Horseback Riding in Erwin, North Carolina (Harnett County)

Since 1972, MacNair's Country Acres has been boarding horses and teaching horseback riding. Our Hunter/Jumper/Dressage facility is located on 280 acres, minutes from downtown Raleigh, NC.

We offer boarding, training, lessons and showing, both on and off the farm and we compete at local through USEF AA shows.

For those without a horse, our Riding School lesson horses and ponies have a variety of specialties. Our beginner animals are patient and dependable and our upper level horses help more advanced riders further their goals.

MacNair's Country Acres Misson Statement:
To provide quality education for horse and human in a safe, beautiful and wholesome environment; one which is an asset to the community and where horses and people develop physcially, mentally and emotionally in lifetime endeavors enriching their lives through respect, understanding and appreciation of the horse-person relationship.... See More

We are a full service riding academy from first time riders to seasoned amateurs. We specialize in saddleseat and providing a safe rewarding experience. Please contact us to find out how you can become part of our barn family.

At Circle M Farms we offer riding instruction in english and western. We have two instructors with over 20 years combined experience showing horses. Our experience is in showing American Quarter Horses in hunter under saddle and western pleasure. We are available six days a week with private or small group lessons. We can teach beginner to the highest skill level. Bring your own horse or use ours we do not travel. At Circle M Farms we offer many other services including boarding, breeding, showing, sales, training, and manure compost.... See More

Seeking facility to host a nature/horse program that follows a path of exploring and sharing how horses and nature teach us to be better self reliant humans.
This program has been under research and development and in part practice over the past 10 years.
Weekly camps, day camps, lessons, homeschool.
I grew up in the Pony Club environment and went on to become a Certified BHSAI with over 38 years experience. Also have worked for or trained under some the most renowned trainer/instructors.
This life path has lead me to understand the deep level that horses do change peoples lives for the better and see a ever growing need for a program such as this.
Looking for that home to base out of and can manage, teach, train while building. Own Horses, Equipment, RV etc
Look forward to speaking with you to see if we can bring some much needed teaching into full practice.
Please contact directly other wise your contact information does not always come to us. phone number listed below.
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I work with all ages and levels of riders as well as horses. I have a strong foundation in Natural Horsemanship and years of Professional Competitions. I can start your yearling, help your problem horse, further the training of your show horse. I specialize in English riding however I have ample experience, references and knowledge in Western.... See More

Life Long Horsewoman, Certified BHSAI Coach/Instructor Mobile lessons and training while searching for a facility to sponsor our program.

Kandice's 38+ years experience and dedication led to opportunities to include coaching a medalist in the Olympic games and also has directed many camps including a Girl Scout camp of 175 students.

Our mission is to follow a path of exploring and sharing how horses and nature teach us to be better people. Through learning leadership and co-operation, utilizing the senses, the natural world combined with horses help us grow and be inspired to higher levels of inner self-development.

We teach the Classical Foundation Balanced Seat that applies to most discipline's.
Instruction is gleamed from the great Horse Masters, British Horse Society (Pony Club) and the International System of R

Our goal is to provide you with the full horse experience from horse behavior, safety. body language, tacking, grooming, ground work and riding. We incorporate nature and experiential life skills for the youth.

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Introduction - Learn to safely approach, halter, and lead a horse, learn to groom, tack, mount, and dismount, introduction to riding aids, learn correct riding position and balance exercises, introduce walking and trotting, practice utilizing riding aids in steering exercises, trail riding.

Intermediate - Know parts of the tack, learn the two-point position and posting at the trot, learn to canter, introduce sitting trot, improve and strengthen two-point position, improve use of all riding aids in steering and gait transitions, trail riding.

