Painted Ridge Farm
“Very highly recommended, Mary is a great teacher and I look forward to every lesson with her.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Waco, TX
None of these schools is based in Waco; they work from towns including Kempner (55 mi), Lorena (10 mi) and Troy (24 mi).
10 schools listed · 2 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Deer Creek Equestrian Center
“I just moved my newly adopted 3yo TB Mare there and she has been more than gracious on me delivering new supplements, finding her the ideal herd/friends to live with, and notifying me of any problems or issues.”
Happy Trails Horseback Riding
“Instructors were very helpful especially for me being a first time rider.”
Robisons Ranch
“The owner of the ranch treated me like family and I was so impressed with how many lives he touches on a daily basis.”
7 Ranch Stables
“Owner is friendly and knowledgeable and I know my horse is safe and well cared for.”
TLC Horse Training LLC
“My granddaughter is new to this sport Briana built her confidence and showed her how to continue to work the horses to keep their newly trained skills up.”
The 10 schools listed for Waco, TX 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: Waco, TX
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 325 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 2 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 5 of the schools on this page; 5 publish a contact page and 3 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, 5 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.
JB Boarding
Halcyon Farms
“By talented, I mean she is very qualified at teaching children how to ride a horse the correct way.”
Hawk Ranch
Black Ranch Horse Retreat and Boarding Facility
“You can tell that the owners really love horses and they genuinely care about their customers and their needs.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Waco
- “Fun for the entire family. The trail guides are knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful, the horses are kind and stable, the views are picturesque, and the prices are reasonable.” — from a review of Happy Trails Horseback Riding
- “Briana did an amazing job helping me with my horse and her knowledge and understanding of what her clients need is outstanding!” — from a review of TLC Horse Training LLC
- “They take great care of my horses. I have been with Deer creek equestrian for 5 years and always had exceptional care.” — from a review of Deer Creek Equestrian Center
- “They will treat you like family and care for your horse like their own.” — from a review of Robisons Ranch
- “Just after a few riding lessons I quickly became confident riding my new horse!” — from a review of TLC Horse Training LLC
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
Is this page useful? Yes
No
Is there anything wrong with this page?
