Horseback Riding in North Garden, Virginia (Albemarle County)

The lesson program is geared to teaching students the correct hunter seat position and aides to achieve the best out of their horse. Lessons are available on your own horse or one of the horses or ponies owned by Redmont Farm.

JM Equine offers beginner lessons for ages 4 and up. We specialize in barrel racing and pole bending lessons to all levels of riders. We offer horse knowledge from the ground up and allow our students to bond and grow with their equine friend. We provide horses for shows and many different opportunities for riders to grow. We are down to earth and pride ourselves in offering safe, fun, knowledgable lessons. We allow haul ins and also have horses available for lessons. We offer training and confidence building and strive to build a team between horse and rider.... See More

Coach Jeni Platt grew up on horseback on her family farm in Central Virginia where she participated in many equestrian activities. Jeni holds a BA in Psychology and a QMHP certificate in Virginia. She is also a certified Yoga Instructor and B4C Social Emotional Learning Facilitator. At SCS, she is the Operations Manager, Lead Horsemanship Coach, and Equine Specialist.

In our lesson program, students learn about horse behavior, care, grooming, and basic riding skills! We teach "horsemanship style" with an emphasis on safety and self awareness covering various topics, including horse caretaking, handling, and knowledge. There is riding of course but it is not our sole focus. We are always happy to work with any experience level and have fun!
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SCS is inspiring the next generation of thinkers and doers through hands-on adventures! All activities are designed to foster critical thinking, socioemotional development, confidence, and teamwork. Classes are taught by a team of instructors with skills including groundwork, riding English and Western, games, confidence building, and more.

Youth ages 5 and up may join us for ninety-minute horsemanship lesson blocks that include both ground and riding instruction. We teach safety, groundwork, equine care and knowledge, equipment maintenance, and horseback riding. All classes are taught with an SEL focused approach and foster personal development. Limited adult lessons may be available, please feel free to reach out and ask!

SCS Equestrian Team tryouts are open to anyone attending horsemanship classes weekly. Travel Team members must attend class a minimum of 2x weekly and are eligible to participate in off-farm events such as trail rides, hunter paces, and horse shows. Ancillary Team members must attend class a minimum of 1x weekly and may participate in on-site team meetings and are eligible to "pick up" ride at horse shows on a case by base basis.... See More

Did you grow up around horses and now want your child to have some of those great memories? Come learn with your kids! We specialize in teaching children as young as two years old to any age!

We offer over 25 years of experience in teaching, training and showing horses!

We have a friendly down home back yard country environment! We are not a "show facility" per se but a peaceful , happy environment for both horse and rider. We have proven safe retired show horses that are excellent teachers!

We offer 30 or 60 minute Private Lessons with one-on-one instruction! You will be taught all about Horsemanship for English and Western Equitation including grooming, leading, mounting, dismounting, walking, stopping and basic trail riding.

We also offer Therapeutic Riding which offers a combination of physical therapy, riding lessons, relaxation time and play time.

We offer family discounts and discounts for pre-purchased lessons!

We also offer "Birthday Parties!" You just show up and we provide the fun!!! Visit www.royaldelightstables.com for more details!... See More

Tara Jones is a graduate of Kenny Harlow's year long certification Program. Since then she has worked along side of Kenny as his teaching assistant, head trainer, and business associate. She has ridden horses all her life and is an expert at teaching student's how to become influenticial, and effective as a rider. Using imagery, creative techniques, and a fun friendly atmosphere she is a teacher with a desire to help students accomplish their highest goals,and make a difference in their riding ability,and their horse's training level. Her Business Elite Equestrian Education has helped students conquer all their biggest riding achievements, and become the rider they always dreamed of becoming.... See More

Country Meadow Farm, LLC has a dynamic team of instructors that are now accepting new students, beginner through advanced. We welcome all ages of riders 6 years old and up. We offer most disciplines with an emphasis based on groundwork to provide an understanding of the language of the horse. This will in turn translate to a balanced seat and correct use of the aids to achieve the optimum relationship with the horse that you desire. We value the horse as a partner in our goal setting, whether that be winning a national title or maximizing your enjoyment of trail riding. You can enjoy taking lessons on one of our program horses, or you can trailer your own horse to the farm for a more personal experience. We also are thrilled to travel to you for lessons or a clinic.
Shelby is a Certified Instructor, through the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA), in both the Western and Hunter seat riding disciplines, as well as jumping. She has also achieved her Equine Facility Manager Certification through CHA. As the Virginia Representative for CHA, she would be thrilled to help others get their certifications in one of the many areas that CHA offers. Shelby is also an American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horseman, providing training, lessons and boarding at Country Meadow Farm, LLC. She is available for clinics throughout the year.
With a high level of standards, Shelby has hand selected a team of instructors to help her with beginner and intermediate lessons. Each individual has passed a skills test and has student taught under Shelby's supervision. In addition, each instructor has either achieved their instructor certification through CHA or is actively pursuing it.
Shelby is available for judging, as a certified and carded open horse show judge. Also, she is trained through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning to offer a highly successful experience for a wide variety of individuals. She works hand in hand with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the equine to create a healing triad.
Country Meadow Farm, LLC also offers boarding, training, clinics, equine retirement, and other specialized services for horses recovering from medical treatment or abusive trauma.

