This directory filter features equestrian centers and boarding stables offering structured horse riding instruction for youth and adult riders. Facilities cover English disciplines like dressage and hunter/jumper, as well as Western riding styles. Before contacting a barn, confirm whether they supply lesson horses or require you to lease or bring your own mount.
Concord 3
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RoseCroft Equestrian Center
1553 Cold Springs Rd, Concord, NC 28025
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Waters Edge Farm
1421 La Forest Ln, Concord, NC 28027
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Windy Meadow Farm
5550 Cold Springs Rd S, Concord, NC 28025-7694
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Blue Skies of Mapleview LLC
3609 Pasture Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
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GaitWay Stables
7206 Schley Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278-6819
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Walker Acres Riding Academy
6521 Schley Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Raleigh 3
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Dead Broke Farm
6921 Wildlife Trl, Raleigh, NC 27613-5687
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Horses for Hope
2909 Banks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603-8945
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MacNair's Country Acres
2721 Dover Farm Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606-4512
Sanford 3
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Circle M City
74 Cowboy Ln, Sanford, NC 27330-8577
Open by Appt. Only
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Mare Meadows Farm
2727 Lower Moncure Rd, Sanford, NC 27330-8217
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Marsh Stables
3406 Center Church Rd, Sanford, NC 27330
Open by Appt. Only
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Riptide Stables
4220 Buck Dr, Castle Hayne, NC 28429-6153
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Saddlebrook Stables
202 Eggert Ave, Castle Hayne, NC 28429
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Horse Shadow Run
Miranda Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
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Shining Hope Farms
3701 Kidd Ln, Charlotte, NC 28216
Durham 2
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Durham Equestrian Club
3611 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705-6210
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Shiloh Farms Equestrian Training
1212 Southview Rd, Durham, NC 27703-8520
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C & C Farm
1399 Mc Wilder Rd, Louisburg, NC 27549
7 days a week, daylight hours
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Countyline Equestrian Center
2616 NC-98, Louisburg, NC 27549
Mebane 2
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Double Take Stables
7825 Yarborough Rd, Mebane, NC 27302-9940
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Woodlawn Stables INC.
530 Woodlawn Rd, Mebane, NC 27302
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LambFarm Horses
4902 Sweet Creek Dr, Morganton, NC 28655-9698
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Mimosa Hills Farm
671 Hopewell Rd, Morganton, NC 28655-8267
Open daily 9am-7:30pm
Mt Ulla 2
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LaBelle Equestrian
2445 Centenary Church Rd, Mt Ulla, NC 28125
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Misfit Manor Farm
370 Atwell Rd, Mt Ulla, NC 28125
By appointment, open daily exc Sunday
New Hill 2
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Fetching Hat Farm
9020 Barker Rd, New Hill, NC 27562-9788
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Oakwood Farm
280 Thunder Valley Rd, New Hill, NC 27562-9711
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New Beginnings Farm
244 Hillside Dairy Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312-8936
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Starting Point Equestrian, LLC
817 Jay Shambley Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
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East Coast Equestrian
1450 Brogden Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577-9243
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Swift Creek Riding Academy, LLC
3905 Swift Creek Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
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Foothills Equestrian Center
531 Starnes Ln, Taylorsville, NC 28681-7672
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Startown Stables Inc
1323 Kirby Lackey Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681
Waxhaw 2
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Providence Equestrian Center
424 Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd S, Waxhaw, NC 28173
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Tequila Sunrise Farm and Stables
5513 Parkwood School Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173-9219
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Poplar Grove Stables
Wilmington, NC
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Seahorse Stables and Farm School by the Sea
1280 Hill Valley Walk, Wilmington, NC 28412-3056
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DeVote Performance Horses LLC
4600 Joe Shawn Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107-7014
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The Lesson Barn of Heritage Farm
3789 High Point Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Alexander 1
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Pegasus Hill Farm
217 Flint Hill Rd, Alexander, NC 28701
Apex 1
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Firstview Farm
248 Paddock Dr, Apex, NC 27523
Asheboro 1
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Spirit Horse Ranch Education Center
2761 Old Cedar Falls Rd, Asheboro, NC 27203-8360
Beaufort 1
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Diamond City Equestrian Center
Laurel Road , Beaufort, NC 28516
Benson 1
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Black Creek Hill Farms
6019 NC-50, Benson, NC 27504
Bolivia 1
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Horse Play Farms
1757 Clemmons Rd SE, Bolivia, NC 28422
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun by appt
Boonville 1
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Astoria, Ltd. Equestrian Center
3914 River Rd, Boonville, NC 27011-8342
Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-12pm, Sun closed
Burgaw 1
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O'Shea Stables
5866 US-117, Burgaw, NC 28425
Candler 1
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The Ruby Ranch NC
36 Kel Co Rd, Candler, NC 28715-8878
Catawba 1
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Ontopp Stables
7595 Monbo Rd, Catawba, NC 28609-8971
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Affordable Riding Lessons
224 Sunbeam Farm Rd, Cherryville, NC 28021-9054
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Folklore Farm
1625 Hobson Rd, Cleveland, NC 27013-8002
Davidson 1
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The Healing Chambers Farms
10600 Archer Rd, Davidson, NC 28036-7590
Efland 1
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Equestrian Program at Chestnut Ridge
4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd, Efland, NC 27243-9722
Etowah 1
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Shea Rose Farm
