Horseback Riding in Virginia

Lessons & Horsemanship at Our Farm — Learning with Heart

At our farm, riding is more than a skill—it’s a relationship. We’re proud to provide a personalized and supportive experience for every student, led by accomplished trainers and instructors who share our deep respect for horses and the people who love them.

From ground work to the round pen to time in the saddle, we teach all aspects of horsemanship—with safety always at the forefront and fun never left behind. Whether your passion is Western, English, Gaited Pleasure, or Training Level Dressage, we offer instruction for all levels and all ages.

Board your horse with us? You’ll receive reduced rates for riding lessons, helping both you and your horse progress together.

Our farm is a place where students can grow in skill and confidence, whether you're tacking up for the first time or returning to riding after years away. We specialize in working with children, beginners, and timid riders, making sure everyone feels at ease both in and out of the saddle.

Through our hands-on approach, we teach:

- Tacking up and tack care

- Horse anatomy (including parts of the hoof)

- Safe handling and horse behavior

- Grooming, barn care, and stable management

- Understanding and recognizing common equine ailments

As a locally owned, family-run farm, our teaching comes from the heart. I work alongside my husband, Tom, and our son, Thomas—each of us devoted to showing just how special and inspiring horses truly are. We’re also fortunate to have a trusted circle of visiting instructors who bring diverse experience to our barn community.

Every student here is part of the family—and so is every horse.... See More

Please email us directly with your inquiry! We can see when you message us through this site but they do not let me respond to you. We can only reply to you if you the farm directly. Thank you!

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Website: www.stormchaserstables.org

Coach Jeni Platt grew up on horseback on her family farm in Central Virginia where she participated in many equestrian activities. Jeni holds a BA in Psychology and a QMHP certificate in Virginia. She is also a certified Yoga Instructor and B4C Social Emotional Learning Facilitator. At SCS, she is the Operations Manager, Lead Horsemanship Coach, and Equine Specialist.

In our lesson program, students learn about horse behavior, care, grooming, and basic riding skills! We teach "horsemanship style" with an emphasis on safety and self awareness covering various topics, including horse caretaking, handling, and knowledge. There is riding of course but it is not our sole focus. We are always happy to work with any experience level and have fun!
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SCS is inspiring the next generation of thinkers and doers through hands-on adventures! All activities are designed to foster critical thinking, socioemotional development, confidence, and teamwork. Classes are taught by a team of instructors with skills including groundwork, riding English and Western, games, confidence building, and more.

Youth ages 5 and up may join us for ninety-minute horsemanship lesson blocks that include both ground and riding instruction. We teach safety, groundwork, equine care and knowledge, equipment maintenance, and horseback riding. All classes are taught with an SEL focused approach and foster personal development. Limited adult lessons may be available, please feel free to reach out and ask!

SCS Equestrian Team tryouts are open to anyone attending horsemanship classes weekly. Travel Team members must attend class a minimum of 2x weekly and are eligible to participate in off-farm events such as trail rides, hunter paces, and horse shows. Ancillary Team members must attend class a minimum of 1x weekly and may participate in on-site team meetings and are eligible to "pick up" ride at horse shows on a case by base basis.... See More

English and Western lessons, trail rides, birthday parties, events, clinics, local showing, year round camps, horse training/retraining, and so much more! All ages and abilities welcome! We are also a therapeutic riding program! Horses saving one life at a time!... See More

At 20/20 Horsemanship we focus on giving Clear Communication to obtain Visible Results. This applies to both horse and rider. Balanced seat riding is taught, along with the importance and understanding of herd behavior and body language. We stand apart from the typical
Lesson barn because students 1) learn to properly ‘catch’ and halter the horse 2) leading and correct ground handling 3) grooming, tacking up
4) riding theory
5) unmounted lessons that include: pasture and herd management, skills to
Improve your ride and too many more to list!
As a natural horsemanship trainer, Loretta incorporates teaching her students the training methods she uses for the horses. This concept allows the student to earn respect from the horse while unmounted, and has also proven to be filled with lessons for every day life.... See More

Please do not use the email form from NewHorse as I often don't get the emails! Please contact me directly through my website (click on the "Wildwood Farm link, then scroll down to the "visit their website" button), or call: . Thanks!

Lessons/training available at your home in the Augusta County area or trailer to my home to use my 100x200 riding ring, the schooling jump trail that winds through hills and woods, or the many trails for riding in the George Washington National Forest.

I have 40 years experience teaching dressage, hunt seat, Western, Eventing/Cross Country/Foxhunting and trail skills. I also teach Orienteering by horseback.

