Rock Creek Park Horse Stables– Washington, DC
Deep in the woods of Rock Creek Park, you can find peace in the company of horses and those who love them. Rock Creek Park Horse Center is one of Washington D.C.’s best-kept secrets and the only public riding facility in the nation’s capital. They offer boarding, camps, trail rides, pony rides, and lessons for first-time riders through well-seasoned equestrians.
Urbana Riding Club– Frederick, MD
A premier full-service equestrian facility located in southern Frederick County near I-270 and Sugarloaf mountain. They offer full care stall boarding and year-round lesson & leasing programs for riders of all ages and skill levels. Come enjoy the beautiful heated indoor, three outdoor riding rings, cross country fields, and over 2.5 miles of private trails!
Camp Olympia– Rockville, MD
They offer lessons year round at the facility on Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville, Maryland with a very flexible schedule. They have special programs which include horse shows, spring and winter break camp, one day camps for school holidays, birthday parties, Girl Scout badges and CHA Riding Instructor Certification Clinic.
Potomac Horse Center– North Potomac, MD
The heart of the Potomac Horse Center is an extensive teaching program featuring riding classes for 5 to 8 year old children – through adults of all levels. In addition, a strong classical dressage program, combined training, and a hunter/jumper program are available with riders competing under different trainers on both the “A” and local hunter/jumper circuits. They offer a variety of activities with approximately 12 horse shows a year and a busy calendar of clinics featuring internationally recognized clinicians in many disciplines. PHC also offers other recreational activities such as birthday parties, individual pony rides, trail riding classes through wooded parkland, open houses, a summer horse camp program, therapeutic horseback riding, and more.
Calleva Horse Adventure Programs– Dickerson, MD
Private lessons and after school horse programs are very popular at Calleva. Tiny Tots is a program created especially for children ages 3 to 6. Riding lessons are taught in a fun and age appropriate setting. They also offer horse back riding camp to kids ages 9-15. Have a horse birthday party or a scout field trip.
Reddemeade Equestrian Center– Silver Spring, MD
Private lessons starting at age 3; Group Lessons for ages 7 and up. For smaller children or any student looking to get more in-depth knowledge, we offer one-on-one instruction in 30, 45, or 60 minute interval
Wheaton Park Stables– Silver Spring, MD
WPS is a family-oriented riding stable specializing in group lessons, pony pal lessons, summer camps, birthday parties and trail rides.
Woodend Horse Center– Silver Spring, MD
They welcome everyone, from beginners and recreational riders to dressage lovers, hunter-jumpers, eventers, Western pleasure riders, and anyone who just loves being around horses! For more than 30 years, they’ve been sharing the art, sport, and joy of riding through lessons, camps, clinics, and more. They offer access to a 25-acre estate with lighted indoor and outdoor rings, paddocks, stables, fields, and riding trails. It’s a perfect place to learn to ride, improve your equestrian skills, expand your horsemanship, or just have fun in the saddle.
Meadowbrook Stables– Chevy Chase, MD
They offer riding and horsemanship lessons in hunters, hunt seat equitation, and jumpers to riders of all levels, ages 6 through adult. They also offer a range of summer camp programs, as well as boarding, leasing and showing opportunities.
Out of the Box Stables– Gaithersburg, MD
They offer a lot of programs here! Including a monthly lead line classes for 5 years old and under. The children take turns being led around the ring on the different horses and ponies they choose. This is a one hour session! Individual lessons, birthday parties and summer camp can be found at Out of the Box.
NFF Stables– Poolesville, MD
NFF Stables began as Nothing Fancy Farm back in 1999 and has grown quite a bit over the years, and today they have a top-notch boarding and riding facility. Though their horses and stables are quite fancy, their attitude is not! If you’re looking for a barn that is professional, yet laid-back and fun – NFF Stables is for you! They offer boarding – both full care and field board; private, semi-private and group riding lessons for all ages from beginners on up; a show team that attends shows throughout the area; and summer programs.
Little Burgundy Farm Stables– Alexandria, VA
Little Burgundy Farm is a small, private horse farm located near the intersection of I-495 and Telegraph Road, in Alexandria, VA — a little piece of the country tucked away in the dense suburbs of northern Virginia. They offer access to horses and riding facilities through their equestrian riding club program, allowing members to take riding lessons on a recurring basis. They are well suited for experienced riders as well as new riders — both adult and youth riders that are at least 7 years — who are interested in taking weekly riding lessons and improving riding skills or simply enjoying the sport.
Mulford Riding School– Centreville, VA
Offering lessons, camps and boarding.
JBIT Ranch– Berryville, VA
All are welcome no matter their skill level or their goals as long as you simply seek to have a natural relationship with the horse. They provide a full range of horse services including English and Western Horseback Riding Lessons, Horse Training, Horse Boarding, Quality Horse Sales. They even offer summer Horseback Riding Camps for young and old alike with a focus on natural horsemanship, responsibility and relationship.
Brentsville Stables– Manassas, VA
Family owned and operated specializing in English riding lessons for ages 4 and up.
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