Horseback Riding in Poolesville, Maryland (Montgomery County)

Spring Fever Farm is a quiet, private classical dressage facility owned and run by Diana Beuchert, of Mt. Airy, Maryland. Specializing in the lovely Spanish horses called Andalusians, Diana runs a family-friendly Equestrian Theatre and also teaches classical dressage lessons, boards horses, trains horses and buys and sells horses.... See More

Ali Calkins is a USDF Bronze Medalist and certified through level 2 in the British Horse Society in riding and stable management. She offers instruction and training in multiple disciplines including Dressage, Hunters, Jumpers, and Eventing. Whether you want to brush up your skills, tune up your horse, get a fresh start, or prepare yourself for an upcoming show season, Ali is prepared to help you in any way! Ali primarily works out of Rockland Stables in Mount Airy, but also travels to barns in the surrounding areas for training and instruction.... See More

Aisling Stables provides horseback riding lessons to students year round. Students vary of all ages, disciplines, and levels. Well-trained school horses are provided for lessons. Private lessons offer one on one instruction and are 45 minutes in length. Semi-privates consist of 2-3 riders per lesson and are 1 hr. Lead-line lessons are also available and include parent involvement with 15 minutes of horsemanship and 30 minutes of ride time. Package deals (four lessons) are available for students who wish to ride on a consistent basis. Lessons are discounted 10% and to be scheduled on the same day and time for each week, with packages to be used within five weeks time of purchase. Lessons have a minimum of a 24-hr cancellation policy.... See More

Update for 2024: Heart of Riding is going strong, thanks to my fabulous students and horses!

My new project, Nickers for Clickers Training Academy Horse Camp for Kids is now launched, and will be a whole summer of horse training FUN!

To sign up for the camp, use your favorite search engine to look for Heart of Riding Nickers for Clickers Camp - here are some details:

Youth ages 9 to 15 welcome ~ bring lunch with you ~ no more than 8 campers per week
Relaxed, peaceful atmosphere: most of our time will be focused on the basics of reward-based training for horses, inviting horses to participate at their discretion
Building a foundation that will last a lifetime: we’ll dive into horse behavior, horse care, and horse body language to better understand horses
Lots of horse time: campers will have opportunities to train horses every day, always under supervision
Dream big! Everyone will be encouraged to pick one behavior they want to train by the end of the week
Planning for contingencies: we’ll make shaping plans, measure progress toward goals and learn what to do when the training doesn’t go as expected
Learning should be fun: We’ll play games in which kids can take turns being the learner and the teacher, and discuss the differences between learning and teaching a new skill
Emphasis on safety: we’ll prioritize safety in all interactions with horses, demonstrating how to handle horses responsibly and with care
Life skills building in progress: campers will be guided toward learning patience, empathy, and communication skills
Fun without riding: many kids understand that riding is not the only way to appreciate these magnificent animals. Now they have a whole camp dedicated to all the other amazing things horses bring to the table!
Experts in charge: Emily Osborne Petrichor, owner and sole operator of Heart of Riding, LLC will be running the camp every day. Only select helpers who are knowledgeable and skilled in reward based training will be assisting. Emily has a long history of working with kids and horses in a horse camp setting as well as numerous certifications in teaching methodologies. Feel free to ask about Emily’s range and depth of expertise!
Campers will be asked to bring water, sunscreen and bug repellent, as well as a bag lunch. Clothing recommendations: light clothing similar to hiking gear would be best. Long sleeve shirts and pants made of very light material help keep bugs away and reduce the need to reapply sunscreen, while keeping us cool. A broad brimmed hat will keep the sun off the face and neck. Closed-toe shoes are standard around horses for safety reasons, ideally they would be somewhat waterproof in case we have rain/mud, but that isn't essential.
Campers will be provided with a clicker, a treat pouch, and plenty of reinforcers to carry out the training with the horses each day. They will also receive a pen and small notebook to record data / take notes if they choose to do so. We will be referencing several textbooks, but campers will not need to purchase those unless they would like to have their own copy at home. I can provide links to booksellers with that information at any time.

