Horseback Riding in Versailles, Kentucky (Woodford County)

Haven Hill Farm boasts a peaceful atmosphere for both horse and rider. We offer centered and balanced riding from beginning to advanced students of all ages. Our lesson program utilizes classical riding principles both on the ground and under saddle to strengthen both rider and horse, improve communication, and build a strong partnership between you and your horse. This form of riding is the foundation of all forms of riding. It will improve your riding regardless of your level or discipline. Lessons are offered year round during the day and evening. We also have talented horses available for lease to qualified students. Discounts are available on lessons when purchased as a monthly package. We have much to offer for the competitive or recreational rider.

We have a beautifully sited outdoor full size dressage arena with all weather synthetic footing. We also have a lovely WE or Working Equitation course. The WE obstacle course is designed for anyone that would like to teach their horse how to navigate trails, a dressage test, or a jump course and uses classical principles to do so. It is an extremely effective way to build confidence for riders and horses. WE is a very old sport in Europe and quickly gaining popularity in the states. Besides being a challenge to horses and riders, it's just plain fun! We also have a 50' round pen and numerous trails both on and off the property so there is no need to trailer your horse every time a trail ride is desired.

Our facility is conveniently located just off Troy Pike and the Bluegrass Parkway, 10 minutes from downtown Versailles, and just 25 minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park. We also offer boarding for your horse. We are proud of our program! Haul-Ins welcome with proof of negative Coggins!
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At Peel Stables, we offer riding lessons, boarding, and training. We specialize in American Saddlebreds and Hackney Ponies.

We are an active Eventing/Dressage Facility located 15 minutes from Georgetown & the Kentucky Horse Park, 20 minutes from downtown Lexington & 5 minutes from Midway. Our beautiful facility has a large Indoor Arena with dust free footing and lights. We have an outdoor Show Jumping Arena and cross-country area for your training & lessons. All levels of riders are welcome. Horses are available for lessons or leases. Our Instructor has a Pony Club background and is a BHSII (British Horse Society Intermediate Instructor), with an emphasis on safety for the horse & rider. Come learn in a fun but safe environment!! Visitors are always welcome! Please call Tanya Davis @ for further information.... See More

Annemieke Buis is a freelance trainer specializing in classical dressage whose intention is to improve equine welfare through training horses and educating horse people in equine psychology and biomechanics.

She has over 18 years of experience in numerous disciplines including eventing, hunter/jumpers, fox-hunting, trail, driving, and dressage. She taught a series of international Master Classes on dressage, horsemanship, and equine bodywork in 2020 sponsored by Fundación Tequendama Horse Connection in both English and Spanish. She completed an internship in equine-therapy and trained rescue horses at a natural horsemanship farm near Mérida, México. She founded the riding school at Red-Wing Meadow Farm in Christiana, TN, where she taught horsemanship and riding lessons, directed summer camps, hosted dressage clinics, and trained horses for 7 years.
Her training is informed by a Bachelor of Science in psychology and further education in equine neurophysiology, equine myofascial kinetic lines, horse and rider biomechanics, equine laterality, hoof balance, and evidence-based bridle and saddle fit. Annemieke Buis takes a holistic approach on horse training that focuses on meeting the physical and emotional needs of both horse and rider, to enable the mutual trust and attunement necessary to meet training objectives. She combines techniques from several disciplines, particularly French classical dressage to allow the horse to thrive in mind and body and develop communication to cue and accentuate their natural movements.

In addition to offering lessons and training in the saddle, Annemieke always starts the lesson or training session with walking with the horse from the pasture or stall, grooming, and tacking up (if applicable), because the "training" does not exist in isolation, and even professional riders can unintentionally create or overlook tension in themselves and their horses before the ride even begins. Training involves every moment spent with the horse. One of Annemieke’s strengths is working with anxious and traumatized horses, in identifying the source of anxiety, validating it, and then holding space for the emotion to transform using gentleness, mindfulness, and positive leadership. She employs bodywork brain-based groundwork, classical in-hand work, lunging, liberty training, and under saddle work in almost every session to facilitate human and equine learning through many modalities.
Annemieke also has abundant experience training in hunter-jumper and eventing, using the fundamentals of dressage as the foundation for over-fences work to ensure proper balance and subtle, yet clear communication. Many of her clients are also western pleasure and trail riders, as the fundamentals of classical dressage improve the health and happiness of all horses, no matter their lifestyle.

Annemieke also offers therapeutic horsemanship and horseback riding lessons, which are lessons that are adjusted to meet the needs of people with physical or mental health challenges or disabilities. She is committed to providing accessible lessons and training sessions to all levels in both English and Spanish. Annemieke currently travels around central and northern Kentucky to teach lessons and train horses, and nationwide to teach clinics.... See More

Building self confidence for the horse and rider with our friendly certified instructors. Foundation building in natural horsemanship and showmanship. Call for a personal tour and ask about our package discount.

