Urbana Riding Club
“I've learned all of my skills there, and the teachers always make sure you understand what you are doing well, and what you need to work on and how to do it.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons in Frederick, MD
15 schools listed · 5 in Frederick · 8 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Finding Hearts Farm
“Couldn't have had a more surprising, delightful, and refreshing experience.”
Bennetts Creek Farm LLC
“I've been at Bennetts Creek Farm for 5 yrs and have enjoyed every day!”
Topline Equestrian Center
“Eden is wonderful, and does everything to keep the horses happy and healthy.”
Highgarden Farm LLC
Playland Equestrian Center
“Horses are treated with the utmost care and attention, making sure they are comfortable, happy and in peak condition.”
The 15 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
5 of the 15 schools we list are based in Frederick; the other 10 serve Frederick from towns including Adamstown (11 mi), Union Bridge (12 mi) and Clarksburg (13 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 196 reviews; 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 8 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 1 takes 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 15 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.
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.”
Thunder Mountain Stables
“Wonderful place to be whether you are a horse or a human!”
Crossfire Farm
“A small barn that gives you the one on one care with all the opportunities that big show farm can offer!”
Happy Hiccups Equestrian LLC
“Maddie, the owner and coach, is knowledgeable, patient, and flexible with teaching techniques to accommodate six year old moods.”
Dream Catcher Farm
“My daughter looks forward to her lesson every week and she is making real progress.”
Katie Wherley Equestrian
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.”
Barbara Strawson
“Wonderful dressage trainer, 1st rate and great to be with.”
Kismet Farm Equestrian Center
“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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