Find a horse riding instructor in Leesburg, VA

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Top 10 horseback riding instructors in Leesburg, VA

Students agree: these Leesburg horse riding lessons are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Through Dressage

Through Dressage

5.0Exceptional(6)
28+ years in business
Serves Leesburg, VA
Nancy M. says, "Erin is awesome at tailoring her explanations to how I learn. She’s also great about helping me put all the individual pieces together along with giving me areas and patterns to work on between lessons. I love working with her. " Read more
Raynor's Hilltop Farm

Raynor's Hilltop Farm

New on Lessons
36+ years in business
Serves Leesburg, VA
Now accepting riding lessons (on your horse or ours) and horse boarders! Sharon's team teaches all aspects of horses and horsemanship Western, English and Gaited Pleasure and Training Level Dressage to all ages! If you need to train your horse and yourself. I give reduced rate lessons to my horse boarders! RHF teaches people how to round pen, do ground work and ride their horse, through lesson and training, All work with horses is done with natural horsemanship! Sharon is keeping safety in mind while also having FUN!! The well-kept farm is clean and safe. Each horse is on a feeding program appropriate for its needs. We take good care of our h...
20/20 Horsemanship

20/20 Horsemanship

5.0(1)
3 hires on Lessons
16+ years in business
Serves Leesburg, VA
Katherine says, "Loretta is great with adults coming back to riding. She shares information about how and why what we do with our body matters. The horses are well cared for and easy and fun to work with." Read more
Bascule Farm LLC

Bascule Farm LLC

New on Lessons
2 hires on Lessons
Serves Leesburg, VA
We have experienced, fun instructors who can make your journey as a rider positive, safe and successful. We have a limited number of lesson horses who we call our “Professors”. They’re quiet, sensible and very well trained so are great to learn on! We have some wonderful horses available for part lease, if you find you want to ride more than once a week! We’ve been educating riders and horsemen for 30 years this year. We still love what we do, and surround ourselves with staff that feel the same. It’s a wonderful experience sharing our knowledge and love for the horse!...
Heart Of Riding, LLC

Heart Of Riding, LLC

New on Lessons
Top Pro
8+ years in business
Serves Leesburg, VA
I created Heart of Riding, LLC to serve two purposes: 1) to be a riding coach for the people who want to be deeply connected, balanced, and highly skilled riders, and 2) to help horses and their partners learn a common language, making the relationship one of partnership and mutual joy. I am a Mary Wanless accredited Ride With Your Mind Coach, and have studied rider biomechanics (the way the rider sits and balances so the horse can move better) since 2002. I graduated from college with a degree in Equine Management with a Teaching track in 2000. Prior to that I was an average rider, riding school horses at a balance seat barn in Virginia from...
Aldie Equestrian Center/Fox Training

Aldie Equestrian Center/Fox Training

5.0(1)
5 hires on Lessons
23+ years in business
Serves Leesburg, VA
Carolyn Holloway (. says, "professional and responsive" Read more
Willow Mist

Willow Mist

New on Lessons
3+ years in business
Serves Leesburg, VA
Hello! I have been riding horses for 15 years, I started riding western and show running barrels for the NBHA and local shows on Long Island. Around the year of 2016, I changed disabling of riding and showed in jumping, with my current horse that I have now! In 2019, I began teaching horse back riding lessons in New York, I taught therapeutic lessons as well as able body lessons. I built up a clientele of over 50 students. I teach my students about confidence on the horse, pushing the students to accomplish what they never thought they could and finding out their personal goals and helping them achieve them.
Michele Lessons

Michele Lessons

New on Lessons
1 hire on Lessons
17+ years in business
Serves Leesburg, VA
Experienced riding instructor with Bronze Medal has wonderful lesson horse that is willing calm and encouraging beginners through third level welcomed

Your Horseback Riding Lessons questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.

How much are horseback riding lessons?

Horse riding lessons cost $45 to $80 per hour, depending on where you live and the type of riding you want to learn. Most riding lessons begin in the ring, where the trainer can safely monitor the beginning rider as they get comfortable in the saddle.

Many trainers offer introductory packages at a discounted price and start beginning riders out in group lessons. As you master the riding basics, then a teacher may recommend private lessons to focus on specific skills or more advanced riding training.

What age to start horseback riding lessons?

There is no particular age that is best for starting horseback riding lessons, instead, it depends on the child's maturity, physical coordination, and interest in horses. Most experts agree that children should be at least 6 years old before taking formal riding lessons.

For young children, the parents should visit a stable to introduce the child to horses and horse care before signing up for lessons. Choose a stable with well trained, gentle horses and experience with young riders.

Do you tip for horseback riding lessons?

Tipping for horseback riding lessons is not customary, but always appreciated. A thank you note is a great way to acknowledge a good teacher and show your appreciation. If you want to tip, 10% to 20% tip is more than generous.

What equipment do I need to begin horse lessons?

Most horse stables have horses and tack for use during riding lessons, so purchasing that is not necessary at the start. Your instructor will let you know their specific recommendations, but the basic equipment you will need to begin horseback riding lessons includes:

  • Helmet
  • Riding pants
  • Boots with heels
  • Gloves

Do I have to own a horse to be able to take lessons?

No, you do not have to own a horse to take riding lessons. Many riding schools and barns have well-trained horses for beginners through experienced riders. Taking riding lessons before owning a horse is a great way to make sure you enjoy riding before committing to horse ownership.

Learning basic equine care before buying a horse is also advised. Riding trainers often include an element of horse care as part of their lessons. Tasks like mucking stalls, cleaning tack, and basic horse grooming are incorporated into lessons and are beneficial to learn before becoming a horse owner.

How often should I have lessons? How many lessons do I need?

The frequency and number of riding lessons depend on your level of experience, riding goals, and budget. Generally, it is recommended that beginners take lessons at least once a week to build foundational riding skills.

Basic riding skills take anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months to learn but the more you ride, the faster you will improve. Riders who take one lesson a week will likely spend their first year focusing on riding basics. Riders who practice more often or schedule additional private lessons will advance faster.

How do I choose a horseback riding instructor?

When looking for horseback riding lessons, be sure to:

  • Start by researching different riding styles and disciplines to help you narrow down instructors that teach the type of riding you want to learn.
  • Visit the stables to ensure you are comfortable with how the horses are treated and the arena is maintained.
  • Ask about group or private lessons and decide which is better for your budget and riding goals.
  • Ask about taking an introductory lesson to try out their teaching style and gauge your interest in the sport.

What questions should I ask a riding instructor?

Once you've narrowed down a list of potential riding instructors, ask them the following questions:

  • What is your teaching style?
  • What are your qualifications?
  • What are your rates?
  • What type of horses do you have?
  • What is your availability?
  • What is your cancellation policy?

Reviews for Leesburg horseback riding instructors

Recent success stories from people in the Leesburg area.
Anna D.
Erin is a great trainer and cares about the horses and the riders. She is professional, patient, kind, dedicated and fair. She has a wealth of experience and has a great toolbox of ideas to try if a rider or horse does not understand a concept.
Through Dressage
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