Horseback Riding in Edgewater, Maryland (Anne Arundel County)

CSS is a professional hunter/jumper/equitation lesson and training facility located on MDs eastern shore. Quiet and friendly atmosphere. Lessons available from beginner to advanced on one of our quality horses or ship in your own. Training available from starting babies, to tune ups- specializing in OTTB's, babies and ponies. Packages available at discounted rates for both lessons and training. A small selection of quality horses and ponies available for lease and sale at all times. Professional sales representation available as well. Showing available from local to rated!... See More

Update for 2024: Heart of Riding is going strong, thanks to my fabulous students and horses!

My new project, Nickers for Clickers Training Academy Horse Camp for Kids is now launched, and will be a whole summer of horse training FUN!

To sign up for the camp, use your favorite search engine to look for Heart of Riding Nickers for Clickers Camp - here are some details:

Youth ages 9 to 15 welcome ~ bring lunch with you ~ no more than 8 campers per week
Relaxed, peaceful atmosphere: most of our time will be focused on the basics of reward-based training for horses, inviting horses to participate at their discretion
Building a foundation that will last a lifetime: we’ll dive into horse behavior, horse care, and horse body language to better understand horses
Lots of horse time: campers will have opportunities to train horses every day, always under supervision
Dream big! Everyone will be encouraged to pick one behavior they want to train by the end of the week
Planning for contingencies: we’ll make shaping plans, measure progress toward goals and learn what to do when the training doesn’t go as expected
Learning should be fun: We’ll play games in which kids can take turns being the learner and the teacher, and discuss the differences between learning and teaching a new skill
Emphasis on safety: we’ll prioritize safety in all interactions with horses, demonstrating how to handle horses responsibly and with care
Life skills building in progress: campers will be guided toward learning patience, empathy, and communication skills
Fun without riding: many kids understand that riding is not the only way to appreciate these magnificent animals. Now they have a whole camp dedicated to all the other amazing things horses bring to the table!
Experts in charge: Emily Osborne Petrichor, owner and sole operator of Heart of Riding, LLC will be running the camp every day. Only select helpers who are knowledgeable and skilled in reward based training will be assisting. Emily has a long history of working with kids and horses in a horse camp setting as well as numerous certifications in teaching methodologies. Feel free to ask about Emily’s range and depth of expertise!
Campers will be asked to bring water, sunscreen and bug repellent, as well as a bag lunch. Clothing recommendations: light clothing similar to hiking gear would be best. Long sleeve shirts and pants made of very light material help keep bugs away and reduce the need to reapply sunscreen, while keeping us cool. A broad brimmed hat will keep the sun off the face and neck. Closed-toe shoes are standard around horses for safety reasons, ideally they would be somewhat waterproof in case we have rain/mud, but that isn't essential.
Campers will be provided with a clicker, a treat pouch, and plenty of reinforcers to carry out the training with the horses each day. They will also receive a pen and small notebook to record data / take notes if they choose to do so. We will be referencing several textbooks, but campers will not need to purchase those unless they would like to have their own copy at home. I can provide links to booksellers with that information at any time.

For rider biomechanics riding lessons, Heart of Riding school horses are now solely located in Highland, MD but if you have your own horse, I'm still able to travel to you.... See More

CARRIAGE DRIVING LESSONS! Learn how to drive with my horse here . Teach your horse to drive with instruction. Consulting in vehicle & equipment needs & fit. Driving is a ton of fun but less forgiving that riding. Learn safely & avoid expensive mistakes from an experienced & Certified driver. Beginners welcome. Adults & Juniors. Consults, lessons, clinics.... See More

Here at Patuxent Run Stables we specialize in instructing all levels of riders in hunter/jumper and equitation. Our family-owned and operated stable is located in Calvert County on 20 beautiful acres. Our primary goal is to make our students into true horsemen and women. Therefore, we also offer western tack and lessons to those interested. Our students and lesson horses compete at the local shows primarily those hosted at the PG Equestrian Center. Please inquire about our services and plan a visit. We look forward to meeting you.... See More

Riverview Stables offers Riding instruction from brand new riders -advanced. We offer instruction in basic dressage, lower level eventing, equitation and jumpers. We have a show team for those wishing to show.
We offer full care board. Which includes feed 2x a day and plenty of hay, daily turnout and stall cleaning.
We have an indoor arena for after dark or bad weather riding, and an outdoor grass ring, both with jumps, barrels, cones, etc. We offer on site and off site showing and are minutes from Maxwell Hall and Biscoe Gray for trail riding.... See More

