Horseback Riding in Apex, North Carolina (Wake County)

Storybrooke Farms specializes in Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation and Dressage. Our objective is to provide children and amateur owners with competitive partners who are confident, safe, and athletic. Safety and horsemanship are top priorities. Storybrooke students not only to work toward mastering skills while mounted, but also to learn proper care and handling, as well as a basic understanding of equine psychology. We compete at all levels of shows from schooling to the ‘AA’ Circuit and instruct beginner through advanced riders. We are based out two of a beautiful facilities, one in Chapel Hill within 15 minutes of UNC and Duke, as well as in Wake Forest, 15 minutes north of downtown. Traveling Trainer services are offered on a limited basis within the Triangle. Trailer-In lessons are also welcome at either facility.

Lessons are taught by a certified American Riding Instructor, with over 26 years of experience competing, training, teach and showing all over the midwest and east coast. All level riders are welcome, beginners through advanced, ages 5 years old and up. Our program offers some of the safest, most competitive lesson horses and ponies in the area. Check out our IEA Teams, Summer Camp, and more! Boarding, training, sale and lease options are all available as well. Come experience the Storybrooke difference!... See More

Kylie Barrows has many years experience competing in dressage and eventing. Training and lessons are offered to horses and riders of all experience levels, with an emphasis on kind and correct training principles, safety, and fun. Kylie and her horse Ascot competed very successfully at the Preliminary level, and Kylie now is focused on training horses and coaching her students to advance. Kylie is also a certified National Examiner with Pony Club.... See More

Offering horseback riding lessons to children and adults. Learn both horse care and riding in a safe and fun environment. Lessons can be scheduled both weekdays and weekends. Choices include small group hour-long lessons or private hour or half hour lessons. We have high-quality experienced show horses to use as school horses. These horses know their jobs and love them. Ceiran Crihfield, the lead instructor, grew up on the farm and started teaching lessons and summer camps as a teenager under the guidance of his mother Lori a long time horseback riding instructor.They specialize in teaching children confidence and capability on horseback. Join us for a fun, relaxed and safe learning environment!
We also offer SummerFarm Camp!
Spring Haven Farm is offering an enriching experience this summer. Kids four and up are invited to come out and learn about all aspects of farm life. From riding horses to milking goats. Spring Haven Farm has it all.
Every day your child will have the opportunity to ride and work with one of the excellent horses that are available here on the farm. The horses will teach the kids responsibility and empathy!
About Us:
Spring Haven Farm had its first days in 2002 as an active horseback riding stable. Since those first days, this family owned and operated farm has grown beautifully. Horseback riding lessons are now just one of the several things that our farm does on a daily basis. We produce and sell organically grown vegetables through the majority of the year. We have also expanded into special events. We have many animals on the farm including goats, chickens, turkeys, horses, and pigs. All of these activities and learning opportunities make for a great experience for any camper.
Other Activities:
Along with working with the animals, we have plenty of games to play, crafts to do. The week will be full of good times and plenty of things to bring home.... See More

Finally the training program that you have been searching for: tailored to each individual's and horse's needs and goals and tons of experience in all three rings on the A/AA circuit. I have been fortunate enough to have trained with the best in the sport and have enjoyed a very successful show career. I have qualified for all of the national medal finals on numerous occasions, done the hunter derbies and jumped the Grand Prixs. I also have loads of experience with young horses of all levels and have qualified several for the 5, 6, and 7 year old young horse and suitability championships.
I love to teach and have experience both in and out of the ring and with students of all levels.
I can travel wherever and am happy to provide a resume and references.... See More

Our goal at Castle French Farm is to introduce people to horses. In educating you about these amazing animals, we hope to inspire respect, admiration and passion for the sport and recreation of horseback riding. While taking lessons at Castle French Farm, you will receive outstanding goal oriented instruction and personal attention in your quest to learn about horses. We teach the American system of forward riding and encourage students from all levels ages 7 and up to learn and develop their own personal horsemanship skills. If you or your child has never touched a horse, but is horse crazy, we can help you/them gain the confidence and skill-set required to safely handle them. If you or your child is experienced, we have well-schooled horses and to meet the challenge of your/their continued riding and horsemanship growth. An Evaluation Lesson is required for each new student. The evaluation lesson serves as an introduction to our riding program. In this lesson, an instructor can assess the student's riding abilities, allowing the rider to be placed in an appropriate skill level. Following the evaluation, the instructor will discuss the student's abilities, needs, and goals, and establish a personalized riding program. Riding Lessons is like a curriculum – it doesn’t just meet once a week. It is a progression of developing physical, mental and emotional skills in a unique activity that involves understanding and management of a 1000+ pound animal.... See More