LESSON FEE INFORMATION:
{$40.00/hr--travel to you}
{$35.00/hr--trailer in with your horse (Arena)}
{$45.00/ one and a half hr--Orienteering/Trails lessons}

--Gift Certificates Available/
Credit Cards Accepted--

Please do not use the email form from NewHorse as I often don't get the emails! Please contact me directly through my website (click on the "Wildwood Farm link, then scroll down to the "visit their website" button), or call: . Thanks!... See More

Farm located in Bedford.
TRAIL RIDES. Boarding. Riding lessons for beginner and advanced riders with professional instruction. Breaking and performance training for your horse. English,hunter jumper and western disiplines. Performance horses for sale. packages available with FREE practice. Beautiful trails with miles of enjoyment for everyone. SUMMER CAMPS, COMMUNITY GROUP HORSEBACK RIDING, BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
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Hay for Sale in VA... See More

Templar Farm LLC is committed to training both horse and rider, of all levels, to their top potential. We offer both dressage instruction, as well as hunter/jumper. Our experienced trainers work with students just starting out, to advanced students looking to compete on the rated circuit. The premiere facility features 100’ x 200’ outdoor arena, 168’ x 65’ indoor arena with dust free footing and viewing area, and climate controlled lounge. Beginner through advanced lesson horses are available and haul- in’s are welcome.

Spots are available for training horses. We are happy to work with all, including young horses, severe rehab cases and troubled/difficult horses.

Please contact us directly through Facebook, or our contact information. We cannot reply to messages through this website.... See More

Fox Pointe Farm offers riding lessons and show coaching. Showing VHSA,BHSA, CVSJA "AA" and IEA. We host and coaching the area's first Interscholastic Equestrian Association show team started in 2008. Lessons year round Tuesday -Sundays. Closed on Mondays. Quality horses and ponies are available to riders in the school program. Weekly group or private lessons. Lease horses are available to help gain needed horseback riding experience. From beginning to riding at the high levels of competition, Fox Pointe Farm ensures that all riders gain an understanding of good horsemanship, superior care and grooming.Trailer in's welcome. Show coaching and representing buyers in the process of horse purchasing.
Call in advance to schedule,no walk in's please.
We offer (1) free half hour introductory lesson to new students.

Trainer Colleen Seely
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Here at Cedarview Farm, in a friendly atmosphere, we offer personal and professional training for both horse and rider.We have forty-five years experience, with devotion, enthusiasm, and willingness to go above and beyond for our students and horses to lead to their success.
We accommodate the beginner through the advanced rider. Our students range from 3 to 83 and all levels.Our horses are well trained to accommodate your needs. We offer lessons, clinics, horse shows, fox hunting, cross country riding, and lots of fun.
We pride ourselves on making happy horses and happy people... See More

We offer quality instruction on our horse or yours, in both the hunter and jumper disciplines, and coaching from the local through the A levels of competition. We start young horses and give them a good foundation, and "de-programming" ex-racehorses is our specialty. Our school horses are in all shapes, sizes and experience levels, and some are available for lease (leases start @ $200/mo). We always have working student positions available and often times a working boarder position, as well. There are no commitments to sign up for lesson series, and traveling, to you, is an option if you are local. "Ship-ins" are welcome whether it is for a lesson or just to make use of our facility. We are on the Northern tip of Culpeper County, in Rixeyville, Virginia, convenient to Culpeper, Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties. For more information and pricing, check out our website: www.myhighpointfarm.com or please call us, at . Newhorse will not forward your information right away, so please call me, or email me @ Thank you!... See More

Natural horsemanship coach

I believe all people who own horses want to have a true relationship with them, built on trust, understanding, and respect.
My hopes are to help you learn how to be safe and truelly understand your role in their lives.
Now excepting new students of all ages and skill levels.
I am a traveling coach so if you wish I can come to you.
25 years of experience
References available... See More

certified international instructor.
all levels and ages welcome, intro half price
Dressage,eventing,saddle seat to bridless western, Vaulting, and medieval demonstrations available. will travel.
over 30 yrs experience. positive fun.
quality show mounts for lease/sale
including Friesian Stallion and Canadian advanced level dressage mare. Located Gloucester point... See More

Spiegel Equine is now operating out of a lovely, high-end facility centrally located between Purcellville and Middleburg, VA. Trailer-ins welcome or ride one of our in-house schoolmasters. Chelsea also travels to your farm to give you lessons on your horse. As riders, it is important to building up a solid foundation in order to help the horse do its job. This is important no matter the discipline. Chelsea focuses on rider biomechanics and body awareness. Improve your balance, connection, and seat with a lesson today! Visit our website for more information about Chelsea, lesson packages, and training at www.spiegelequine.com. Lessons combined with training packages are also available. Email today to schedule your introductory lesson!

We also have multiple schoolmasters available for lease. Consider a partial or full lease to increase your saddle time or practice those upper level movements on one of our reliable and impeccably trained horses! Leasing packages range from $200-$500/month.... See More

New upcoming English and Western Facility in Spotsylvania. Read about us on our site!

White Oak Stables is a private equestrian facility located only minutes from the center of Warrenton, VA. We offer fun and educational activities and horseback riding to people of all ages, disciplines and abilities. We specialize in horseback riding lessons for adult beginners and shy/anxious/fearful and plus sized riders.... See More