Horseback Riding in Lakewood, Washington (Pierce County)

Rusty Bar Ranch has been approved and is now endorsed by Time to Ride, a division of the American Horse Council. There was rigorous criteria which had to be met, including being licensed, insured, having a proper facility, completing Safe Sport training, a criminal background check, and membership in at least one training association such as the Certified Horsemanship Association.

Rusty Bar Ranch features the only training simulator in Washington state. Sheena has seat, bit, leg, head and neck sensors and is non-judgmental. She will show you everything you are doing correctly as well as areas needing improvement. She goes English and Western, never tires, and can be ridden when temperatures exceed what is considered safe for lessons as she lives in a climate controlled room.

Lessons are taught from the ground up. Students learn how to halter, lead, groom, tack and ride. All lessons start out as private lessons, meaning the rider, horse and instructor are the ONLY ones in the arena or training area. Rusty Bar Ranch is a multi-discipline training facility, teaching English, Western, agility, trail, obstacles, safe and sane gaming, safe horsemanship, in preparation for everything from competition to trail riding.

Rusty Bar Ranch has several well mannered horses, many of whom can take a rider from their very first lesson to as far advanced as they would like to go with their riding. These horses are happy, and are ridden in other venues, so they do much more than give lessons day after day.

Owner Kathy Richardson is a Certified Horsemanship Association Instructor, rated both English and Western, A Horse Agility Accredited Trainer and Judge, an Equine Trail Sports Judge, and a Western Dressage Association of America certificate holder.... See More

Offering riding lessons Thursday evenings to adults or children over the age of 15. Our instructor is a graduate of Meredith Manor who owns her own barn where she currently teaches. Our goals are:
To Influence a horse into a desired movement and frame.
To Transform a horse’s natural habits into a breathtaking work of art.
To Create a horse capable of constantly learning and constantly accepting change.
To Teach a rider the basics of balance, seat, posture, and aid application.
To Encourage a rider to bridge the gap between concept and reality.
To Construct a rider capable of influencing, transforming, and learning regardless of riding discipline.
If these are your goals please contact us. Instruction is available in the english disciplines including dressage, pleasure, hunter, jumper, eventing. Our riding arena is covered and we have 2 horses available for lessons.... See More

Balanced riders for happy horses.
The Red Horse Farm is a small boarding and lesson barn that believes in teaching the basics from the ground up. All of our students learn all the "how to's" of horses: ground manners, grooming, leading, tacking, and balanced riding. We offer private and semi private (2 students to 1 teacher)lessons; it is a firm belief that a low student:teacher ratio makes for a higher success with our students. We offer school horses and a lease program. We haul out to local schooling shows, cattle sorting and trail rides.
Please visit our website for more info on pricing and availability. WWW.TheRedHorseFarm.com or find us on Facebook!... See More

We are a full service horse boarding and training center. We offer many programs from summer camps to private lessons, groups, girl scouts, YMCA and work with all ages and levels. We offer trail rides , obstacle course work. Lesson in English, Western and Dressage. We work with all breeds. We breed Warmbloods, sporthorses, Arabians, and Fjords.... See More

Dressage and combined training for horses and riders of all ages. Starting from the ground up for any discipline. Very reasonable training, lesson and show coaching rates.

Located above the sparkling blue waters of Colvos passage, NHEC is a premier equestrian facility and educational resource. We have recently joined the Gig Harbor Community and we offer a unique and exciting paradigm that facilitates the physical and mental well being of both horse and rider.
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NHEC is under the direction and management of Sabrina Duncan, and home to her AQHA stallion, Tejon Please. Sabrina's 20-year career in the equine industry has proven successful as an AQHA, APHA and NRHA Competitor, Equine Trainer & Behaviorist, Riding Coach, Equine Welfare Advocate, and AQHA Breeder.
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A major component that sets NHEC apart from other stables is the high caliber of our school horses. As a result of our breeding and training programs, our horses are above and beyond well educated. They enjoy working with their human counterparts and forming deep friendships with their riders.... See More