We are conveniently located in north Raleigh 2.4 miles from I-540, exit #9, Hwy 50, Creedmoor Rd. We are easily accessible by Wake and Durham county residents.
We are a full service equestrian center offering Hunter/Jumper, Hunt Seat and Dressage, training for all ages and levels. We have 5 training rings, 2 which are lighted for evening riding, and a competition/show ring. We are a family centered facility hosting a fun and active 4H Club. We are focused on meeting your individual goals and objectives and doing so at a pace that is comfortable for you. We welcome your visit, 11906 Shooting Club Rd, 27613.
www.southernoakequestriancenter.com.... See More

We are a small, family friendly barn that takes on a limited number of students at a time so we can provide the best experience for both our students and horses.
Lessons are offered for beginners who are just starting out to the more advanced riders who want to move toward showing or owning their own horse.
Offering private or small group lessons in horsemanship, English pleasure, western riding, beginner dressage and hunter/jumper.... See More

Hey, i'm offering riding lessons, horsemanship lessons, Birthday parties and quality time with horses. From lessons in grooming to beginner riders i can help. I am NOT a professional trainer. I am a teenager working to earn money. Adult Supervision on site

Rates
~ Quality Time (grooming and spending time on the ground with a horse)
* 30 min. - $5
* 1 hr - $15
~ Riding (this can be western or english; your choice)
* 30 min.- $15
* 45 min.- $20
* 1 hr - $25
~ Birthday Party
* 2 hours - $200
- 1 horse to ride
- paint the pony
- Hay ride
- A table and chairs for cake and presents
(you provide food and decorations)

A little information about me
~ I own 4 horses and a mini donkey. I rescue, retrain, re home equines.
~ I ride western and English. I enjoy Jumping and doing Hunter under saddle. I have won Grand Champion in the 13 and over Hunter Jumper division. And have a strong love of horses.... See More

Life Long Horsewoman, Certified BHSAI Coach/Instructor Mobile lessons and training while searching for a facility to sponsor our program.

Kandice's 38+ years experience and dedication led to opportunities to include coaching a medalist in the Olympic games and also has directed many camps including a Girl Scout camp of 175 students.

Our mission is to follow a path of exploring and sharing how horses and nature teach us to be better people. Through learning leadership and co-operation, utilizing the senses, the natural world combined with horses help us grow and be inspired to higher levels of inner self-development.

We teach the Classical Foundation Balanced Seat that applies to most discipline's.
Instruction is gleamed from the great Horse Masters, British Horse Society (Pony Club) and the International System of R

Our goal is to provide you with the full horse experience from horse behavior, safety. body language, tacking, grooming, ground work and riding. We incorporate nature and experiential life skills for the youth.

Please contact directly to ensure we receive you inquiry.
Happy Riding!

Horses Healing Minds



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Serving Raleigh/Clayton/Garner and surrounding areas. United States Eventing Association Certified Instructor. Evented through intermediate/international level eventing and third level dressage. "r" Event Judge. Training for horse and rider. Available for clinics. Horses for sale and lease. Great References. Facilities include 250 acres, large and small dressage ring, jump field, cross-country field, gallop fields, 10 stalls, big pastures. Teach at many surrounding farms. Contact for more information.... See More

Equestrian Arts Institute is a true equestrian educational experience. We not only educate our riders how to ride, we always incorporate horsemanship educational opportunities. We give lessons for children ages 6+ through adult riders. We have competition opportunities for those with a competitive drive and other fun, pleasure activities for those that are a bit more laid back.

Lessons are offered 6 days per week in group, semi-private and private settings.

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Family friendly pricing and programs to meet the needs of every rider! Come join us for fun in the saddle for the whole family. Our instructor has 13 years of experience to share and all lessons are structured to meet the needs of each individual rider. Learn from the ground up on how to care for and ride. Boarding options are available as well as trail rides. we aim to please! Call today to make an apointment and get started!... See More

Hunt seat instruction for all ages and skill levels, training, boarding, leases, sales, horse show transportation from local to AA shows, summer camp

I teach Natural Horsemanship to all ages and all skill levels. Lessons are normally one hour but can be tailored to fit your needs. My rate is $30.00 per hour for private lessons. Group lessons available upon request. I teach all aspects of horsemanship from basic care to ground work to riding. Safety is my first priority. I focus on confidence and fun for both you and your horse. Lesson horses available or bring your own. Boarding available.... See More

Ashley Kriegel is an instructor new to the area and she is currently a working student for world-renowned eventer Holly Hudspeth. Ashley specializes in eventing and currently competes at the Intermediate level with her own horse. She is an HB graduate of Pony Club and has been teaching and training horses since she was 15. Ashley is very versatile and loves to teach those who just want to have fun as well as students who are more serious about riding. She is more than willing to travel as well as have haul-in lessons. Please feel free to contact her at any time at or ... See More