Horseback Riding in Nicholasville, Kentucky (Jessamine County)

Riding Lessons and Training for all levels .Learn about the horse, care, and how to talk to the horse and how to read his response . Haltering, leading, grooming, tacking up and how to check saddle fit. Read your horses expression when you tighten the girth and how to help him stretch his body for a comfortable ride. Lesson horses are available at my farm or you can trailer in your own horse .I work on body position, breathing, movement and feeling . Lunge lessons both on the flat and over fences . Learn to long line. I am a Certified instructor with 48 years of experience in teaching, training, showing for many years. Riding is exercise but it is also about so much more . The horses are family.
I also travel to barns and give lessons or help with training. Contact me and let's see how we can get you going!... See More

Certified Centered Riding Instructor teaching children and adults. English, Western, Trail, Obstacle, and Natural Horsemanship lessons.

Not many people can say that they learned from the best Professional Horse Woman in the nation. But I can! I spent 10+ years in her program. Her name is LYNN PALM No other clinician today can begin to match Lynn Palm's proven performance record as an all-around trainer, showman, exhibitor and entrepreneur with a first-class reputation. Lynn's accomplishments include:

34 AQHA World and Reserve World Championships
7 Western Dressage Association of America World Championships
4 "Superhorse" Championships (see more at lynnpalm.com)

I specialize in Private lessons, starting with lunge line lessons to improve riders balance, strength, coordination. For a beginner, this is the best way to start, because on a lunge line, the trainer controls the speed and direction of the horse. So that the rider can concentrate on the correct riding position instead of worrying about how to turn or stop their horse. It is the safest position for a beginner rider. It builds confidence early so the rider progresses to the next level quickly. This is how many of the top European Dressage riders start!

The "Elements of my Riding Instruction" include establishing harmony with your horse. I teach the rider so that they can learn and work with their own horse. I will teach you the "hows and whys" of aids communication, transitions, bending and lateral movement. Not"secret" training, that many trainers do, where you do not know how to ride your own horse! I like to establish a relationship with my students using positive reinforcement and interactive lessons. It is not "I teach, you listen". That is not productive learning.

So... it will not be a lesson where someone just says'' Heels Down”. Yes, heels down is a part of a correct rider’s position but proper alignment is so much more than that. My student will not just be “Riding on the Rail” either. Through the use of figures, cones, poles, obstacles or controlled trail riding, my students will learn to control their horse’s body position and gait. This in turn will improve accuracy for a dressage test, horsemanship or equitation pattern or jumping course. Creating a "Confident, Effective Rider" as well as a “Thinking and Feeling” Rider is the basis of my program. You will learn to feel your horse as a partner, not just sitting on top, being a passenger.

It is also a goal of my program that a student does not just become a “good rider” but also a good “horsemen”. The care of their horse is my utmost concern. So I will also be educating the student on Horse Care, Nutrition, Horse Health, Horse Anatomy, Stable Management, etc.

Thunder Road Stables is located 1 hour south of Lexington, KY and 2 hours South east of Louisville, KY. 22 miles south of Danville, KY. My riding instruction fee is $100 for an 1 1/2 hour lesson on my seasoned show horse. And $60 per hour if you bring your horse to my arena on my property. I do travel for lessons, clinics as well. Please contact me to discuss options. I would love to talk with you about your goals for riding horses and your specialized needs for you and your horse. Call or text at . or email Look forward to talking with you!!... See More

Moss Landing is a private boarding and lesson facility located in Millersburg, Kentucky (Bourbon County), approximately 30 miles NE of Lexington. Situated on 132 acres of rolling Bluegrass countryside, Moss Landing is home to over 25 very happy equines and their canine, feline and human friends. Our focus is the maintenance of healthy, happy horses and quality instruction for the children and adults who care for them. Facilities include a 6 stall barn with tack room and wash stall.
125 x 250 outdoor arena with all-weather footing. Dressage letters posted in arena. Cross country jumps in the works!... See More