For rider biomechanics riding lessons, Heart of Riding school horses are now solely located in Highland, MD but if you have your own horse, I'm still able to travel to you.... See More

Dressage, show jumping and cross country training for riders and horses.
I also offer boarding and taking horses to sell or for training.
I have moved here from Australia and have a fresh and positive view to offer! I'm excited to be here and love horses and bringing on horse and rider.
We have a beautiful facility here at Sunset Hill Farm for you to ride and have lessons here or for boarding. I also will travel to you.... See More

CARRIAGE DRIVING LESSONS! Learn how to drive with my horse here . Teach your horse to drive with instruction. Consulting in vehicle & equipment needs & fit. Driving is a ton of fun but less forgiving that riding. Learn safely & avoid expensive mistakes from an experienced & Certified driver. Beginners welcome. Adults & Juniors. Consults, lessons, clinics.... See More

Family-oriented Barn! We teach year around. We have an indoor riding ring, heated observation room, 2 outdoor lighted riding rings. Call us for more information!

Holly Stello competed for many years on the AA Circuit, also judging, training, and managing a show stable with a team of riders of all ages. She competed in many finals, including the USEF Medal Finals in 2004 and 2005, was Zone II Large Jr Hunter Champion with The Professor in 2004, and earned top ribbons in the indoors and at The Devon Horse Show. Now, she focusing on teaching horse and rider to work as a team in preparation for the show ring in hunters, equitation, or jumpers.... See More

Located in Frederick County, Silhouette Stables is a RIDING SCHOOL which has been providing ARIA CERTIFIED instruction in Frederick Co since 1991. We specialize in English riding lessons for young riders. Our Recreational Horsemanship program will provide you with the opportunity to become a well rounded equestrian, not just a good rider. Safety is our top priority. We offer a variety of programs and special activities for you to choose from. We provide all you need to get started.... See More

JM Performance Horses is a new lesson business and has been teaching lessons for the past two years. We are always going and accepting new students. We specialize in beginner students both english and western. We mainly ultilize quarter horse and paints breeds for lessons. We also have fun up coming activities such as camp, birthday parties and girl scout troop workshops for the horse lover badge. JM Performance horse also takes an active role in training and selling young horses. Please check out our website for more information.... See More

Leslie Deering has been training and teaching for over 30 years. She herself trained with an Olympic gold medalist. Leslie specializes in teaching classical principles while building security and confidence, especially while jumping. Leslie's students have become A pony clubbers and Advanced level three day event riders. In addition to events, the stable attends hunter/jumper and dressage shows. Training horses and riders for foxhunting is another of Leslie's strengths. She's hunted in MD, VA and Ky for over 20 years. Since having her own children she has also found a real joy in developing young riders and ponies and introducing beginners to the pleasure of safe riding across country. Quality horses are often available for lease.

Glendevon Stables offers 115 acres of natural beauty, with an active working farm full of fun critters including Clydesdale driving horses, goats and chickens. It is a safe and fun place to ride, learn and make like minded friends. *Please VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.GlendevonStables.com to learn more "about us!" *PLEASE CALL * to discuss your needs. We look forward to getting to know you!... See More

We are a Family Oriented Barn, our main focus is to make you a better rider by finding your confidence and balance while riding.

Hidden Haven Farm currently provides a permanent home to 14 special needs equines from our work with various local rescue organizations. Our horses are utilized in our education and outreach programs which seek to introduce horses to our community. We offer private english lessons, pony play dates, birthday parties, show teams, volunteer and working student programs and various other educational and outreach programs. We are a family owned and operated business since 1991 and we pride ourselves on our individualized instruction, attention to detail, supervision and support of our students and volunteers.... See More

Merkel Farm is a family owned and operated equestrian center run by Stephanie Serenati-Merkel. Merkel Farm is nestled between Bowie State University and the Patuxent Wildlife Preserve in Bowie, MD and is within easy reach from the Washington D.C., Annapolis and Baltimore metro areas. Merkel Farm has miles of trails, a lighted indoor and outdoor ring, which allows for riding horses and horseback riding lessons to be conducted year round. We have two barns and separately fenced fields for turnout. The outdoor and indoor rings are dragged throughout the year to maintain optimal footing for horses. We have a small cross country course and a full set of jumps in each ring.... See More

We are a WESTERN Barn teaching solid fundamentals to all ages and stages of riders from beginners, to advanced performance riders.Professional, seasoned trainers work one-on-one with you as often as your schedule and budget allow. Private, one-on-one lessons are $40/hr. Reining lessons on our show horses are $50/hr. REINING tune-ups and pre-show support available on your horse or ours. 80 acres,lighted arenas, beautiful wooded trails,and lots of other horse-loving, nice people. Call or visit!... See More