This directory section features stables and equestrian centers offering structured horseback riding classes for beginner through advanced riders. Facilities specialize in disciplines such as Western, English hunt seat, dressage, and jumping, with options for private or group instruction. Before scheduling, verify if the facility provides school horses or requires riders to lease or own a horse.
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ABCentre
28555 N 84th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
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Bein Performance Horses
6807 E Peak View Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266-6513
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Crestline Farm Inc.
30158 N 148th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262-6804
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Dynamite Riding Academy
30812 N 148th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262-9589
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Jodi Scott's School of Horsemanship
5717 E Red Bird Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
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Lorill Equestrian Center
30208 N 152nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262-6985
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Turnbull Cutting Horses
30609 N 144th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
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Twisted Tree Farm Training Stables
29001 N 80th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
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Winter Rose Equestrian
6740 E Jomax Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266-8843
Tucson 5
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Adamo Equestrian
5555 S Melpomene Way, Tucson, AZ 85747-9512
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All Around Trail Horses
7151 S Camino Loma Alta, Tucson, AZ 85747
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Ashbrook Farm
8526 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749-8793
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Catalina Horseback Riding
7151 S Camino Loma Alta, Tucson, AZ 85747-9365
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Cielo Tierra Ranch
11600 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85737
Phoenix 4
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Desert Palms Equestrian Center
28410 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85331-6228
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Light Rein LLC
3701 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85050-8131
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Marissa Mendoza Performance Horses
3701 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85050-8131
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Wildcat Ranch
2148 E Desert Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85042-6916
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Bristol Show Stable
4305 E Pinnacle Vista Dr, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
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KiTerra Ranch
5601 E Yucca Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331-8127
Everyday 7am-8pm
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Matthew Roberts Stables
29020 N 53rd St, Cave Creek, AZ 85331-6320
Dewey 2
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Bennett Stables
2190 Old Black Canyon Hwy, Dewey, AZ 86327
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Whispering Hooves, llc
1605 N Cinch Up Rd, Dewey, AZ 86327
Gilbert 2
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Equine Connections
13902 E Morgan Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85295-5210
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Kerivan Farms
15330 E Via Del Rancho, Gilbert, AZ 85298
Waddell 2
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Galloping With Guidance
6901 N 183rd Ave, Waddell, AZ 85355-9796
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Wyld West Equine
7736 N 183rd Ave, Waddell, AZ 85355-9830
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Aslan Dressage
2098 S Trekell Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85193
Mon-Sun 6am-6pm
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Northern Arizona Riding Stable
9215 Old Munds Hwy, Flagstaff, AZ 86005
Glendale 1
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Sundancer Stables
23022 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85310-4227
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Driftwood Acres Equine Center
1807 Aztec Rd, Golden Valley, AZ 86413-8191
Hereford 1
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Al's Horse Academy
8876 E Hawthorn Ln, Hereford, AZ 85615-9116
By Appointment
Kingman 1
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Kingman's Healing Hooves
4390 N Glen Rd, Kingman, AZ 86409-2414
Paulden 1
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King's Riding Club
22535 N Malapai Ridge Rd, Paulden, AZ 86334-4001
By appointment Mon-Sat, closed Sun
Pinedale 1
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JJ Ranch Riding
5470 Ripley Ln, Pinedale, AZ 85934
San Manuel 1
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Arizona Performance Horses
82261 Goldbug Rd, San Manuel, AZ 85631
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Saddle Sore Ranch
7214 E Arizona Farms Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
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Frisky Foal Acres
1749 E Yaqui St, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650-8922
Surprise 1
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West Desert Ranch
16531 W Dale Ln, Surprise, AZ 85387-6214
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Arizona Horse Company
2920 S Rincon Rd, Wickenburg, AZ 85390
Also in Arizona
- Horse Riding Lessons65
- Stables with Horse Training64
- Equestrian and Horse Riding Lessons42
- Boarding Stables with Trail Access41
- Equine Boarding Facilities and Horse Stables39
- Equestrian Facilities and Stables with Horses for Sale18
- Pasture Board Stables9
- Horse Boarding Facilities and Equestrian Stables8
- Stables with Indoor Arenas6
Good to know
How much do horseback riding classes typically cost in the US?
Group riding classes generally cost between $45 and $75 per hour, while private lessons range from $65 to $120 per single session. Many facilities offer monthly packages of four lessons at a discounted rate of $180 to $280 total. Additional fees may apply if horse rental or equipment use is charged separately.
What attire is required for a beginner riding class?
Beginner riders should wear fitted long pants like jeans or riding tights to avoid inner-leg chafing against the saddle. Footwear must be a sturdy boot with a smooth sole and a distinct 1-inch heel to keep feet from slipping through stirrups. Most stables lend ASTM/SEI-approved helmets for initial classes, but riders must eventually purchase their own for hygienic fit.
At what age can children begin horseback riding classes?
Standard group and private lessons usually start around age 6 or 7, when children have the physical strength and focus required for independent steering. For children aged 3 to 5, many stables offer 15-to-30-minute lead-line or pony interaction sessions. Adult beginner classes are also widely available across most equestrian centers.
How much does horse riding cost?
Horse riding costs across Arizona 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 40 equestrian centers in Arizona using StableAtlas.
How much do horse riding lessons cost?
The cost of riding lessons in Arizona 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 40 lesson programs across Arizona on StableAtlas.