Horseback Riding in Mount Sterling, Ohio (Madison County)

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We are a small, family owned, family and faith oriented farm with a close knit staff and volunteers who are here because they love horses and people. Our classes are small (mostly one on one with an instructor), resulting in close personal attention during lessons. Our horses are tried and true safe lesson horses.Our instructors offer a breadth of experience from eventing, jumping, English equitation, to western pleasure. A relaxed environment for kids and adults to learn riding basics, our emphasis is on a sound balanced seat and a loving confident relationship with the horse. Affordable rates
-We are fully insured as a Riding Academy.
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- Future plans include growth and learning using therapeutic activities with horses. Please contact us if you are interested in helping with a program like this, particularly if you have credentials, experience, or interest in counseling, either state licensed or as a lay person.... See More

Lunar Winds Stables' lesson program is based on training ideals that strengthen bonds and communicate with horses through their mind, voice, emotions, and body language. Through riding, they learn how their seat affects the horse, and learn how to recognize different types of horse behavior and what could be done to make problem behaviors better. Here students learn groundwork as well as disciplines such as; Western pleasure/ horsemanship, contesting, English pleasure/ equitation, Hunt seat, and Jumping. Students are also occasionally challenged through bareback lessons. Our lesson schedule runs during the weekdays; mornings and afternoons offer privates lessons and the evenings offer groups. If you´re interested please visit our website or Facebook page for more contact information.... See More

We provide lessons for the beginner through advanced rider, focusing on the importance of a correct seat for successful communication with your horse. Whether you prefer Western or English disciplines, we will help you communicate clearly with the horse for balanced and collected movement. Some people call this 'centered riding' and some call it 'biomechanics,' we call it solid horsemanship. We provide lessons on our horses or you can load in.

For those starting out in horse riding, we will provide you instruction on horse care, grooming, haltering and leading a horse. We will show you how to tack up, and we will discuss the horse's structure and the biomechanics of riding. We want you to learn the cues for riding, when to apply them and why they work. Under saddle you will learn how to balance upon your horse and communicate with your horse through your hands, seat and legs. We will provide you training in walk, trot and canter in an arena setting and then move outside of the arena for more challenge.

For the intermediate student who currently rides and wants to expand their ability, we will further develop your seat with balance and agility exercises. You can learn flying lead changes, dressage patterns or how to jump - anything is possible once you have confidence in your seat. We have younger riders learning to show and several adult owners who want to become more confident and enjoy their horse again. Show coaching is available. Please contact us directly for more information!... See More

*30+ years teaching and training experience
*Beginner, intermediate and advanced
*English (including over fences), Western and Speed Events
*Specializing in youth and amateur riders

Since 1989 I have specialized in working with youth and amateur riders. I started my career riding Western horses with my speciality being All Around/versatility and Trail (show) . During my college years I delved into the world of showing hunter jumpers and there I would spend the next 20+ years showing and competing. 2020 marked my path back into the Western world.
I operate a small lesson barn with a very minimal number of boarders and minimal number of training horses at any one time. If you are interested in training or tune ups, please be aware there my be a waiting list. Lessons are 45$ per hour for most riders. Walk/trot riders 6-8 $35 (30-45 min) Youth 6 and under (leadline) are 30$/ half hour. As of 2022 we will offer video/remote lessons. With a strong emphasis on safetyand solid basics. "At home" programs/lessons are available so you can work on your owns horse or we can problem solve, standard rate +fuel sur charge (max 20 mile distance) Children with ADD/ADHD and high function autism are welcome as my program can me modified to accommodate their specific needs. For more info please contact us via our Facebook page at SJL Performance Horses.... See More

I give riding lessons for english & western disciplines at $30/lesson (1 hour long). I also offer a training service, $600/horse/month. I have participated in 4-H since I was 9 & FFA during high school. I am offering lessons to anyone of any age. You may email me or call/text me. Thank you!... See More

I give riding lessons for english & western disciplines at $30/lesson (1 hour long). I also offer a training service, $600/horse/month. I have participated in 4-H since I was 9 & FFA during high school. I am offering lessons to anyone of any age. You may email me or call/text me. Thank you!... See More

Take the Lead Horsemanship is now accepting clients for our lesson program!
Offering private and group lessons, in both Western and English disciplines (western pleasure and hunter under saddle, ranch riding, equitation and horsemanship, showmanship, trail riding, contesting, low-level dressage, and beginner hunter).

