Horseback Riding in Charlotte, Vermont (Chittenden County)

I offer both English and Western lessons.

Western riding lessons are game-focused, with an emphasis on learning how to ride safely and develop a secure seat while riding for the fun and adventure of it! If you are an English rider wanting to cut loose a little and expand your horizons, or are a beginner wanting to develop a secure and confident seat that will be serve you well in any discipline you choose in the future, Western is a great and exciting option. Lessons will progress in the direction of the student's interest, and could include barrel racing, gymkhana games, trail riding, and bareback riding.

English lessons are available for kids and small adults on Laura, our foundation fell pony mare. We will learn in the Classical Dressage tradition (aka The Art of Riding Warhorses!), the top tier of which is practiced by the Lipizzaner stallions at the Spanish Riding School. English lessons will also be focused on having fun while learning to ride, with a lot of the same gymkhana game elements as with western riding for beginners, but will be particularly exciting for anyone wishing to advance in dressage or other English disciplines because of the depth of skill and riding technique covered. I also should emphasize that a person trained to ride in the classical tradition will have the secure seat, control, and horse sense to master any discipline they choose later on. It lays an excellent foundation of solid riding skills and good communication between horse and human that give students a headstart no matter what they choose to pursue later.... See More

Neverland Farm is a full service equestrian training facility located in picturesque Hinesburg, Vermont. Well known for our supportive and encouraging community,

Neverland Farm offers lessons, boarding and training for horses and riders of all levels.

Suki Flash is the owner & trainer at Neverland Farm. She has been training in various fields since 1970. Her experience includes breeding, different types of showing & teaching, eventing, training, fox hunting and most of allserious fun!... See More

We are a small horse farm in Ferrisburgh with 30+ years experience in breeding/training/lessons. We raise and train our horses using Natural Horsemanship techniques. We are family oriented and teach Beginner -> Advanced English and Western equitation using balance seat techniques. We offer one-on-one lessons and group lessons, trail lessons and obstacle work and retraining or training board. All ages and breeds welcome. Will travel to other locations. Can use your horse or ours. We have indoor and outdoor rings and access to many trails. We schedule lessons on weekends and some evenings by appt. $25 per 1/2 hour or group lessons $40/hour. Safety on the ground and under saddle with a focus on the individuals needs. Lessons tailored to you and your horse. Call for more information about our farm. We also are offering camps this summer. Please call us to learn more or to book lessons . Your referrals don't include your contact info so please email or phone us directly ... See More

Private family owned facility. Lessons offered in equitation and pattern work. Specializing in cross training and a solid foundation. We also breed a select few AQHA horses yearly.

Affiliated w/ RPSI, AQHA, USDF, USEA. and USEF.

Established barn has lesson openings. All levels of riders are welcome. Our school horses are the best around. our program is safe and fun. Children who want to show, can join us on weekends as we show locally. We realize showing isn't for everyone,and many of our students just like to ride and learn good horsemanship without the added pressure of showing. I have been teaching and training for over 25 years, 22 years at this location. please check out our website or call for a tour or more information.... See More

Known for our patient and relaxed learning environment our goal-focused program builds strong and confident riders with a desire to enjoy their equine friends in diverse settings. Competition is never required, but always an option in Jumpers & Equitation, Dressage and low-level Eventing. We do have particular experience working with nervous riders and/or horses and returning them to confidence. Please call us directly and do not email through Horse.com We often do not receive your messages.... See More

We are a hunter-jumper competition and training stable, and riding school. Our practices and methods are classic hunter-jumper style based on the George Morris model.

We offer private and group lessons. We recommend that our students take at least one lesson per week to ensure consistent progress. Trailering-in is welcome.

Thanks to our indoor area, lessons continue year round, regardless of the weather.

Each student's lesson program is designed specifically for him/her. Students who do not have a horse or pony of their own are matched with one of our lesson horses or ponies, all of which are safe, experienced, well trained and schooled regularly by our trainers.

Once students are comfortable grooming and tacking up, students are expected to have themselves and their horses ready by their appropriate lesson time, allowing them to ride for the full allotted time.

As students progress, they may wish to move to group lessons with riders of similar abilities.

