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Heberle Stables
- Hot Cocoa
- Barn
- Weather
“Gary and I thoroughly enjoyed talking with the owner, meeting Vita, the German Shepherd, and the other little dog as well as his son Wil who was our host.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Rochester, NY
1 of these schools is based in Rochester; the others serve Rochester from towns including Webster (9 mi), Honeoye Falls (15 mi) and Penfield (10 mi).
15 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Reflections Equestrian
“Kind, ready to listen, there to help”
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Never Say Never Stables
- Pony
- Granddaughter
- Bunny
“Nobody argued, nobody fought, it was just refreshing for us parents to actually be able to sit down and enjoy the party instead of going crazy with hosting and keeping kids occupied!”
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Lehman Farms
- Barn
- Horse Show
“The farm competes in IEA, and is always helpful, host most of the shows, brings the most horses, and their riders are pretty good people from what I know.”
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JLD Equine
- Trails
- Lessons
“It's a fun place and the direct connection to miles of trails makes it very special.”
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Evergreen Stables Equestrian Center
- Tack
- Barn
- Knowledge
“My intentions were to learn basic horsemanship for last year's Colorado Elk Hunt, but I enjoyed learning so much about horses and riding from Jennifer that I wanted to continue learning more.”
The 24 schools listed for Rochester, NY 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: Rochester, NY
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 622 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. 15 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 20 of the schools on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 15 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 24 schools here, 20 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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Meadows of Mendon Stables
- Kids
“I started riding when I was 5 years old and at first I nervous but then I fell in love with the horses at the Meadows of Mendon stables well taken care of the horses.”
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Sycamore Hill Farm
- Mom
- Therapy
“Leigh is a great riding instructor, she has taught me so much and has really helped me advance in my riding, she is also a really great friend, i highly recommend!”
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Huntington Meadow Stables
- Horse Shows
“Communication via phone to change a lesson or set up other lessons takes a little time we have found it best to communicate in person, mainly because staff are typically working with the horses or students or during the season at horse shows.”
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Irish Rose Stables
- Footing
- Atmosphere
- Budget
“Love Irish Stables it is a Great place to ride Horses and take up riding lessons and thay have friendly people and pretty Horses there and the trainer Colleen is a.”
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Heritage Christian Stables
“Great learning experience and were able to ride the horses too.”
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Truenorth Equestrian Center
“She rode here at Fuller's and often worked with our younger and advanced horses.”
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Castle Creek Farms Equestrian LLC
“Great place with great people kids are happy and so are the horses”
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Equimeadows Troyer LLC
- Water
- Hay
“She is an absolutely phenomenal trainer and has taught me so well as well as her other students( at the Erie County Fair, her and two of her students placed the top three in Eq!”
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Whispering Pines Stables
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Hillrise Equestrian Center Inc
“Wonderful place, best care for horses and riders of all ages, awesome team, great support and place to learn the sport and about your 4 legged sportspartner.”
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Leg Up Stables
“I learned so much about horsemanship, proper care, and of course riding from Kim Sanford during my time on the Geneseo Equestrian Team at Leg Up Stables!”
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Renegade Wind LLC
- Students
- Training
- Attention
“She uses scientific evidence and numerous studies to back each decision that is made at Renegade Wind and is always looking for ways to expand her knowledge and pass it along to others.”
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City View Equestrian
- Barn
- Lesson
- Training
“Also, it is imperative to mention that Mary ceaselessly goes above and beyond to ensure the utmost care of ALL of the animals under her watch (not just the ponies).”
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Pegasus Dressage
“Beautiful barn well kept”
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Finger Lakes Equestrian Center
“He gets to spend a majority of his time outside with his friends in a large pasture, but when the weather does not allow for that he come in to a large box stall with fresh water and a full hay net.”
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Purple Pony
- Volunteers
“The riders get great enjoyment out of being on a horse while is strengthens their core muscles, improves balance and gives them interaction with the sidewalkers.”
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Locust Grove Arabians
- Barn
- Lessons
“I reached out to Whitney to get my 4 year old son into lessons and we also wanted a place that offered western (as he wants to be a cowboy) and it's hard to find western options this close to home.”
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Bristol Hills Farm & Stables
“Beautiful views.”
Horseback Riding Services in Rochester, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$244
Maximum cost
$1158
National Average
$348
Avg Per Hour Rates
$104
$305
$549
Average price range is based on 478 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Rochester
- “Very friendly staff. It was our first time riding horses and we had a great experience.” — from a review of Heberle Stables
- “They were very accommodating, patient, down-to-earth and helpful with a young horse I brought to them- very willing to work with her and help me problem-solve.” — from a review of Finger Lakes Equestrian Center
- “Exceptional care. My horse has had more than her fair share of injuries and illnesses and the Duncan family has always gone above and beyond to care for her.” — from a review of JLD Equine
- “Super friendly atmosphere, great lesson horses! They work really well with you around busy schedules and different riding abilities.” — from a review of Evergreen Stables Equestrian Center
- “Riding with Janet has not only made me a better equestrian but a more confident equestrian and human.” — from a review of Hillrise Equestrian Center Inc
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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