Is someone in your family interested in horses? Want to take the family out on a trail ride? You're in luck because there are many stables in Northeast Ohio to choose from that offer lessons for all ages, summer camps, and more. Grab your boots and giddy up!
Horseback Riding Lessons in Northeast Ohio
Horseback Riding Lessons in Cuyahoga County
Brecksville Stables
11921 Parkview Dr., Cleveland, OH 44141
(440) 526-6767
Located in the Cleveland Metroparks. The Classical Attraction Dressage Society, a Region 2 Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), is a non-profit organization that promotes the advancement and sport of dressage locally in Northeast Ohio through schooling shows, clinics, and horsemanship education for riders of all ages, experience, and skill levels.
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Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center
16497 Snyder Rd., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 708-0013
Many programs are offered, including therapeutic riding, carriage driving, and mindfulness work with the horses on the ground, including grooming, walking on the trails on the 45-acre farm, and interacting in the round pen. A variety of children and teen programs help students build strength, confidence, and social skills. Fieldstone Farm staff is trained to understand the diverse challenges facing people who have: autism, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, PTSD, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, multiple sclerosis, OCD, ADD, spinal cord injuries, sight impairments, and many others. Summer Camp is offered for children ages 6-16, and volunteer positions are also available.
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Valley Riding
19901 Puritas Ave., Cleveland OH 44135
(216) 267-2525
Located at Rocky River Stables. Offers horseback riding lessons, therapeutic riding programs, boarding, educational group tours, and more. Volunteer positions are also available.
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Horseback Riding Lessons in Geauga County
Chagrin Valley Farms
9250 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-7233
Experienced instructors can teach you on the ground and in the saddle. Offering group and one-on-one horseback riding lessons as well as horse boarding, shows, and events. Summer camps are also available.
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Ellrick Farm
10286 Wilson Mills Rd., Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-4556
Offers year-round lessons for students of all levels of riders as well as full-care boarding and shows.
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Frog Spring Farm
9990 Bartholomew Rd., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 637-5567
Offers private, semi-private, and group lessons for all riding abilities. Leasing and 1/2-leasing options are available.
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Huntington Stables
17415 Jug St., Burton, OH 44021
(440) 834-4356
Offers English and Western private and group lessons for all ages and abilities. Summer camps, private trail rides, group rides, boarding, and horse training are also available.
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Horseback Riding Lessons in Lake County
Double Deuce Farm, Inc.
11653 Girdled Rd., Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 796-6532
Lessons are offered for riders of all ages and experience levels. They offer English, Jumping, and Western disciplines. Summer camps and riding clinics are also available.
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IV Show Horses
8844 Mentor Rd., Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 467-2777
Offer elite private horseback riding lessons taught by an AQHA Pro Horsewoman.
MRC Stables
10817 Sperry, Kirtland, OH 44094
(440) 478-8415
Offers private and group lessons. Summer camp is available for children ages 7 and up.
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Horseback Riding Lessons in Lorain County
Equestrian Elite at Apple Jack Farm
12265 Oberlin Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 320-4412
Offers semi-private and weekly group riding lessons. Plus, little ones under age 7 can participate in Frosty Lessons, Mini Horse Lessons, and Tiny Tot Lessons.
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Lilac Thyme Stables
16449 S. Boon Rd., Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 829-1960
Offers private, semi-private, and group riding lessons. They also host birthday parties.
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Pony Tales Farm
13360 Cowley Rd., Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 891-9992
Geared towards children ages 2-12, this farm offers Pony Camp, birthday parties, and more.
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Horseback Riding Lessons in Medina County
ALL Equestrian
215 Bellus Rd., Hinckley, OH 44233
(440) 724-5622
A premier hunter/jumper facility that works to accommodate every level of rider. ALL Equestrian is focused on teaching the fundamentals of the Hunter/Jumper discipline. Ashten specializes in bringing young horses up through the levels and also matching riders with the perfect mount to advance their riding. Horses available for sale/lease.
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Cessna Stables
7651 Friendsville Rd., Lodi, OH 44254
(330) 461-2318
Offers lessons for all experience levels, specializing in the areas of Classical Dressage, Western Dressage, Working Equitation, Vaquero Horsemanship, Balanced-Seat Riding, and recreational riding. Instruction at Cessna Stables is mainly centered around these three subjects: Balanced Seat, Dressage (classical training), and Horsemanship.
