Horseback Riding in Fort Collins, Colorado (Larimer County)

Red Fern Farm's trainer Kim Klein has 10 years of professional experience riding and teaching, and has trained with top riders including Bernie Traurig, Archie Cox, Joan McLaren, Mark Mead, John McConnell, and Andrea Throckmorton both in the U.S. and Europe. She has a broad background working with young horses, problem horses, and show horses, and specializes in training horses and riders to be relaxed, confident, and safe no matter what their job is.

Lessons are offered on-site on a variety of horses ranging from very safe horses that are easy for beginners to performance horses suitable for advanced riders in both English and Western disciplines. Kim is also available to travel to your facility in Northern Colorado for lessons on your own horse(s). Full or part-time training is also available for your own horse for either trailer-in or boarded horses. Regular rates are $50/1hour private lesson or $45/1hour group lesson.

Kim also offers a children's program suitable for kids of all ages; each lesson incorporates different games and challenges to promote learning and riding skills in a fun and exciting environment! All lessons include instruction on horse care (grooming, saddling, basic care) and riding time. Kim specializes in hunters and jumpers, but will teach basic riding in any discipline and provides equipment for both English and Western riders. Groups are available for all ages and skill levels, and are TONS of FUN! Horse camp, Birthday Parties, and Pony Rides are also available.

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Lynchland Stables' focus is on keeping our horses healthy and happy, and we live by the motto:

"No Snobby People Allowed, Ever!"

We welcome all disciplines, teach students of all ages, and have terrific lesson horses. Our mission is to help students achieve their individual goals, from true beginners that have never touched a horse, to those wishing to sharpen their Hunter/Jumper or Eventing skills, to those that need to erase a fearful experience in their past.

Lynchland has 4 instructors, and 2 that focus solely on childrens lessons. Your child will learn horses from A to Z, top to bottom, and toe to tail. If you are looking for a place for the kids to really learn, and not just sit on top of a horse, you've come to the right place! We have over a dozen lesson horses that we can choose from to match our students personality and goals - both short and long term.

Did I mention our facilities? We have a huge indoor arena - which means we ride all year long! We also have an amazing, lit outdoor arena, a designated lesson arena, a round pen, a dressage arena, and a 4 acre cross country jumping field. I guess we believe that variety is the spice of life!

We're not a fancy place, and expect our students and boarders to dig in and get dirty! We encourage participation in all areas - from painting jumps, to planting carrot gardens, to working with vets and farriers, and assisting with horse rescues. Our students do us proud - and continue to be part of Team Lynchland throughout their lives.

Are we a good match for you?! There is really only one way to find out - so grab your carrots, and come join us and our wonderful equine friends.

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Lynchland Stables is a wonderful place to learn to ride, or to expand on your current skill set! We're a quick drive from Cheyenne - located just off of the Prospect and I-25 exit. Lynchland has 15 lesson horses available to meet your every need - from the child just learning to groom a horse, to the experienced rider that wants to polish her cross country jumping skills. Our Motto is 'No Snobby People Allowed, Ever!', and we live by our motto!

At Lynchland Stables, we welcome all disciplines - and have students working on Eventing, Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Western Pleasure, Barrels and Natural Horsemanship groundwork basics. Our facilities include an indoor, two outdoor areans, a round pen, a dressage arena, and a 4 acre cross country jumping field!

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Dance with your horse on the ground and on his back. Ride in Balance and Harmony. Learn to ride bareback and bridle-less. Learn how to connect with your horse. Cindy also teaches Belly Dancing and uses her dance experience to help people connect with their horses. Liberty & Body language-you & your horse: Private or Group. Clinics at your place or at Spirit Dancer Ranch. Trail Ride obstacle Clinics at Spirit Dancer Ranch, Located on 35 acres with two round corrals, a large out door arena, hills, valleys, and many obstacles.... See More

The Whole Horse is shutting the barn doors! After 7 incredible years of teaching and training, Heather is embarking on a new adventure...she and her husband are looking forward to meeting their first child at the end of March!

Whether you are looking to improve your riding, or ready to learn for the first time, Amanda Bidlack can help. Amanda has worked with many types and breeds of horses and can use this knowledge to help you learn and advance your riding skills. She is based out of Legacy Stables, just north of Fort Collins, and has school horses available at this location for all levels of riders. If you have your own horse boarded nearby, she will travel as well.

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Miranda offers over 13 years of experience in the hunter/jumper arena. She has been fortunate enough to train and work for some of the top Grand Prix and Olympic level riders and has gained an immense amount of knowledge about the sport and the animal over the years. She has worked her way up through the short stirrup hunter divisions to the competitive junior jumper divisions on the "A" level circuit and is ready to share her knowledge with others. She focuses on building a confident and accurate rider while also establishing trust between horse and rider. She has worked with beginner riders to advanced and is currently accepting new clients at Oasis Equestrian Center in Fort Collins, Co. She is willing to travel to other barns in the Northern Colorado area. Show opportunities and monthly training packages available.... See More

