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Finding Hearts Farm
“Couldn't have had a more surprising, delightful, and refreshing experience.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons in Frederick, MD
24 schools listed · 4 in Frederick · 1 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Heart of Riding
- Lessons
- Skills
“She is always cheerful, happy to answer ALL my questions, and gives great feedback and exercises for me to work on between my lessons (which can be few and far between since I drive over an hour to ride with her, but it's worth every minute!”
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Bennetts Creek Farm LLC
“Friendly place beautiful setting”
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Topline Equestrian Center
“Lovely facility”
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Tara Equestrian Events
“Good people and reasonably priced for all your horse needs.”
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Out of the Box Stables
“Some navigation systems may take you only to the main entrance, right off the main road but you have to get in the driveway and drive down almost a quarter mile and its the house at the very end to the left.”
The 24 schools listed for Frederick, MD 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: Frederick, MD
4 of the 24 schools we list are based in Frederick; the other 20 serve Frederick from towns including Clarksburg (13 mi), Mt Airy (16 mi) and Union Bridge (12 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 402 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock; 16 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 22 of the schools on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 18 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 24 schools here, 22 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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By Chance Farm LLC
“Our experience has been showing and lessons - footing is amazing, super well run shows, and lessons with Michele has been amazing for both my warmblood and our TB that have very different strengths and weaknesses.”
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Twin Oaks Farm
“Twin Oaks is a perfect place if you are looking for an introduction to horseback ride, looking to improve your riding skills, or just looking for a bit of fun!”
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Thunder Mountain Stables
- Barn
“The facility is beautiful, always clean and the family takes such great care of the horses.”
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Fine Idea Farm
“It's such a beautiful horse farm.”
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Playland Equestrian Center
“I kept my horses at home until last year, so I am very particular, but Playland is the cleanest, most organized facility I have ever been a client at, and I am so far incredibly pleased with the care and attention to detail.”
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Crossfire Farm
“Relaxed and private environment with great amenities on a lovely property.”
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Miles of Smiles Training
- Mare
- Mind
- Drama
“When I retired I sold him to a young event rider where, building on the solid base Leslie put on him, he went on to several years of successful eventing.”
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Happy Hiccups Equestrian LLC
- Coach
- Barn
- Knowledge
“You'll learn how to communicate with horses effectively, improve balance and safety in the saddle, and ultimately grow into a well-rounded, confident rider.”
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Clarksburg Equestrian Center
“Now she's in the next level now and they are teaching her not just to ride horses with different personalities but how to direct the horses where to go and how fast.”
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Barbara Strawson
“Wonderful dressage trainer, 1st rate and great to be with.”
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Morning Sun Stables
“Everything was immaculately maintained, and Lisa, the barn manager, was so easy to work with and extremely kind and knowledgeable.”
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Shades of Bay
“Breathtaking views and very peaceful.”
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Kismet Farm Equestrian Center
- Lessons
- Pony
- Life
“The outdoor ring is huge, there's a small ring for my young daughter and her small pony, they have great trails on the property, and the views are pretty spectacular.”
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Good Choice Farm
“She has taught me so much if you are considering her for your kids she is the best”
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Coexist Stables LLC
“My daughter transferred here from another barn, and the staff are patient and helpful, the facilities are amazing, and the barn fosters a community through events and club.”
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20/20 Horsemanship
- Ponies
- Barn
- Learned
“Everyone the barn is very welcoming and we all pull together when we can to get Barn chores done except it's never a chore when we're there because we have so much fun.”
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Millhaven Horse Farm Derwood
- Trails
- Communication
- Turnout
“Millhaven also makes vet, dental, and farrier care a breeze by putting horses on a regular schedule (that you can of course opt out of) and handling the horses for all routine care.”
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Star Equestrian Center
- Instructors
- Volunteer
“Having been part of supporting Star Equestrian Center's Horse Show for my school, I feel qualified to say that Star has some of the best, most caring staff around.”
Horseback Riding Services in Frederick, MD Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$222
Maximum cost
$1055
National Average
$317
Avg Per Hour Rates
$95
$278
$500
Average price range is based on 417 cost profiles
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