Horseback Riding in Staunton, Virginia (Staunton City County)

Freelance Riding Instructor qualified British Horse Society and is experienced to International level in dressage and show jumping. Past positions include showjumper David Broome and the Countess of March, Goodwood House UK. Also experienced with young horses and breeding, I can set you on the correct path to improve your riding skills and make your horse easier to ride.... See More

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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

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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We have a very interactive lesson program as well as competitive show team. We also offer a 4-H Club and lots of community involvement and activities. Quality horses with quality folks. Camps offered throughout the year. Occasional lease opportunities for horses.... See More

I specialize in assisting students to identify and reach their goals while helping them understand and communicate better with their horse. My approach is calm and progresses at the student's and horse's pace in a systematic process. I teach dressage and eventing incorporating many natural horsemanship techniques.

Harmony Equestrian Center, LLC is conveniently located at exit 156 off from I-81. HEC has beginner safe, kid friendly school horses as well as horses for more advanced riders. Ship ins are also welcome or Stacey can travel to you.... See More

At Ardrmore Equestrian Center we offer riding lessons for all ages and levels, summer/over night camps, corporate parties, trail riding, schooling shows and offer our facility to outside instructors to accommodate their needs. The farm has large turn out paddocks as well as field turn out and offer individual turnout. We have a program for the beginner rider up to the A-Circuit rider. Our farm supports the SWVHJA. Summer employment opportunities for the areas college/working students. 12 X12 rubber matted stalls with sliding stall fronts, bathrooms, washer/dryer- indoor wash racks with hot-n-cold water, tack up areas, outdoor lighted riding arena with beautiful jumps, huge lighted indoor 100 X 200 arena and so much more. Call Tracy Nininger for a tour of the facility. .... See More

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.
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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

Roanoke Riding Lessons~ Hollins~VA Tech private coach to students, 15 years experience. Quality individual instruction. All ages & all disciplines welcome. Experienced horses that will build your confidence. Nice LIGHTED arena will full course of jumps. Slow and correct, learn the right way to ride. I WILL help you build confidence PERIOD! Whether only flat or jumping, you will feel more balanced and secure. Hunter-jumper, equtation, dressage, and pleasure-basic riding techniques. Become a better rider with and learn the proper way to be in balance with your horse. Call Kendra at . Kendra is also coach to IEA team for Roanoke county for Middle and High School students.... See More

We offer a lifetime of experience in the horse industry teaching, training & just having fun with horses! All ages & disciplines, on & off the farm!

Zephyr Stables offers riding lessons to all ages. English and Western lessons are available from beginner to advanced. We offer a fun atmosphere and learning experience for anyone interested in horses. We specialize in rehabilitation of rescue horses that are used in the riding programs. We offer weekly trail rides as a group or schedule your own ride. Take some lessons and join in on the weekly rides. We match up small riders with small mounts and not so small riders to horses just their size. Birthday and other parties also available with pony rides. We also need volunteers to help with the rescue horses. All help is appreciated. Make riding a breeze at Zephyr. If you are interested in any of our services, please contact me directly at or call.Thank you... See More

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

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

Sundance Stables offers lessons for riders of all ages with a passion to learn all aspects of horsemanship, as well as develop a strong relationship with their horse. We offer general English lessons, with an emphasis based in dressage. With over 20 years of horse experience, and over 10 years of teaching experience, we can help the first time rider develop all the fundamentals as well as help active riders work through road blocks. Even the returning rider can be helped to overcome any lingering anxieties. Through patience, understanding of horse and human, we strive to help create a more harmonious relationship for horse and rider.... See More