Echoing Glen Stable
“Amazing people and the owners are very professional and take really good care of the facility and in a timely manner.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Lynchburg, VA
2 of these schools are based in Lynchburg; the others serve Lynchburg from towns including Forest (8 mi), Amherst (15 mi) and Bedford (21 mi).
5 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Bolingbrook Farm
“I've ridden here for over a year and it is one of my favorite barns of all time”
Brook Hill Farm
“My daughter attends the school there and is learning to care for horses along with getting an education!”
Lone Pine Hill Llc.
“Cruze has an excellent foundation from Kallie/ LPH, he knows all his baby basics and has had a wonderful light start under saddle.”
Jacobs Run Equestrian Center
“You'll be hard pressed to find another stable in the whole region as wholesome, attentive, welcoming and supportive as this one.”
Steep Forest Farm
“The facility is well maintained and offers an outdoor ring as well as a covered ring; a definite plus during inclement weather.”
The 10 schools listed for Lynchburg, 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: Lynchburg, VA
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 152 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 5 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. Domain records put 5 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2008. 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 7 of the schools on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 5 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, 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.
Slocum's Appaloosa Ranch
“April works so hard taking care of her beautiful horses and trails.”
Still Waters Farm
Hidden Oaks Stables
“The arena is a bit on the small side, but sand surface that is groomed constantly, and jumps available.”
The Morgan Estate
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Lynchburg
- “Beautiful horses and riders. Helping rescued horses who help their riders to become strong and confident!” — from a review of Brook Hill Farm
- “The trainers are very knowledgeable and will help you reach and surpass your riding goals.” — from a review of Steep Forest Farm
- “Any horse or human who finds themselves here for boarding, lessons, or buying, has honestly hit a gold mine.” — from a review of Lone Pine Hill Llc.
- “The people there were all very friendly and they seemed to generally love their horses.” — from a review of Slocum's Appaloosa Ranch
- “The prices for riding are more than reasonable and the trail was very nice.” — from a review of Slocum's Appaloosa Ranch
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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