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English riding lessons in North Carolina

149 stables in North Carolina teach English riding, out of 575 stables we list in the state. Each one is here because a customer review or its own website mentions English riding, and the proof is under each stable.

149Stables
81Cities
575All stables in NC

Top 12 by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (10 reviews or more). The other 137 stables are listed by city below.

Open-now times come from Google; call the stable before you go.

Equine Adventures

52193 Piney Ridge Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.9Rating
791Reviews
5Services
English: per the stable's website

Desperado Horse Farm

7214 NC-210

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.9Rating
162Reviews
4Services
English: mentioned in a customer review

Painted Sky Ranch

590 Mayberry Ln

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
5Rating
143Reviews
8Services
English: per the stable's website

Horses for Hope

2909 Banks Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.6Rating
106Reviews
9Services
English: per the stable's website

Portofino Horse Stables

213 Portofino Drive

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.9Rating
84Reviews
5Services

Also great horse show series for eventing, combined, dressage (listed on website).

★★★★★ Susan, Mar 2026

The stable's website says so too.

Saddletree Stables

2112 Saddle Tree Ln

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.3Rating
94Reviews
7Services

I definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants: Western Pleasure lessons, English lessons, trail rides, leasing, buying, boarding, etc.

From a Google review

Cash Lovell Stables & Riding Academy

2210 Darwick Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.9Rating
76Reviews
7Services
English: per the stable's website

MacNair's Country Acres

2721 Dover Farm Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.3Rating
83Reviews
7Services

I am working on dressage with her, and am so excited how far my training and my horses training have come along.

From a Google review

The stable's website says so too.

Chestnut Lane

1524 Clarence Secrest Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.9Rating
62Reviews
6Services
English: per the stable's website

Highland Hill Trails & Stables

5051 Old Mocksville Rd

LessonsSummer campsEnglish
4.8Rating
59Reviews
4Services

I learned dressage, and it was more work than enjoyment.

From a Google review

My Farm Camps Experience

12381 Downs Rd

Trail ridesLessonsSummer camps
4.3Rating
63Reviews
6Services
English: per the stable's website

Double Take Stables

7825 Yarborough Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.8Rating
48Reviews
7Services
English: per the stable's website

More stables with English riding lessons in North Carolina, by city

Aberdeen 1 stable

Alexander 1 stable

  • Pegasus Hill Farm217 Flint Hill Rd, Alexander · ★ 4.6 (25)
    English: per the stable's website

Apex 6 stables

  • Trademark Stables104 Rocklyn Ln, Apex · ★ 4.8 (32)

    I can think of no better trainer in the hunter/jumper industry in and around our local area.

    From a Google review
  • Finally Farm1804 Cross Country Ln, Apex · ★ 4.4 (29)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Apex Equestrian Center319 Green Level Rd, Apex · ★ 4.6 (16)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Grace Lee Farm2437 Olive Chapel Rd, Apex · ★ 4.5 (15)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Green Level Equestrian1013 White Oak Creek Dr, Apex · ★ 4.9 (8)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Firstview Farm248 Paddock Dr, Apex · ★ 5 (4)

    Firstview Farm and the Wenigers provided professional and personal detail for my daughter's dressage passion.

    ★★★★★ Penny, Jan 2020

Asheville 2 stables

  • Crouse Equestrian60 Velvet Ridge Ln, Asheville · ★ 4.8 (41)

    She has been introduced to Dressage by Belle and Reece, and she is quickly falling in love with it.

    From a Google review
  • Willow Creek Horse Farm362 Onteora Blvd, Asheville · ★ 4.3 (22)
    English: per the stable's website

Bahama 2 stables

  • AP Equestrian9318 S Lowell Rd, Bahama · ★ 4.5 (22)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Hidden Hill Farm9318 S Lowell Rd, Bahama · ★ 5 (7)
    English: per the stable's website

Banner Elk 1 stable

  • Banner Elk Stables796 Shomaker Road,, Banner Elk · ★ 3.4 (43)

    Luckily, upon our arrival, we met the owner, who informed us that the recent hurricane had caused extensive flood damage to the property, preventing them from opening.

    From a Google review

Benson 1 stable

Bolivia 1 stable

Boone 1 stable

  • Grandfather Stables534 Church Hollow Rd, Boone · ★ 4.5 (43)
    English: per the stable's website

Bostic 1 stable

  • Fern Hollow Farm1863 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic · ★ 5 (6)
    English: per the stable's website

Bunnlevel 1 stable

Burlington 2 stables

  • RH Farm Rescue and Stables3941 Cates Loop Rd, Burlington · ★ 4.8 (18)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Highclere Farms566 McCray Rd, Burlington · ★ 5 (10)

    Highly recommend, especially for dressage enthusiasts.

