes. Weight limit for group lessons is 180 lbs. Waitlists start over for each series and names are not carried over.

Last updated October 31, 2026.