Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Hempstead, NY
These schools serve Hempstead from nearby bases in towns including Glen Head, Elmont and Old Westbury.
14 schools listed · 1 open 24/7 · all 14 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Gary P Gullo Racing Stable
“Gary Gullo is a great horseman.”
Big River Barn Rescue Inc.
“Great instructors and the horses were very gentle and well trained for beginners”
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Thomas School Of Horsemanship Summer Day Camp & Riding School
“Watching my daughter grow in confidence while being surrounded by such a supportive community has been incredibly special, and we feel so lucky to call TSH our second home.”
Bethpage Equestrian Center
“We had Maddie as our handler - she was so sweet, helped my daughter get set up with a helmet and ensured she had a safe ride around the property.”
Aureliano Equestrian
“Jill, Brittany, and Alexa, along with the other instructors, teach with clarity and patience, emphasizing correct fundamentals, confidence, and good horsemanship rather than pressure or shortcuts”
The 14 schools listed for Hempstead, NY 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: Hempstead, NY
The 14 schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 445 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock and all 14 are open on weekends. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 80 years. We have a website on file for all 14 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page and 8 list a public email. 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 14 schools here, all 14 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.
Horseability
“Great experience with a great staff everyone was very warm and welcoming”
Gold Coast Equestrian
“Instructors are the sweetest people rver, definitely a good place to learn and advance.”
Hunters Grove
“I have been coming to Hunter Grove for many years now and cannot speak highly enough of the caliber of trainers they have.”
Ten Wins Llc.
Laughing Pony Parties
“The animals are so friendly and well-cared for, and the cotton candy and popcorn machines are a huge bonus!”
Metropolitan Equestrian
Blue Star Equestrian
Janice L. Blake
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Hempstead
- “Highly recommend to anyone looking for a barn that's well run, welcoming, and full of horses you can trust!” — from a review of Thomas School Of Horsemanship Summer Day Camp & Riding School
- “I would definitely recommend this barn to anyone who wants to try horseback riding for the first time!” — from a review of Big River Barn Rescue Inc.
- “I have made so many friends and my riding has truly improved so much!” — from a review of Aureliano Equestrian
- “They have a friendly and knowledgeable staff and take great care of the horses.” — from a review of Bethpage Equestrian Center
- “The stalls are always pristine and the horses are professional quality, which makes taking lessons that much easier.” — from a review of Hunters Grove
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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