Horseback Riding in Locust Dale, Virginia (Madison County)

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

Are you or your child looking for a fun after school or summer activity? Horseback riding is the perfect way to build muscle, work outside, and be with amazing animals like horses! If you love horses and want to improve your riding or learn how to ride Hidden Creek Farms is the place for you! We offer private lessons, trail rides, summer camps, birthday parties and much more! Our goal is to effectively teach you the skills you need to improve your riding, provide a safe, encouraging environment and above all, have fun!! Lessons are affordable and we work with you to find the perfect time that works with your schedule. Please contact us with any questions you might have and to schedule a time to come meet the horses and farm animals!

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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

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.

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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

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The lesson program is geared to teaching students the correct hunter seat position and aides to achieve the best out of their horse. Lessons are available on your own horse or one of the horses or ponies owned by Redmont Farm.

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

Horsemanship and riding lessons are taught by a certified instructor. We teach ages 7 and up, & we love teaching adults! From the student who has never even touched a horse, to those with experience cantering and jumping we offer something for everyone. Loretta enjoys helping adults gain confidence and working through fear. We strive to focus on teaching good Horsemanship principles to everyone. This includes but is not limited to, learning how to read horses body language, learning how to use your own body language to influence the horse, understanding how herd behavior works and why it is so important to understand the differences of prey and predators. All of the above helps the student to become a better horseman/woman.... 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.

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25 Miles West of Leesburg Virgina, a beautiful drive to the country--you will find The JBiT Ranch LLC. Established in 1998, we have been providing riding lessons-- both english & western, camps for both adults & children, horse boarding, clinics, and more!
Lessons are available for ages 6-adult with kind, patient horses & instructors that will work at your pace to help you reach your own personal goals.
With two indoor arenas, four instructors and miles of trails with mountain views.....you won't find a more welcoming ranch to restore your soul and pursue your horse riding dreams!... See More

Sprouse's Corner Ranch is a full service boarding, training, lesson and summer camp facility. Our CHA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR teaches both ENGLISH and WESTERN riding lessons for all ages, whether you are a beginner, would like to improve your riding skills, or compete at horse shows with our show team. www.SprousesCornerRanch.com... See More

Quality training for horses and riders of all levels. Affordable hunter/jumper and dressage lessons available on your horse or ours.
Traveling to outside farms by appointment.
Personalized training to fit your needs.

Come and experience friendly and positive instruction from trainers that have ridden and trained horses in Europe and have show records in hunters, jumpers, eventing, and dressage. This well rounded experience can get you the results that you are looking for. Students and horses have made it to National level awards, come and see for yourself what good riding is all about.
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Angelica Run Farm offers a unique Equine Time Share that, in conjunction with instruction provided by independently contracted instructors, enables you the use of one of our horses or ponies in private/group lessons on a weekly basis. We also offer a mini-lease program for Advanced Riders as well.... 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