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CH Elegant Equines Ltd
6740 Beach Rd., Medina, OH 44256
(330) 304-7535
Offering lessons for all experience levels, from beginner to advanced saddle seat. Our hands-on approach to horse riding lessons in Medina, Ohio is aimed at safety while creating a fun and friendly learning environment where riders learn all aspects of riding and horse care. Horse boarding is also available.
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High Standards Stables
1575 Ledge Rd., Hinckley, OH 44233
(330) 239-6879
Based out of Hinckley Equestrian Center, HHS is a Hunter/Jumper horseback riding lesson and training program. Offering lessons to riders ages 7 and up, as well as summer camps, local horse show opportunities, and other equine learning experiences.
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Hinckley Equestrian Center
1575 Ledge Rd., Hinckley, OH 44233
(330) 239-6878
Hinckley Equestrian Center, a family-owned and operated full-care boarding facility, offers full-service stable offers Hunter/Jumper riding lessons for beginners through advanced students, training and re-schooling, leasing, clinics, and shows. This family- and kid-friendly environment enables riders of all skill levels to excel and enjoy their equine experience.
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Horsehaven Stables
954 Center Rd., Hinckley, OH 44233
(330) 241-2256
Our primary goal is to provide horse sales, but we also can provide unique, individually tailored, one-hour long private horse riding lessons to our lesson students. We specialize in teaching beginners of all ages but teach everything through to advanced jumping and horse ownership.
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Horseback Riding Lessons in Portage County
In The Woods Barn & Garden Center LLC (Portage)
9916 Nichols Rd., Freedom, OH 44288
(330) 527-0021
Offers affordable horseback riding lessons and riding programs.
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Horseback Riding Lessons in Stark County
Pegasus Farms
7490 Edison St. NE, Hartville, OH 44632
(330) 935-2300
Therapeutic Equestrian Center for riders of all ages with disabilities. Offers lessons, camps, special events, and more.
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Horseback Riding Lessons in Summit County
Foggy Bottom Farm
4441 Johnson Rd., Norton, OH 44203
(330) 825-0144
Offers English and Western riding lessons for beginner through advanced students of all ages, and can also give lessons in driving. The farm also offers trail rides, boarding, and training, and provides pony rides and petting zoos for birthday parties and other functions.
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J-Bar Stables
3497 Reimer Rd., Norton, OH 44203
(330) 825-9972
J-Bar Stables riding facility offers riding lessons in Western, Hunt Seat, and Dressage. Trail rides and group trail ride parties are also available.
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Post Hill Farm Equestrian Center
9718 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
(330) 998-2944
Lessons are offered in 8-week sessions – group, semi-private, and private horse riding lessons for all skill levels – beginners starting at age 7 and up. Summer Camps are available. The center also offers horse boarding, horse shows, and leases horses.
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Victory Gallop
1745 N. Hametown Rd., Akron, OH 44333
(330) 666-0300
Therapeutic and recreational horseback riding for children with behavioral and/or emotional challenges and life-threatening illnesses. Volunteer positions are also available.
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Horseback Riding Lessons in Wayne County
Kildare Riding Academy & Stables
2416 Springville Rd., Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-0587
Offers IHSA lessons as well as horse training and clinics. Boarding is also available.
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Trail Rides in Northeast Ohio
Bear Creek Ranch KOA
3232 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH 44626
(330) 484-3901
Offering horseback trail rides from approximately April 1 to November 1. Enjoy miles of scenic wooded trails. All rides are guided. Must be 8 years of age or older to ride the trails. Pony rides are also available. Reservations are required.
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Foggy Bottom Farm
4441 Johnson Rd., Norton, OH 44203
(330) 825-0144
Go for a trail ride in Silver Creek Metropark (1-1.5 hrs). Children must be at least 7 years of age. All Trail Rides are by appointment and fill up quickly.
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J-Bar Stables
3497 Reimer Rd., Norton, OH 44203
(330) 825-9972
Guided trail rides can be scheduled for nearly any day.
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Cleveland Metroparks
Multiple locations
(440) 954-2148
Bridle trails are available at the following reservations:
• Bedford Reservation
• Brecksville Reservation
• Hinckley Reservation
• Mill Stream Run Reservation
• North Chagrin Reservation
• Rocky River Reservation
• South Chagrin Reservation
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