Horseback Riding in Oak Ridge, North Carolina (Guilford County)

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

For the past 20 years, Brandywine has been meeting the needs of horse owners and riders in Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, and surrounding counties, North Carolina. Brandywine Springs South Stables offers quality and affordable boarding, lessons, training, and leases for riders and horses of all levels and skills. We offer knowledgeable instruction, attention, and care, and a wide variety of services for the beginner, intermediate, or advanced rider.... See More

For the past 20 years, Brandywine has been meeting the needs of horse owners and riders in Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, and surrounding counties, North Carolina. Owner and trainer Debbie Barham Campbell offers lessons and boarding at the 29-stall facility, along with sprawling pastures, riding trails, arena, and jumping course.... See More

Nothing puts a smile on someone's face like the joy of learning to ride a horse, and we're ready, willing and able to help you and your family develop an ear-to-ear grin. At Lenux, we offer riding and driving lessons for every skill set from age three and up. Our first priority is safety, but our second priority is to ensure that all of our riders and drivers have an enjoyable experience. Our goal is to help each rider learn a new skill with every visit to the barn. As a result, we can help riders achieve their personal best while having fun throughout the process.

While many riders enjoy lessons on a weekly basis, others receive instruction two or three times a week. All beginning riders start with Level One Beginner Lessons and graduate to Level Two Beginner Lessons before moving into Intermediate and group lessons.... See More

Traveling instructor who specializes in Hunter/Jumper lessons from beginners to advanced, young children to forever young adults. I focus on correct technique in order to produce the best rider a student can be. A B.S in Equestrian Science allows me to use the knowledge that I have gained in the 4 yr intenseive program to work with clients from the recreational rider to the rider looking to show on the AA circuit. My specialty is in problem horses, and jumpers and I utilize my western, saddleseat, dressage, and jumper backgrouds to create the total package rider.... See More

Hoofbeats in Harmony's Horsemanship Academy is one of a kind! All students entering the program start at Level 1 and graduate after Level 10. Students progress through the levels at their own speed, earning achievement awards when they level up. Each level is divided into 6 categories: Horse Care – Riding – Ground Work – Liberty Training – Physical Fitness – Equine Literature. It is necessary for the student to pass the required tasks in all 6 categories of horsemanship in order move up a level.

When students pass a level, they will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and a patch unique to the level passed that will go on their Hoofbeats in Harmony vest. Students are encouraged to wear their vests to their lessons to showcase their accomplishments.

See our website for more details about the 6 Categories!... See More

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

Lake Pointe is a full service equestrian facility offering boarding, camps, sales, show team, IEA, 4H & birthday parties as well as hunter/jumper & dressage lessons. We pride ourselves in the exceptional care and attention to detail offered at our facility. Our knowledgeable staff are available to assist you in all of your needs. We strive to maintain a top care facility while having a family friendly atmosphere! Our trainers are top professionals in the industry and strive to teach solid horsemanship skills as well as develop competitive riders. Our program is unique since it not only focuses on riding but also horsemanship skills, barn management, and horse care. Give us a call or stop by today! Lake Pointe Equestrian Center...Where champions are made and friendships last a lifetime!... See More