410 Eade Rd, Etowah, NC 28729
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
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Feather Ridge Equestrian Inc
2132 Evans Dairy Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28312-7199
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 8am-3pm
Franklin 1
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In The Irons Equestrian Academy
Franklin, NC
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Ingleside Farm
606 Hicks Rd, Franklinton, NC 27525-8071
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Hidden Springs Stables
9733 Walter Myatt Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526-7869
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Yonahlossee Saddle Club
5818 Butler Rd, Gibsonville, NC 27249-8837
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The complete horsemanship program
390 Old Nc Hwy 111, Goldsboro, NC 27534
Mon-Thu 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-3pm
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True Hart Farm
5919 Davis Mill Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406-8103
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SaddleRock Farm
1786 Weldons Mill Rd, Henderson, NC 27537-7143
Hertford 1
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New Hope Stables
104 Atkins Way, Hertford, NC 27944-9555
Hollister 1
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Ten Point Ranch
656 Porter Rd, Hollister, NC 27844-9745
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Lenux Stables and Riding Academy
10610 Kerns Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078-3608
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Country Time Equestrian Events
310 Joe Lee Helms Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079
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Castle Farm, LLC
1229 Tommies Dr, Knightdale, NC 27545-9063
By appointment only
Lawndale 1
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Belwood Equestrian Center
1024 Belwood-Lawndale Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090
Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun Closed
Leland 1
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Wonderland Farm
7453 Radio Rd NE, Leland, NC 28451
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Bay View Stables, LLC
2530 N North Carolina Hwy 150, Lexington, NC 27295
Mon by appt, Tue-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 8am-2pm, Sun Closed
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Czechmate Stables
1329 Gregory Cir, Lillington, NC 27546-8196
Maiden 1
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Hickory Creek Farm and Equestrian
3947 Siesta Ln, Maiden, NC 28650-8748
Marshall 1
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Cornerstone Equine Services
286 Gosnell Rd, Marshall, NC 28753-7142
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Dutchman Creek Equestrian Center
430 Jack Booe Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028-4834
Monroe 1
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Chestnut Lane
1524 Clarence Secrest Rd, Monroe, NC 28110-8056
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Shady Star Farm
828 Sandy Run Church Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114
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Bradshaw Equestrian Center
2895 Bradshaw Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115-8391
Newton 1
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Walnut Creek Farm
3307 Startown Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Mon-Thu 12pm-7pm (appt required)
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Hidden K Stables
4725 Montford Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040
Pinnacle 1
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Whistling Creek Farm
1104 Millsap Rd, Pinnacle, NC 27043-8548
Raeford 1
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White Winds Farm Equestrian Center
2246 Calloway Rd, Raeford, NC 28376
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North Carolina Equestrian Center
1746 Brooks Rd, Reidsville, NC 27320-7586
6am-10pm, by appointment only
Rockwell 1
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Smith Stables
120 Wallace Ln, Rockwell, NC 28138
Ronda 1
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OO'king Ranch Horsemanship
1723 Austin Little Mtn Rd, Ronda, NC 28670-8902
Selma 1
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Star Ridge Stables
726 WC Braswell Rd, Selma, NC 27576-6570
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Heritage Stables Llc
6343 Beale Rd, Snow Camp, NC 27349
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Refugio Farm Equestrian Center
896 Yadkin Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387
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Green Acres Horse Farm
381 Green Acres Dr, Stokesdale, NC 27357
Supply 1
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Wild Horse Ranch
1050 Wild Horse Trl NW, Supply, NC 28462-8000
By Appointment
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EasiHorse Farm
2309 Easy Horse Trail, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Willow Spring 1
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Saddletree Stables
2112 Saddle Tree Ln, Willow Spring, NC 27592
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Wildwynn Stables
347 E Main St, Youngsville, NC 27596
Zebulon 1
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JRF Equestrian
8401 Mitchell Mill Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597-8449
Also in North Carolina
- Horse Riding Lessons165
- Stables with Horse Training109
- Horseback Riding Classes and Lessons85
- Boarding Stables with Trail Access80
- Pasture Board Stables60
- Equine Boarding Facilities and Horse Stables52
- Equestrian Facilities and Stables with Horses for Sale37
- Stables with Indoor Arenas25
- Horse Boarding Facilities and Equestrian Stables14
Good to know
How much do riding lessons typically cost in the US?
Private riding lessons generally cost between $50 and $100 per hour depending on the region and instructor credentials. Group lessons typically range from $35 to $65 per hour, with many facilities offering discounted monthly billing for weekly sessions.
What apparel and safety gear are required for a first lesson?
Riders must wear an ASTM/SEI-certified equestrian helmet and sturdy boots with a smooth sole and a distinct 1-inch heel. Long pants such as jeans or riding tights are required to protect your legs from saddle chafing.
Do I need to own or lease a horse to take equestrian lessons?
No, beginner and intermediate riding programs supply trained lesson horses for students to ride during their scheduled sessions. Stables usually only require horse ownership or a partial lease once a rider advances to competitive showing.
How much does horse riding cost?
Horse riding costs across North Carolina depend on whether you are paying for individual lessons, trail rides, or maintaining a leased or owned horse. Rates vary between rural stables and urban equestrian facilities across the region. You can compare options across 94 equestrian centers in North Carolina using StableAtlas.
How much do horse riding lessons cost?
The cost of riding lessons in North Carolina typically varies by instructor certification, discipline, and facility infrastructure. Group lessons generally offer a more budget-friendly option compared to private instruction. Find local pricing by browsing 94 lesson programs across North Carolina on StableAtlas.