Horseback Riding in Bloomington, Illinois (Mclean County)

We're celebrating our 15th year providing quality equestrian education for McLean County. We have a variety of lesson horses, teach Dressage, Hunter Seat, Jumping, Western Horsemanship and Reining. Our professional staff has over 75 years of combined experience working with student riders. We offer private lessons, classes in partnership with Heartland Community College, and are the home of OSF St.Joseph's Center for Healthy Lifestyles class, Fitness With Horses. We look forward to meeting you!... See More

Offering safe, wholesome, fun and educational riding lessons since 1983. Riders from age 4 to 65+ and up to 285lbs enjoy lessons in handling and riding in western or hunt seat style for recreation,competition, parades, and trail riding. Only Adult instructors. beginners or accomplished riders. A combination of natural and traditional horsemanship applications. Mounted Archery offered. Located 15 min south of Bloomington IL.Include your email in your request or give us a call and set up lessons, one time visits, camps, birthday gifts, or clinics. 8268999... See More

Serving all of central Illinois, our one of a kind facility caters to performance horses of all disciplines. Timber Creek Stables is a center for horsemanship, providing quality learning opportunities for students at all levels and of all ages in a comfortable, safe atmosphere. Offering clinics, seminars, classes, shows, and some "just for fun" events, Timber Creek Stables is worth checking out!... See More

Offering horseback riding lessons to all of central IL! Our lesson horses are safe, sane, and friendly. We specialize in private beginner lessons for ages 5 and up, and lead line lessons for those under 5!

Our goal is to offer a safe environment for building confidence on the back of a horse, while establishing good riding mechanics, equine etiquette, and teaching the ins and outs of maintaining a horse.

Various packages are available with prices per lesson discounted for multiple lessons purchased.

We and our horses can’t wait to meet you! ??... See More

Riding lessons in Western or English saddles. Perfect accident record since 1983. Large herd of lesson horses and 6 instructors. Services offered age 4 to 285 pounds,

Educated, experienced instructors create a relaxed atmosphere and positive teaching methods. All of our lesson horses are carefully maintained and are not over worked or used in extreme temperatures. We are fully insured facility!

We emphasize relationship between horse and rider, explaining how and why things are done to accomplish the clearest communication between the two and treat the horse respectfully. Our program is well rounded to include horse care, health, handling, and riding. We dont teach student just to ride, we teach students how to become horse people.

Lessons are taught in hunt seat and jumping, beginner dressage and western riding.

We host both a competition team and local 4H club!... See More

Now offering boarding, lessons, and training. Jessica has over 17 years of experience with horses and more than 13 years of competition experience. She is offering lessons from beginner to advanced and specializes in dressage and jumping. She has trained with many upper level riders such as Dom Schramm, Cathy Jones-Forsberg, Brad Hall and Leah Lang-Gluscic. She currently shows at rated events all throughout area IV and area VIII, along with attending local eventing, dressage and hunter/jumper schooling shows.
Experience with training ottb, young horses and rescue horses. Haul-in lessons also available. Jessica is currently accepting a limited number of new clients. Contact today to secure your spot!
Now offering lead line lessons to children under the age of 4!

Don't own a horse or new to riding? Lesson horses are available!

If interested please contact Jessica directly by email or phone for more information
jrequestrian91@ gmail.com
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VonderLind Morgans is a smaller farm with great Morgans and friendly people. We have Morgan stallions on site for breeding. Training for (ride or Drive) any breed (morgans to arabians to gaited to drafts-anything)or work with any age (30/60/90 or one week trainings). Also we do lessons (kids to adults), getting ready for shows, showmanship, driving, longline, etc. Horses for sale all the time, equipment and tack for sale too! Discounts too!... See More

Come learn to ride or polish up your skills for the show ring. We offer both western pleasure and English lessons. We provide all the tack that is needed and you can use our horses. We can do everything from lungeline lessons to getting you ready for the show ring and if you would like to get your feet wet In showing we can help you! All ages and experience levels welcome!... See More

Whether you are a beginner to horseback riding or looking to hone your skills, Bridlewood Stables is committed to making the most of your learning experience. Our instructor specializes in teaching children and amateur adults at the lower levels in Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping. She has been at Bridlewood Stables for 23 years as both the riding instructor and manager. She has been involved with the United States Pony club through lessons, camps, and worked unmounted study sessions for over 20 years. Several of her students have competed to Training level in Eventing and many have moved up through Pony Club to the B and A level.

