Horseback Riding in Lithonia, Georgia (Dekalb County)

I provide a fun and safe learning experience for all ages and levels. We do not push a show environment (unless these are your goals); we focus on learning about horseback riding through patience, consistency, and fun! Our summer camps are exceptional for children! Please call for more information as it is a very comprehensive program with all types of lessons.... See More

Marilyn Austin, giving riding instruction at Chastain Horse Park, in Atlanta, Ga offers lessons to children and adults, beginner to advanced riders are welcome. Certified by the British Horse Society, Marilyn has taught professionally for over 30 years in the Metro Atlanta area. Her foundation for instruction came from an elite riding school SW of London, but years of teaching has provided experience in many types of lesson environments, with multiple riding disciplines. Extensive work with Special Olympics over the years, and working with 4-H, Marilyn enjoys the process of helping riders develop skills, and focuses on education about horsemanship, safety, and teaching all riders to appreciate the horse or pony. Positive reinforcment, and a proven method of learning from the ground up has helped many students over the years become accomplished equestrians, many of whom now continue to ride as adults,and continue to be involved with the horse industry.
When Marilyn joined the team of instructors at Chastain Horse Park, she then acquired certification from NARHA, which enhanced her previous equine education, and qualified her to safely teach and supervise riding for children and adults with special needs.
Currently Marilyn offers riding lessons at Chastain Horse Park, a premier NARHA facility, that offers an excellent selection of lesson horses, a covered arena, a grand prix jumping arena and a lovely setting in the Buckhead community. Marilyn also offers guidance in the purchase of suitable horses for her students, as well as opportunities to show, and participate in a variety of equestrian activities... See More

Safe Horsemanship with a Woman's Touch. Specializing in adult riders new to horses or starting over. Lessons and training using Natural Horsemanship for horse AND rider available for ALL ages. If you have always wanted to learn to ride, or used to ride as a child and now are scared, feel too old, or just don't know where to start, If you have a problem horse, if you are scared to get back on after an accident or time off, I can help! 16 years experience working with timid riders. Quiet environment that makes learning easy, NO pressure to advance, NO pressure to show. All lessons are individualized to your personal needs. Learn how to effectively communicate with your horse from the ground up. For those that need help with their horses, I offer foal handling, colt starting, problem solving, trailer loading, trail obstacles and more. I do NOT train for show, but rather teach you how to build a partnership between you and your horse that lasts a lifetime. Quiet and sane lesson horses or horses for lease available for those that just want to give horseback riding a try. NEW for 2015, I now offer Formation Riding Classes for riders of all levels. If you have always wanted to try drill team without the speed and love the idea of synchronized riding of the Spanish Riding School, or simply want to put more fun in your riding routine, this class IS for you. Anyone that can safely walk and trot their horse, CAN do this! Group lessons start at $25.00 per rider, private lesson $40.00. Will travel to your farm (mileage applies)... See More

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Cornerstone Equestrian is a full board facility located in Dacula GA, about 15 mins from mall of Georgia, 5 mins from 316 off Harbins road. Dressage, Jumper, and Equitation lessons available to boarders.
The facility and board include:
large enclosed round pin with matted sides
grass and dry lot turn outs
Large stalls with mats
Boader tackroom
Indoor and outdoor kitchen area
Arena with great footing
Owner lives on premises
5 min drive to Harbins park for trails, if you don't have a trailer no problem we will drop you off and pick you back up:)
trailer parking
farrier and vet services
Blanketing services
We feed seminole and purina feeds and bermuda/fescue/alfalfa/orchard/timothy hay
We take care of your horses like they were our own, owner has over 20 years of experience owning, riding, managing, and training.
Boarding cost $450 We do not offer partial or pasture board.

2185 Givens Road, Dacula GA 30019
Marian Bickers... See More

dressage trainer,coach,instructor. my own background includes 2 year study of classical training with Nuno Olivera and 6 years with Gunnar Ostergaard; have trained horses through Grand Prix. I teach riders to understand position and use of the aids to make their their riding experience both safer and effective. I train horses the same progressive way; resulting in a horse which is a pleasure to ride. I accept horses for training and teach at Cottonwood Farm in Covington Ga. I am available for Clinics, instruction at private farms within 20 miles of Covington; and coaching at shows.... See More

I’ve been teaching horsemanship to beginner-advanced riders, barrel racing and pole bending, English and jumping, and offering trail rides to the public for 20 plus years. I also break and train horses. I offer these services on my horse or yours.

