Horseback Riding in Mc Gaheysville, Virginia (Rockingham County)

Professional and Affordable dressage based horse training and riding lessons offered in relaxed atmosphere. Easy to understand instruction on your horse. Lunge line lessons offered. All breeds and disciplines welcome for show or pleasure.
Certified USDF Instructor and "L" graduate with distinction... See More

Couderay Springs Farm offers horseback riding lessons for all ages and all levels of riders. We specialize in well rounded English lessons that are safe, fun, and educational. Our goal is to teach the rider to become a partner with their horse and fully understand him at all levels. We provide individual and small group (2-3 people) lessons and have an excellent crew of lesson horses of varying abilities. Additionally, we provide partial and full leases to people in our lesson program and also gladly accept ship ins. Our facility has over 50 acres 20 min south of Charlottesville, which include a sand ring with hunter/jumper jumps, a center aisle barn with tack room and bathroom, and trails that wind around the property.

Over 25 years of experience support our philosophies and we truly believe that one is always learning. The main instructor has studied with top riders both locally and abroad, in many different disciplines including hunters, jumpers, eventing, dressage, driving, and western. She has studied at UVA and has a Masters in Teaching and is a certified Special Ed Instructor of Emotionally Disturbed and Learning Disabled children. She loves to teach and loves the challenge of individualizing every lesson. If you would like to contact us, please do not use the "Shop Around" key as we will not get your contact information. Please call us directly with any questions or to set up your first lesson! / Our prices are always very reasonable and discounts are available for families.... See More

& Over Farm brings together over 14 years of combined experience in riding instruction and horse shows. Up & Over Farm continues to offer top notch riding instruction in a comfortable atmosphere for our junior and adult riders and many of our students are competitive in the VHSA, USHJA, USEA, CDCTA, VADA, and USEF Horse Shows. Students may also join in on FHC hunts when the students skills are polished. We have a team of professionals available to provide something for everyone from the serious competitor to the weekend hobbyist who wants to improve their riding. We continue to offer flexible lesson times and top quality horses at reasonable rates. Private and Group lessons are available for students at least 5 years old.(see What is an appropriate age to start riding Info). Riding Lessons are taught in a positive manner in which the students feel a sense of achievement, because they are able to build upon what they have learned in the previous lesson. All ages are welcome, beginner through advance. From the trail rider to the show rider, Up & Over Farm offers experience tailored to your need. We specialize in confidence building.... See More

Learn to ride on your horse or ours in a relaxed and friendly environment. We specialize in gaited horses and teaching pleasure riders skills to keep them safe on the trail.

Our trail rider program helps riders learn to safely and confidently handle thier horse on on the trail. We begin with ring work and progress to work on the trail.Private or group lessons are available.

Our junior riding program is tailored to fit each child. Typically, children begin lessons around 6 years of age, but each child is judged as an individual. Your child will learn safe handling of horses, how to groom, tack up, feed and care for horses. Junior lessons are always private and held in the riding ring for the safety of your child.

To schedule a lesson, please contact our instructor, Jarred Langston, at (or for Stephanie if you don't have long distance.)... 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

Equus Springs Farm offers lessons in both hunt seat and western pleasure, and are open to beginner through intermediate riders ages 5 and up. Our budget friendly lessons are designed to create a partnership between the horse and rider based on trust and understanding and effective communication. Lessons include grooming, tacking, and other ground skills, along with mounted skills. Our farm has a number of high quality school horses and ponies for all riders regardless of experience, or you may trailer in your own horse for lessons.

