Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Columbus, OH

These schools serve Columbus from nearby bases in towns including Hilliard, Johnstown and Westerville.

24 schools listed · 19 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

K&J Equestrian

K&J Equestrian

(4)
“We had our daughter's 5th birthday party and it was amazing.”
Granville, OH · 20 mi from Columbus
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Appaloosa Run Farms

Appaloosa Run Farms

(1)
“Good place as far as I can tell.”
Granville, OH · 20 mi from Columbus
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Hillary Carlson LLC

Hillary Carlson LLC

(18)
  • Camps
  • Confidence
  • Instructors
“Hillary Carlson is a wonderful trainer and I would 1000 percent recommend her to anyone considering having her train their child or attend one of her camps.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2003
Dublin, OH · 12 mi from Columbus
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TAG Farms

TAG Farms

(12)
  • Property
  • Barn
  • Safety
“We've been coming to this barn for a long time and always appreciate the friendly atmosphere and dedication to the well being of the horses that live here.”
In Business Since 2022
Westerville, OH · 10 mi from Columbus
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JD Show Horses

JD Show Horses

(9)
“I go here and its amazing the trainers Aaron and Jessica are fantastic ive made new friends here and the horses are great they have camps, shows and so many fun things.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2009
Delaware, OH · 18 mi from Columbus
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Field of Dreams Equine Education Center

Field of Dreams Equine Education Center

(16)
  • Lessons
“Beautiful place, good horses, excellent people.”
In Business Since 2010
Blacklick, OH · 9 mi from Columbus
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The 24 schools listed for Columbus, OH 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: Columbus, OH

The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 475 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "knowledge" and "skills". 19 are open on Saturdays and 14 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 18 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; 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 24 schools here, 18 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.

Darby Creek Horse Farm LLC

Darby Creek Horse Farm LLC

(35)
  • Barn
  • Trainer
  • Prices
“Britiani believes in teaching from the ground up, making sure that riders understand and have solid footing in the basics and then builds upon those skills to advance them to the next step.”
Galloway, OH · 13 mi from Columbus
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Hunters Court Farm

Hunters Court Farm

(8)
  • Barn
  • Lessons
“Awsome place to work very nice barn”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2005
Johnstown, OH · 18 mi from Columbus
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Shady Acres Farm

Shady Acres Farm

(3)
“Farm time”
In Business Since 2012
Grove City, OH · 13 mi from Columbus
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Forest Brook Equestrian

Forest Brook Equestrian

Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2021
Hilliard, OH · 13 mi from Columbus
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Limerick Lane Farm

Limerick Lane Farm

(4)
“I have boarded at Limerick Lane for over 5 years and it has been a great experience.”
In Business Since 2002
Hilliard, OH · 13 mi from Columbus
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True Course

True Course

(6)
“During that time, they have not only taught her all the skills she needed to move up the ranks all the way to the 3'6 Equitation, they have also brought her out of shell, taught her life lessons & gave her opportunities to work and learn.”
In Business Since 2019
Johnstown, OH · 18 mi from Columbus
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Fay Baynton Stables

Fay Baynton Stables

(10)
  • Training
  • Child
  • Barn
“The high held head, confirmation and attitude of the desired trait for Friesian showmanship make Fay's skills a perfect and natural fit for my mares training.”
In Business Since 1996
Powell, OH · 16 mi from Columbus
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DHS Farms

DHS Farms

Family Business
In Business Since 2016
Westerville, OH · 10 mi from Columbus
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Equine Boarding/Training

Equine Boarding/Training

(4)
  • Barn
“Professional organized barn run by knowledgeable 3rd generation horseman.”
Hilliard, OH · 13 mi from Columbus
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Paradise Hills Horse Farm

Paradise Hills Horse Farm

Lockbourne, OH · 15 mi from Columbus
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Rising Star Ranch

Rising Star Ranch

(43)
  • Skills
  • Trail
  • Lessons
“Leslie is an excellent trainer and they also hold Equine Trail Sports events and clinics to help clients improve their horsemanship and trail rides, bonfires, cookouts etc.”
BBB Accredited
30+ Years Experience
Pataskala, OH · 19 mi from Columbus
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Foxridge Farms Corporation

Foxridge Farms Corporation

(4)
“I have been riding at Foxridge Farms for less than 3 years now and I can honestly say that I have improved more as a rider in the past 3 years at Foxridge than 10+ years at any other barn.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1999
Galena, OH · 18 mi from Columbus
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Autumn Rose Farm

Autumn Rose Farm

(11)
“Nice large indoor facility.”
In Business Since 2005
Delaware, OH · 18 mi from Columbus
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Zoe Woodland Performance Horses

Zoe Woodland Performance Horses

(13)
“My kids were 4 and 9, and able to really enjoy the ride!”
In Business Since 2017
Orient, OH · 17 mi from Columbus
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Duzan Riding Academy

Duzan Riding Academy

(7)
  • Barn
“The campers also get a riding lesson each day from one of Duzan's qualified adult instructors and they get to participate in a cute little horse show at the end.”
In Business Since 2009
Ostrander, OH · 20 mi from Columbus
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South Wind Stables

South Wind Stables

(7)
“Beautiful facility, wonderful people.”
In Business Since 2006
Pataskala, OH · 19 mi from Columbus
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Fairy Tale Farm

Fairy Tale Farm

(20)
  • Calling
  • Stalls
  • Instructor
“They do a lot of turn out, provide large stalls accommodate all of my requests for my horse and do all of this while making you feel apart of something wonderful.”
In Business Since 2009
Johnstown, OH · 18 mi from Columbus
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Rodeo Run Stables

Rodeo Run Stables

(11)
  • Arena
  • Barn
“Great place to board wonderful people!”
Family Business
In Business Since 2015
Canal Winchester, OH · 18 mi from Columbus
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Horseback Riding Services in Columbus, OH Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$250
Maximum cost
$1184
National Average
$356
Avg Per Hour Rates
$106
$312
$561
Average price range is based on 422 cost profiles
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Average Cost $356
Minimum cost $250
Maximum cost $1184
Avg Per Hour Rates $106

Average range $312 to $561 is based on 422 cost profiles.

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