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Star Equestrian Center
- Volunteer
- Instructors
“STAR has an amazing therapeutic riding program that helps and teaches many disabled and challenged riders but also teaches recreational riders as well.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Hagerstown, MD
2 of these schools are based in Hagerstown; the others serve Hagerstown from towns including Frederick (22 mi), Martinsburg, WV (17 mi) and Clarksburg (34 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Above and Beyond Farm
“I've been at the stable since the owners purchased it and they've gone Above and Beyond (pun intended) to take care of the boarders, facilities, and most importantly, the horses.”
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Horses With Hearts
- Organization
“I am a recovering addict and while I was in rehab we had weekly visits to the farm and did lots of therapudic things and learned things that really helped me.”
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Thunder Mountain Stables
- Barn
“If your looking for a place where your horse will be loved, cared for and treated as if it were their own, Thunder Mountain is the place to go.”
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Heart of Riding
- Skills
- Lessons
“Using different imagery has helped me improve my sitting more back and straight, finding different thigh muscles has engaged them, raising toes and not lowering heels has helped, pushing my hands foreward is difficult but when I do it it helps the ho...”
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Finding Hearts Farm
“I was interested in becoming a better all-around horsewoman, learn more in prep for horse ownership, and I was *not* interested in showing.”
The 24 schools listed for Hagerstown, 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: Hagerstown, MD
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 699 reviews; 3 have 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 "knowledge" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 19 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. Domain records put 14 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 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; 18 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 3 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.
Can I book a riding lesson online?
3 of the 24 schools take bookings through their own site. For a first lesson most barns still want a phone call, because they need your height and weight before they can put a horse's name against your slot.
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Bennetts Creek Farm LLC
“I've been at Bennetts Creek Farm for 5 yrs and have enjoyed every day!”
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Topline Equestrian Center
“Eden is wonderful, and does everything to keep the horses happy and healthy.”
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Homestead Farm Equestrian Center
- Kids
- Atmosphere
“FRANKIE CARPER is an excellent trainer/teacher with tons of experience in the showring himself, breeding, super knowledgeable about equine healthcare, proper technique for English, western, dressage, driving.”
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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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Kismet Farm Equestrian Center
- Barn
- Life
- Pony
“I am a busy college student and soon to be teacher, but I am never stressed about getting to the barn to check on my beloved horse, because I know she is being continually checked on and I will be notified if anything is wrong.”
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National Riding Stables
- History
- Knowledge
- Information
“Absolutely wonderful ride day etc, You can tell how loved and cared the horses are and knowing your money goes towards them rescuing and caring for horses is such an amazing thing and i knew i wanted to support a business that has the best interest o...”
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Coexist Stables LLC
“They have sucked her into the fold and let her help out the younger children, help with the horses after lessons, work with the horses at off barn events and have held her accountable for not just herself but the horse she is riding, the tack and the...”
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Magic Mountain Farms
- Trail
- Guide
- Kids
“Jess was amazing and so very patient and encouraging.”
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Winsome Farm Ranch Resort
- Trail Ride
- Kids
- Cost
“So first things first, this place I must absolutely say I love this place and the people, but even more so I love that my son and nephew enjoyed and loved their experience with horseback riding here.”
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20/20 Horsemanship
- Lessons
- Learned
- Barn
“She takes the time needed to help a beginner truly understand horsemanship, both on and off the horse, and she has taken a nuanced approach with me that has helped to uncover and refine the finer points I never learned while riding at bigger lesson b...”
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Millhaven Horse Farm Derwood
- Barn
- Turnout
- Communication
“For a busy family like ours it has been a blessing to have such skilled staff and ownership overseeing every aspect of our horse's needs including regular hoof and medical care, specialized feeding, and round the clock oversight ensuring his health a...”
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Out of the Box Stables
“We had some cold and possibly last minute rain in the forecast and she brought us a tent to have just in case, her staff made a bonfire and we were able to roast smores (big hit at the party).”
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Bascule Farm LLC
- Barn
- Instructors
- Facility
“I've been at barns where you were constantly being told not to do something, and others where there was no one to help or ask questions of -- Bascule is right in the middle where there is always someone to help if you need it but no one is looking ov...”
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Dark Spring Stables
- Trail Ride
- Questions
- Farm
“She was recently visited by Loudoun County Economical Development Organization during Small Business Week and was given this 12/10 review which I will let speak for itself:”
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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
“She doesn't overwork her horses, therefore the kids are introduced to interacting with a horse that really responds to their cues and is well-mannered (and safe to ride!”
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Fine Idea Farm
“They don't offer lessons to non-boarders, otherwise it's a nice boarding facility”
Horseback Riding Services in Hagerstown, MD Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$200
Maximum cost
$950
National Average
$285
Avg Per Hour Rates
$85
$250
$450
Fair price range is based on 259 cost profiles
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