River Mountain Farm & Life Center LLC
“Horses and people are just the sweetest, kindest and knowledgeable group.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Harrisonburg, VA
These schools serve Harrisonburg from nearby bases in towns including Staunton, Mt Crawford and Keezletown.
10 schools listed · 7 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
RE Sporthorses LLC
“As an adult amateur, life gets in the way a lot but Josie works with you so you can make all your goals happen at the barn, at home and at work.”
Snapps Creek Stables LLC
“And great folks that run the place.”
Walnut Cove Farm
Jordan Hollow Stables
“These ladies will ensure that your ride is exciting, fun and educational!”
Mountaintop Ranch
“Rustic cabin in the mountains of Virginia, horses are well taken care of and very well treated and are a pleasure to ride.”
The 10 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 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 553 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. 7 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 9 of the schools on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; 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 10 schools here, 9 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.
Ride With Pride
“What a beautiful facility, a positive atmosphere and encouraging learning environment for young people wanting to connect with a horse!”
Redmont Farm LLC
“Jess is a great riding instructor all the horses and ponies are well maintained”
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!”
Ashbrooke Ranch LLC
“Love this place and I recommend it to anyone looking for a good place for their horse or to take good lessons.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Harrisonburg
- “Highly recommend RE Sporthorses. Josie is very knowledgeable, always professional and takes exceptional care of the horses at her facility.” — from a review of RE Sporthorses LLC
- “Lisa and all of the employees were so kind and patient, and the horses are well taken care of and loved.” — from a review of Jordan Hollow Stables
- “Everyone was very-friendly and accommodating. They had helmets for us and took some pics of us on the horses and guided us slowly on the trail.” — from a review of Mountaintop Ranch
- “The owners are amazing and take care of your horse(s) as if they were their own.” — from a review of Walnut Cove Farm
- “The horses are gentle, smart, and loved. Missy was our trail guide and she was knowledgeable, friendly, and super patient.” — from a review of Jordan Hollow Stables
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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