Dream Riders
“Call ahead and make appointment but I recommend.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Lexington, SC
2 of these schools are based in Lexington; the others serve Lexington from towns including Gilbert (9 mi), Irmo (10 mi) and Swansea (17 mi).
5 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Crooked Creek Riding Academy
“I have nothing but favorable things to say about my experiences at Crooked Creek.”
Willow Springs Equestrian LLC
“Everyone I have met has been so friendly, welcoming and willing to help me in any way possible.”
Creekside Farm Stables LLC
“Treats her girls and horses with so much care.”
Carolina Ridge Equestrian Center
“She took a young horse that needed a lot of remedial work due to the last rider not doing what the horse needed.”
Crimson Rose Stables
The 10 schools listed for Lexington, SC 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: Lexington, SC
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 81 reviews; 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 5 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 4 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 38 years. We have a website on file for 4 of the schools on this page; 4 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 1 takes 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 10 schools here, 4 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.
Sweetbay Equestrian
Country Springs Equestrian Center
“Dawn is a super person and very knowledgeable about horses, and is an excellent trainer.”
Poole Training Center
“I've visited several times and the animals are well cared for and the stalls clean.”
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Pony Gang Riding Academy
“The trainers are excellent, offering personalized attention and tailored lessons to fit each rider's ability and goals.”
Why these companies made our list
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