Horseback Riding in Raleigh, North Carolina (Wake County)

Since 1972, MacNair's Country Acres has been boarding horses and teaching horseback riding. Our Hunter/Jumper/Dressage facility is located on 280 acres, minutes from downtown Raleigh, NC.

We offer boarding, training, lessons and showing, both on and off the farm and we compete at local through USEF AA shows.

For those without a horse, our Riding School lesson horses and ponies have a variety of specialties. Our beginner animals are patient and dependable and our upper level horses help more advanced riders further their goals.

MacNair's Country Acres Misson Statement:
To provide quality education for horse and human in a safe, beautiful and wholesome environment; one which is an asset to the community and where horses and people develop physcially, mentally and emotionally in lifetime endeavors enriching their lives through respect, understanding and appreciation of the horse-person relationship.... See More

Seeking facility to host a nature/horse program that follows a path of exploring and sharing how horses and nature teach us to be better self reliant humans.
This program has been under research and development and in part practice over the past 10 years.
Weekly camps, day camps, lessons, homeschool.
I grew up in the Pony Club environment and went on to become a Certified BHSAI with over 38 years experience. Also have worked for or trained under some the most renowned trainer/instructors.
This life path has lead me to understand the deep level that horses do change peoples lives for the better and see a ever growing need for a program such as this.
Looking for that home to base out of and can manage, teach, train while building. Own Horses, Equipment, RV etc
Look forward to speaking with you to see if we can bring some much needed teaching into full practice.
Please contact directly other wise your contact information does not always come to us. phone number listed below.
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Our goal at Castle French Farm is to introduce people to horses. In educating you about these amazing animals, we hope to inspire respect, admiration and passion for the sport and recreation of horseback riding. While taking lessons at Castle French Farm, you will receive outstanding goal oriented instruction and personal attention in your quest to learn about horses. We teach the American system of forward riding and encourage students from all levels ages 7 and up to learn and develop their own personal horsemanship skills. If you or your child has never touched a horse, but is horse crazy, we can help you/them gain the confidence and skill-set required to safely handle them. If you or your child is experienced, we have well-schooled horses and to meet the challenge of your/their continued riding and horsemanship growth. An Evaluation Lesson is required for each new student. The evaluation lesson serves as an introduction to our riding program. In this lesson, an instructor can assess the student's riding abilities, allowing the rider to be placed in an appropriate skill level. Following the evaluation, the instructor will discuss the student's abilities, needs, and goals, and establish a personalized riding program. Riding Lessons is like a curriculum – it doesn’t just meet once a week. It is a progression of developing physical, mental and emotional skills in a unique activity that involves understanding and management of a 1000+ pound animal.... See More

Traveling instructor who specializes in Hunter/Jumper lessons from beginners to advanced, young children to forever young adults. I focus on correct technique in order to produce the best rider a student can be. A B.S in Equestrian Science allows me to use the knowledge that I have gained in the 4 yr intenseive program to work with clients from the recreational rider to the rider looking to show on the AA circuit. My specialty is in problem horses, and jumpers and I utilize my western, saddleseat, dressage, and jumper backgrouds to create the total package rider.... See More

Life Long Horsewoman, Certified BHSAI Coach/Instructor Mobile lessons and training while searching for a facility to sponsor our program.

Kandice's 38+ years experience and dedication led to opportunities to include coaching a medalist in the Olympic games and also has directed many camps including a Girl Scout camp of 175 students.

Our mission is to follow a path of exploring and sharing how horses and nature teach us to be better people. Through learning leadership and co-operation, utilizing the senses, the natural world combined with horses help us grow and be inspired to higher levels of inner self-development.

We teach the Classical Foundation Balanced Seat that applies to most discipline's.
Instruction is gleamed from the great Horse Masters, British Horse Society (Pony Club) and the International System of R

Our goal is to provide you with the full horse experience from horse behavior, safety. body language, tacking, grooming, ground work and riding. We incorporate nature and experiential life skills for the youth.

Please contact directly to ensure we receive you inquiry.
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Serving Raleigh/Clayton/Garner and surrounding areas. United States Eventing Association Certified Instructor. Evented through intermediate/international level eventing and third level dressage. "r" Event Judge. Training for horse and rider. Available for clinics. Horses for sale and lease. Great References. Facilities include 250 acres, large and small dressage ring, jump field, cross-country field, gallop fields, 10 stalls, big pastures. Teach at many surrounding farms. Contact for more information.... See More

Offering private beginner riding lessons to children and adults in the English discipline.

Lessons focus on flatwork to develop and fine tune seat/ leg aids. Students have the option to learn jumping, ground driving and dressage once they have developed a strong foundation in horsemanship and aids.

I believe in giving students clear instructions, just as the horse would like from their rider. Students will begin on a lunge line to develop feeling and connection with the horse. Once the student shows they are able to control the horse with the use of their body versus their hands, they will graduate to riding off the lunge line. Clear cues are difficult to implement when you are expected to juggle body position, weight balancing, correct aids, direction and speed before knowing what you are doing. When solid foundations are built, riders will excel with advancements with ease!

Additionally, students may choose to spend partial or whole lessons to learn about horse care, anatomy and grooming/ show grooming.

Lessons are $50 per lesson. Please feel free to message me regarding questions and more lesson information!

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Made to Order Equestrian and Mary Berlauk offer riding lessons, horse training, show coaching, and sales for Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Natural Horsemanship, and Dressage. We tailor each lesson to the needs and goals of our riders and their horses. Interested in tuning up your skills, getting back into riding, or riding simply for fun? We provide lessons to suit any goal, from pleasure riding to competition, and offer budget friendly packages too! Lessons available at our home-base in Fuquay, Varina, North Carolina or at your location! Please contact us directly at (Travel over 10 miles charged at $1.50 per mile)... See More

Riding lessons available in English and Western discplines in a relaxed setting. Also available to travel to you for lessons. Attendance to local shows also available.

We are a full service riding academy from first time riders to seasoned amateurs. We specialize in saddleseat and providing a safe rewarding experience. Please contact us to find out how you can become part of our barn family.

Over 30 years experience teaching English,Western, gaming,beginner dressage. Use Natural Horsemanship methods of training. All lessons given on gaited flat shod Tennessee Walking Horses.

DK-USA Sporthorse & Show Stable provides Riding Lessons, Premier Importation and Sales of European Sporthorses, Breeding Services, Training and Boarding

Lesson facility focusing on balanced seat equitation leading into eventing and dressage when riders want to become more serious. Riders of all ages accepted. We have three progressive riding programs available. Pony Pals, Little Britches and Beg/Int - Adv. Our qualified instructors teach riders their under saddle lessons, but also incorporate horsemanship topics into each lessons. Competition opportunities for qualified riders are available. We have a family oriented, educational environment for pleasure and serious riders alike.... See More

If you want to ride with a pleasent instructor that makes riding fun again and will work with you to get over any horse issues or personal fears, I will build a lesson plan with you. Horses and 4H have been part of my life since age four. Theres nothing better than sharing knowledge with youth as well as adults. I have shown the A circuit in NY and PA competeing in the 3' Adult Hunters as well as recognized dressage up through First level. Currently running the Bit O'Luck 4H group in Johnston County. Competed IHSA in college up to zone levels.... See More

Have you ever wished riding lessons involved more than just getting on the horse and riding?

At our farm you will learn to care for the horse, play with the horse on the ground, and then ride it.
This allows you to develop a relationship with the horse as well as riding skills.

Lessons are $30 per hour.... See More