CEC specializes in Dressage, Hunter/Jumpers, Eventing and operates a
full service Training Stable and Formal Riding School. CEC adheres to
International Approved and Accredited Riding Programs that are
accepted world wide with approved training methods and philosophies.
CEC advocates the humane treatment of all equines and strives for
excellence and adheres to the highest ethical standards in all
equestrian practices in the equine industry.
CEC offers professional instruction and training, with 25 years
experience and continued education, offering expertize in Horse
Mastership, the art of caring for the horse and all aspects of the
their well being and Horsemanship, the art of riding or equitation.
Our philosophies are to develop educated riders with humane practices
and a respectful relationship with horses, developing correct natural
riding techniques.

CEC lessons include the opportunity to experience all aspects of
horses, not just the riding lesson, we teach stable care, horse care
and riding techniques in our lessons and students help care for their
mount before and after lessons.

CEC ponies and horses are imported from overseas and are quality bred
for temperament, talent and intelligence and our school herd are
professionally trained, experienced and well mannered safe, horses and
ponies, offering a competitive edge for our students to compete at
schooling to professional shows.
CEC offers lessons, training, showing ,leasing, sales, educational
classes, student work exchange, instructor and barn management
classes, summer camps, toddler programs, school groups, scouts,
corporate and special group programs... See More

Focusing on creating a fun safe learning enviorment that will both challenge and excite the rider. We are a 3-Day event barn that excels in both hunter/jumpers and Classical Dressage.

Westhaven Riding School offers riding lessons to children and adults, beginner through upper-level riders. Specializing in Balance Seat Equitation that focuses on the safety and well being of both horse and rider. We provide an array of excellent lesson horses to learn on.... See More

Private boarding facility offering Dressage training and instruction throughout the levels, for all ages. Beginner, Junior and Young Rider programs. Sport horse and pony sales and breeding. Hypoallergenic horses available.

Hunter's Run is a premier private hunter/jumper training facility. We are located in Maple Valley, approximately 30 minutes from Bellevue, Seattle, and Issaquah. We offer board, training and lessons for beginners to advanced riders. Our experienced professionals are committed to bringing out your personal excellence.

Hunter's Run Equestrian Center has been training hunters/jumpers and equitation for over 25 years.

Our riders compete in lead line, hunters, jumpers, and equitation at local, national and international "A" shows.

Colleen has owned and been the head trainer at Hunter's Run for 25 years. She brings many years of experience to horse care, client satisfaction as well as a life-long love of horses, people and horse shows.
She has also found time to give back in industry positions such as president and board member many times for the Washington State Hunter-Jumper Association, North American Young Riders Coordinator, Zone IX Chairman, and she is currently on the Zone IX Board for USHJA.

Career highlight: Being awarded the National Bergen-Brunswick Corporation's "Trainer of the Year."

Meghann has been riding and showing since she was four years old. She successfully competed in the ponies, children's, juniors, adult, amateur owners and grand prix. After receiving a criminal justice degree from Seattle University, Meghann chose to become a professional for Hunter's Run.

Career highlights include: 3 top ten placings in the USEF WEst Coast Finals, top 10 in the National equitation Finals at the Capitol Challenge under Karen Healy. She also swept the N.W. Zone IX finals as an adult winning the Adult Eq Finals, Adult Hunter Finals, Johnny Johnson MEdal Finals and the Ariat Finals. She recently won the Zone IX 1st Year Green Finals on DaVinci in 2009. She brings extensive experience to our riders.

Angie has been riding with Hunter's Run since she was 11 years old. Her expertise is starting green and/or young horses, preparing them for shows, and offering a comfortable 1st show experience. Angie has consistently won many championships at shows in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and California as well as many year end and zone awards.
She is excellent with new riders, helping them gain confidence and is a strong coach for intermediate and advanced students. Angie has also been a board member several times for the Washington State Hunter & Jumper Association.
Career highlight: Competing in the ASPCA MaClay finals in California.... See More

PTR would like to welcome our new trainer and coach, Alexa Belen!

