Horseback Riding in Madison, Virginia (Madison County)

Swift Creek School of Equitation has been in practice since 1978, offering a convenient location with a great facility and accredited staff which includes, Jessie Clise Lohr (owner/trainer), Molly Alaimo and Ashley Smoral. Our riding program is designed for beginner riders up through advanced levels, ages 5 and up. The main goals are horsemanship, exercise and fun for all ages and abilities. Our riders continue to succeed at mini shows, local shows and USEF national shows. We are also the organizers of The Central Virginia Show Jumping Association. We offer group and private lessons, boarding, training, and leasing. Our facilities include two lighted outdoor arenas, an indoor arena, a grass jumper field, and access to trails. In addition to hunters and jumpers, we foxhunt with Deep Run Hunt Club and offer western lessons (including barrel racing) and attend VCA events (Virginia Cowboys Association).... See More

Kim Yotko is an A.R.I.A. certified instructor in both Hunt Seat and Dressage. She has been teaching since 1976 on our own quality horses and ponies. Kim has quite a comprehensive background in riding. As a junior she rode at the esteemed Jane Dillon's Junior Equitation School, as well as being a member of the United States Pony Club. More recently, Kim Has received further Dressage training in Germany, Portugal, and Spain under the tutelage of world class instructors and Olympians. The farm offers both group and private classes for ages 10 yrs. through adult, Beginner through Advanced. Student shows, Summer Specialty programs,and outside trail rides are held throughout the year.... See More

Pine Crest Farm LLC. offers ample opportunity for adults and children of all ages to get involved with riding lessons. We pride ourselves on our hands on approach that focuses on horse and stable management as well as hunt seat equitation in the riding ring. Pine Crest Farm has private and group lessons available for the budding equestrian, adult looking to get back into riding, or the advanced student who wants to sharpen their skills for the show ring!

Our lesson program offers private or group lessons at reasonable rates with sibling and referral discounts! We individualize each lesson and try to keep the group at 4 or smaller to give each rider the most attention. Pine Crest Farm also offers horse showing opportunities to all students who take lessons. We also offer "free riding" and leasing opportunities as well.

Please give us a call at to find more about what Pine Crest Farm can do for you!... See More

Just moved here from Florida..Available to teach beginner thru adults in Hunter/Jumper divisions.

Sam Snapp, instructor, over 30 years of western trail riding and barrel racing under her seat. She makes her lessons fun, exciting and educational. Learn from the hoof up, how to saddle, then gallop into the sunset. A.Q.H.A. and WPRA barrel racing champion.... See More

Tara Jones is a graduate of Kenny Harlow's year long certification Program. Since then she has worked along side of Kenny as his teaching assistant, head trainer, and business associate. She has ridden horses all her life and is an expert at teaching student's how to become influenticial, and effective as a rider. Using imagery, creative techniques, and a fun friendly atmosphere she is a teacher with a desire to help students accomplish their highest goals,and make a difference in their riding ability,and their horse's training level. Her Business Elite Equestrian Education has helped students conquer all their biggest riding achievements, and become the rider they always dreamed of becoming.... 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

Certified teacher specializes in Beginning to Intermediate riding lessons for ages 5 to adult on very patient and generous ponies and horses. Also skilled in teaching special needs riders who may have autistic tendencies, ADD, or be learning disabled. Also offer camps and Hello Pony--an adult & child activity for kids ages 2-6... See More

JM Equine offers beginner lessons for ages 4 and up. We specialize in barrel racing and pole bending lessons to all levels of riders. We offer horse knowledge from the ground up and allow our students to bond and grow with their equine friend. We provide horses for shows and many different opportunities for riders to grow. We are down to earth and pride ourselves in offering safe, fun, knowledgable lessons. We allow haul ins and also have horses available for lessons. We offer training and confidence building and strive to build a team between horse and rider.... See More

Lessons for beginners thru advanced. Basic jumping to Advanced/ Steeplechase. Pls call directly at .
Adult lesson are given also in groups or private.

Golden Dreams Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public organization dedicated to enriching, improving, and empowering the lives individuals with special needs (both children and adults) and their families who can benefit from therapeutic equestrian activities. In addition to serving the needs of our riders, we serve as a hub for volunteerism in the area. We have been providing services to riders in the Middleburg/Loudoun Cty/NOVA/Washington, DC, area since 2006.... See More

Misty Brae Farm is a recognized United States Pony Club Riding Center providing the USPC national curriculum to our students. We offer lessons to children as well as adults of all abilities from beginner to advanced riders. Our indoor arena and lighted outdoor ring allow for year round lessons days, evenings, and weekends. Showing is available in jumpers, dressage, eventing, hunters, and USPC rally team competitions. Misty Brae is a fun family oriented atmosphere.
Join us for our summer camps, spring break camp or our holiday camp for a fun and safe learning experience. Visit our website at www.mistybraefarm.com... See More

Lehnig Eventing, based at Brently Woods Stables, is committed to excellence in the equestrian sport through the continued education of our riders, horses, and trainer, Rosa Lehnig. We are dedicated to developing competitive horses and riders, while keeping them safe and happy in all their endeavors, by teaching and building on the fundamentals of equitation, dressage and jumping.

Lehnig Eventing offers training in the areas of dressage, show jumping, hunters, and eventing, with a focus on producing the highest level of performance possible for horse and rider. Training is offered on your own horse at your farm or BWS or on lesson horses at BWS.... See More

River Chase Farm brings together over 50 years of combined experience in riding instruction and horse shows. Our team of professional instructors provides something for everyone from the serious competitor to the weekend hobbyist . Many of our students compete in the VHSA and USEF horse shows. We offer flexible lesson times at reasonable rates with both private and group lesson options. Students must be at least 5 yrs of age.

Students are expected to arrive in time to groom and tack their horses and to care for the horses when the lessons are finished. For those who are unable to prepare and put their mounts away independently, private or semi-preview lessons are provided.

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I have been teaching riding lessons since I was 16 years old and have taken a year’s hiatus from teaching to focus on my career. I am now ready to start teaching again. I am looking to teach people on their own mounts, though would consider a limited number of clients to ride my (wonderful) mare.
I am fully educated to instruct riding lessons, as I graduated with a degree in Recreation and Leisure with a concentration in Equine Studies from Houghton College. The focus of my equine studies was not only in horsemanship and barn management, but in teaching. My studies included becoming a level 4 CHA Certified Riding Instructor (the highest attainable level for one discipline), clinics with Olympic coaches and a course on educational psychology. The greatest value I received from my education was not becoming a better rider, but that I became a teacher.
I have the ability to instruct riders of all levels and all ages. I also have experience working with those who need some confidence building. My focus is always on partnership with the horse and how our bodies relate to the horses. I develop programs and exercises based on each riders needs in order to achieve success. My goal is for each lesson to build upon the last, for my student to take something away from each lesson, and to make it all FUN!
I have been riding since the age of 3, and began serious instruction at the age of 8. My base of knowledge all stems from classical dressage and branches into hunters, jumpers, eventing, and some western. I have ridden not only with Olympic coach Walter Zettl, but also with Olympic rider Chris Kappler. When I moved to Virginia I was a working student for an Advanced level eventer. This experience allowed me to have coaching from her, as well as be present when she was having lessons from greats such as Jimmy Wofford.
My extensive riding background and my education in teaching and how people learn equips me with the tools to be an excellent instructor. My outgoing, energetic personality draws students into learning and puts them at ease.

1hr private lesson $40.00

Thank you for your consideration
Janelle Radzavich... See More