Horseback Riding in Gainesville, Virginia (Prince William County)

RIDING INSTRUCTION - Gainesville - Warrenton area

Improve your riding - or learn to ride - under the experienced eye of a bronze medalist winner in dressage with over 30 years of bringing both riders and horses of all abilities to high levels of performance. Friendly, safe schooled horses for beginners and novice level riders with classically trained horses for more advanced level riders. (also friendly and safe!) Some of the best trail riding in the northern Virginia area with more than 600 acres to ride and only 15 minutes from the Manassas Battle field.

RIDING VACATIONS AND WEEKEND GET-A-WAYS

We also have the facilities to provide Horseback riding vacations and weekend get-a-ways. A beautiful two bedroom cottage with full kitchen, living room, dining room, sun porch and front porch with rocking chairs awaits you for a tranquil holiday in the Virginia Country side. Call Debbie today for detail for your next riding adventure.... See More

Four Winds Farm is signing up new students for lessons! We offer English AND western lessons -including, but not limited to: Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Dressage, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Showmanship ,Trail, Western Dressage.
All ages and all levels welcome! We have an indoor arena and two outdoor arenas, great group of lesson horses and ponies. For the competitive riders we show locally and rated as well as AQHA and Open shows. We are also the host facility for the Prince William Horse Association Horse Shows.
We also offer horses and ponies available for lease and for sale. Boarding available too.
Give us a call at or email or check out our web site for more info!
Family oriented, fun and safe environment... See More

Kim Yotko is an A.R.I.A. certified instructor in both Hunt Seat and Dressage. She has been teaching since 1976 on our own quality horses and ponies. Kim has quite a comprehensive background in riding. As a junior she rode at the esteemed Jane Dillon's Junior Equitation School, as well as being a member of the United States Pony Club. More recently, Kim Has received further Dressage training in Germany, Portugal, and Spain under the tutelage of world class instructors and Olympians. The farm offers both group and private classes for ages 10 yrs. through adult, Beginner through Advanced. Student shows, Summer Specialty programs,and outside trail rides are held throughout the year.... See More

Certified teacher specializes in Beginning to Intermediate riding lessons for ages 5 to adult on very patient and generous ponies and horses. Also skilled in teaching special needs riders who may have autistic tendencies, ADD, or be learning disabled. Also offer camps and Hello Pony--an adult & child activity for kids ages 2-6... See More

JRN Equestrian offers professional Hunter/Jumper & Equitation lessons. Lessons are available to riders with access to a horse, whether owned, leased, or borrowed.

​We focus on developing dedicated riders looking to reach their fullest potential. We offer a supportive and fun environment for riders to expand their equine knowledge and reach their goals.

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$85/Individual Lesson
4 Week Lesson packages available.

Lessons available at your location or ship-in lessons available at a private barn in Nokesville.

**Travel fees may apply depending on location. Based out of Nokesville.... See More

Kelsey began riding horses when she was 6 years old, getting her first pony for her 7th birthday. She was a member of The United States Pony Club for 11 years, achieving her C3 rating.

Originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, she spent her childhood traveling across the Midwest for various camps and events. Kelsey has spent many summers living with trainers and working with horses. As she grew as a rider, she began giving lessons and training horses. Kelsey worked with a therapeutic riding program for multiple years, assisting children and adults with various disabilities both on and off horses. She has taught riders of all ages about horsemanship and developing a strong foundation both in and out of the saddle.

Currently Kelsey is a middle school art teacher in Prince William County Schools. She has a passion for education and making learning fun and looks forward to doing the same thing at Silver Eagle Stable.... See More

Alexis has always loved horses but didn’t start riding until she asked for lessons at 10 years old. She went to her first shows on a thoroughbred named Trickster who started her adoration for the breed. OTTB’s have a special place in her heart, and she has a lot of fun retraining them.

Her first experiences were in the hunter/equitation ring, competing locally, at rated shows, and on IEA teams. As she gained experience on trail rides and eventually foxhunting, she loved the thrill, and so she found out about more disciplines outside of the ring. That led her to learn about eventing.

Dressage, show jumping, and cross country are her passions, but she loves to guide students to find their own interests. she believes every rider, no matter how experienced, is always learning. Horses teach us so much every day!... See More

Sam has been riding horses for 8 years. He started taking lessons but quickly realized it was a passion for him so he began volunteering as help for riding camps. At that point he met an AQHA professional horseman and started riding under him everyday learning everything he could. Sam was one of the Top 100 youth point earners in the nation in 2018 for AQHA Western Pleasure Shows. After some time, he also started training and breaking horses for clients with his mentor’s guidance . He loves how you can learn a lot from a horse and how they responded to different ques if you’re patient and attentive.

Sam is focused in teaching all western disciplines including ranch riding, western pleasure, horsemanship, and trail patterns – which requires riders to have good communication with their horse and all parts of the horse’s body. He focuses on basics first and then improving to progress to the specialty disciplines.... See More

Four Winds Farm is now offering public riding lessons, both english AND western, for all ages and levels of riders in a family orientated, fun and safe environment!

We offer year round lessons. Students ride once a week, but additional lessons are available. Each lesson is 1 hour. We offer three options; private lessons, semi-private lessons and group lessons (up to 6 riders) morning, afternoon, weeknight and weekend classes are available

We have both indoor and outdoor arenas, lessons are rarely canceled due to weather.

