Horseback Riding in Natural Bridge, Virginia (Rockbridge County)

Riding programs and horsemanship with Deb Dyer will teach you the grace and beauty of the horse and how they interact with humans on a National and World Championship level.

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Deb says: I LOVE to help people learn to ride! We have wonderful horse teaching partners, and a beautiful facility with indoor and outdoor arenas. For 30 years my focus has been on how the process of building relationships with horses enrich our lives. Offering programs for children, teens, college students and adults, I teach classical riding technique with applications to western, hunters and dressage. Many of my students ride for their own enjoyment, some become competitive riders. I coach National and World Champions Youth and adult Non-Professionals in the Appaloosa industry.... See More

Couderay Springs Farm offers horseback riding lessons for all ages and all levels of riders. We specialize in well rounded English lessons that are safe, fun, and educational. Our goal is to teach the rider to become a partner with their horse and fully understand him at all levels. We provide individual and small group (2-3 people) lessons and have an excellent crew of lesson horses of varying abilities. Additionally, we provide partial and full leases to people in our lesson program and also gladly accept ship ins. Our facility has over 50 acres 20 min south of Charlottesville, which include a sand ring with hunter/jumper jumps, a center aisle barn with tack room and bathroom, and trails that wind around the property.

Over 25 years of experience support our philosophies and we truly believe that one is always learning. The main instructor has studied with top riders both locally and abroad, in many different disciplines including hunters, jumpers, eventing, dressage, driving, and western. She has studied at UVA and has a Masters in Teaching and is a certified Special Ed Instructor of Emotionally Disturbed and Learning Disabled children. She loves to teach and loves the challenge of individualizing every lesson. If you would like to contact us, please do not use the "Shop Around" key as we will not get your contact information. Please call us directly with any questions or to set up your first lesson! / Our prices are always very reasonable and discounts are available for families.... See More

Family owned equestrian facility in Campbell County, Virginia has a wide variety of all year activities. Such as riding lessons, camps, clinics, and horse shows. We also offer many educational events and promote community fun and fellowship Please contact us for an appointment!... See More

Serving Special Needs individuals through equine activities, and also serving the general public.We offer private and group lessons to build and encourage confidence, and teach responsibility. Carriage driving also taught. Miles of trails and lovely sand ring offered in a setting 1 mile outside of Scottsville. Heated/AC tack room; arena lit for evening rides.... See More

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.

Lessons operate year round.... See More

Harmony Hills Equestrian Center Inc, established in 1999, is a complete riding facility located in beautiful Southwest Virginia, minutes from Virginia Tech. We offer lessons and training to students of all ages in a professional, but relaxed environment in the disciplines of dressage, polo cross, eventing, show jumping, reining, hunters, pleasure riding, musical freestyles, and therapeutic riding. Home to Sinking Creek Pony Club, Horsing Around 4H, and Radford Redcoats (Radford University's Equestrian Team). Instructional staff includes USDF Bronze Medal holder and winner of multiple USDF championships, and CHA certified, with awesome school horses from beginner to intermediate level. Professional musical freestyle editor and choreographer on staff for dressage and reigning. Annual clinic with U.S Olympic coach Daniel Stewart. Adult camps and summer camps for kids. Facilities include an 80'x200' lighted indoor arena with PermaFlex (rubber) footing and large outdoor arena with spectacular views of the mountainous landscape in Giles County. HHEC offers an inviting environment for families, children, and beginning to intermediate riders. We have have a strong commitment to nature and in living in harmony with it and her creatures. Go 9 miles on 460W from the North Main Street/460 intersection in Blacksburg, and turn on Apache Road to the right.... See More

Baily Dent Equestrian is an established program located in just outside of Charlottesville, Va. at Millington Stables. Our facility boasts 50 stalls, 2 out door rings, spacious grassy turnout, and 1000+ acres of trails through Farmington Hunt Country. Baily Dent is our head trainer. She grew up riding and showing in Charlottesville, Virginia and has spent a lifetime showing at some of the most prestigious horse show in the country. Baily has successfully brought along many young horses and riders to achieve the same kind of success she has enjoyed throughout her career. Baily stresses good basics in her teaching and believes that this strong foundation is what brings riders success in and out of the show ring with their horses. Baily strives to use all forms of communication with her riders to identify how each individual learns best, be it visually, verbally or hepaticly. Our lessons are geared toward any age rider who wants to learn a safe and effective approach to riding in a fun and friendly environment. Private and group lessons are available. We attend a verity of shows ranging from local schooling shows to national AA rated shows throughout Virginia and the East coast. Lessons are offered for all ages on your horse or our own. We always have a large selection of quality horses for sale and lease. Beginners are welcome. We specialise in young horses, difficult horses, and OTTBs. Gift certificates and lesson packages are available. Please call or text or email for more info.... See More

Riding lessons for all ages available. Specialized in beginner instruction.