Group and private lessons available.... See More

Want to learn how to ride a horse in Peoria? We offer 60 minute riding lessons focused entirely on you. From beginner to advanced, we can help! You can learn to walk, stop, steer and back. Even develop a solid foundation in your seat so that you can sink in a little deeper to feel connected with your horse! We also offer 8-week classes on Beginner Horsemanship to guide you through start to finish on all basics!... See More

Lori Nelson Training is proud to serve Springfield and it's surrounding communities. Riding lessons, training and boarding are among the many services offered. Lori is an AQHA Professional Horseman and NRHA Professional.

We offer riding lessons to students of all ages and all disciplines. Lessons are available on site and also will travel. English and Western

Lori Nelson Training offers many training options ranging from starting horses for every discipline to working with problem horses. From hunter jumpers to pleasure to reining- Lori's training methods create a well rounded horse for any discipline.

Boarding amenities include a 80 X 160 indoor arena, full service boarding, lounge, wash rack, tack rooms, outdoor arena, round pen and access to trails.... See More

Anyone that would like to learn about horses,learn to ride. Or anything else about horses I can teach you. please send me an email or i cant get ahold of you.

Scoggins Training Center is a full service facility offering its clients some of the best training in the state. STC is located less than an hour from Decatur, IL & Champaign, IL; an hour and a half from Springfield, IL; less than two hours from Peoria, IL; and two and a half hours from Chicago, IL, St. Louis, MO and Indianapolis, IN. You cannot ask for a better located training facility in Illinois!
Brian Scoggins has been training horses for over 20 years. His accomplishments at the National & Regional levels all attest to his talent & ability as a horseman. The adult amateur & youth clients of STC are what make the training done by Brian really shine. They prove that not only are the horses trained to compete at the highest levels, but that their owners can enjoy them at their full potential, too.
At STC, Brian successfully takes horse as well as rider from their first steps to their National Dreams. What makes STC so unique is that Brian only accepts a limited number of horses and riders which allows him to spend the needed time for both horse and rider to mature at their needed time to reach their full potential. Your horse is evaluated honestly as to his abilities and potential. Whether your goals are a National Championship or just a solid trail horse, Brian can help you accomplish what you dream of.
STC attends most major shows in the United States each year, including US Nationals, Canadian Nationals, the Buckeye, the Iowa Gold Star Futurity, and two Regional Championships. The show team also attends numerous local shows in the area. The show schedule has expanded recently to include some NRHA shows for the reiners in the barn.
Brian Scoggins is also a National level carded Arabian judge. He travels around the continent to judge a varying number of Class A, Regional & National AHA shows. He also occasionally travels for clinics in the United States & Canada.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thanks for stopping by STC.... See More

Jes Skudlarek, owner of Livin' A Dream Farm runs an inviting training program for new riders as well as accomplished equestrians. As a Bronze Medal dressage rider and an International Level Eventer, her teaching style focuses on building a foundation in the saddle that allows a rider to excel in any discipline they pursue. "Horses have always been my life and will forever be." The kids program includes riders as young as 6 years old. Lessons are private one on one instruction allowing for students to develop at their own pace. Adult lessons can be private or semi-private including people new to the sport, those returning or accomplished riders looking to continue their journey and learn something new. In addition, Livin' A Dream Farm has a training program for young horses or horses that may need further development physically after an injury or confidence issues. As a trainer, Jes has had many successes with Thoroughbreds straight off the track, naughty ponies as well as the development of young horses for both dressage and eventing careers. Jes has trained with many elite equestrians and brings an elevated level of knowledge to her program. As a boutique training facility, you will enjoy the personal attention to your goals and dreams! Check us out -- Introduction lesson packages available... See More