Horseback Riding in Locust Dale, Virginia (Madison County)

Hello everyone! Wanted to introduce the new and upcoming English and Western training facility in the heart of Spotslyvania Virgina. We are a work in progress but have BIG goals and need your help to get there! We have now put in our arena! Working on getting a few jumps as well to start with. As of now we are offering the following:
-Ring Rental
-30/60/90 day horse training program
-Trailer your horse in for lessons
-Working students ( I have a few horses I want to use for lessons but they need some more experienced riders to work them. Lessons are free on these horses!)
-Pony rides/birthday parties
- We will Travel to you!
Message me for info!
Pictures and updates as we progress will be posted!
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At JR horsemanship we offer Riding lessons/ horse training/starting, and w trail riding. We offer all disciplines of riding. We are newer to the area but have years of experience. We are excited to meet new people and bring an array of services to the horse community. From jumping to western.... 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

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

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

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

At Hill Top Stables we believe that our students strive to capture their talent of working as a team and as an individual. While having fun learning and acquiring skills to unlock the gate to a field of equine knowledge.

EKG Stables offers students the oppurtunity to become horsemen. From the smallest beginner to the oldest adult, Erin emphasizes that through hard work and paitence anyone can acheive success. Every rider needs to be able to communicate with their horse in order to acheive a true appreciation of the horse. We offer riding lessons, by an ARIA certified instructor, from the beginner to the Grand Prix jumper in private or very small group sessions.... See More

We offer Western & Hunter Under Saddle Lessons for ages 4 to Adult.We have Beginner Adult lessons, private or small group.Lineline lessons for 4 -8 year olds, this gives our youngest riders a good safe start, with a 30 minute lesson. All lessons start with basics and work forward at the riders pace with a strong focus on Equitation. We specialize in building riders confidence.Flexable lesson times available, Days,evenings and some summer weekends available. We offer training ground work and breaking to fine tune or finish your horse.-Western Pleasure- Showmanship- Trail- Barrels and Pole bending. Our indoor arena lets us ride year around.... See More

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

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

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

Lauren’s family got their first horses when she was 18 months old and she has been heavily involved with them since. Training under world class instructors in the U.S Pony Club, achieving her C3/HB and C3 Dressage, Lauren has trained horses from the first time being haltered to 3rd level dressage. She has experience with severely abused horses, off-the-track racehorses, top level event horses, and everything in between. Lauren has been teaching English style riding since she was a teenager and began training students in Western style in recent years. Lauren’s approach to teaching allows people to find their love of the sport through empathy, correctness, and joy. Lauren believes riding is as much mental as it physical and the well-being of horse and rider is her focus.... See More

Taylor is originally from North Carolina. At the age of four, she started riding horses and by age six she was doing low level barrel jackpots to compete at on weekends. Her love for horses stemmed from there and she learned everything she could from anyone and every horse she could ride or work with!

Taylor began training and colt starting around the age of fifteen with the help of her own trainer until she ventured off by herself to start training for various clients. She eventually went on to compete in and out of state state barrel racing competitions until she turned seventeen. At that point, she focused more on training and flipping horses.

Her love is not just for barrel racing, but also for pole bending, trail riding, colt starting, and restart projects! The most gratifying part of Taylor’s passion is not only helping owners/riders build confidence and skill but also their horses. She is a firm believer that anyone can learn to ride or work with horses at any point in their lives and there is always something new to learn everyday!... See More

Barbara is a student of classical dressage with Nuno Oliveira and Dominique Barbier and eventing with Jimmy Wofford.

She has trained mounts from unbroken to advanced level eventing, Prix St. George dressage, and first-flight foxhunters. She also has trained students to the same levels of competition. She brings her experience to Silver Eagle Stable and enjoys teaching in a more relaxed atmosphere... See More