Windemere Equestrian Center
“This is a wonderful family friendly place for your kids to learn all of the ground work that goes into basic horsemanship + a full hour of ride time every lesson.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons in Jacksonville, FL
24 schools listed · 7 in Jacksonville · 1 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
J & S Performance Horses
“So good, the environment is amazing and the staff are all nice.”
La Rose Performance Horses
“It was difficult but after realizing that she's educated in equine studies and has the right extensive training, I knew she was the one for me and my horse.”
Coriander Farm
“Great riding lessons.”
Horse Therapies
“E Therapies treats its clients with respect & care, is reasonably priced, organized and offers great communication (which not all businesses in this industry seem to make a priority) We feel very blessed to have found them!”
Hammond Acres
“Caroline will encourage you to jump on a paddle board, go fish, relax in a hammock, or - if you board your horse there - you can ride the arena, take a stroll around the pond, or hit the trails at nearby Jennings Forest!”
The 24 schools listed for Jacksonville, FL 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: Jacksonville, FL
7 of the 24 schools we list are based in Jacksonville; the other 17 serve Jacksonville from towns including Gainesville (60 mi), Middleburg (21 mi) and Keystone Heights (39 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 1,074 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 19 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 16 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page and 13 list a public email. 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, 16 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.
Geddaway Farm
“A first class facility with excellent trainers!”
Penny Lane Stables
“She is great!”
Middleton Stables
“We learned more than just riding; got to brush horses, put on pads and saddle, and then take it all off, put it away and hose horses down after the ride.”
Amelia Island Horseback Riding
“We are not experienced riders at all, but the horses were well trained and followed our commands, riding next to the ocean was awesome, and we felt totally safe under Jessi's leadership.”
Magnolia Acres Farm Equestrian Boutique
“I have been around horses since I was a child, but was still nervous about my daughter starting lessons and the staff at magnolia farms have made me feel comfortable and at peace.”
Appy Acres LLC
“Also, they have events that are super fun happening throughout the year that are open to outside people if your wanting to do obstacle events and more.”
Cooper's Creek Horseback Riding Lessons
“Best trainer ever ~Serenity~”
Batton Family Ranch
“Whether you are on the fence about trying something new, wanting to enjoy riding horses like you did years ago or just enjoy nature while connecting with a horse, you get to do it on horses that are used for kids training lessons.”
EM Equine Service
“My adult lessons are always tailored to what I need to work on and I usually leave feeling like I was challenged but encouraged and always have a good time!”
Serenity Farm Hunter Jumpers
“We love the professional approach while we show and level of care and training is good as well.”
Rocky Creek Farms Equine Services
“Another great day at Rocky Creek!”
RK Stables Rkstables.com
“Mr Rick is a wonderful teacher and within the first lesson we had a great tour of the rescued horses, instructions on safety and the tack, and my 6 year old was riding in the round pen.”
Dragonfly Farms & Stable LLC
“Thank you Laura for making it so easy for me to trust keeping my boy at the farm, and for caring for him on the days I couldn't due to a busy vet school schedule.”
The Celtic Horse
“Very awesome lady very knowledgeable of horses and would definitely recommend.”
Family Horse Ranch & Recue Corp.
Florida Horse Rides
“(Not to mention: She takes the BEST PHOTOS also) This was my girlfriends and I first time ever riding horses and she made us feel so comfortable and the horses were very well behaved.”
Misty Morning Hounds
“It's on the west side of Country Road 2083.”
Divine Harmony Farm
“She feeds quality hay / grain and is very knowledgeable about equine nutrition.”
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