Horseback Riding in Scottsville, Virginia (Albemarle County)

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!

Sign up for lessons before we fill up! Lesson and camp spots go quick!!... See More

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 lesson program. 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

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.

Please contact us directly through Facebook, or our contact information. We cannot reply to messages through this website.... See More

Riding and driving lessons offered for all ages and experience levels. Night and weekend lessons available, gift certificates available as well. Come join James River Stables LLC at our new facility in Powhatan! Contact Michael Eure at

Did you grow up around horses and now want your child to have some of those great memories? Come learn with your kids! We specialize in teaching children as young as two years old to any age!

We offer over 25 years of experience in teaching, training and showing horses!

We have a friendly down home back yard country environment! We are not a "show facility" per se but a peaceful , happy environment for both horse and rider. We have proven safe retired show horses that are excellent teachers!

We offer 30 or 60 minute Private Lessons with one-on-one instruction! You will be taught all about Horsemanship for English and Western Equitation including grooming, leading, mounting, dismounting, walking, stopping and basic trail riding.

We also offer Therapeutic Riding which offers a combination of physical therapy, riding lessons, relaxation time and play time.

We offer family discounts and discounts for pre-purchased lessons!

We also offer "Birthday Parties!" You just show up and we provide the fun!!! Visit www.royaldelightstables.com for more details!... See More

Country Meadow Farm, LLC has a dynamic team of instructors that are now accepting new students, beginner through advanced. We welcome all ages of riders 6 years old and up. We offer most disciplines with an emphasis based on groundwork to provide an understanding of the language of the horse. This will in turn translate to a balanced seat and correct use of the aids to achieve the optimum relationship with the horse that you desire. We value the horse as a partner in our goal setting, whether that be winning a national title or maximizing your enjoyment of trail riding. You can enjoy taking lessons on one of our program horses, or you can trailer your own horse to the farm for a more personal experience. We also are thrilled to travel to you for lessons or a clinic.
Shelby is a Certified Instructor, through the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA), in both the Western and Hunter seat riding disciplines, as well as jumping. She has also achieved her Equine Facility Manager Certification through CHA. As the Virginia Representative for CHA, she would be thrilled to help others get their certifications in one of the many areas that CHA offers. Shelby is also an American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horseman, providing training, lessons and boarding at Country Meadow Farm, LLC. She is available for clinics throughout the year.
With a high level of standards, Shelby has hand selected a team of instructors to help her with beginner and intermediate lessons. Each individual has passed a skills test and has student taught under Shelby's supervision. In addition, each instructor has either achieved their instructor certification through CHA or is actively pursuing it.
Shelby is available for judging, as a certified and carded open horse show judge. Also, she is trained through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning to offer a highly successful experience for a wide variety of individuals. She works hand in hand with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the equine to create a healing triad.
Country Meadow Farm, LLC also offers boarding, training, clinics, equine retirement, and other specialized services for horses recovering from medical treatment or abusive trauma.

*Please call or text , or email at *... See More

Come down nd learn all about horses with camps,lessons,and a whole lot 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

▪️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

Tim prides himself in his dedication to ethics, professionalism, and an honest straight-forward approach. He believes that the care of the animal is a priority and he puts the mental and physical well-being of the horse above all other aspects of training. He listens to the goals of the owner, and assesses the talents of the horse to delvelop a realistic training program for each team.
After graduating from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Tim spent the next 4 years working with some of the top trainers in the country including; AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year, Gretchen Mathis who has more than 20 years of experience judging, All-Around trainer, Geno Spagnola, Western Pleasure trainers Carl Yamber and Wade Black. Most recently, Tim worked for Jim McKillips and Rita Crundwell, one of the AQHA’s top breeders of World Champions.
Tim wants to encourage riders of all levels and disciplines to see what his training program has to offer. He offers training, lessons and coaching at shows, including showing in open classes, and starting young horses of all breeds. He wants to stress his dedication to providing a pleasurable experience whether you are a top-level showman or a weekend trail-rider. Call Tim today to talk about openings in his training program.... 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

Accepting new students for riding lessons. Beginners to advanced level riders welcome. Horse boarding also available.

Kemper Knoll Farm offers riding and driving lessons in a scenic location. Well trained horses are available for beginner to advanced riders. Darlene Kemper, the head instructor, has 30 years of experience training riders and horses, and holds a Master's Degree in Education. We specialize in training horse and rider in a supportive, individualized manner. You will learn, have fun and develop an understanding of horses and how they think. Come visit. First lesson is 1/2 price, if you mention this listing! We look forward to seeing you!... See More

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.

Acorn Hill offers full and pasture board on a beautiful 85 acre farm. Lessons and training of your horse are also offered. Trainer is Robin Sweely who has over 30 years experience breaking young horses and competing at the "A" level and international level in Grand Prix jumping.For more information call Robin at . You can also visit our websites. www.acornhillfarm.com and www.robinsweely.com... See More