Horseback Riding in North Carolina

Come ride with us! Sunset Ridge offers lessons for all levels and ages in Hunters, Jumpers and Dressage! We travel to to local schooling shows as well as rated shows as well as offer spots on our Interscholastic Equestrian Team.
Family is the most important thing at Sunset Ridge, and we view each horse, customer, and visitor as part of our extended family and so we take care of them just as we would our own. We believe that the equestrian world isn't just about lessons and showing, we believe that it is about truly enjoying our horses and eachother. We do this by not only providing the best care and instruction possible but by scheduling fun events both inside and outside of the barn.
Meet Our Head Trainer:
Diane DeRienzis has 25 yrs. experience teaching, training and barn management. She started her riding career on Long Island in New York where she competed as a junior, amateur and professional in Hunters, Equitation and Jumpers. Her goal is to instill confidence and skill in her riders so that they can connect with their horses in a successful partnership whether their goal is to show on the A circuit or to pleasure ride.
"I believe that everyone at any age can learn, and I welcome children as well as
adults."

Charissa Loftin has been a part of the equestrian world since the age of 8 when she began taking lessons at TTC in Mocksville, NC. Growing up she succesfully competed on the A Circuit and later decided to become a trainer. Charissa has enjoyed teaching riders of all ages and levels for over 20 years and says that the most inspirational part of teaching is watching a rider accomplish something that they didnt thing was possible, no matter how small an accomplishment it is. Charissa believes that every day is a learning experience and that she learns just as much from her students and horses as they learn from herWe are excited to have Charissa join our Sunset Ridge family and help take our students to the next level in the Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation rings.

Lynn O. Boon, BHSAI began riding as a child at the Inverclyde Riding Center in Scotland. She was a working pupil at the center and grew through the ranks of Pony Club while competing in one day events. At 15 years old, she was commissioned to begin the riding program for the Earl of Glasgow at Kelburn Estates. She was the Stable Manager and Head Instructor for several years, and provided the start to what is now a thriving equestrian center. Lynn became a working student for the BHSAI at Bowfield Riding and Country Club, where she worked with Point-to-Point racehorses as part of her program. Lynn believes that "Dressage is a journey every horse and rider should take" and has used this montra in training her students on a variety of horses from Standardbred to Holstiener across the United States. Lynns 30+ years of experience training horses and riders has brought her to Sunset Ridge where she will be teaching lower (through 1st level) dressage. Lynn plans to spread her "dressage is for everyone" message while introducing the foundations of dressage to riders old and young, and horses of every breed and from every discipline. In addition to classic Dressage Lynn will also be teaching Western and Gaited Dressage to those who are interested.

Leah Barnes is one of our most competent and caring trainers, she specializes with tending to and schooling our youngest riders. Leah has over 12 years experience in the saddle, and is experienced in both English and Western. Leah has been with us since the beginning and is one of our best assets and an essential part of our Little Bits program... See More

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

Peoples Creek Equestrian is a full service equestrian facility offering riding lessons for all ages and experience levels.

We have an affinity for young riders seeking their first equestrian experience tailored to their wishes from ages of 3 on up.

We train in basic horsemanship, dressage, hunter jumper, English, western pleasure and trail riding.

Our 29 stall (12'x12') facility with access to 80+ acres of trails, a 125' x 225' arena, round pen is an ideal location for you to enjoy your horse.

We personally design training programs to meet the riders needs and goals on either our lesson horses or yours.

We also offer full stall board and lessons at a package price that can't be beat.

Amanda, a graduate of Meredith Manor Equestrian College will tailor a lesson program to meet your goals.... See More

High quality Western and English riding lessons, focusing on safety, and including instruction on horse care, saddling a horse, and other aspects of horsemanship. Good "N" Western Stables offers affordable lessons for everyone! We look forward to meeting you.
Riding Lessons
Horse Leasing
Boarding
Horse Trasporation
Horses for Sale
Field Trips
Birthday Parties
Trail rides
Camps
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Jumping H Farm TRAIL RIDES AND RIDING LESSONS Teaching the beginner to intermediate rider with your horse or ours. We offer guided trails and trail riding lessons. 1-2 hour rides available on safe trustworthy mounts. 25 years of lesson experience from the very basics to upper level showing. Group or Private Lessons Available. Please contact Nicole Huttar or email Fun and Friendly atmosphere geared around learning the correct riding skills.... See More