FWF has a great group of horses and ponies for our lessons! Most of them are also available to lease (half or full) depending on the horse.

Our instructors have a very wide background of knowledge and experience in hunters, jumpers, eventing, dressage, western pleasure and much more!

Enjoy and learn all aspects of the horse world, from the basics of horsemanship, such as grooming and tacking, every day care like feeding and barn management,from training to showing and so much more!

Four Winds Farm is the "host facility" for the Prince William Horse Association horse shows. We host 7 english and 7 western shows each season (usually march thru October) and we encourage our students to participate in the shows on one of our horses! There are classes for ALL levels from the Lead Line division on up!

Hard hat, pants and boots with a hard smooth sole and a heel must be worn while riding.

"Ship- ins" are also welcome! Please contact Julie directly if you would like to bring your own horse to lessons... See More

At Jumpin' Jax Farm our students learn a balanced seat, quiet effective aids and propper horsemanship. We teach Pony Club fundamentals as we work through the appropriate levels to achieve success. With our quality instruction and quiet Schoolmasters our riders, young or old, Show and Pleasure, always reach their individual goals. Teaching Hunters, Jumpers and Eventing our facility is second to none!! We offer private, semi private and group lessons at very reasonable rates. We also offer an after school program from 3:30-6:30 that has been a huge hit with the 5-14 year olds. Endless references, check us out!! Hope to see you around the farm:)... See More

I have been teaching riding lessons since I was 16 years old and have taken a year’s hiatus from teaching to focus on my career. I am now ready to start teaching again. I am looking to teach people on their own mounts, though would consider a limited number of clients to ride my (wonderful) mare.
I am fully educated to instruct riding lessons, as I graduated with a degree in Recreation and Leisure with a concentration in Equine Studies from Houghton College. The focus of my equine studies was not only in horsemanship and barn management, but in teaching. My studies included becoming a level 4 CHA Certified Riding Instructor (the highest attainable level for one discipline), clinics with Olympic coaches and a course on educational psychology. The greatest value I received from my education was not becoming a better rider, but that I became a teacher.
I have the ability to instruct riders of all levels and all ages. I also have experience working with those who need some confidence building. My focus is always on partnership with the horse and how our bodies relate to the horses. I develop programs and exercises based on each riders needs in order to achieve success. My goal is for each lesson to build upon the last, for my student to take something away from each lesson, and to make it all FUN!
I have been riding since the age of 3, and began serious instruction at the age of 8. My base of knowledge all stems from classical dressage and branches into hunters, jumpers, eventing, and some western. I have ridden not only with Olympic coach Walter Zettl, but also with Olympic rider Chris Kappler. When I moved to Virginia I was a working student for an Advanced level eventer. This experience allowed me to have coaching from her, as well as be present when she was having lessons from greats such as Jimmy Wofford.
My extensive riding background and my education in teaching and how people learn equips me with the tools to be an excellent instructor. My outgoing, energetic personality draws students into learning and puts them at ease.

1hr private lesson $40.00

Thank you for your consideration
Janelle Radzavich... See More

Make your dreams come true at our state of the Art training facility. We are a Husband wife team that specializes in giving your young horse the best start to his under saddle career.
Together our experience covers four five years of horsemanship and Management skills. We look forward to speaking to you and welcoming your young as well as your FEI horse.
We are also available to travel to your farm to teach or work your horse

Facilities include.: Large airy stalls with windows. Private or Semi private turnout. Full size indoor with automatic sprinkler system, and lovely observation lounge. Owners live on the property full time, and exclusively care for your equine partner.
Stallions welcome... See More

Misty Brae Farm is a recognized United States Pony Club Riding Center providing the USPC national curriculum to our students. We offer lessons to children as well as adults of all abilities from beginner to advanced riders. Our indoor arena and lighted outdoor ring allow for year round lessons days, evenings, and weekends. Showing is available in jumpers, dressage, eventing, hunters, and USPC rally team competitions. Misty Brae is a fun family oriented atmosphere.
Join us for our summer camps, spring break camp or our holiday camp for a fun and safe learning experience. Visit our website at www.mistybraefarm.com... See More

Offering outstanding training and backing of young horses, retraining for new disciplines, and difficult/problem horses. Certified IAES instructor/trainer and USPC graduate with over 15 years experience. Teaching children and adults of all ages and levels on my horse or yours. We are a friendly, safety oriented barn with well trained, experienced horses. All lessons are spent 100% in the saddle. Young and inexperienced riders are always taught in private lessons to insure that your child is safe.
Willing to travel to train and teach.
Reach your riding goals while having fun!!... See More

River Chase Farm brings together over 50 years of combined experience in riding instruction and horse shows. Our team of professional instructors provides something for everyone from the serious competitor to the weekend hobbyist . Many of our students compete in the VHSA and USEF horse shows. We offer flexible lesson times at reasonable rates with both private and group lesson options. Students must be at least 5 yrs of age.

Students are expected to arrive in time to groom and tack their horses and to care for the horses when the lessons are finished. For those who are unable to prepare and put their mounts away independently, private or semi-preview lessons are provided.

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