Horseback Riding in Fairview, North Carolina (Buncombe County)

SUMMER HORSE CAMP - dates and times posted on our website. www.stillwaters-farm.com. We are a Christian equestrian facility located in Hickory, NC. Services include: Trail riding, birthday parties, private & group riding lessons, horse training, summer camps, special events and horse sales. For more information visit www.stillwaters-farm.com.... See More

Top Flight Farm offers dressage and hunter/jumper lessons to riders of all levels on our safe, well-trained school horses. We welcome beginner through advanced students, children and adults. Students with their own horses may haul-in to our beautiful facility to take advantage of our brand new, 22,000 square foot riding arena and full course of colorful jumps or have the instructor travel to you. Lessons focus on the biomechanics of horse and rider and balanced seat equitation. Show coaching and hauling to local shows available. We also often have horses available to regular students for partial lease. We are happy to answer any questions you may have and look forward to helping you meet all of your riding goals!... See More

Old Orchard Farm provides Horseback Riding Lessons, hosts Birthday Parties and Small Groups, Natural Horsemanship Classes & Horse Anatomy, Care & Maintenance Classes.
Call us today and receive a $5.00 discount on your next lesson!

We offer Horse Boarding, Western Style Riding Lessons, Barrel Racing Training, & Horse Training all By a Multi time National Barrel Horse Qualifier & 3-Time Finalist.

Come ride with us! Sunset Ridge offers lessons for all levels and ages in Hunters, Jumpers and Dressage! We travel to to local schooling shows as well as rated shows as well as offer spots on our Interscholastic Equestrian Team.
Family is the most important thing at Sunset Ridge, and we view each horse, customer, and visitor as part of our extended family and so we take care of them just as we would our own. We believe that the equestrian world isn't just about lessons and showing, we believe that it is about truly enjoying our horses and eachother. We do this by not only providing the best care and instruction possible but by scheduling fun events both inside and outside of the barn.
Meet Our Head Trainer:
Diane DeRienzis has 25 yrs. experience teaching, training and barn management. She started her riding career on Long Island in New York where she competed as a junior, amateur and professional in Hunters, Equitation and Jumpers. Her goal is to instill confidence and skill in her riders so that they can connect with their horses in a successful partnership whether their goal is to show on the A circuit or to pleasure ride.
"I believe that everyone at any age can learn, and I welcome children as well as
adults."

Charissa Loftin has been a part of the equestrian world since the age of 8 when she began taking lessons at TTC in Mocksville, NC. Growing up she succesfully competed on the A Circuit and later decided to become a trainer. Charissa has enjoyed teaching riders of all ages and levels for over 20 years and says that the most inspirational part of teaching is watching a rider accomplish something that they didnt thing was possible, no matter how small an accomplishment it is. Charissa believes that every day is a learning experience and that she learns just as much from her students and horses as they learn from herWe are excited to have Charissa join our Sunset Ridge family and help take our students to the next level in the Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation rings.

Lynn O. Boon, BHSAI began riding as a child at the Inverclyde Riding Center in Scotland. She was a working pupil at the center and grew through the ranks of Pony Club while competing in one day events. At 15 years old, she was commissioned to begin the riding program for the Earl of Glasgow at Kelburn Estates. She was the Stable Manager and Head Instructor for several years, and provided the start to what is now a thriving equestrian center. Lynn became a working student for the BHSAI at Bowfield Riding and Country Club, where she worked with Point-to-Point racehorses as part of her program. Lynn believes that "Dressage is a journey every horse and rider should take" and has used this montra in training her students on a variety of horses from Standardbred to Holstiener across the United States. Lynns 30+ years of experience training horses and riders has brought her to Sunset Ridge where she will be teaching lower (through 1st level) dressage. Lynn plans to spread her "dressage is for everyone" message while introducing the foundations of dressage to riders old and young, and horses of every breed and from every discipline. In addition to classic Dressage Lynn will also be teaching Western and Gaited Dressage to those who are interested.

Leah Barnes is one of our most competent and caring trainers, she specializes with tending to and schooling our youngest riders. Leah has over 12 years experience in the saddle, and is experienced in both English and Western. Leah has been with us since the beginning and is one of our best assets and an essential part of our Little Bits program... See More

Lake Pointe is a full service equestrian facility offering boarding, camps, sales, show team, IEA, 4H & birthday parties as well as hunter/jumper & dressage lessons. We pride ourselves in the exceptional care and attention to detail offered at our facility. Our knowledgeable staff are available to assist you in all of your needs. We strive to maintain a top care facility while having a family friendly atmosphere! Our trainers are top professionals in the industry and strive to teach solid horsemanship skills as well as develop competitive riders. Our program is unique since it not only focuses on riding but also horsemanship skills, barn management, and horse care. Give us a call or stop by today! Lake Pointe Equestrian Center...Where champions are made and friendships last a lifetime!... See More

Jon Walker Stables & Riding Academy was founded in 1995. We are a husband- wife team offering English Riding Lessons to all ages and ALL levels of riding experience. We currently have 15 trustworthy and safe horses in our riding program to accommodate all of our rider's needs and goals.
We have a 200 x 60 indoor arena and also a large outdoor ring permitting us to teach riding lessons all year long, no matter the weather conditions!
We are a family friendly barn and would love for you and your children to be a part of our " Barn Family"
Call Carolyn today to schedule an appointment to tour our facility or to schedule your 1st riding lesson @ ... See More

Lisa Abernathy will provide quality instruction for beginner through advanced riders in English and Western, or on Gaited Horses.

All Lessons last approximately 1 hour. Private Lessons are $45 and Group Lessons are $35. Cash or Check is accepted. The first lesson is always private so that I can evaluate the riders skill and select an appropriate horse. Once the rider demonstrates proper balance, posture, and riding aides at the walk and trot they may move to a group lesson if available.

Abernathy Farm's lessons are geared toward preparing you for horse ownership. We will teach you how to safely catch, groom, and tack up your horse, in addition to the fundamentals of riding. Abernathy Farm offers adult and youth lessons for ages age 5 and up. Private or Group lessons can also be scheduled. Group lessons consist of 2 to 4 riders. This is perfect for friends, siblings, or parents and children who want to learn how to ride together.

Lesson horses consist of seasoned show or trail horses. These horses are also available for Lease or Showing opportunities.... See More

Additional Comments:
Riding lessons offered in Hunt Seat, Jumper & Western pleasure. Offered for an hour, not includeing tack up time, on the best lesson horses in the area. All ages are welcome! Lighted arena, busy at work? lesson anytime! Shows once a month you are able to atend on ridden lesson horses also.... See More