Any student that wishes to show may join the ESF Show Team. There is option to be a primary show rider or a pick up, show rider. ESF attends many shows year round. They participate in VHSA and AQHA shows.... See More

riding lessons boarding and training for show quality and safe for trails at a very affordable price

Full Service Certified Natural Horsemanship Horse & Rider Training, all ages, all breeds, all disciplines. Learn to provide effective leadership to & control of any horse. Regain lost confidence, learn how to deal with/change a spooky or willful horse. Don't ride a bucking horse, tell it to stop and don't do it again! Problem horse or problem rider--B.S. in Behavioral Science, M.A. in Psychology, Guidance & Counseling. Perfect lesson horses available.... See More

▪️Classical training, lessons, and coaching by a German FN-licensed Bereiter
▪️USDF Instructor Certification Program Examiner
▪️Available for Clinics across the US

For more than thirty years, Debbie has consistently produced top level horses and riders, coaching many riders up to the Grand Prix level and FEI Junior/Young Riders. She continues to dedicate herself to developing the next generation of knowledgeable, sensitive, and educated riders and trainers, who will carry on the traditions of classical dressage.

Debbie Bowman Dressage is located at Spyder Lake Farm, a private estate in central Virginia between the towns of Orange and Gordonsville. The facility boasts 10 stalls, lighted indoor arena with mirrors, lighted outdoor arena, turnout, and miles of groomed trails. The setting is serene and pastoral, ideal for the serious student who wishes to be able to learn in an environment with minimal distractions. Our facility allows for short-term stays, perfect for show preparation, USDF CI mentoring, or more in-depth education for horse and rider. Guests are welcome by appointment only, please.

Lessons are available year-round at our location or yours! Sign up at http://debbiebowmandressage.as.me... See More

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We specialize in teaching the sports of dressage and eventing to riders of all ages and ability levels.

Serving Special Needs individuals through equine activities, and also serving the general public.We offer private and group lessons to build and encourage confidence, and teach responsibility. Carriage driving also taught. Miles of trails and lovely sand ring offered in a setting 1 mile outside of Scottsville. Heated/AC tack room; arena lit for evening rides.... See More

Our lessons for beginners include ground time, grooming and tacking instruction. Once young riders are proficient in this process, then lesson time will begin when mounted. All riders need to wear proper riding boots and a safety approved helmet. New riders must have a copy of a current medical insurance card and a signed release waiver on file. Lessons may include mounted exercises as well as theory lessons (unmounted). We ride both in and out of the ring for a well-balanced riding education. Travelling to your barn for lessons and clinics is available. Please call for rates. 24 hour cancellation notice is required.

Specializing in English Riding Instruction

Hunter/Jumper
Equitation
Field Hunter
Riding to Hounds
Casual Rider/Trail Rider
Competive Trail Rider
Dressage
Eventing or Combined Training
Western Pleasure
Barrel Racing/Pole Bending

Private and group lessons are available for students of all riding abilities, beginner through advanced. Lessons are tailored to suit your needs whether for recreation or showing. Our training staff is experienced preparing horses and students of all ages and ability for the show ring while guaranteeing a fun, friendly and safe learning environment. We have wonderful show quality lesson horses to give every rider their start while preparing you for the next step toward leasing or owning a horse of your own.or Learn How to Ride & Improve your skills Private and group lessons are available for students of all riding abilities, beginner through advanced. Lessons are tailored to suit your needs whether for recreation or showing. Our training staff is experienced preparing horses and students of all ages and ability for the show ring while guaranteeing a fun, friendly, and safe learning environment. We have wonderful show quality lesson horses to give every rider their start while preparing them for the next step toward leasing or owning a horse of their own.

Lessons operate year round.... 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

Fancy Hill Farm, LLC is a lovely horse farm specializing in the hunter/jumper discipline outside Charlottesville. We have created a fun, nurturing and confidence building environment where both rider and horse alike are treated with respect and kindness. We feel that riding is a go at your own pace sport and tailor our lessons to each rider's individual needs and goals. Our boarding is not once size fits all but instead caters to your horse's particular needs. It is our experience that this is the way to a happy, healthy horse and a healthy, happy horse is a safe and winning mount. You can expect to receive very personal service at our farm and therefore have an enjoyable experience each and every time you are here.... See More