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2 of these schools are based in Chesapeake; the others serve Chesapeake from towns including Hertford, NC (18 mi), Gloucester (54 mi) and Toano (58 mi).
8 open weekends · 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
The 16 schools listed for Chesapeake, VA 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.
The 16 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 282 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 15 are rated 4.5 or higher. 8 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. Domain records put 10 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1995. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. 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.
Out of the 16 schools here, 14 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.
- “In my 25+ years of riding, I have never experienced such a welcoming, supportive barn environment.” — from a review of Luna Blu Equestrian
- “Deep Creek Stables is an amazing place to learn how to ride, improve skills you already have, or just be around horses.” — from a review of Deep Creek Stables
- “This was my first time riding a horse and the staff was very helpful in educating the rider and helping them to feel comfortable.” — from a review of Yorktown Stables
- “My daughter loves Arlene, who gives the horseback riding lessons and teaches them properly from day 1, along with not leaving them at all guessing on any technique.” — from a review of Hensley's Show Horses
- “Love the atmosphere and the people! The horses are so well taken care of.” — from a review of Luna Blu Equestrian
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
