Foothills Equestrian Center
“I came to the barn for horse therapy and it works for my anxiety and stress if you have and mental problems like anxiety or others and you love to ride then this is just for you.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Hickory, NC
These schools serve Hickory from nearby bases in towns including Cherryville, Newton and Taylorsville.
10 schools listed · 9 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The Fleenor Farm
“I've taken lessons at many places with many trainers, but Fleenor Farm is by far the best facility I've been to and Sarah is the best instructor I've ever had.”
Walnut Creek Farm
“My daughter has taken horse riding lessons for over a year at this farm and it's been very wonderful.”
Mimosa Hills Farm
“I wanted to improve my seat and really learn to feel the horse under me and she helped me do just that in one single lesson.”
Evrmoore Equine
“Evie is a amazing trainer and all her horses are so sweet!”
White Rose Equestrian
“She is very knowledgeable and I love that she gives positive reinforcement during the lesson.”
The 10 schools listed for Hickory, 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: Hickory, NC
9 of the 10 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 107 reviews; 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 9 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. Domain records put 5 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. We have a website on file for 7 of the schools on this page; 5 publish a contact page and 4 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 10 schools here, 7 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.
SFW Farm
“She welcomes visitors with open arms, offering valuable insights and making each person feel like a part of the farm's family.”
Carousel Stables
“The Williams family is knowledgeable and passionate about horses, and they made me feel confident leaving my beloved horse in their care.”
Half Halt Farms
Harrison Shiflet Stables
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Hickory
- “Carol is an impeccable trainer and my daughter's skills and confidence have grown immensely since she started riding at White Rose Equestrian.” — from a review of White Rose Equestrian
- “Morgan has taught my daughter more confidence in riding by letting her ride to her full potential, but without pushing her.” — from a review of Mimosa Hills Farm
- “The coaches and trainers are all wonderful and have not only helped with my horses, but also helped to turn my girls into confident riders.” — from a review of Foothills Equestrian Center
- “I have been riding for twenty plus years and still thoroughly enjoyed taking lessons with Donna and found her to be very knowledgeable and helpful!” — from a review of Evrmoore Equine
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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