Horseback Riding in Amherst, Virginia (Amherst County)

Specializing in Western, English and All-Around
Beginner to Advanced Levels
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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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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.

Family owned equestrian facility in Campbell County, Virginia has a wide variety of all year activities. Such as riding lessons, camps, clinics, and horse shows. We also offer many educational events and promote community fun and fellowship Please contact us for an appointment!... See More

Instruction in dressage, cross country & show jumping. Can teach at her farm and at yours. Beginners welcome-experienced lesson horses available. Numerous cross country fences on the farm. Coaching at shows both in and out of state. 4* level event rider who has ridden at Rolex, Badminton and was short listed for Pan Ams.... See More

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

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

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

I specialize in assisting students to identify and reach their goals while helping them understand and communicate better with their horse. My approach is calm and progresses at the student's and horse's pace in a systematic process. I teach dressage and eventing incorporating many natural horsemanship techniques.

Harmony Equestrian Center, LLC is conveniently located at exit 156 off from I-81. HEC has beginner safe, kid friendly school horses as well as horses for more advanced riders. Ship ins are also welcome or Stacey can travel to you.... 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

Roanoke Riding Lessons~ Hollins~VA Tech private coach to students, 15 years experience. Quality individual instruction. All ages & all disciplines welcome. Experienced horses that will build your confidence. Nice LIGHTED arena will full course of jumps. Slow and correct, learn the right way to ride. I WILL help you build confidence PERIOD! Whether only flat or jumping, you will feel more balanced and secure. Hunter-jumper, equtation, dressage, and pleasure-basic riding techniques. Become a better rider with and learn the proper way to be in balance with your horse. Call Kendra at . Kendra is also coach to IEA team for Roanoke county for Middle and High School students.... 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

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

At Ardrmore Equestrian Center we offer riding lessons for all ages and levels, summer/over night camps, corporate parties, trail riding, schooling shows and offer our facility to outside instructors to accommodate their needs. The farm has large turn out paddocks as well as field turn out and offer individual turnout. We have a program for the beginner rider up to the A-Circuit rider. Our farm supports the SWVHJA. Summer employment opportunities for the areas college/working students. 12 X12 rubber matted stalls with sliding stall fronts, bathrooms, washer/dryer- indoor wash racks with hot-n-cold water, tack up areas, outdoor lighted riding arena with beautiful jumps, huge lighted indoor 100 X 200 arena and so much more. Call Tracy Nininger for a tour of the facility. .... 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