Horseback Riding in Belews Creek, North Carolina (Forsyth 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

Kids 4 Horses
A kids riding program that promotes responsibilty, self esteem and teaches a team work atmosphere. One on one lessons that teach very basics up to show ring ready riding.
Jillian Amato runs Kids 4 Horses program
Mirroring Equine Attitude
Taught By Marlis Amato
Teaches a great working relationship between you and your horse through understanding their language.... See More

We are a lesson and training facility in Concord, NC specializing in hunter/jumpers and offering horse care for the most discerning equine owner in a fun and laid back atmosphere. Our trainer, Natalie Stoner, has coached riders of all levels to many championships and year end awards. Natalie likes to keep lessons light and fun while still focusing on proper equitation and building a bond between each horse and rider. Hunter Meadows Farm offers lessons to children and adults of all ability levels on safe well trained horses. Whether you want to learn to control a horse safely on a trail ride, ride for fun, or compete in horse shows, Natalie, our trainer, teaches beginner to advanced levels with patience and kindness.... 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

Waters Edge Farm offers lessons in hunter/jumper style riding on our safe, experienced lesson horses or your own horse. We offer both group and private lessons with focus in a correct foundation and of course fun! We have 12 lesson horses and ponies and also offer show opportunities, partial leasing, and so much more. We are also one of the only programs in the Charlotte area that have an Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) team for riders in grades 4-12. We love helping students achieve their goals and progress their riding to the next level. Contact us today to learn more about our program for riders of all ages.... See More

Lesson facility focusing on balanced seat equitation leading into eventing and dressage when riders want to become more serious. Riders of all ages accepted. We have three progressive riding programs available. Pony Pals, Little Britches and Beg/Int - Adv. Our qualified instructors teach riders their under saddle lessons, but also incorporate horsemanship topics into each lessons. Competition opportunities for qualified riders are available. We have a family oriented, educational environment for pleasure and serious riders alike.... See More

Boone's Farm & Stables, opened in 1981. Offering horseback riding lessons for all ages under an ARIA Certified Instructor and all adult instructors. Lessons are tailored for the rider’s goals. Riding lessons here are more than riding a horse. Adults and children become part of our barn family of riders where everyone is welcome! Good sportsmanship, respect of animals and team spirit is a must at Boone’s Farm & Stables while lasting friendships are made through a mutual love of horses.
Lessons are taught in a heated indoor arena. We also offer driving lessons.
Prices are $40 for 1/2 hour private or 1 hour group lesson (riding time).... 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

Lessons available for beginners to advanced riders who are looking forward to becoming a part of our show team! Quality ponies! Intermediate/Advanced student must own/lease their own horse or pony! Please contact at this email -

Bright Star Stables is a non-profit therapeutic riding center. The program serves both the physically and mentally disable communities. Bright Star Stables offers therapeutic riding lessons, hippotherapy, and the opportunity for compete in equine events. Students will be taught equine care, riding, handling, and management to their best level of ability. Students will also be involved to the level of their ability, skill, and interest in competition and training horses.

Therapeutic lessons are conducted at a NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) certified facility located in Rougemont, NC. These lessons teach individuals horsemanship skills which allow them to potentially compete in locally and nationally recognized horse events in both Western riding, as well as English riding disciplines. Instruction is offered to students of all ages, backgrounds, and ability levels. Whether they have physical, cognitive, sensory or emotional disabilities, they benefit from riding and working with the horses at our center.... See More

DK-USA Sporthorse & Show Stable provides Riding Lessons, Premier Importation and Sales of European Sporthorses, Breeding Services, Training and Boarding

Erin Whitfield Sabin is an excellent instructor of adults as well as children. Her continuous feedback instill confidence as well as calms first-time riders. Showmanship, horsemanship, English and western riding are offered. Erin's training methods incorporate the principles of natural horsemanship. Whether you want to show horses, fox hunt or do trail riding, the instruction received will help you excell and ride with confidence. Weekends, evenings, private one-on-one lessons.... 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