With over 50 years experience teaching and training driving and dressage, Lynne takes an individual approach to each horse and rider combination focusing on their strengths and weaknesses to bring out the best of each pair whether on your horse or one of her many well trained horses. Elizabeth has over twenty years teaching and training hunters, equitation, dressage and eventing focuses the team, making the horse and rider bring out the best in each other. Both Elizabeth and Lynne have a passion for creating great equine and rider teams. Please visit us at www.statesmanfarm.com to see what we are all about!... See More

We are a WESTERN Barn teaching solid fundamentals to all ages and stages of riders from beginners, to advanced performance riders.Professional, seasoned trainers work one-on-one with you as often as your schedule and budget allow. Private, one-on-one lessons are $40/hr. Reining lessons on our show horses are $50/hr. REINING tune-ups and pre-show support available on your horse or ours. 80 acres,lighted arenas, beautiful wooded trails,and lots of other horse-loving, nice people. Call or visit!... See More

Semi-retired trainer and lesson program manager, now taking limited amount of students in an effort to "fill the gap" for those who own their own horse(s) and want a trainer to come to their home barn or public facility that doesn't have a needed resident trainer. Please note that at this time I am a TRAVELING horse professional, preferring to work with individual horse owners who desire to form a knowledgeable, safe, intimate, and confident relationship with their own horse for either pleasure or show. Owners can haul-in to take lessons with me at Cremona (Mechanicsville, MD), if you do not have a suitable arena on your property. Can also take a few beginners without their own horse at this time.

I am a fully experienced English Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter/Jumper, and Western Stock Seat Instructor/Trainer with many years teaching experience and former showing history in A, B & C rated English shows (medal & hunter/jumper), and AQHA Western shows (reining & gymkhana). I am therefore seeking opportunities to work with horse owners who wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge while boosting performance level, or who are experiencing difficulties in control, obedience, and maintaining a confident seat in the saddle. I use multi-frame photography as a teaching aid so that students may see and evaluate their riding and jumping at every phase of a gait or jump, as well as flying changes and making halts with quiet and virtually imperceptible aids; the mark of a truly advanced rider. Understanding how and why horses react the way they do will increase your communication and effectiveness as a rider no matter what disciplines you undertake; and, will help to correct any scenario which has advanced to the point where the horse too often seems to call the shots" and you come away from a ride frustrated and feeling like you gave in.

I also have a good deal of experience working with clients who struggle with fear issues (love to ride & jump, but are nervous, or had a traumatic spill); horses with formerly learned negative behavior problems that interfere with steady rider progress; and, I am a former certified equestrian therapies instructor, and Special Olympics coach. (I can provide quality therapeutic riding to you or a family member on your own horse.) Finally, I do what is most basic and necessary to the newer horse owner: give instruction on how to safely and successfully handle, ground train, house, groom, feed, and bathe their horses, as well as manage sanitation and pasturing techniques (to prevent health problems), at their private residences (or at barns that accept outside trainers).

IF YOU HAVE NOT YET FOUND THE RIGHT HORSE FOR YOU: my expertise at choosing safe, sound, and appropriate horses for my former riding programs can help you navigate the current sales market. Using your price range and riding level as a guide, we can ride and evaluate potential horses together, eliminating common first-buyer mistakes and horses with undesirable conformation faults that can signal unsuitability and/or early breakdown of the essential bony columns of the legs. Negotiating price and terms of sale is included in the percentage based finder's fee.

A New York Native where I began riding at the age of 7, my work in the Southern Maryland area includes teaching, training, and Program Management positions at Greenwell State Park (Able & Disabled Foundation Program Director), Holly Point Equestrian Center (Lesson Program Manager), and Serenity Cove Stables (where I taught 80% of the clientele and founded a secondary NARHA/PATH certified therapeutic riding program before retiring due to physical burnout in 2011. Clients are limited to the St. Mary's County area. No green horse/green rider combos, please; it rarely has a safe outcome. Child riders must be at least 7 years old, with the age appropriate height and musculature to physically control the horse they are mated with. For price quote and consultation, please call or email me direct: or ... See More

We are a Family Oriented Barn, our main focus is to make you a better rider by finding your confidence and balance while riding.

