Horseback Riding in Hampstead, Maryland (Carroll County)

WINTER PONY CAMP now forming . December 27 and 28 from 10am to 3pm.At Half Halt Farm our number one objective is safty and fun. We learn from the ground up which includes how to tack,safty around a horse, what to do and not to do,parts of horse and of course how to ride. We have quality lesson horses and ponies. Ship ins are also welcome. We have a Brand New Indoor so we can ride what ever the weather and we also have a outdoor so we can ride outside when it is nice out. Call today to set up a visit. Please call for more info.... See More

Family-oriented Barn! We teach year around. We have an indoor riding ring, heated observation room, 2 outdoor lighted riding rings. Call us for more information!

Theresa Crowther -- 9 years experience teaching lessons to beginners thru advanced in Hunter-Jumper-Pleasure. Available for students who want to show locally in Harford and Baltimore County. Advanced students may compete in upper level circuit.

Previous Experience
• 15 years experience training, breaking, and riding race horses at Fair Hill & Delaware Park.
• 8 years working for Michael Dickinson – top trainer in England.
• 4 years riding for Sylvia Hector – trainer of Touch of Class (Olympic open jumper champion).
Personal Experience
• 3 years riding flat races and steeple chases.
• 10 years showing hunter-jumpers.
Additional Experience
• Sales for Denali Stud in Kentucky.
• Involved in the Welsh Pony Association – allowing children to ride for Priscilla Martin and Nancy DuPont.
• 2 years with Pony Club at Patsy DuPont’s.
• Numerous years working with problem horses and ponies at your farm or ours
Camp Experience
• 4 years doing summer camps at local Harford County facilities.... See More

INDOOR ARENA for riding in all weather!
Teaching Beginners through advanced, all ages, your horse or ours. For pleasure or competition. Instruction by International three-day event rider Monica Fiss. We have a 100x200 stone dust arena with lots of stadium jumps and cross country jumps and 40 acres of trails. Lessons taught all day Mondays-Saturdays. Safety is our number one concern in advancing the horse and rider team to their maximum potential. Extensive competition program available in Eventing, dressage and Hunter Jumper... See More

Update for 2023: Heart of Riding is going strong, thanks to my fabulous students and horses!

My schedule at my Frederick location, Topline Equestrian Center, is so full I can't accept any new students who don't already have their own horse.

I may be able to fit in new students who have their own horse at a barn between Frederick and Annapolis, depending on schedule.

Trailer-ins are also welcome at both my Frederick and Highland locations.

My Highland location is also too full to accept new students who need a school horse...
HOWEVER: I may be able to make an exception for just the right person -
*FREE rent in exchange for part time work caretaking 4 geldings on site, approx. 10 to 12hrs per week
*5 days per week morning and evening chores
*morning chores include feeding and cleaning, 1hr/day on good weather days, 1.5hrs on inclement weather days
*evening chores include feeding and cleaning, 1hr/day most days, less if you're efficient
*chores may be done before you go to work a regular job and after you return at the end of the day
*the house has a nice view of the barn, and the 7 acre property is well away from any major roads so it is very quiet and peaceful
*wild turkeys and other wildlife do frequent the property
*private walk-in basement apartment with separate bath and very small kitchenette area
*no stairs to get into the basement, but you would need to walk through the grass around the front of the house from the parking area
*use of the pool and deck is included
*utilities may be negotiable if you wanted to work more than 5 days per week
*riding lessons / R+ horse training lessons may be negotiable if you wanted to do facility maintenance in addition to horse care
*no smoking on property
*references required
*some horse experience required
*applicant must be a responsible adult with great communication skills and a valid drivers license
*bonus consideration given to applicants who are handy with fixing things around the house and barn AND to anyone who is looking for a long term living situation
*location is 10min from grocery, gas stations, feed shop, banks, fast food, drugstore, etc yet is nestled within the Patuxent River State Park, a short walk from the Patuxent itself
*pets considered on a case by case basis - they would need to get along with people as well as the dog and cat living on the main floor, and be safe around horses
Contact me by searching for Heart of Riding and finding my website on your favorite search engine :)... See More

Here at Free Spirit Stables Horse & Pony Sponsorship enables an adult, child or numerous children to sponsor a horse or pony. Each person will be paired with his/her horse or pony and our farm will dedicate time and effort to teaching how to ride and care for the horse or pony properly.

Monthly Sponsorships includes a weekly Two-Hour session where our farm teaches FULL HORSE CARE which includes grooming, tacking, riding and feeding the horse or pony. We accept students from age three (3) through adult into the Program.