Quality Hunt Seat (hunters/jumpers/equitation)instruction for beginners through advanced riders. All students are taught horsemanship as well as riding. Horse showing a local and rated levels. Great family atmosphere- no drama! We accept students as young as 3. Limited boarding available. We also have a fabulous camp program, educational classes and party packages. Please email us directly :)... See More

Old Orchard Farm provides Horseback Riding Lessons, hosts Birthday Parties and Small Groups, Natural Horsemanship Classes & Horse Anatomy, Care & Maintenance Classes.
Call us today and receive a $5.00 discount on your next lesson!

Heart Centered Horsemanship is a method of training developed to provide mutual benefit to horses and humans. Techniques include relationship building, hands-on techniques to release tension and improve comfort and ease of movement, groundwork to develop connection and communication, adapted yoga practices, and riding to provide maximum benefit to horse and rider. Stacey Carter has over 25 years of experience riding, training, and competing. She has extensive experience starting young horses, rehabilitating "problem" horses, and working with rescues. She is a PATH Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning and Registered Yoga Instructor. The Heart Centered Horsemanship Method has been incorporated into therapeutic programs and is the basis for Healing Connections at Midnight's Promise Equine Rescue, a weekly group that supports mutual healing for horses and humans. She teaches riders from the ground up in a holistic program that emphasizes safety, mindfulness, animal welfare, and having fun while developing skills that enhance all areas of life.

Contact me for information regarding:
-lesson and camp opportunities for children
-trailer-in lessons or distance learning and support for horse owners
-training board
-yoga and horses clinics and group classes for all experience levels... See More

Seacrest Show Stables with Hunters and Jumpers, pairing the perfect match for horse and rider for a winning team. Working with beginners to advanced riders.

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.

See our website for more information on our instructors.... See More

Since 1972, MacNair's Country Acres has been boarding horses and teaching horseback riding. Our Hunter/Jumper/Dressage facility is located on 280 acres, minutes from downtown Raleigh, NC.

We offer boarding, training, lessons and showing, both on and off the farm and we compete at local through USEF AA shows.

For those without a horse, our Riding School lesson horses and ponies have a variety of specialties. Our beginner animals are patient and dependable and our upper level horses help more advanced riders further their goals.

MacNair's Country Acres Misson Statement:
To provide quality education for horse and human in a safe, beautiful and wholesome environment; one which is an asset to the community and where horses and people develop physcially, mentally and emotionally in lifetime endeavors enriching their lives through respect, understanding and appreciation of the horse-person relationship.... See More

MWM riding Camp is family owned and operated. We provide lessons for ages 3 and up. We are taking our youth off the streets and putting them in a saddle. We believe an hour of riding can change a child's life. We have a safe, comfortable, affordable, and loving environment. We also offer some therapeutic riding. MWM has a game room, class room, trail, outside arena, and much more. We welcome all riders. Lessons start at $15.00/hr so we can reach children that normally would not be able to get riding lessons. MWM is non-profit and we accept donations on our website. Sign up before our classes are full. The owner/imstructor has been riding since age 10. She is reaching out to the community by giving back to the youth. She is presently a CNA and she attends nursing school. She is CPR certified and she knows sign language fluently. We teach western riding.... See More

Folklore Farm specializes in producing quiet well schooled horses for the adult amateur.
We have a fantastic lesson program with numerous horses suited to all ages and riding levels

At Circle M Farms we offer riding instruction in english and western. We have two instructors with over 20 years combined experience showing horses. Our experience is in showing American Quarter Horses in hunter under saddle and western pleasure. We are available six days a week with private or small group lessons. We can teach beginner to the highest skill level. Bring your own horse or use ours we do not travel. At Circle M Farms we offer many other services including boarding, breeding, showing, sales, training, and manure compost.... See More

Specialize in Hunters / Jumpers. Lessons for the beginners to the advance students. Horses for sale and lease Showing at all levels of shows. Local fun shows to the "A" shows. Years of experience training and showing.