    ★★★★★ Parker, Aug 2021

Candler 2 stables

  • Encore Stables338 Youngs Dr Ext, Candler · ★ 5 (8)

    I also have access to a covered arena, which is dressage sized, and an open sand arena, which is set up for jumping.

    From a Google review
  • Over The River Farm38 Walking Horse Trail, Candler · ★ 5 (5)
    English: per the stable's website

Castle Hayne 1 stable

Chapel Hill 6 stables

  • Montross Quarter Horses, Inc.9000 Dodsons Xrds #7677, Chapel Hill · ★ 4.1 (24)
    English: per the stable's website
  • North Star Training Center, Inc.6600 Maynard Farm Rd, Chapel Hill · ★ 5 (19)

    Lynn was (and still is) amazing at teaching the concepts of dressage position, technique and movement, using analogies that really stick and that makes sense.

    ★★★★★ P, Jan 2019
  • Chapel Hill Equestrian Club6694 Lewis Rd, Chapel Hill · ★ 4.7 (13)

    Mix of Eventers, Dressage & some Hunter/Jumpers.

    ★★★★★ Maya, Jun 2016
  • Moon River Training1946 White Cross Rd, Chapel Hill · ★ 4.4 (7)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Blue Sun Farm7206 Kepley Rd, Chapel Hill · ★ 5 (5)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Oak View Farm150 S Cross Rd, Chapel Hill · ★ 5 (2)
    English: per the stable's website

Charlotte 2 stables

  • Horse Shadow RunMiranda Rd, Charlotte · ★ 4.9 (11)
    English: per the stable's website
  • FH EQUESTRIAN, LLC.8731 State Rd 3010, Charlotte · ★ 4.4 (8)
    English: per the stable's website

Cherryville 2 stables

  • Halcyon Pastures616 Helton Rd, Cherryville · ★ 5 (13)

    She's equally gifted at Instructing on both Western and English riding, jumps, mounted archery, you name it.

    ★★★★★ Adam, Jun 2021
  • KC Farm and Riding Facilities141 Wallaby Rd, Cherryville · ★ 5 (9)
    English: per the stable's website

Clayton 1 stable

  • Miller Eventing360 Johnson Estate Rd, Clayton · ★ 4.6 (12)
    English: per the stable's website

Cleveland 1 stable

Climax 1 stable

  • Chestnut Oak Farm3078 Benny Lineberry Rd, Climax · ★ 5 (6)

    Highly recommend whether you need boarding, full time training, or dressage and Hunter/jumper lessons!

    ★★★★★ Valerie, Jun 2019

Creedmoor 1 stable

  • Seaborne Farm, Inc.1925 State Rd 1900, Creedmoor · ★ 5 (2)
    English: per the stable's website

Durham 5 stables

Elkin 1 stable

  • Jumping H Farm689 Joe Layne Mill Rd, Elkin · ★ 5 (8)
    English: per the stable's website

Franklinton 1 stable

  • Ingleside Farm606 Hicks Rd, Franklinton · ★ 4.7 (29)
    English: per the stable's website

Fuquay-Varina 2 stables

  • Pepperwood Farm5544 Dunallie Dr, Fuquay-Varina · ★ 4.9 (20)
    English: per the stable's website
  • S&C Equestrian5544 Dunallie Dr, Fuquay-Varina
    English: per the stable's website

Gastonia 4 stables

  • Creekwood Riding Academy5201 CR Wood Rd, Gastonia · ★ 5 (37)

    She has a true gift in the world of English Saddleseat Horse riding and is a blessing to our daughter and all of the riders she encounters.

    From a Google review
  • Abernathy Farm1000 Harper Rd, Gastonia · ★ 4.5 (29)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Stonebrook Equestrian Center1050 Stonebrook Ln, Gastonia · ★ 4.9 (14)
    English: per the stable's website
  • McCullough Sport Horses5445 Candlewick Trail, Gastonia · ★ 5 (3)
    English: per the stable's website

Gibsonville 2 stables

  • Yonahlossee Saddle Club5818 Butler Rd, Gibsonville · ★ 5 (11)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Skyview Farm4220 McIntyre Rd, Gibsonville · ★ 5 (2)
    English: per the stable's website

Goldsboro 1 stable

Greensboro 1 stable

  • Landon Farm LLC6103 N Church St, Greensboro · ★ 4.6 (11)
    English: per the stable's website

Hendersonville 1 stable

  • Muny Sunk Stables172 Munny Trl, Hendersonville · ★ 5 (4)
    English: per the stable's website

Hillsborough 4 stables

  • Blue Skies of Mapleview LLC3609 Pasture Rd, Hillsborough · ★ 4.6 (30)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Walker Acres​ Riding Academy6521 Schley Rd, Hillsborough · ★ 5 (24)

    Julia is a very committed equitation instructor.

