Horseback Riding in Forest, Virginia (Bedford County)

Beginner Riding Lessons. Lease Options. Ride when you want offered to fit your schedule. Hay for Sale. Local trailering offered.

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

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 lesson program. 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

Riding programs and horsemanship with Deb Dyer will teach you the grace and beauty of the horse and how they interact with humans on a National and World Championship level.

For more information, go to www.advantageranch.com, or email to , or call direct to

Deb says: I LOVE to help people learn to ride! We have wonderful horse teaching partners, and a beautiful facility with indoor and outdoor arenas. For 30 years my focus has been on how the process of building relationships with horses enrich our lives. Offering programs for children, teens, college students and adults, I teach classical riding technique with applications to western, hunters and dressage. Many of my students ride for their own enjoyment, some become competitive riders. I coach National and World Champions Youth and adult Non-Professionals in the Appaloosa industry.... See More

Equus Springs Farm offers lessons in both hunt seat and western pleasure, and are open to beginner through intermediate riders ages 5 and up. Our budget friendly lessons are designed to create a partnership between the horse and rider based on trust and understanding and effective communication. Lessons include grooming, tacking, and other ground skills, along with mounted skills. Our farm has a number of high quality school horses and ponies for all riders regardless of experience, or you may trailer in your own horse for lessons.

Any student that wishes to show may join the ESF Show Team. There is option to be a primary show rider or a pick up, show rider. ESF attends many shows year round. They participate in VHSA and AQHA shows.... See More

Accepting new students for riding lessons. Beginners to advanced level riders welcome. Horse boarding also available.

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

Freelance Riding Instructor qualified British Horse Society and is experienced to International level in dressage and show jumping. Past positions include showjumper David Broome and the Countess of March, Goodwood House UK. Also experienced with young horses and breeding, I can set you on the correct path to improve your riding skills and make your horse easier to ride.... See More

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 ride a minimum of 2x weekly and are eligible to attend off-farm events such as trail rides, hunter paces, and horse shows. Ancillary Team members must ride a minimum of 1x weekly and may attend on-site team meetings and are eligible to "pick up" ride at horse shows on a case by base basis.... See More

Baily Dent Equestrian is an established program located in just outside of Charlottesville, Va. at Millington Stables. Our facility boasts 50 stalls, 2 out door rings, spacious grassy turnout, and 1000+ acres of trails through Farmington Hunt Country. Baily Dent is our head trainer. She grew up riding and showing in Charlottesville, Virginia and has spent a lifetime showing at some of the most prestigious horse show in the country. Baily has successfully brought along many young horses and riders to achieve the same kind of success she has enjoyed throughout her career. Baily stresses good basics in her teaching and believes that this strong foundation is what brings riders success in and out of the show ring with their horses. Baily strives to use all forms of communication with her riders to identify how each individual learns best, be it visually, verbally or hepaticly. Our lessons are geared toward any age rider who wants to learn a safe and effective approach to riding in a fun and friendly environment. Private and group lessons are available. We attend a verity of shows ranging from local schooling shows to national AA rated shows throughout Virginia and the East coast. Lessons are offered for all ages on your horse or our own. We always have a large selection of quality horses for sale and lease. Beginners are welcome. We specialise in young horses, difficult horses, and OTTBs. Gift certificates and lesson packages are available. Please call or text or email for more info.... See More

Fancy Hill Farm, LLC is a beautiful farm located on an historic property in Palmyra VA. We specialize in the hunter/jumper discipline and offer boarding, lessons, showing and day camp to students 4 years and up in a fun and confidence building environment. At Fancy Hill farm, LLC, we believe students learn best by teaching the basics so they can then build a strong foundation.
We feel that we need the give your horse the best so you can get the best from your horse . For our equine partners, we offer very individualized care including premium feed, quality free choice hay. heated water troughs and buckets, fly misters, footed ring, stall fans. matted stalls,dust free bedding. individual turnout, blanketing and more.
We are happy to show you around anytime.... See More

Just 10 minutes from downtown Charlottesville. Calberry Farms offers hunter/jumper and beginning riding lessons in a quiet and friendly environment. Group and private lessons available. Lesson schedule is flexible. Horses are also available for lease. Check out www.calberryfarms.com for more information. Contact info: ... See More

Fancy Hill Farm, LLC is a lovely horse farm specializing in the hunter/jumper discipline outside Charlottesville. We have created a fun, nurturing and confidence building environment where both rider and horse alike are treated with respect and kindness. We feel that riding is a go at your own pace sport and tailor our lessons to each rider's individual needs and goals. Our boarding is not once size fits all but instead caters to your horse's particular needs. It is our experience that this is the way to a happy, healthy horse and a healthy, happy horse is a safe and winning mount. You can expect to receive very personal service at our farm and therefore have an enjoyable experience each and every time you are here.... See More

Harmony Hills Equestrian Center Inc, established in 1999, is a complete riding facility located in beautiful Southwest Virginia, minutes from Virginia Tech. We offer lessons and training to students of all ages in a professional, but relaxed environment in the disciplines of dressage, polo cross, eventing, show jumping, reining, hunters, pleasure riding, musical freestyles, and therapeutic riding. Home to Sinking Creek Pony Club, Horsing Around 4H, and Radford Redcoats (Radford University's Equestrian Team). Instructional staff includes USDF Bronze Medal holder and winner of multiple USDF championships, and CHA certified, with awesome school horses from beginner to intermediate level. Professional musical freestyle editor and choreographer on staff for dressage and reigning. Annual clinic with U.S Olympic coach Daniel Stewart. Adult camps and summer camps for kids. Facilities include an 80'x200' lighted indoor arena with PermaFlex (rubber) footing and large outdoor arena with spectacular views of the mountainous landscape in Giles County. HHEC offers an inviting environment for families, children, and beginning to intermediate riders. We have have a strong commitment to nature and in living in harmony with it and her creatures. Go 9 miles on 460W from the North Main Street/460 intersection in Blacksburg, and turn on Apache Road to the right.... See More

Please Do not contact us through Newhorse.com they do not give me your contact info and I can not reply to you! Email or visit our web site @ www.winterfrostfarm.com
Winterfrost Farm, located in the beautiful New River Valley of Southwest Virginia in Radford, VA, cares for abused, neglected and surrendered horses. We provide food, shelter, training, medical care, and adoption services for our equine friends. A unique aspect or our rescue is that we involve the community in our horses' rehabilitation by using them in trail rides, birthday parties and leases.

Without a doubt, our signature Ride-A-Rescue trail riding program is the most popular. All proceeds go towards the horses' care.

We offer the following services using our rehabilitated horses:
- Lessons in both English and Western style riding
- Affordable lease options
- Trail rides through our Ride-a-Rescue program
- Birthday parties
- And more!... See More