Ponderosa Stables Inc
“You can tell the horses are well cared for, safety protocols are carefully followed and everyone is treated with love and respect.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Tempe, AZ
These schools serve Tempe from nearby bases in towns including Scottsdale, Phoenix and Gilbert.
24 schools listed · 1 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Hunkapi Programs
“A wonderful place where horses and healing come together to benefit the exceptional learner community and anyone else who is privileged to visit”
AZ Rodeo Ready
“Definitely recommend this rodeo school, best one out there have lots of fun and progressing really fast!!!”
Equine Connections
“The owner, Virginia, is one of the most authentic and passionate people you will ever meet.”
Kroff Stables
“Allison always goes above and beyond and always puts the horses and riders well being above anything else.”
Guzzo World Wide
The 24 schools listed for Tempe, AZ 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: Tempe, AZ
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,411 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (90%) and communication (85%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "patient". 1 is open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. We have a website on file for 20 of the schools on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I book a riding lesson online?
2 of the 24 schools take bookings through their own site. For a first lesson most barns still want a phone call, because they need your height and weight before they can put a horse's name against your slot.
Out Fox You Farms
“Staff is very helpful and encouraging.”
TLC Horse Boarding
“Michelle is an amazing person with animals and people alike.”
Horse Harmonies
“Not only was she super thorough with explaining to my daughter but safety was the utmost concern and she is so knowledgeable!”
Sunrise Farms
“I know the owner Danny and he is super nice and keeps the place up.”
Garcia Horse Ranch
Cadence Horsemanship
“Kristin, Dan, and the crew of very capable, strong, impressive young women were superb with our Girl Scout troop today.”
Firm Foundation Equine Services
“If you have a struggling horse, If I need help, I highly suggest coming to see this man!”
Horses Space LLC
“Horacio is a great barn manager and has a deep respect for horses and their wellbeing.”
M & M Ranch LLC
“M&M Ranch is an incredible facility that gives you and your horse personalized training to help you reach your goals.”
Twisted Tree Farm
“Professional, knowledgeable and make you feel at home the minute you arrive.”
Joni Fitts School of Horsemanship
“When my kids wanted to ride I knew just the place - and again Joni's skills and her team were everything we needed!”
Bar Diamond Quality Performance Horses
“Kylie was 100% honest with us about medical/injury history, had x-rays for us to look at, and was great to work with as far as getting them to the vet for any pre-purchase exams we wanted.”
Apex Riding Academy LLC
“The horses are taken great care of and the barn is extremely well organized and managed by the team.”
Flying Fox Farm
“Place has such a great vibe too it and it is run by two ladies who love horses.”
Camelot Therapeutic
“What a wonderful place for people with disabilities...”
Winter Rose Equestrian
“Clean stables, only covered arena in Scottsdale, great people, very caring.”
Light Rein LLC Performance Horses
“Fred's passion for what he does is reflected in the way he truly cares about and treats his clients and horses!”
Bein Performance Horses
“She teaches and demonstrates that hard work, discipline and persistence will pay big dividends in horse competitions and life in general.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Tempe
- “Kristin and her staff are amazing with my son and so knowledgeable about horses.” — from a review of Cadence Horsemanship
- “Larry and Janet make a great team always looking after the well being of horses and riders, they also make sure everyone is involved feeling welcome and happy.” — from a review of Twisted Tree Farm
- “I highly recommend riding at Joni Fitts School of Horsemanship for any training no matter what age or experience you have.” — from a review of Joni Fitts School of Horsemanship
- “Kristin and staff teach from a place of immense knowledge and care for both the rider and horses in their program.” — from a review of Cadence Horsemanship
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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