Horseback Riding in Fredericksburg, Virginia (Spotsylvania County)

Couderay Springs Farm offers horseback riding lessons for all ages and all levels of riders. We specialize in well rounded English lessons that are safe, fun, and educational. Our goal is to teach the rider to become a partner with their horse and fully understand him at all levels. We provide individual and small group (2-3 people) lessons and have an excellent crew of lesson horses of varying abilities. Additionally, we provide partial and full leases to people in our lesson program and also gladly accept ship ins. Our facility has over 50 acres 20 min south of Charlottesville, which include a sand ring with hunter/jumper jumps, a center aisle barn with tack room and bathroom, and trails that wind around the property.

Over 25 years of experience support our philosophies and we truly believe that one is always learning. The main instructor has studied with top riders both locally and abroad, in many different disciplines including hunters, jumpers, eventing, dressage, driving, and western. She has studied at UVA and has a Masters in Teaching and is a certified Special Ed Instructor of Emotionally Disturbed and Learning Disabled children. She loves to teach and loves the challenge of individualizing every lesson. If you would like to contact us, please do not use the "Shop Around" key as we will not get your contact information. Please call us directly with any questions or to set up your first lesson! / Our prices are always very reasonable and discounts are available for families.... See More

Horseback riding lessons for all ages and levels

Sam Snapp, instructor, over 30 years of western trail riding and barrel racing under her seat. She makes her lessons fun, exciting and educational. Learn from the hoof up, how to saddle, then gallop into the sunset. A.Q.H.A. and WPRA barrel racing champion.... 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

Zephyr Stables offers riding lessons to all ages. English and Western lessons are available from beginner to advanced. We offer a fun atmosphere and learning experience for anyone interested in horses. We specialize in rehabilitation of rescue horses that are used in the riding programs. We offer weekly trail rides as a group or schedule your own ride. Take some lessons and join in on the weekly rides. We match up small riders with small mounts and not so small riders to horses just their size. Birthday and other parties also available with pony rides. We also need volunteers to help with the rescue horses. All help is appreciated. Make riding a breeze at Zephyr. If you are interested in any of our services, please contact me directly at or call.Thank you... See More

Where Horses Meet Familes. We offer lessons from beginner to advanced from learning to showing. We want to help you and your family bond with horses.

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Horseback riding lessons for all ages and skill levels on Tennessee Walking Horses. Learn to enjoy the NATURAL comfort and beauty of this popular breed in a family-friendly, non-competitive environment. Private or group of 2 lessons are available on weekends. Lessons are held in the Dinwiddie County/Petersburg City area with easy access from I-85.
Training services are available at your barn for owners and riders with any breed of pleasure horse with a specialty in bringing out your gaited horse's natural best.... See More

Horsin' Around Stables INC, Home of Star Riding Academy (501(c)3 organization) provides a wide range of equestrian programs for youth and adult participants. Students learn to appreciate horses and can build upon riding skills at their own pace in a fun and comprehensive horsemanship program. Our program provides an outdoor farm environment where students develop physically, mentally, and intellectually. We have partnered with the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to offer horse badges and homeschooling groups to enhance important life skills and promote positive character traits. Our Show Team has proven to be a winning combination of showcasing Horsin' Around riders outside of the farm, while boosting the confidence and ability of team participants. Join our program for a year round of fun, educational and life changing moments. Check out our website to meet all our farm friends, including: potbelly pig; goat; cow; ducks; chickens and lots of horses and ponies...all for your enjoyment.... See More