Devon Olivier is a recent graduate of the University of Georgia. She rode on the eventing team while attending college. She was on the 2016 USEA collegiate national championship team. She won the Open Prelim division at FENCE horse trials on 4-17-17 on her horse Karisma. She won the Open Prelim division at Paradise Farms on 2-17-17. Devon has won the individual Gold in the intercollegiate challenge at Chattahoochee Hills horse trials twice while on the UGA eventing team. Devon has trained numerous Off the Track Thoroughbreds and has gone to multiple national competitions with her horses. Devon has been a working student for Michael and Sharon Poulin (Bronze Medal at the Barcelona Olympics in dressage). While there she worked on getting correct and effective dressage training under her belt. She then worked for Mollie Zobel in South Carolina who was an upper level event trainer. Devon has worked with or taken lessons with Doug Payne, Elly Schobel, Michael Poulin, Sharon Poulin, Gwen Poulin. She has taken clinics with Werner Geven, Dom Schramm, Kyle Carter, Leslie Law, Jon Holling just to name a few. Devon offers lessons in dressage, jumpers and eventing. Devon has training privileges at Ashland Farms in Walnut Grove which offers a cross country course from starter thru Prelim. They also have two dressage arenas and a jumping arena. Devon can meet you at Ashland farm for a lesson. Even if you are not a member of Ashland for a small facility fee you can ride there. Devon is located in Lawrenceville, Ga. She will travel to your location to teach lessons.... See More

Rachel Helmbold, Eventing & Dressage Instructor, Serenity Creek Equestrian Center. Level II Instructor's Certification Candidate through USEA ICP. Competed through USEA Preliminary to the Regional Championship Level, USDF Second Level, and IHSA through Nationals. Coached the 2010 USEA Beginner Novice Master Champion, Reserve Champion at AEC's, and coached USDF Training Level rider to Region III Championships. Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science from Berry College with double minors in Teaching Equitation and Breaking and Training. Worked under Canadian & Belgian Eventing Olympians at Bouckaert Farm, GA and for International Grand Prix Dressage Trainers at Valhalla Farms, FL. Was head trainer at Summerhill Stud in South Africa. A lifelong student of the art of riding, I have a passion for developing better riders and better horses.... See More

Full service equine facility...

Many Different Riding Disciplines Available

English:

Hunter jumpers, Jumpers, Hunters, Dressage, Combined Training, Problem solving, and basic pleasure.

Basic and advanced Western, Drill Teams, birthday parties, field trips, preschool programs, Round-penning, problem solving, and horse training Boarding, Restarts, Colt Starting, Rehabilitation/Re-home, Training, and on-site farrier.... See More

We have daily lesson programs and teach students after school from Monday thru Fridays and Saturday mornings. We teach classical horsemanship and basic riding skills in walk, trot, canter and jumping.We offer private, semi-private and group lessons. In addition, we offer "Sunday Camps" from Noon to 3pm for beginners to more advanced riders. In addition, we offer Birthday pony parties for children from age 4 and up; these are for 2 hours on the weekends. Please call Betty at or email ... See More

Beginners to Advanced We have lesson horses or haul in you own. We show localy and on the A circut. 3 trainers 2 rings I have been training over 20 years.

Trail rides by appointment. Weight limit 220 pounds. sixty $60 per hour.

Wisteria Farms offers lessons from the beginner to the advanced A circut rider. We offer training packages and horses for lease and sale. We also offer full board with the owner living on site.

Areas of concentration: Equitation/Horsemanship, Western pleasure/Hunter under Saddle, Halter/Showmanship, Trail/Ranch Riding, Beginning and Intermediate Hunter over Fences.
What will I learn?
If you are a new rider and do not already have a discipline preference your strengths and weaknesses can be assessed in the first few lessons. From that point it can be determined what riding style will be more beneficial to pursue.
If you are an intermediate or advanced rider The Academy welcomes all disciplines. Whether your goal is to be competitive at breed shows or have a handy trail or ranch horse, Flying Heels can get you there. Jennifer has experience in the following disciplines: western pleasure, western horsemanship, trail, showmanship, halter, hunter under saddle, hunt seat equitation, working hunter over fences, dressage, reining, extreme cowboy competitions, working cow horse, and ranch sorting. She is currently working on adding Cowboy Mounted Shooting to the list!
All aspects of equine care are covered in the lesson program. Proper use and fitting of equipment, lunging, trailer loading, nutrition, grooming, and first aid are a few examples of ground work that will be covered.
Lesson Specifics:
 Semi-Private Lesson: $35
 Private Lesson (w/ travel): $45
 Private Lesson (no travel): $40
 Group Lesson (3+): $30
All lessons include a full hour of under saddle instructional time. Lessons are available on your horse or a lesson horse. Please have your horse tacked up and ready prior to lesson time. Proper riding attire is mandatory: boots with a minimum of a ½” of heel and helmets for riders under 18. Helmets for adults are recommended. Please use safe tack and good judgment.
 Training per ride (travel): $35
 Training per ride (no travel): $25
Training is available by the ride. The duration of the training session depends mostly on how far along the horse is, bad habits, and the horse’s stamina. If ground work is necessary prior to any under saddle work, this will be included.
The training and lesson process: All horses and riders learn at different speeds and have varying skills and strengths. These factors will determine you and your horse’s progress. The Academy’s goal is to create a cooperative team between horse and rider allowing them to face challenges and obstacles together.... See More