Jon Walker Stables & Riding Academy Inc.
“My granddaughter has had a great experience at Jon Walker Academy and Stables the past four years in riding lessons, and summer camps.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons in Gastonia, NC
14 schools listed · 5 in Gastonia · 11 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Stonebrook Equestrian Center
“I am extremely impressed by the cleanliness, care, and professionalism I've encountered there!”
D. John Deas
“He has also been willing to give me lessons on a monthly basis and is extremely talented in communicating his knowledge to me as an amateur rider.”
Creekwood Riding Academy
“From the very first lesson, you are taught how to properly care for and respect a horse, while also developing responsibility, confidence, discipline, patience, and so many other life skills that will stay with you far beyond the barn”
Victory Farm Therapeutic & Adaptive Horsemanship
“They take really good care of their horses, most of whom they rescue.”
Rideability Therapeutic Riding
“Love this place can't wait to learn more about Rideability and it's beautiful horses.”
The 14 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.
Area overview: Gastonia, NC
5 of the 14 schools we list are based in Gastonia; the other 9 serve Gastonia from towns including Clover, SC (12 mi), Cherryville (13 mi) and Iron Station (13 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 198 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 10 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. We have a website on file for 10 of the schools on this page; 6 publish a contact page and 6 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.
Where are riding lesson times and rider levels published?
Out of the 14 schools here, 10 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.
Gypsy's Gait Stables
“We've come to Gypsy's Gait for both horse lessons and summer horse camps for several years!”
White Rose Equestrian
“I have 20 years of experience including lessons from various certified instructors across English riding disciplines and Carol communicates and explains strategies and rider biomechanics that are easily understood and applicable.”
KC Farm and Riding Facilities
“Kim, joel, and david are so nice and help all us kids out!”
Crooked Creek Farm
“My daughter learned a lot and loved every minute.”
Great Expectations Stables
“We could not be more pleased with the personalized quality of care we have received from Joellen and her family!!”
The Double HH Ranch
“Great place to go with your family and friends please check it out sometime”
Harrison Shiflet Stables
B & B Arena and Stables
Why these companies made our list
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