Just 10 minutes from downtown Charlottesville. Calberry Farms offers hunter/jumper and beginning riding lessons in a quiet and friendly environment. Group and private lessons available. Lesson schedule is flexible. Horses are also available for lease. Check out www.calberryfarms.com for more information. Contact info: ... See More

Please Do not contact us through Newhorse.com they do not give me your contact info and I can not reply to you! Email or visit our web site @ www.winterfrostfarm.com
Winterfrost Farm, located in the beautiful New River Valley of Southwest Virginia in Radford, VA, cares for abused, neglected and surrendered horses. We provide food, shelter, training, medical care, and adoption services for our equine friends. A unique aspect or our rescue is that we involve the community in our horses' rehabilitation by using them in trail rides, birthday parties and leases.

Without a doubt, our signature Ride-A-Rescue trail riding program is the most popular. All proceeds go towards the horses' care.

We offer the following services using our rehabilitated horses:
- Lessons in both English and Western style riding
- Affordable lease options
- Trail rides through our Ride-a-Rescue program
- Birthday parties
- And more!... See More

Equus Springs Farm offers lessons in both hunt seat and western pleasure, and are open to beginner through intermediate riders ages 5 and up. Our budget friendly lessons are designed to create a partnership between the horse and rider based on trust and understanding and effective communication. Lessons include grooming, tacking, and other ground skills, along with mounted skills. Our farm has a number of high quality school horses and ponies for all riders regardless of experience, or you may trailer in your own horse for lessons.

Any student that wishes to show may join the ESF Show Team. There is option to be a primary show rider or a pick up, show rider. ESF attends many shows year round. They participate in VHSA and AQHA shows.... 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

At Mahalo Farm in Earlysville, VA, we provide riding and carriage driving lessons for children and adults. Hunter-jumper, western, dressage and combined driving disciplines are offered as well as basic horsemanship skills for recreational riders who just want to trail ride or have fun. Our approach to riding is based on a strong foundation of natural horsemanship methods, Alexander Technique and Pilates, balanced seat, minimal aids, consideration of the horse and fun and safety for the rider. Private and semi-private lessons are offered as well as longer 1/2 day and full day lesson programs or trail rides during weekends, holidays and vacations. We also go to several local shows each year, attend several hunter paces and even go fox hunting several times a year.
For experienced riders, we offer partial leases of our well-trained and well-behaved horses. It's almost like owning a horse without all the extra expenses. It's a great way to enjoy horses, see the Virginia countryside from horseback and know that someone else is caring for the horses when you aren't around.
We also offer field boarding to a limited number of horses. All pastures have run-in sheds, fresh water and shade. Organic principles are followed throughout the farm including feeding organically/transitionally grown hay during the winter.
Need your horse or pony trained to drive or want a better shoulder-in on your horse, we can help you. We accept a very limited number of horses for training.
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Be sure to check us out at our website: www.mahalofarm.com. Give us a call at or send us an email to Mahalo, Patty... See More

Skyline Stables features affordable boarding, riding lessons and guided trail rides for the non-competitive rider. We understand that not everyone prefers a show barn. We help you take care of your horse providing them with daily care and green pastures to keep them healthy and happy. We focus on quality care for your horses and a relaxed, enjoyable environment for our riders.

We are one of a few facilities still offering hourly guided trail rides in the New River Valley. Breath taking trails take you from mountain-top pasture down to the New River. Our riding lessons for English or Western disciplines are given by experienced horsewomen, with no yelling or stressful interaction. Our goal is to create better horsemen/women as well as competent, confident riders.

Self care pasture board starts at $150/month. Boarders enjoy our full size indoor arena for bad weather riding, a convenient outdoor arena, a new round pen planned for spring 2013 and over 500 acres of scenic trails over mountaintop pasture, through dense woodlands, leading right down to the New River.

Our friendly and relaxed atmosphere and wonderful clientele will welcome you and your horse. New boarders quickly feel at home and part of “the family”. There is always someone to hit the trails with. We grow our own quality mix of alfalfa and timothy and alfalfa and orchard grass right here on the farm. On-site owners Matt & JB oversee the daily care of your horse.

We are conveniently located 1.5 miles from Radford University and 15 miles from Virginia Tech. Only 4 miles from Interstate 81, and 12 minutes from Christiansburg.

Call Matt Stump at today to schedule a visit!

New Boarder Promotion – Limited Time Offer: Sign a one year contract and get one month’s board free! (Discount applied evenly over 12 months.) Call Matt for details, .... 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