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Cool Breeze Stables
- Learn
“All the horses are well behaved and clean.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Harrisonburg, VA
None of these schools is based in Harrisonburg; they work from towns including Staunton (19 mi), North Garden (34 mi) and Charlottesville (35 mi).
24 schools listed · 12 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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3 Blazing Manes
- Fun
- People
- Lessons
“I will definitely come back if I get another contract up here.”
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RE Sporthorses LLC
“Fabulous trainer with excellent equine care”
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River Mountain Farm & Life Center LLC
“Wonderful family atmosphere with sincerely caring owners!”
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Walnut Cove Farm
“The owners are amazing and take care of your horse(s) as if they were their own.”
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Jordan Hollow Stables
“They were so aware of individual riding experiences and guided our family perfectly through an hour and a half of incredible experience of horseback riding.”
The 24 schools listed for Harrisonburg, VA 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: Harrisonburg, VA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 747 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. 12 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 17 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, 23 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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Mountaintop Ranch
- Honeymoon
- Lunch
- Excursion
“We were greeted at the door like they had known us for a long time, were constantly reassured of how glad they were to join them, and the guide was patient, a great conversationalist, and fun!”
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Calberry Farms
- Lessons
“Calberry Farms is a beautiful, calm and peaceful place filled with happy horses, dogs and cats - an oasis that seems far, far away but right in Charlottesville, easy to get to and close to city center.”
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Ride With Pride
- Instructor
- Volunteers
“They have really changed over the years, but the one thing I feel is that they will continue to greatly benefit their community and the other people who need them.”
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Still Pond Farm Stables
“Thank you for your kindness and generosity!!”
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Redmont Farm LLC
“Great place for my kids!”
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Lisa Reid Eventing
“Safety is of utmost important to her, and she won't throw a student out onto a tough course without knowing they are fully prepared and trained for it.”
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Carriage Stone Farm and Horse Ranch
- Horses
“Close to Luray downtown so you can enjoy the local scene too!”
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Charlottesville Area Riding Therapy
“Great experience for those with special needs - the Fried Family hosts this program - and a great thanks to Sarah & all the volunteers that make this experience absolutely great!”
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Ashbrooke Ranch LLC
- Pastures
- Lessons
- Barn
“I had the pleasure of coming across Ash Brooke and I was able to secure a spot for my horse there while I was on vacation, and for a few weeks after I got back.”
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Hidden Trails Stables
- Mom
- Trail Ride
- Price
“It was a nice change of pace and allowed opportunities to see the beauty of the scenery without watching your foot steps on the paths carefully (like a lot of the local rocky hiking trails we visited).”
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Rock Branch Horse and Cattle Co LLC
- Confidence
- Pony
- Birthday
“My daughter has been riding at rock branch for 3 years now and the care that the owners have for their animals and students is amazing, we love Abby and Caleb.”
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Keelona Farm
“Great place”
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Carriage Hill Farm
- Ponies
- Lessons
- Rabbit
“Kristi was the perfect person to give our 4 year old her first riding lesson and pony ride.”
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JM Equine LLC
“Our oldest takes riding lessons, and what a privilege it has been to see how much her confidence has grown in the few months she has been working with them.”
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North Garden Equestrian Center
“Excellent care and friendly atmosphere.”
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Whistling Ridge Farm
- Drama
“Lauren was kind, caring, knowledgeable, professional and fun to be around too!”
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Royal Horseshoe Farm Inc
“AMAZING trail riding barn with a beautiful selection of trails and lovely, calm and quiet horses that were super pleasant to ride along the beauty of a trail.”
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Marriott Ranch Trail Rides
- Felt
- Owner
- Patient
“You'll feel like you're chatting with old friends as you learn about the ranch, talk about its history and decide quietly to yourself that you're coming back soon.”
Horseback Riding Services in Harrisonburg, VA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$208
Maximum cost
$986
National Average
$296
Avg Per Hour Rates
$89
$260
$467
Typical price range is based on 299 cost profiles
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