"The mission of LeCheval Stable is to educate the community about therapeutic horseback riding, provide counseling and equine-facilitated support services for the purposes of recreation, exercise, sport and rehabilitative therapy in an inclusive setting.”
LeCheval Stable, a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization, provides an opportunity for individuals and families to explore the equestrian experience. Riders ages 5 to adult learn basic standards necessary for safe riding. Lessons are geared to the strengths and needs of the rider after an initial evaluation. Horsemanship, skill progression and equitation are taught using the guidelines of the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) and Maryland 4H Horsemanship Program. Beginning and intermediate riders work towards independence to build equestrian knowledge to support the ongoing process of skill progression. Riders learn to use the natural aids of voice, seat, hands and legs to influence and communicate with their horse.

Therapeutic riding instruction is provided by certified instructors through Professional Association Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International. Hippotherapy and consultation with occupational, physical or speech language therapists is available. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) scheduled by appointment.

Director and lead instructor is also state examiner for 4H Levels 1-4... See More

Aisling Stables provides horseback riding lessons to students year round. Students vary of all ages, disciplines, and levels. Well-trained school horses are provided for lessons. Private lessons offer one on one instruction and are 45 minutes in length. Semi-privates consist of 2-3 riders per lesson and are 1 hr. Lead-line lessons are also available and include parent involvement with 15 minutes of horsemanship and 30 minutes of ride time. Package deals (four lessons) are available for students who wish to ride on a consistent basis. Lessons are discounted 10% and to be scheduled on the same day and time for each week, with packages to be used within five weeks time of purchase. Lessons have a minimum of a 24-hr cancellation policy.... See More

Lecheval stable l, 501 c 3 Jon profit organization. provides private and semi private sessions for riders of all ages as well as unmounted equine handling and learning sessions. Therapeutic riding program with opportunity to participate in horse shows.
Equine facilitated psychotherapy supporting individuals and families.... See More

Let us welcome you to Thunder Plains Flame and Glory Farm! First I would like to say that I have 14 year experience in most disciplines and recently have been Certified through Riding instructors of America. Check out our photos and then come and enjoy the fun and relaxation of being around one of the most beautiful creatures God could have made. Thunder Plains Farm is a family riding school-we are not fancy(-but extremely safe, low cost and fun to work with. Now, down to the riding business-for your riding lesson you will have a single horse to master-we teach Western and English basics and advanced-most younger riders start in a Western saddle for balance and safety. I offer western, English, beginner and low level jumping, trail and just safe riding techniques. Leasing programs are available on several horses to show and ride. Lessons are all year round-the weather permitting. Beginners will learn care for the horse ,tacking up and safety first. I am very supported and will assist until not needed. Most lessons are 1 hour sessions for ages 8 and up. I offer a 30 minute lesson for 5-7 year olds. You pay for a month upfront and receive a discount if you have 3 family members or friends riding. If you would like to just ride once here and there I can work with you and your financial needs.
My technique is based on safety, natural horsemanship and dressage.
Trailering to trail rides and horse shows are an option at additional fees. I also start young horses under saddle from ground work to riding in the saddle. I have several horses I've trained that I can show. Please feel free to call me at or E-mail me directly at ... See More

My farm is a family safe, very basic and fun for beginners. I am a Certified Western instructor with American riding instructors of America(look my name up) In my instruction-learning how to care for and respect a horse comes first then riding. I have 13 years experience in western pleasure, barrel racing, dessage, jumping, bareback, trail riding, english pleaure, and showmanship. I have been teaching for 6 years, starting at ages 5 and up. I have horses suited for your level-Either beginner or advance. My technique is based on natural horsemanship, dessage and safety. If you are interested in competing in shows-that is offered. Leasing safe horses is optional. I am available to haul horses to your home for pony rides. I am also offering training for young horse(no problem horses). Discounts are offered if 3 months of lessons are payed for up front. Lesson are once a week payed for one month in advance. First lesson is a trial lesson to see if I am suited for your needs. I offered month to month clinics on horse care, show prepping, medical care and more. Please email me @ ... See More

Situated in an idyllic spot in Lusby, MD, Hi-Tail It Stables have sponsored HCC Riding School on-site to provide a lesson program. A stable of beautiful, happy horses reside on its grounds.

HCC Riding School is not only about riding lessons, we concentrate on the entire package. We provide an overall education in horsemanship including riding, grooming, clipping and veterinary skills. We teach what it takes to take care of a horse (Stable Management). We cover basic first aid and preventative care, nutrition, etc.. We even teach history, biology and anatomy of the horse.

We try to give an appreciation of equestrian-related industries. To that end we study different horse breeds, horse racing and horse husbandry. To further this goal, we go on field trips to horse facilities, breeding and training farms and equine hospitals.... See More