Instructors:
Sofia Clark ; Sofia has been a rider all of her life, competing in the juniors and then attending Skidmore College where she took Equine Studies classes and riding instruction. In 2005 she started a summer pony camp at the Twitchell Hill Farm Homestead and it all took off from there! Sofia teaches and coaches beginners through junior jumper students; she combines positive cheerful energy in her teaching and coaching with the highest standards for excellence in horsemanship and equitation.

Oakley Clark; Oakley’s journey through the professional horse world started in Vermont but soon branched out to Quebec, Canada where he was a jumper rider and working student with Laurie Bucci. He turned professional in 2013, training and coaching at Twitchell Hill. Soon however his talent caught the eye of George H. Morris and he started working for GHM at clinics and riding for him in Florida at WEF in 2013. In the winter of 2014 he worked for Havens Schatt (and learned more about the hunter world.) Currently he is riding and assistant training at Heritage Farm for Andre Dignelli and returns to Twitchell Hill frequently to school our horses and teach clinics.

Susan Guran ; Susan teaches Adult and Child Beginner and Therapeutic Riding lessons and runs the Pony Day Camp program through The Horse's Touch at Twitchell Hill Farm.

Catie Hill Waterman offers a weekly dressage clinic.... See More

FEI rider and USDF L Judges program graduate Meg Hilly is available for clinics, judging and dressage lessons: training level and up. On your horse at your place or trailer in. Also limited private lessons available on a school horse or pony at Winterset Farm’s private Indoor in Warren. Introductory assessment lesson and lesson series offered. Meg teaches using centered riding techniques, cross training for different disciplines since her background includes jumping, fox hunting and polo. She also will assist you in picking out the horse of your dreams, or will consult with you on developing equestrian property or facilities.... See More

ELPH is a family facility that caters to all ages and levels of riding. With two full time instructors we have a large selection of lesson horses that are finished show quality horses in English, Western, and jumping. We show state level as well as AQHA shows all over the east coast and Canada. Please feel free to call, email or visit.... See More

Erin Longworth has been horseback riding and showing horses since the age of 12. She started out showing local hunter and open shows. After graduating from College from Johnson and Wales University in 1998 with a Business Degree/Equine Management Degree she started teaching full time.

In 2002 Erin Purchased West View Stables, a beautiful 50+ Acre training/boarding facility in Milton, Vermont.

West View offers:

2 Indoor Arenas (70×150) & (50×100)
1 Outdoor (200×100)
35+ stalls
Lessons
Leasing
Training Horses
Boarding... See More

We are a small private barn focusing on the proper development of horse and rider and enhancing the horse/human relationship. We offer instruction and training to committed adult riders and drivers in a fun and positive atmosphere. cert. Linda Tellington-Jones... See More

Certified Riding Instructor and Licensed AQHA Professional with 23 years expirience. Quality riding instruction on your horse or mine. Beginners through advanced in huntseat and western. Patient enough for beginners, challenging for advanced riders. Focus is on showing and people dedicated to learning as much as possible about developing a harmonious relationship with horses. Using a systematic progressive program to develop a solid foundation for all riders of all learning styles. Promoting confidence, enjoyment and true horsemanship.... See More

Our small farm focuses on learning about horseback riding through games and fun! We work with children on the basics and get them ready to continue their learning in whatever discipline they want to advance in (ie: jumping, dressage, western pleasure, trail, etc). Unlike most riding programs, we don't have an age requirement as this is all about safe fun and doing whatever keeps your little rider happy and focused! We have lots of experience with kids camps, family riding, trail and camping trips with horses, and even adults deciding to venture into the world of horses. Worried about being judged for taking up riding at an older age? Not here! We just want to see you relax and enjoy being around and on a horse.

Pony parties on our farm are always a blast during the warmer months. All ages.

We also have limited availability for the right boarder. Email to inquire.... See More

Horse Amour is the area's premier learning barn! We host 4 regular instructors weekly, year round. Horse Amour has been home to Horsepower 4-H Club since 1992 and Rutland County Pony Club & Horsemasters since 2009. We offer lessons, boarding, and a retail tack shop. Beginners welcomed. We now offer training of your horse as well. Located on a beautiful, peaceful dead end road. Come join our equestrian family!... See More

A small scale show/sales stable that always has quality sport horses and ponies available.
Lessons available in our large indoor or outdoor arenas and boarding in our spacious stalls with heated tack and viewing room.
Adrienne also starts young horses, retrains horses for the disciplines of hunter/jumper or eventing. She specializes in starting youngsters as well as retraining OTTB.... See More