Alexa will be teaching Tuesday's, Wednesday's, Thursday's and Sunday's and training as well. We are so excited to add her to our family! I've been looking for a mini me and I found her. Please let me know if you would like to take some lessons under her guidance.

Alexa started riding at age 6 right here at Pony Tail Ranch. She showed on our AQHA team for many years at the national level and was top 10 in the nation in 2005. This little gal is a very accomplished horsewoman and will be sharing her expertise with our students.

Alexa graduated from Washington State university in 2013 with a Bachelor of science in psychology and a Bachelors of Arts in criminal justice. She volunteered at PATH, Palouse Area Therapeutic Horsemanship program which fueled her two passions, horses and helping people. She is interested in starting a rehabilitation therapy program. Alexa would like to continue her education by working toward her masters degree focusing on Horse Therapy in correlation with criminal rehabilitation as well as victims of physical and mental trauma.

Pony Tail Ranch offers boarding and training as well as birthday parties for children.... See More

Good riding is distinguished by balance, rhythm, energy, tact, and timing. Weather your quarterhorse, warmblood, or saddlebred goes in english, western or an Austrialian trail saddle these qualities will be present.

She endeavor to strengthen the basics while progressing in your choosen discipline in a way that is safe and appropriate for your confidence, skill and horse.... See More

Better than lessons - you and your kids will appreciate a trail ride over boring arena circles any day! Riders will learn basic handling skills in a far more beautiful environment. Try a guided horseback ride along trails that wind through our lush forests. Great for riders of all ages and skill levels (kids to adults; beginner to advanced). This is a small privately owned ranch. All trail rides are guided at a "walk only" by an experienced and knowledgeable trail guide who leads riders in small groups of 1-4 riders. We specialize in confidence building. We ride rain or shine; we use comfy waterproof lap blankets to keep our riders warm and dry in poor weather conditions. We have a huge variety of ride types, from one half hour to all day rides, we'll even plan an overnight camping trip. Get more than just a trail ride, as we sponsor seasonal treat rides (egg hunt ride, trick n treat ride, candy cane ride, patriotic ride, and sweetheart ride) and riding in prize/raffle/poker rides sponsored by others. We also offer family or small group rides for birthdays, campfires, lunch/dinners, picnics, wine tasting (age appropriate), scavenger hunts, and more! We will design a special riding event for you. All riding is at a walk on trails suited to the rider skill level. Learn to ride as you enjoy our beautiful Washington forested trails, no more riding in circles in a boring arena! We can short ride local or haul our horses to any of the many local trailheads. We adjust our rides to rider needs and wants - we can ride flat trails to high back country in the mountains with amazing scenic views. Our horses are well mannered and easy to control, not sluggish or asleep. Every ride is unique, enjoyable, and fun! Plus there is always the thrilling possibility that the local wildlife might make an appearance; bunnies, eagle, deer, elk, bear, bobcat, etc. Contact us for trail riding rates. All riding fees are “time in the saddle”, no paying for the time it takes to brush groom and tack the horse. Horses are ready to ride when the rider arrives, unless the rider wants to participate/learn. Riding rates are reasonable and we have frequent rider discounts. Do you like free? We teach horse/riding care for free! Watch for our “open house” nights and ride for free. All ranch rules apply. Visit our website at www.EchoRiverRanch.com, , or call/text for price quotes. We have gift certificates too! We do lessons too, but why not enjoy the ride on a trail!... See More

We are a boarding and training facility. We have two riding instuctors and wonderful lesson horses. We teach english and western. We are starting a non-profit equine rescue and want to use the rescue horses for therapeutic riding for kids and adults