Learning to ride is fun and at Sunburst we learn how to focus, and build life skills all while riding our four legged friends. Call for a tour & specific riding times. . Email address is

Our web site http://www.sunbursthorsemanshipschool.com
We are open Sat and Sunday as well as during the week, however, you will need an appointment time so that I can give you the personal attention that you deserve.... See More

Dressage Clinics, Lessons, and Training

BGRA offers affordable private and group English riding lessons for all ages and levels of riders. Riders may choose to show horses at local horse shows or academy horse shows or to ride for the sheer pleasure of riding horses. The academy offers "Equicise" a unique and "first of its kind" fitness program where riders ride several times per week completing an aerobic exercise program on horseback. BGRA offers both day and residential camps combining group and private lessons with a unique twist. Campers learn to care for horses while learning about horse feeding and nutrition, horse health, lameness, conformation, anatomy, horse behavior and management all taught by a Ph.D. in Equine Sciences. Campers visit famous horse farms & other equine attractions near Lexington.... See More

LIFE SKILL GROWTH AND LEARNING PROGRAM with Horses Healing Humans. Horses for Heroes for our returning Vets. Especially effective for Special Needs and persons with depression, ADD, ADHD, developmentally disabled and other dissociation disease

Mission
Improved quality of life for Special Needs individuals and our Military Veterans.

Company Overview
Personal life skill development for each individual. Every person is different and so is the program. Repetitive information brings about understanding and growth along with assessment and assimilation into daily life routines.

Our men and women who have served can have physical and mental conditions that can cause depression and anxiety and lead to substance abuse and other serious issues while affecting their relationships with family and friends. A unique program called NARHA Horses for Heroes is using the healing power of the horse to help these veterans.

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HHH Horses Healing Humans is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Our mission is to care, provide, and advocate for Special Needs children and adults to receive equine assisted therapy that promotes life skill learning and growth.... See More

Team CEO Eventing specializes in Dressage, Eventing, and Hunter/Jumpers in Lexington KY. Specializing in riding lessons from beginners through international level competition. Group and private lessons available with international event rider Megan Lanzarone, actively competing at the Advanced Level. We feature several schooling shows per year, 70 acres, a full cross country course from BN to Prelim. We pride ourselves in a great group of terrific people! When was the last time you had this much fun?... See More

Mary DeLima is the head instructor and owner of DeLima Stables. She has 30 years of experience working with Hunter/Jumper horses and riders of all levels. Mary teaches both children and adults on their own horses or on school horses owned by DeLima Stables. We welcome first time rides or upper-level competitors. De Lima Stables is a full service equestrian center, specializing in Hunter/Jumper and Dressage show horses. Lessons, training and showing are available to all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced. We have lots of lush pasture and a recently renovated 16-stall barn with tack room. A large lighted outdoor ring, cross country course, and ideal location near several trail venues make De Lima Stables the perfect choice for new students looking to begin their riding career or experienced owners seeking a quality boarding facility.... See More

We are very successful in horse training. We train hunter/Jumpers/Cross country. We brake yearlings and provide training for race horses. We do ground work with all of our horses. We also specialize in jumpers,and even if you need a horse broke for pleasure riding. We have a terrific lesson program. We also teach Equine Massage Therapy. Feel free to contact us. Thank you

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I use Visualization and Centered riding techniques to teach the rider to become more aware and effective in communicating with their horse. This can be incorporated into any discipline however I do specialize in Western, Hunt Seat and Gaited disciplines (Flat shod only). The techniques used help the rider to become more aware of their horse beneath them and how their body can be used to communicate with their horse using the center of gravity and mechanics. I have 26 years of equine experience, Graduate of Midway College Equine program, Former ARIA Certified Riding Instructor, resistance free training methods. I will come to your property to teach you on your horse (must have own mount) I charge only $35 for a one hour lesson. Riding Helmets are a must. Must have enclosed space to ride (indoor or outdoor with safe footing) Times available Monday mornings, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Thurs mornings. Ages 10 through adults. Absolutely no inhumane training methods are used with gaited horses (or any others for that matter). FOSH advocate.... See More

Internationally trained and qualified in hunter seat and jumping, also lifetime experience in jumping. Offering thorough instruction for those wishing to further their expertise, compete, or resolve problems. Your horse or one of our experienced show champions. Small classes, residential, intense riding short courses available.... See More

Saddle seat riding lessons for all ages, 5 and up. Tiny Tots leadline lessons for ages 4,5,&6 are discounted off regular lesson price. Beginners to Advanced riders, for pleasure or for show [Equitation or Performance]. William Woods University graduate instructor with Saddlebred and Morgan background. Also work with Arabians, Hackney Ponies, National Show Horses, and Friesians. Driving, Hunt Seat, Intro Dressage or Medieval Gaming lessons also available. Western lessons with your horse. On site show horse lease for the rider wanting the same horse for the show season. Birthday parties anytime and Hay Rides in the Fall. Earn FREE lessons with referrals! YES! We DO travel to your location for lessons with your horse; small trip fee applies.... See More

At Fantasia Farm, lessons are available to everyone from the first-timer to the most advanced. Our youngest student has been two; our oldest student has been seventy-six. Students are given the opportunity to choose from the many forms of riding such as Western, Huntseat, and Saddleseat. Lessons last an hour and are generally divided into three sections. Students learn to groom and tack their horse, then ride for 30 minutes, then untack and cool down the horse.... See More