Horseback Riding in Linville, Virginia (Rockingham County)

Our lessons for beginners include ground time, grooming and tacking instruction. Once young riders are proficient in this process, then lesson time will begin when mounted. All riders need to wear proper riding boots and a safety approved helmet. New riders must have a copy of a current medical insurance card and a signed release waiver on file. Lessons may include mounted exercises as well as theory lessons (unmounted). We ride both in and out of the ring for a well-balanced riding education. Travelling to your barn for lessons and clinics is available. Please call for rates. 24 hour cancellation notice is required.

Specializing in English Riding Instruction

Hunter/Jumper
Equitation
Field Hunter
Riding to Hounds
Casual Rider/Trail Rider
Competive Trail Rider
Dressage
Eventing or Combined Training
Western Pleasure
Barrel Racing/Pole Bending

Private and group lessons are available for students of all riding abilities, beginner through advanced. Lessons are tailored to suit your needs whether for recreation or showing. Our training staff is experienced preparing horses and students of all ages and ability for the show ring while guaranteeing a fun, friendly and safe learning environment. We have wonderful show quality lesson horses to give every rider their start while preparing you for the next step toward leasing or owning a horse of your own.or Learn How to Ride & Improve your skills Private and group lessons are available for students of all riding abilities, beginner through advanced. Lessons are tailored to suit your needs whether for recreation or showing. Our training staff is experienced preparing horses and students of all ages and ability for the show ring while guaranteeing a fun, friendly, and safe learning environment. We have wonderful show quality lesson horses to give every rider their start while preparing them for the next step toward leasing or owning a horse of their own.

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Jan Snodgrass can teach you how to develop your horse’s topline through a combination of TTouch-based bodywork, in-hand exercises and specialized work under saddle. Jan’s 40 years of experience includes 30 years of TTouch, (the work of Linda Tellington-Jones), eventing though advanced level, third level dressage, reschooling OTTBs, rehabbing horses with many types of physical problems and more. This background has enabled Jan to develop a unique program specifically designed to develop your horse’s Topline. In addition, Jan offers rehabilitation for horses with physical problems, especially those recovering from EPM, Lyme and other neurological ailments. Jan’s LightHeart Farm is in the heart of Virginia’s horse country. Like The Excellent Horse on face book contact her through her website.... See More

Charlotte Williams is an experienced hunter/jumper/event rider currently specializing in jumpers and eventing. Her objective is to give both horses and riders a solid foundation that they can take to any equine discipline of their choosing or to just enjoy the horses to the best of their abilities. There is a huge focus in both riding and horsemanship on the ground. Working and riding the horses is not just about the saddle time but also the time on the ground to give a solid foundation in all aspects for the horse and the rider. She has brought several horses up from the ground to being successful show horses. While she enjoys showing and producing horses to a high level, her passion is teaching and sharing her love of horses with others. She accepts all students of all ages and levels. Currently available for lessons on several well seasoned horses that are able to show the rider the ropes of many different disciplines. Please contact Charlotte for more information and current availability. Contact information is on the CC Eventing and Jumpers Facebook page.... See More

North Star Stables is an inclusive riding facility offering riding lessons for people of all abilities. Instructor Teresa Pilegaard teaches with a foundation of classical dressage and focuses on adapting her teaching style to the needs of each individual rider. A PATH International IT, Teresa constantly pursues excellence in her riding and instructing.

Riding lessons are available for students age 2 - adult. Therapeutic riding lessons are available to students age 4 and up.

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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

We are a small, private, family farm providing lessons from beginner to advanced riders. Instructor has over 35+ years of teaching experience to students of all ages. We prioritze correct fundamentals, safety and FUN! Instructor is also a LCSW and can assist with riders who love to ride but struggle with various issues such as anxiety, ADD etc.... See More

We are a small, private barn offering boarding,sales and lessons to all ages and levels. We have over 35 years of training both horse and rider for pleasure or competition.
owner, trainer is also a licensed psychotherapist and can assist is dealing with rider anxiety and fears related to riding.... See More

Fancy Hill Farm, LLC is a lovely horse farm specializing in the hunter/jumper discipline outside Charlottesville. We have created a fun, nurturing and confidence building environment where both rider and horse alike are treated with respect and kindness. We feel that riding is a go at your own pace sport and tailor our lessons to each rider's individual needs and goals. Our boarding is not once size fits all but instead caters to your horse's particular needs. It is our experience that this is the way to a happy, healthy horse and a healthy, happy horse is a safe and winning mount. You can expect to receive very personal service at our farm and therefore have an enjoyable experience each and every time you are here.... 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.
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Fancy Hill Farm, LLC is a beautiful farm located on an historic property in Palmyra VA. We specialize in the hunter/jumper discipline and offer boarding, lessons, showing and day camp to students 4 years and up in a fun and confidence building environment. At Fancy Hill farm, LLC, we believe students learn best by teaching the basics so they can then build a strong foundation.
We feel that we need the give your horse the best so you can get the best from your horse . For our equine partners, we offer very individualized care including premium feed, quality free choice hay. heated water troughs and buckets, fly misters, footed ring, stall fans. matted stalls,dust free bedding. individual turnout, blanketing and more.
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Sunny Stables is located in Picturesque Highland County Va. We offer lessons for all ages and riding abilities and specialize in the English Discipline. Instruction is provided on any of our great lesson horses or on your own personal horse. Lessons are taught by a Virginia Intermont College Equine Major with over 20 years of expereience. We also offer trail rides for individuals or groups and have 2 yearly summer horse camps for the younger riders. We are a USEF member facility and are fully insured. Located 25 minutes from The Homestead Resort.... See More

Over 20 yrs of experience. Forecast Farms offers riding lessons for all ages and all levels of riding. We offer private or small group lessons, either on your horse or on one of our lesson horses. Flexible lesson times are available including weekends and evenings. Year round lessons are available in the indoor riding arena or the outdoor ring. We specialize in building riders confidence.
INDOOR RIDING ARENA

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Kilfinnan Stables is a full service equine facility offering training, lessons, clinics, sales and boarding. Lessons and Training are provided by Advanced Three Day Event Rider Sean McQuillan. Sean offers instruction to riders of all ages and abilities, focusing on good horsemanship, solid basics, proper balance, and the relationship and communication between horse and rider and has been helping students form great partnerships with their horses for over 15 years. He is well known for his patience, communication skills, and takes pride in getting the best out of each student and horse. His coaching style is a mix of training and lesson philosophies coming from years of experience in the tack and his tremendous teachers and coaches throughout the years including David O’Connor, Phillip Dutton, Jimmy Wofford, Stuart Black, and Bay Cockburn. Sean’s philosophies are well-rounded and tailored to fit each horse and rider combination.
Sean is also available for clinics. He currently teaches numerous clinics at private stables and colleges throughout the East Coast and Midwest as well as conducting training clinics for numerous regional Pony Club chapters.... See More

Safe, experienced horses and ponies available for lessons. Denise has over 25 years of experience teaching riders of all ages and levels. Denise grew up riding at Junior Equitation School in VA, participated in Pony Club, and horse showed in the local and rated hunter/jumper shows in the area. Lessons are available year round. Facilities include an indoor arena and an outdoor riding arena.... See More

Freelance Riding Instructor qualified British Horse Society and is experienced to International level in dressage and show jumping. Past positions include showjumper David Broome and the Countess of March, Goodwood House UK. Also experienced with young horses and breeding, I can set you on the correct path to improve your riding skills and make your horse easier to ride.... See More