Though specializing in adults who have been away from riding, or want help with their skills , lessons are also available to teach 4H members ages 6 and up, and those with an interest in showing, trail riders, or anyone who wishes to fulfill their dream of learning to ride.... See More

Lessons and training. Specialize in problem horses, and a diverse client group. Nuerodiverse students and beginners encouraged to inquire. Colt starting, family safe mounts and ranch horses are my speciality.

I've been riding in dressage and eventing for 10+ years, have a background with United States Pony Club, and worked for various barns over the years. This has given me a well rounded experience of teaching, riding, and horse care. I am offering lessons and training to any variety of horses and ponies and people. I've taught 6 y/o to 60+ y/o with varying levels of experience, and I've worked with OTTBs, foals to yearlings, and ponies. In my lessons, I hope to create a conversations where questions are encouraged, and the rider and horse are comfortable and relaxed. I also have a strong emphasis on safety for both the horse and rider. I am more than willing to travel to you and your horse on evenings and weekends. I offer incredibly reasonable rates and several references upon request. Please contact me for more details!... See More

Shadowlake Farm is a full service hunter/jumper/equitation equestrian center centrally located just north of Columbus. We offer the finest in traning and care for both horse and rider and welcome clients with all levels of riding ability. Our goal is to instill in each rider the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful with their horse/pony at any level. Please visit out website for aditional information.... See More

I have been riding and showing horses for over 20 years. I have experience training everything from hunters and jumpers to throughbreds at Darby Dan Farms. Extensive knowledge of jumping and under saddle work as well as conformation classes and showing on the "A" circuit. I am able to train beginners, intermediate and advanced riders of all ages. I also have experience with problem horses and rehabilitation. If you or someone you know is interested in affordable lessons please call or email me at I do not check leads off of this website so please send me a private email at and I will contact you directly. I look forward to working with you.... See More

Are you looking learn more about Horses? Do you have a little one who is dreaming about horses or begging you to have a pony of their own? Or are you that little one who is now an adult who can now make your dreams come true? Not sure where to start? Let me help! If you are looking for lessons, training, summer camps, or just not sure. I can get you where you need to go, from:lessons on our barn horses, leasing a horse, showing 4-H, open shows, buying your first horse, or an advanced rider needing some more challenges. I am a 4-H horse Judge and have been around horse and showing most of my life. Feel free to e-mail me or call. I look forward to helping you!... See More

Training
Colt Starting
Lessons Beginner-Advanced
Coaching, Ranch Horse & Reining
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Stunt Horses

I am a certifed Instructor with many years of experience
with many riders and horses. I have worked with many 4-H members to get ready for the fair or the every day horse lover who just wants to learn to ride and basic horse care. I offer lessons on your horse you can trailer in for help with your own horse. I like to work with one to two riders at a time for better individual instruction.
Call to set up a ride day and time. ALSO OFFER FULL CARE BOARDING.
visit us on facebook at
www.facebook.com/saddleupstablesohio or www.saddleupstablesohio.com... See More

JD Show Horses offers a very informative and successful lesson program! We offer lessons to riders ages 5 and up at all skill levels. We instruct lessons in western, English, low level jumping and reining. You can also bring your horse for a lesson or tune-up! We also offer IEA, Horse Club, Summer Camps and horse training! Visit our website at www.jdshowhorses.com for prices and more information or contact me at or Dont use the "Shop Around link" it will not give me your contact information!!... See More

Private riding lessons at Silver Creek Stables. This is a great opportunity for those just starting out who want to learn the A-Z's on horses, or for those who are more advanced and want to sharpen their skills. We have both an indoor and outdoor arena so we can ride in any weather. Lessons are offered by appointment only.

For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Ashley.... See More