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Please do not use the email form from NewHorse as I often don't get the emails! Please contact me directly through my website (click on the "Wildwood Farm link, then scroll down to the "visit their website" button), or call: . Thanks!

Lessons/training available at your home in the Augusta County area or trailer to my home to use my 100x200 riding ring, the schooling jump trail that winds through hills and woods, or the many trails for riding in the George Washington National Forest.

I have 40 years experience teaching dressage, hunt seat, Western, Eventing/Cross Country/Foxhunting and trail skills. I also teach Orienteering by horseback.

LESSON FEE INFORMATION:
{$40.00/hr--travel to you}
{$35.00/hr--trailer in with your horse (Arena)}
{$45.00/ one and a half hr--Orienteering/Trails lessons}

--Gift Certificates Available/
Credit Cards Accepted--

Please do not use the email form from NewHorse as I often don't get the emails! Please contact me directly through my website (click on the "Wildwood Farm link, then scroll down to the "visit their website" button), or call: . Thanks!... See More

Greatness in the saddle by Skylar Evans focuses on equine nutrition, performance training in hunter jumper, English, and western and Gaited, as well as working with the unruly horse. Greatness in the saddle offers equine nutrition plans on a budget and lessons for beginners to the most experienced show riders. Greatness in the saddle also focuses on natural horsemanship and helping students gain confidence in the saddle and reach their goals weather that is competition or pleasure riding. Lessons are available to youth starting at 3 years old. Please contact for your needs and further options.... See More

Specializing in Western, English and All-Around
Beginner to Advanced Levels
Take Lessons on Your Horse or Ours
We offer private and group lessons!Convenient Staunton location… Our facility offers a large outdoor arena, lighted indoor arena, trail equipment, jumps, and a heated and air conditioned observation lounge.Packages and Gift Certificates Available
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Riding lessons for all ages available. Specialized in beginner instruction.

Zephyr Stables offers riding lessons to all ages. English and Western lessons are available from beginner to advanced. We offer a fun atmosphere and learning experience for anyone interested in horses. We specialize in rehabilitation of rescue horses that are used in the riding programs. We offer weekly trail rides as a group or schedule your own ride. Take some lessons and join in on the weekly rides. We match up small riders with small mounts and not so small riders to horses just their size. Birthday and other parties also available with pony rides. We also need volunteers to help with the rescue horses. All help is appreciated. Make riding a breeze at Zephyr. If you are interested in any of our services, please contact me directly at or call.Thank you... See More

Endless Trails Stable provides a safe learning environment for beginner and intermediate riders. Weekly group lessons with other riders at the same level. A minimum of one private lesson must be taken before starting group lessons. We offer organized trail rides through the George Washington National Forest that are catered to the groups abilities.... See More

Sundance Stables offers lessons for riders of all ages with a passion to learn all aspects of horsemanship, as well as develop a strong relationship with their horse. We offer general English lessons, with an emphasis based in dressage. With over 20 years of horse experience, and over 10 years of teaching experience, we can help the first time rider develop all the fundamentals as well as help active riders work through road blocks. Even the returning rider can be helped to overcome any lingering anxieties. Through patience, understanding of horse and human, we strive to help create a more harmonious relationship for horse and rider.... See More

Professional and Affordable dressage based horse training and riding lessons offered in relaxed atmosphere. Easy to understand instruction on your horse. Lunge line lessons offered. All breeds and disciplines welcome for show or pleasure.
Certified USDF Instructor and "L" graduate with distinction... See More

Zephyr Stables offers riding lessons to all ages. English and Western lessons are available from beginner to advanced. We offer a fun atmosphere and learning experience for anyone interested in horses. We specialize in rehabilitation of rescue horses that are used in the lesson program. We offer weekly trail rides as a group or schedule your own ride. Take some lessons and join in on the weekly rides. We match up small riders with small mounts and not so small riders to horses just their size. Birthday and other parties also available with pony rides. We also need volunteers to help with the rescue horses. All help is appreciated. Make riding a breeze at Zephyr.
If you are interested in any of our services, please contact me directly at or call.Thank you... See More