Willow Acres
“The owners are friendly and accommodating and the trainers are very knowledgeable.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Summerville, SC
1 of these schools is based in Summerville; the others serve Summerville from towns including Johns Island (23 mi), Charleston (18 mi) and Ladson (3 mi).
7 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Middleton Place Equestrian Center
“The grounds are beautiful, the horses were friendly and the guide was very knowledgeable.”
Bediko Equestrian
“A great , calm , peaceful , and relaxing place to go .”
Eden Wind Farm
“They made the experience so special and my kids absolutely loved it.”
Hoofprints in the Sand
“Thank you Sarah Lustig for being an earth angel providing a source of healing for so many”
Kazanha Equestrian LLC
“Her knowledge is endless and she has not only helped and educated my daughter and myself as beginner horse owners but the confidence that she has instilled in my daughter is priceless!”
The 10 schools listed for Summerville, 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: Summerville, SC
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 373 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 7 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. We have a website on file for 7 of the schools on this page; 5 publish a contact page and 6 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 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.
Stono River Stable
“I'm an Eventer and often compete in Aiken, Laura and some girls at the barn will even come and watch and help me at the events which makes the barn feel like a family.”
Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding
“This is a beautiful place run by angels 💝 Its easy to forget all your problems for a little while”
White Horses
“The most beautiful farm with so many amenities for horse and rider...”
Feet First Wellness
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Summerville
- “If you're looking to get back into riding after a long time away like I was, and rebuild your confidence as a returning rider or a new one, this is the place.” — from a review of Willow Acres
- “I absolutely recommend you take your child, friend or anyone who will enjoy being around knowledgeable staff and spending time with some horses.” — from a review of Eden Wind Farm
- “I've been boarding at Kazanha Equestrian LLC for several years and the care and knowledge my horses receive is second to none.” — from a review of Kazanha Equestrian LLC
- “Such a wonderful experience! Highly professional staff, beautiful grounds, and the horses are very well taken care of.” — from a review of Hoofprints in the Sand
- “Highly recommend this experience. The trail is beautiful, horses well mannered and the guides friendly and informative.” — from a review of Middleton Place Equestrian Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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