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3 of these schools are based in Gastonia; the others serve Gastonia from towns including Clover, SC (12 mi), Fort Mill, SC (22 mi) and Cherryville (14 mi).
14 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The 24 schools listed for Gastonia, NC 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.
23 of the 24 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 421 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. 14 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 21 of the schools on this page; 17 publish a contact page and 15 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 24 schools here, 21 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.
- “My daughter has been riding at Creekwood since she was 9 years old and has become such a phenomenal equestrian because of it!” — from a review of Creekwood Farm and Riding Academy
- “They’re great for adult riders too! My riding has improved and I feel a lot more confident in handling and grooming horses.” — from a review of Leg Up Equestrian
- “Carol is an impeccable trainer and my daughter's skills and confidence have grown immensely since she started riding at White Rose Equestrian.” — from a review of White Rose Equestrian
- “Amazing experience! They were able to accommodate us (a party of 3) at the last minute, and they were very knowledgeable about not only the horses but the area as well.” — from a review of Redbarn Riding
- “All tack is disinfected between lessons. Would recommend to anyone wanting to get into riding or continue to grow their skills.” — from a review of Lenux Stables & Riding Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
