05/21/2026
No better way to pass a storm then with barn friends.
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
05/21/2026
No better way to pass a storm then with barn friends.
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.
Reminder: due to the home show yesterday our horses have a well deserved day off.
We are running about an hour behind schedule.
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.
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.
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.
04/30/2026
You don’t want to miss out on summer camp fun. We still have a few spots available. Sign up now.
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!
04/11/2026
Thank you to everyone who came out today to make it such a successful clean up.
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.
| Monday | 8am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 9pm |
| Friday | 8am - 9pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 9pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 9pm |