Horseback Riding in Middletown, New York (Orange County)

Where good horsemanship comes first. Offering horseback riding lessons, horsemanship lessons, horse camp, as well as horses for lease and sale in Orange County, New York. Beyond the Bit Equestrian offers a different experience than most horseback riding facilities. We are not a competitively driven group. We are fueled by those who are committed to good horsemanship and desire to understand horses and be of just as much service to them as they are to us. We strive to create the type of environment where your worries are left at the door, you can be yourself, and you can indulge in your passion for horses! Whether you enjoy liberty and ground work, riding in the ring, or out on the trails; we have a program for you!... See More

Private riding lessons on wonderful german horses

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A horsewoman of 30+ years, I bring knowledge, understanding and a variety of tools and techniques to the ring to best enhance rider and horse performance while ensuring well-being. I specialize in Combined Training, but also coach for pleasure, hunter pacing,competitive trail and carriage driving. I work from my own farm as well as travel to my clients' barns and yards. I invite inquiries from all ages and disciplines. Horses and ponies taken for training. NEW THIS SPRING: Equine Assisted Learning and VAULTING LESSONS! Please call for details... See More

Cori Nichols specializes in training both horses and riders for all aspects of balanced seat riding: dressage, stadium jumping and cross country jumping. With great enthusiasm, she teaches both children and adults how to communicate effectively, efficiently and tactfully with their mounts. Learn on your own horse, on one of the farm's quiet and capable school horses/ponies. Her home base is Norwegian Wood Farm, a 148 acre 'playground' for horse lovers, featuring a covered riding ring, numerous hacking fields,outdoor sand ring as well as the only cross country course in the Rondout Valley district. Come school over the professionally designed bank complex, water jump or other numeorous cross country obstacles for many ability levels. Cori also teached basic carriage driving lessons . .a must feel! She also travels to coach several clients in various parts of the region. Call or write to chat about your interests, goals, horses etc. Connemara event ponies for sale. Boarding packages, training, summer camp and clinics year round.... See More

I am a Freelance instructor-you must have your own horse and arena.

I am a professional horsewoman with over 20 years of experience teaching riding. I will teach you how to think like a trainer so that you can get the best out of your partnership with your horse. I have an extensive background in Equine Science and anatomy/physiology as well as human anatomy and physiology which I use to inform riders of how and why training/riding methods work.... See More

We offer english, jumping, western, western pleasure, and barrel racing lessons. We have 6 instructors on staff to help you with any type of riding you want.

joanne is a certified level II centered riding instructor.
teaching beginners to advanced riders in dressage and hunt seat.

ARICP Certified riding instructor specializing in hunt seat equitation and recreational riding, including western. Custom lesson plans to fit each horse and rider team focusing on safety and partnership.

Over 30 years experience riding/training/instruction; dressage focused with experience in hunter o/f and equitation, western pleasure and gymkhana and pleasure riding. Private lessons, trailer-in or free-lance instruction available; fully self-insured and certified instructor.... See More

Dedicated to producing capable horse people and quality all-around horses for show or recreational purpose. English, Western, Jumping, Equitation, Hunters, Dressage, Pleasure, Natural Horsemanship, Showmanship, Horsemanship, Driving, Centered Riding

Pond View is a great farm for kids to learn from the ground up. They are taught how to be safe around the barn and horses. All brushing and tacking up is done by them. Once they are able to walk and trot on their own -,they can move to a group lesson w/other kids their level. We are across from Tymor Park which have trails for us to ride on when they are ready. So its not just ring riding. So if your child just wants to have fun w/o the stress of going to shows this is the place for them.... See More

Horse and rider training in dressage and eventing. Full board available

Dressage instruction that integrates Classical Theory, Function Anatomy, Horse/Rider Biomechanics & Mindset to find Balance Harmony & Joy with the Horse. All breeds welcome. Freelance, Clinics, Rider Biomechanics Workshops, Online Solutions and consults, Boarding, Haul in Lessons, Classical Dressage Book Club in Zoom!... See More

I am a world renowned hunter/jumper/big equitation/dressage, Rated " A" horse show ,instructor. I have over 30 yrs experience in the horse world and have worked for and with other top trainers such as Carol Malone and Kip Rosenthal. I am proud to announce I am extending my expertise to the general public as a freelance lesson/show instructor. I will also ride and train your horse for the nationals and show circuit. Please call me for pricing. CAROL ELLIS ... See More

Riding Lessons - Beginner-advanced riders. Ages, 5 yrs & up. Learn to ride for fun or to complete.

I have been instructing and training for 30 years. Dressage is my specialty but love to get anyone who is willing to learn get started.

Minutes from the Taconic

Ride for fun or for the show ring. Timid riders welcome.... See More