Horseback Riding in Charlottesville, Virginia (Charlottesville City County)

The lesson program is geared to teaching students the correct hunter seat position and aides to achieve the best out of their horse. Lessons are available on your own horse or one of the horses or ponies owned by Redmont Farm.

Sprouse's Corner Ranch is a full service boarding, training, lesson and summer camp facility. Our CHA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR teaches both ENGLISH and WESTERN riding lessons for all ages, whether you are a beginner, would like to improve your riding skills, or compete at horse shows with our show team. www.SprousesCornerRanch.com... See More

JM Equine offers beginner lessons for ages 4 and up. We specialize in barrel racing and pole bending lessons to all levels of riders. We offer horse knowledge from the ground up and allow our students to bond and grow with their equine friend. We provide horses for shows and many different opportunities for riders to grow. We are down to earth and pride ourselves in offering safe, fun, knowledgable lessons. We allow haul ins and also have horses available for lessons. We offer training and confidence building and strive to build a team between horse and rider.... See More

Professional and Affordable dressage based horse training and riding lessons offered in relaxed atmosphere. Easy to understand instruction on your horse. Lunge line lessons offered. All breeds and disciplines welcome for show or pleasure.
Certified USDF Instructor and "L" graduate with distinction... See More

Please do not use the email form from NewHorse as I often don't get the emails! Please contact me directly through my website (click on the "Wildwood Farm link, then scroll down to the "visit their website" button), or call: . Thanks!

Lessons/training available at your home in the Augusta County area or trailer to my home to use my 100x200 riding ring, the schooling jump trail that winds through hills and woods, or the many trails for riding in the George Washington National Forest.

I have 40 years experience teaching dressage, hunt seat, Western, Eventing/Cross Country/Foxhunting and trail skills. I also teach Orienteering by horseback.

LESSON FEE INFORMATION:
{$40.00/hr--travel to you}
{$35.00/hr--trailer in with your horse (Arena)}
{$45.00/ one and a half hr--Orienteering/Trails lessons}

--Gift Certificates Available/
Credit Cards Accepted--

Please do not use the email form from NewHorse as I often don't get the emails! Please contact me directly through my website (click on the "Wildwood Farm link, then scroll down to the "visit their website" button), or call: . Thanks!... See More

Greatness in the saddle by Skylar Evans focuses on equine nutrition, performance training in hunter jumper, English, and western and Gaited, as well as working with the unruly horse. Greatness in the saddle offers equine nutrition plans on a budget and lessons for beginners to the most experienced show riders. Greatness in the saddle also focuses on natural horsemanship and helping students gain confidence in the saddle and reach their goals weather that is competition or pleasure riding. Lessons are available to youth starting at 3 years old. Please contact for your needs and further options.... See More

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

Specializing in Western, English and All-Around
Beginner to Advanced Levels
Take Lessons on Your Horse or Ours
We offer private and group lessons!Convenient Staunton location… Our facility offers a large outdoor arena, lighted indoor arena, trail equipment, jumps, and a heated and air conditioned observation lounge.Packages and Gift Certificates Available
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We offer a lifetime of experience in the horse industry teaching, training & just having fun with horses! All ages & disciplines, on & off the farm!

Endless Trails Stable provides a safe learning environment for beginner and intermediate riders. Weekly group lessons with other riders at the same level. A minimum of one private lesson must be taken before starting group lessons. We offer organized trail rides through the George Washington National Forest that are catered to the groups abilities.... See More

Horsemanship Programs for Kids & Adults; Equine Assisted Learning & Coaching for Adults & Kids; Horse & Farm Programs for Kids; Online Horse & Farm Club for Kids; Online Horse Courses; Consulting; Horse & Farm Sitting

We specialize in teaching the sports of dressage and eventing to riders of all ages and ability levels.

Coach Jeni Platt grew up on horseback on her family farm in Central Virginia where she participated in many equestrian activities. Jeni holds a BA in Psychology and a QMHP certificate in Virginia. She is also a certified Yoga Instructor and B4C Social Emotional Learning Facilitator. At SCS, she is the Operations Manager, Lead Horsemanship Coach, and Equine Specialist.

In our lesson program, students learn about horse behavior, care, grooming, and basic riding skills! We teach "horsemanship style" with an emphasis on safety and self awareness covering various topics, including horse caretaking, handling, and knowledge. There is riding of course but it is not our sole focus. We are always happy to work with any experience level and have fun!
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SCS is inspiring the next generation of thinkers and doers through hands-on adventures! All activities are designed to foster critical thinking, socioemotional development, confidence, and teamwork. Classes are taught by a team of instructors with skills including groundwork, riding English and Western, games, confidence building, and more.

Youth ages 5 and up may join us for ninety-minute horsemanship lesson blocks that include both ground and riding instruction. We teach safety, groundwork, equine care and knowledge, equipment maintenance, and horseback riding. All classes are taught with an SEL focused approach and foster personal development. Limited adult lessons may be available, please feel free to reach out and ask!

SCS Equestrian Team tryouts are open to anyone attending horsemanship classes weekly. Travel Team members must attend class a minimum of 2x weekly and are eligible to participate in off-farm events such as trail rides, hunter paces, and horse shows. Ancillary Team members must attend class a minimum of 1x weekly and may participate in on-site team meetings and are eligible to "pick up" ride at horse shows on a case by base basis.... 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

Full Service Certified Natural Horsemanship Horse & Rider Training, all ages, all breeds, all disciplines. Learn to provide effective leadership to & control of any horse. Regain lost confidence, learn how to deal with/change a spooky or willful horse. Don't ride a bucking horse, tell it to stop and don't do it again! Problem horse or problem rider--B.S. in Behavioral Science, M.A. in Psychology, Guidance & Counseling. Perfect lesson horses available.... See More