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Little Creek Corral
- Training
- Patient
- Communication
“He got him to walk over a tarp multiple times for the first time ever, AND he went out of his way to help us when he wouldn't load the trailer after the clinic was over.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Roanoke, VA
None of these schools is based in Roanoke; they work from towns including Forest (36 mi), Radford (34 mi) and Lexington (47 mi).
24 schools listed · 2 open 24/7 · 17 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Flat Hat Farms
“Beautiful place, Great location to board your horses”
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Hidden Creek Stables
- Farm
- Barn
- Trainer
“Whether you are looking for a new place to board your horses, somewhere to take lessons, or a training program for your horse, this is definitely a good fit!”
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Paris Mountain Stables
“When I got injured and was on crutches, the barn manager even soaked and wrapped my horses hoof for an abscess for over a week without charging me since I couldn't do it!”
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Skyline Stables VA
- Guide
- Farm
- Trail
“He took it easy on me on that trail even though I felt like he purposely went by some bushes too closely lol We did it by late afternoon so we had the dusk approaching & it made for a quite the scenic trail.”
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Brook Hill Farm
- Rescue
- Education
- Training
“BHF, a USPC Riding Center, is a wonderful organization that offers English saddle training as well as greatly benefitting the community through educational support & therapeutic riding for individuals with various disabilities & rehabilitation, retir...”
The 24 schools listed for Roanoke, 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: Roanoke, VA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 341 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 14 on Sundays. Domain records put 10 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 4 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 18 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page and 15 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, 18 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.
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Meadow Ridge Stables
“Great place to allow your child to learn how to love horses an become the young rider they want to be”
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Steep Forest Farm
“Access to excellent trainer and know that here the welfare of your horse comes first.”
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Harmony Hills Equestrian Center
“Love this place, they take riding seriously but everyone still has a blast!”
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Bedlam Manor Farm
“Their riding facilities, which include a lighted rubber ring, a HUGE lighted jump field, a large grass ring, and a cross country course with all levels, provide the perfect facility for horses and riders in all disciplines.”
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K & K Quarter Horses
“Owners Kimra and Kevin Compton are very nice and easy going, a joy to be there.”
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Southern Ridge Stables
“Wonderful place that takes great care of your equine friend!!”
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Jacobs Run Equestrian Center
“They are definitely a big part of our community at Serene Creek Run.”
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Sustainable Horsemanship
“By focusing on the importance of things like leg strength, posture, and subtle reining techniques, she teaches the complete beginner to be a well-rounded rider and can guide them wherever they desire be it showing, jumping, barrel racing, etc.”
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Persimmon Ridge Farm
“Not only does my horse adore the farm and looks better than ever, but Dennis loves her as his own, which makes me comfortable not seeing her when law school keeps me away more than I would like.”
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Shadow Ridge Equestrian
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Cowboy Town
- Guide
- Pay
- Tip
“They were able to book me with less than 24 hour's notice for a two-hour trail ride and made it incredibly easy, texting me the details and allowing me to pay my invoice online.”
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Mt Airy Horse Stables
- Trails
“The owners are great, helpful, and really care about their horses (and other animals too)!”
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Echoing Glen Stable
“My daughter is learning a lot and enjoying it.”
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Trinity Appaloosa Farm
“Bron and Tracy, thank you again for sharing your knowledge with me while we were together and for the all the effort it takes to get a foal like our Raffie into the world.”
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JM Equine LLC
“Our oldest takes riding lessons, and what a privilege it has been to see how much her confidence has grown in the few months she has been working with them.”
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Diamond C Ranch
“We board our pony, and my daughter takes lessons.”
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Chestnut Hill Stables & Riding
“Great people!”
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Ashbrooke Ranch LLC
- Lessons
- Barn
- Pastures
“I had the pleasure of coming across Ash Brooke and I was able to secure a spot for my horse there while I was on vacation, and for a few weeks after I got back.”
Horseback Riding Services in Roanoke, VA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$233
Maximum cost
$1103
National Average
$331
Avg Per Hour Rates
$99
$291
$523
Average price range is based on 266 cost profiles
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