Advance - Tacking independently, increase strength and body position at walk, trot, and two-point, introduction to no stirrup work at the walk and trot, improve the use of all riding aids, begin cantering individually, and introduction to leads.... See More

We are a hunter/jumper barn offering boarding, lessons, training, showing, sales and consignment. Lesson horses are avilable for the first time rider as well as the advanced. We attend a good amount of local and A rated shows. We offer a full training board for horse and/or horse and rider that will match their individual goals whether that be riding the trails safely or winning in the show ring.... See More

Traveling instructor who specializes in Hunter/Jumper lessons from beginners to advanced, young children to forever young adults. I focus on correct technique in order to produce the best rider a student can be. A B.S in Equestrian Science allows me to use the knowledge that I have gained in the 4 yr intenseive program to work with clients from the recreational rider to the rider looking to show on the AA circuit. My specialty is in problem horses, and jumpers and I utilize my western, saddleseat, dressage, and jumper backgrouds to create the total package rider.... See More

Our facility offers a relaxed and supportive family atmosphere so you can enjoy your riding opportunities.

We offer boarding, all breeds and disciplines welcome.

We also offer private lessons in the balanced seat for dressage, jumping or 'recreational' riders (fox hunting, trail riding etc), for intermediate level riders (horse owning or non horse owning). We also offer specific programs to beginner adults and young children.

We are an educated minded facility.... See More

Christi Costigan provides sound equestrian fundamentals of riding horses-walk, trot, canter, gymnastic jumping and developing human/horse relationships. Learn positive and effective equine communication techniques for groundwork and on horseback. Christi will develop a plan for horse and rider to advance their learning or overcome issues. Access horses like you always dreamed. Will travel.... See More

Lesson facility focusing on balanced seat equitation leading into eventing and dressage when riders want to become more serious. Riders of all ages accepted. We have three progressive riding programs available. Pony Pals, Little Britches and Beg/Int - Adv. Our qualified instructors teach riders their under saddle lessons, but also incorporate horsemanship topics into each lessons. Competition opportunities for qualified riders are available. We have a family oriented, educational environment for pleasure and serious riders alike.... See More

Our goal at Castle French Farm is to introduce people to horses. In educating you about these amazing animals, we hope to inspire respect, admiration and passion for the sport and recreation of horseback riding. While taking lessons at Castle French Farm, you will receive outstanding goal oriented instruction and personal attention in your quest to learn about horses. We teach the American system of forward riding and encourage students from all levels ages 7 and up to learn and develop their own personal horsemanship skills. If you or your child has never touched a horse, but is horse crazy, we can help you/them gain the confidence and skill-set required to safely handle them. If you or your child is experienced, we have well-schooled horses and to meet the challenge of your/their continued riding and horsemanship growth. An Evaluation Lesson is required for each new student. The evaluation lesson serves as an introduction to our riding program. In this lesson, an instructor can assess the student's riding abilities, allowing the rider to be placed in an appropriate skill level. Following the evaluation, the instructor will discuss the student's abilities, needs, and goals, and establish a personalized riding program. Riding Lessons is like a curriculum – it doesn’t just meet once a week. It is a progression of developing physical, mental and emotional skills in a unique activity that involves understanding and management of a 1000+ pound animal.... See More

Hunt seat instruction for all ages and skill levels, training, boarding, leases, sales, horse show transportation from local to AA shows, summer camp

Welcome to EQUES Academy.
Our academy is based on a structured program that has proven and applied itself for the past 30+ years. We called it EQUES rider. This program is based on level. The student start at Rider 1, and will work to achieve their Rider 4 certification. Each student will learn and practice the skills necessary to graduate to the next level.
Our mission is to teach our riders to become better horsemen and horsewomen. Horse care, proper body position, safety around horses and body control are some examples of what our program teaches. Each Student will learn and apply important skills that can be used in any discipline they would like to pursue.
EQUES Academy will concentrate their program on building skillful and mindful riders, using the wide range of skills and techniques that they will practice during their lessons.
EQUES Academy welcome all ages and all experience of riders. Let’s not put your dream on hold any longer, and come ride with us !!!... See More