Currently I am working with students ages 5+ in all disciplines from first-time riders to advanced, experienced riders with just a few spots left. Whether for fun or for fine-tuning for shows, lessons are available on one of our many safe lesson horses or on your own horse. Training or starting of your horse is also available.
I believe everyone and every horse is an individual with individual needs and wants. I will work with you to set goals and a training plan, and I will take you to where you want to be as a rider and as a good horseman/horsewoman. Aside from learning how to be a safe, confident, capable, and happy rider with a happy horse, you can also learn all aspects of horse care and safe horse handling.
If you are an advanced rider, I will help you fine tune your skills and take you to the next level of balanced connected riding, helping you to get everything your horse can give you without stifling their ability or movement.
If you are a beginner, whether child or adult, I will give you the basic building blocks to give you a strong foundation for whatever goals you have with horses whether just for fun or for competing.
I grew up in South Florida and was involved in 4H and pony club as in my childhood. I showed at local and A-rated hunter/jumper shows. I trained under such trainers as Pablo Gamboa (hunter/jumper), Linda Smith (hunter/jumper), Peter Trappman (hunter/jumper and dressage), and I was a working student for Jeanette Sassoon (dressage). I moved to Fort Collins in 2001 and continued my education with top Morgan Horse trainers in all disciplines (saddle seat, driving, hunter eq and pleasure, western eq and pleasure, etc.). I began training professionally and by 2003 my clients and horses were showing successfully on the Morgan Circuit on a local and National level.
Private lessons, semi-private lessons, and small group lessons available at reasonable rates. Special package pricing is also available. Discounted prices for multiple family members taking lessons and true beginner children. Summer camp is also available. Let’s make learning fun in a safe and professional environment with a professional, experienced, and insured trainer.
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Stefanie Flutie: time to swing by the barn to meet me and allow me to introduce you to our equine friends and partners. We have an indoor heated arena for year-round riding/lessons, an outdoor dressage arena, and outdoor full jumping course and are located in a full boarding facility in North Fort Collins.... See More

Welcome to Equine Authority at Ft. Collins Equestrian Center; The Home of excellence, where blue is the only color and goals are fulfilled daily.
Shanna Wagner is an insured well educated, all around instructor and trainer with a full line of proven, qualified references to back her up. She specializes in Hunter Jumpers and excels in Western Events as well as much more. Please enjoy our website equineauthority.com to help answer any of your questions. Thanks for looking.... See More

I am very versatile and can work with about any one. I specialize in beginners and three day eventing. I'm great with kids and love to teach them about the horse and the equipment. Also work with problem horses.

Enjoy the best training for the best price in CO! Your lessons will blend together over 30 years of horsemanship experience from Europe and America, including coaching family members of American diplomats. You and your horse have unique set of riding skills and unique goals. I have the knowledge, experience and ability to develop and guide those skills. As a team, we can achieve everything that you have on your mind, and set apart from the competition!
My specialty are jumpers of all ages, but also beginners, recreational riders, young horses and those more "problematic". Easygoing, no pressure lessons, but guaranteed results. Any time and place that suits you best! Call or e-mail ... See More

I am a hunter/jumper trainer with over 20 years experience teaching riders from beginner up to the Grand Prix level. Quality school horses and tack are available. I am a licensed USEF judge, and I show and train at all levels of competition. My priority in training is to teach the horses and riders to be relaxed, confident, and happy. I believe in using classical training techniques to effectively communicate, listening to the horses and understanding what they are thinking and how this effects their ability to do their job. It all comes down to teaching basics better to create a solid base to build on. I am straight forward and honest about what I see, passionate about the horses, and I love my job. Let me teach you how awesome it CAN be! Please contact me at or e-mail me at You can also visit the farm web site at www.fortcollinsequestrian.com

LEVEL 1 ; 6 THIRTY MINUTE LESSONS $35.00 EACH ( FIRST TIME/ NEW RIDERS)

LEVEL 2 ; 6 MONTH COURSE 1 LESSON PER WEEK (45-60 MINUTES) $225.00 PER MONTH

LEVEL 3 ; 6 MONTH PARTIAL LEASE OF A HORSE (INCLUDES 1 LESSON AND 1 PRACTICE RIDE PER WEEK) $350.00 PER MONTH... See More

I love to work with horses and riders in any discipline, at any level. My background has been that of classical dressage work, however, I have also done fox hunting, hunter/jumpers, pole bending, barrel racing, pleasure shows, trail riding, and gaited horse work. I currently show a Morgan stallion named, Brady, who is the love of my life. Last year we went to nationals for the first time and came away with a reserve world championship and grand national championship title. I have also been to Germany where I was licensed to compete and train in dressage and jumping. The past 5 years of my riding has been as an apprentice to KC Parkins-Kyle where I have helped start young colt, work with problem horses, manage a farm, and give lessons.
If you want to learn how to be a better competitor or just ride better in a way that benefits you and your horse, I would love to give you a lesson or give training rides. Inquire for fees and training packages.... See More

Nice, good with kids.

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch offers group lessons in Western Horsemanship for ages 7 and up! Classes are taught by Karen Burbank, previously a CHA certified Master Instructor, or her assistant instructors, Allysen Lower and Summer Ossen. With 3200 acres of private land, the ranch provides students the opportunity to apply the skills they've learned in the arena, out on the trail. Well trained school horses await you!... See More