Best Horseback Riding Lessons Near You

“After searching for a western riding facility (not easy to find on the east coast) that offers trail rides for more experienced riders, I was elated to find Painted Horse Ranch.”

“We always try to start and end our seasons here due to the great experiences here with the shows always being well organized, on time with friendly and professional organizers, great volunteers and friendly competitors.”

“It was a relaxing day and was very well shaded which made the ride a lot more enjoyable and other reviews saying it was hot and sunny are just not true.”

“Toni was even kind enough to separately take me at a faster pace than my husband was comfortable with for a section of the trail, as the icing on an all around wonderful ride!”

“My family had a great time with Jeff and his family their horses are amazing and they make it so easy and fun to ride I highly recommend this experience for the entire family young to old will have a great time”

“I took my first lesson Yesterday with Jenessa, she was awesome and I had the confidence again to drive the car, she is smart, and teaches me some techniques I could use them and you can see the passion of what she is doing”

“I guided my horse over to the other side of the trail to stop the biting she yelled at me when I then said again “the horse behind him is bitting at him” she said “oh not Louie no way” referring to the horse biting said he wouldn't do that.”

“We went out early and were able to see many red tailed hawks and other birds.”

“Over the past several years they have participated in birthday parties, horse interaction days, summer camp, and just this year started group riding lessons.”

“They even taught our kids about horseshoeing and gave them each a souvenir horseshoe (again not part of the package so don't go expecting your own horseshoe, it just shows how awesome these people are).”

“I called her before and told her I was planning to propose to my girlfriend and she went above and beyond to help me surprise her and give us a special moment.”

“Took 4 teenage girls for a sweet 16 getaway in Atlanta- came to the SOOFA and hands down all of us are still talking about how it was our favorite thing ever!”

“We were originally scheduled for a 2 hour ride at the Apgar corrals within Glacier National Park, however, due to all of the rain right before we got there we got bumped down to the 1 hour ride.”

“I've ridden horses several times myself (though I wouldn't call myself an expert) and could immediately tell how well these horses are trained and cared for.”

“5 hr tour over the 1 hr tour, you get to cross the Mickelson trail and head up into the hills a bit more so its a better experience for just a bit more cost...”

“Our guide Taylor was very accommodating with my daughters, 10 & 6 years old, neither had riding experience and she was able to use a rope to guide my 6 year old's horse.”

“Love seeing all the kids involved and interested in learning how to ride and take care of their animals… and also a great place for gatherings and a place for B-day parties too!!”

“We rented out Max's Cabin & LB's Cabin with a bunch of friends and went horseback riding as a group Saturday morning then took a dip in Seneca Lake afterward.”