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Spruce Meadow Farm
- Kids
- Instructors
- Pony
“After multiple calls to many different farms in our area, I found that Spruce Meadow displayed such a genuine level of compassion and accommodation from the very get-go.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Amherst, NY
None of these schools is based in Amherst; they work from towns including Clarence (8 mi), Honeoye Falls (59 mi) and Lockport (11 mi).
19 schools listed · 13 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Brookfield Farms Equestrian
- Horse Care
- Environment
- Rings
“Throughout the past five years, the BF team has consistently collaborated with me to meet my horse's individual needs, and I couldn't be more grateful for their dedication.”
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Hunters Ridge
- Barn
“Best riding lessons and trainer around!”
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Monaco Dressage Training Center LLC
“My horse spent a few months in training with her and went from a disrespectful, almost unrideable, thoroughbred, to a strong horse who held himself correctly and frames up with power.”
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Newstead Equestrian Center
“Wish I could give them 10 stars, great people and everyone is so helpful and if you're looking to board your horse I highly recommend reaching out because I will be forever grateful for finding this amazing location and so will you !”
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Amy Hanssen Training Center
“Great facility with an awesome staff!”
The 19 schools listed for Amherst, NY teach riding. Which disciplines a barn runs, whether it has an indoor arena and which ages it accepts come from what the barn publishes itself; star ratings and rider quotes are taken from public listings.
Area overview: Amherst, NY
The 19 schools on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 313 reviews; 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "knowledge". 13 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 16 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Where are riding lesson times and rider levels published?
Out of the 19 schools here, 16 publish a site of their own. That page carries the lesson timetable, the rider levels and the age rules; whether a barn has an indoor arena is rarely in the listing itself, so read it before you call.
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Fox Run Equestrian
“To Fox Run that I needed a stall asap…Fox Run called me back within the hour and even though they were stretched to the max with horses and an over loaded staff, they welcomed me back the very next morning.”
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Trilogy Farm
“The friendly and professional staff here are both experts with horses and explaining horses to people.”
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Quakerfield Equestrian
“It is beautiful and a fun way to spend you day!”
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Lorick Stables Inc.
“Phenomenal stables”
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Purple Pony
- Volunteers
“The riders get great enjoyment out of being on a horse while is strengthens their core muscles, improves balance and gives them interaction with the sidewalkers.”
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Evergreen Stables Equestrian Center
- Knowledge
- Tack
- Health
“If you're looking for a place to have a great time learning about horses, are committed to improving your riding consistently and to gain confidence in yourself without the pressure of showmanship and being judged, this is the place.”
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Leg Up Stables
“I learned so much about horsemanship, proper care, and of course riding from Kim Sanford during my time on the Geneseo Equestrian Team at Leg Up Stables!”
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Renegade Wind LLC
- Attention
- Students
- Knowledge
“It is remarkable to see the peace and contentment that reigns over the whole farm, from the chickens and resident kitty Clyde up to the horses and the wonderful family of boarders who are always so friendly and with whom I can ride the beautiful trai...”
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Irish Rose Stables
- Drama
- Footing
- August
“My only initial hesitation was that it was a large facility and I was coming from a very small one; however, I can honestly say that more times than not, I have the entire barn to myself, often with a few other people around who I may not even run in...”
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Wynn Farms
“Great place to ride excellent I instruction”
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Shooting Star Farm
“Good hay nice people”
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Equimeadows Troyer LLC
- Hay
- Water
“She is an absolutely phenomenal trainer and has taught me so well as well as her other students( at the Erie County Fair, her and two of her students placed the top three in Eq!”
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Reflections Equestrian
“Kind, ready to listen, there to help”
Horseback Riding Services in Amherst, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$238
Maximum cost
$1130
National Average
$339
Avg Per Hour Rates
$102
$298
$536
Fair price range is based on 535 cost profiles
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