We have two horse shows at our farm each year, we also participate in other schooling shows. If your family or child dreams of having a horse or pony but in our back yard this is the place.

We are a 501(c)(3)so you will be giving back to these wonderful rescue horses and ponies. Trail Rides, Summer Camps, Girl Scout Programs, Homeschooler, Extra Practice Times. Easter/Halloween/Christmas Parties. Pick-up at many schools. We offer a family fun place!... See More

Learn the "whole picture" by -understanding the 'how and why' of riding,from a European trainer/rider,trained by the British Horse Society.Develop feel within your body by understanding body awareness and biomechanics and understand how your body position affects your horse. Train your horse to become a true partner, whether you ride dressage, jump or trail ride. Develop confidence in yourself and with your horse to meet your riding goals.... See More

Rebecca Golian is an accomplished trainer and instructor specializing in Three-Day Eventing. She has experience in Eventing, Jumpers, Dressage, and Pony Club. Please visit her website for more information about her services.

Butler Equestrian is a hunter/jumper/equitation farm located on 20 acres of rolling hills. Our Equestrian Director and Trainer, Jennie Garraffa is a certified trainer with the United States Equestrian Federation. We have access to miles of trails on Seneca Park and an indoor and an outdoor riding ring. We are relaxed and focused on having fun. We teach ages 6 through adult, this includes some Mom and Children teams! We not only teach riding skills to all ages but also horsemanship skills and focus on the partnership between horse and rider. We offer lessons, partial leases and attend local horseshows.... See More

Feelgood Farm is a friendly “A” circuit equestrian facility located in Frederick County, Maryland specializing in Hunter/Jumper training. We offer sales, boarding, leasing, training, instruction and career management to all ages and abilities. We also launched a breeding program in 2013. We would love to meet anyone interested in our program and would be thrilled to discuss any goals you may have that we can help you to accomplish.

Feelgood Farm is conveniently located in Frederick County, Maryland, within driving distance of Washington, Baltimore, and Middleburg, VA.

Two large indoor and outdoor rings with clinics, shows and off farm events.... See More

Located in Frederick County, Silhouette Stables is a RIDING SCHOOL which has been providing ARIA CERTIFIED instruction in Frederick Co since 1991. We specialize in English riding lessons for young riders. Our Recreational Horsemanship program will provide you with the opportunity to become a well rounded equestrian, not just a good rider. Safety is our top priority. We offer a variety of programs and special activities for you to choose from. We provide all you need to get started.... See More

We are located in Frederick MD. This is a one of a kind program our instructor's build a foundation of Confidence with our students in ground work first, than riding and then the basics of trick training. the founder of our program has taught all of the horses and has shown them all over the country. Our horses are of average height to pony's to mintures.
Our founding was taught and mentored by the best movie trainers in the industry.And he hopes to pass on this art.This is a very well rounded Program with art, music etc..this instruction is for all levels of riders from beginers to the advanced.. We also are the home of Tinkerbelle the flying horse! and she does birthday parties here or at your home!
, We can provide the cake and party favors and the Ponys as well. We also do family parties and reunions along with Corporate events and Wedding's country style.And are able to do all the catering and decor as well, we keep party planers and music and ministers as well. We also work by appointment we children of special needs. Our day camp is Monday thru Friday call or email for more information at www.makemydaycamp.com or . wwill will also take two horses in the winter for private training,in tricks. we also have hoilday school programs.... See More

JM Performance Horses is a new lesson business and has been teaching lessons for the past two years. We are always going and accepting new students. We specialize in beginner students both english and western. We mainly ultilize quarter horse and paints breeds for lessons. We also have fun up coming activities such as camp, birthday parties and girl scout troop workshops for the horse lover badge. JM Performance horse also takes an active role in training and selling young horses. Please check out our website for more information.... See More

Beginner friendly horseback riding lessons in both English and Western disciplines on steady, experienced horses.

Blue Mountain Farm is a quiet, privately owned facility in Frederick, Maryland, less than five minutes away from Route 340. By joining our lesson program, you will learn all aspects of horseback riding from how to safely catch and lead a horse, to proper grooming techniques, to tacking up, riding, and the things you should do after your ride.

Our horses are calm and quiet mounts, great for the beginner rider and timid riders, but they are also very well-trained and can challenge more experienced riders as well.

Haul-in lessons are welcome! We also offer trick training instruction, and accept horses for full-training in 30, 60, and 90-day increments.... See More

Fence Post Farm offers horse boarding and riding lessons in Pasadena, Maryland. We have various school horses to fit riders of all levels. Visit our website for more information!