Rea Quarter Horses of Shelbyville provides training for your horse and instruction for the rider. Barbara Rea has trained both horses and riders for over 30 years. She enjoys helping riders develop their skills while riding in a safe and enjoyable environment. Her son, Rusty, enjoys starting the young horses and developing their potential for either the show ring or a quiet pleasure riding mount. Rusty is also the coach of the University of Louisville Western Equestrian Team.... See More

Over 25 years experience. New facility opening in Cynthiana. Very private facility with a lovely grass arena. Lessons start at $25. Many different types of riding available, but specializing in dressage. Intro to FEI levels. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL!!! Call at for more information. Also offering summer camps, sales, etc.... See More

Private Riding Lesson's Available !
I come to you or you come to me! I have one horse available for lessons if you don't have a horse. Hunter(Beginner to Novice), Balance Seat (Beginner to advanced), Dressage (beginner to 2nd Level), Western (Beginner), as well as Therapy Lessons, these will be private lessons. I also do training again that is either you come to me or I come to you! I offer quality training and instructing at resonable prices. I have 10 years excperiance teaching and 8 years training young horses and working with abused animals! I also offer expert advise in consulting on purchases for young riders. I also have a 4 year degree in Equine Management, Equine Science,and Equine Instruction. Fell free to call at anytime Lessons available after school at my farm, durring the day, and on the weekends and evenings.... See More

At Crumpler Stables, we provide both saddle seat lessons and training! We are ready to take you to whatever level of riding you are hoping to achieve. Horseback riding a great activity for the family, offering lessons from child to adult. Academy shows available to those who may not yet own a horse or their is the ability to show to the National and World's shows for the American Saddlebred, Hackney pony & roadster horses, but not limited to these only. Emily West, instructor, graduated from William Woods University with a bachelor's degree in Equestrian Science. She's grown up in the business and loves spreading the joy of learning how to ride with all. Come and claim your dreams with Crumpler Stables!... See More

Horse facility

Private quiet facility now offering lessons to kids and adults. Specialize in English riding but offer Western pleasure instruction as well.

Horseback riding lessons for all ages and experience. Very friendly experienced professional trainer! Whether you desire to ride only for pleasure or have an interest in competing Tara can help you reach your goals! Tara is available to travel to your home or farm to train you or your horse or you can come to her and learn on her safe horses in a judgement free laid back atmosphere!... See More

Private Equestrian Facility located in Jeffersontown, Ky. Boarding(Full Training and Pasture Care when available), training, lessons(English and Western), sales and breeding. Focus is on Dressage basics for all disciplines. Students with a strong dedication to horsemanship/equitation are welcome for trailer in lessons. Students have won from a local to national level. Trainer top 5 in the Ky ETS. 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 EMM Trainer. MHF Tip Trainer. Student Top Ten Finisher in 2014 EMM TN Youth event. Email us FMI... See More

We are a full service farm offering riding lessons, boarding, and training. Full and pasture boarding available. Climate controlled tack room, outdoor arena, indoor arena, as well as a round pen and large turnout paddocks are a few of the amenities we offer. While we specialize in dressage, eventing, and jumpers, we are here to help all novice or beginner riders regardless of discipline. We offer lessons to beginners to the more advanced riders. Lessons are fun, rewarding and packed full of information. Not only do the students learn to ride, but they learn horsemanship/care of the horse as well. Children love Jennifer's teaching style which adapts to each student's abilities, speed of learning, and interests. We have several experienced school horses/ponies available or you may use your own horse. We offer summer camps, farm fun shows, other horse activities, as well as off the farm shows for the more advanced riders. Whether you are just looking to improve on your current riding skills on the flat, learn to jump or trail ride safely, or introduce yourself or child to riding, we are here to help please give us a call at .... See More

Located on 102 undulating acres, WRF is a full care service facility. Lessons and Training in dressage and jumping, Boarding and Coaching at events.All stalls have rubber mats.90 X 200 outdoor ring, roundpen, stadium jumps and some cross country fences.Children and adults welcome. Beginners-advanced. Group or private lessons. www.windridgefarm-ky.com- PLEASE respond with email or phone number in comments/needs.... See More

40 years experience in teaching and training hunter/jumper.Any level rider welcome.USEF 'r' Judge. Offer boarding, layover/overnight stabling.