    From a Google review
  • Crescent Farm219 Pleasant Green Rd, Hillsborough · ★ 5 (18)
    English: per the stable's website
  • M&L Farm LLC6525 Schley Rd, Hillsborough · ★ 5 (14)
    English: per the stable's website

Hubert 1 stable

  • The Tobacco Barn475 Hubert Blvd, Hubert · ★ 5 (3)
    English: per the stable's website

Huntersville 2 stables

  • Magnolia Equestrian Center14614 Brown Mill Rd, Huntersville · ★ 4.2 (25)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Gabel Acres13400 Mayes Rd, Huntersville · ★ 4.1 (20)

    Susan is great, the facility is well kept, the training horses are so gentle, and Christine the hunter jumper instructor is so loving!

    ★★★★★ Flying, Mar 2019

Indian Trail 3 stables

  • Bonterra Stables1001 Filly Dr, Indian Trail · ★ 4.6 (27)

    My daughter had never done hunt seat before but the trainer got her jumping and cantering in no time!

    From a Google review
  • Country Haze FarmHartis Grove Church Rd, Indian Trail · ★ 5 (11)

    Best English riding barn around!

    ★★★★★ Doug, Sep 2026
  • Meadowbrook Farms & Stables5607 Golden Pond Dr, Indian Trail · ★ 3.5 (8)
    English: per the stable's website

Iron Station 1 stable

  • White Rose Equestrian1966 Magnolia Grove Rd, Iron Station · ★ 5 (14)

    I’m thrilled with my journey into Dressage.

    ★★★★★ Anna, Nov 2024

Jacksonville 1 stable

Jamestown 1 stable

Kernersville 1 stable

  • Smith Hollow Farm5920 Smith Hollow Rd, Kernersville · ★ 4.7 (355)
    English: per the stable's website

Knightdale 1 stable

  • Castle Farm, LLC1229 Tommies Dr, Knightdale · ★ 4.6 (42)
    English: per the stable's website

Leicester 1 stable

Leland 1 stable

  • Wonderland Farm7453 Radio Rd NE, Leland · ★ 4.5 (39)

    I've definitely found the perfect trainer and place for my son to get English riding lessons.

    From a Google review

Lexington 2 stables

  • Manes in Motion Inc455 Clapp Farm Rd, Lexington · ★ 5 (16)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Bay View Stables, LLC2530 N North Carolina Hwy 150, Lexington · ★ 5 (6)
    English: per the stable's website

Liberty 1 stable

  • Townsend Farm6700 McPherson Clay Rd, Liberty · ★ 4.3 (26)
    English: per the stable's website

Lillington 1 stable

  • The Riding Academy95 Troy Eason Farm Ln, Lillington · ★ 5 (9)
    English: per the stable's website

Linden 1 stable

  • Freedom Farms8501 Ramsey St, Linden · ★ 4.7 (12)

    Our daughter takes english riding lessons here (it will be a year this September).

    ★★★★★ Tea, Jun 2020

Louisburg 1 stable

  • Countyline Equestrian Center2616 NC-98, Louisburg · ★ 4.4 (15)

    Best place for English riding in the area by far.

    ★★★★★ Roland, Jul 2025

Lucama 1 stable

  • JRF Equestrian7132 St Marys Church Rd, Lucama · ★ 4.8 (37)
    English: per the stable's website

Macclesfield 1 stable

  • Otter Creek Farm LLC3421 Otter Creek Ln, Macclesfield · ★ 4.1 (14)
    English: per the stable's website

Mebane 4 stables

  • Woodlawn Stables INC.530 Woodlawn Rd, Mebane · ★ 4.7 (21)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Rosewood Farm6500 W Ten Rd, Mebane · ★ 4.4 (12)

    My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her jumping lesson!

    From a Google review
  • Across Town Farm LLC3316 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd, Mebane · ★ 5 (10)

    Across Town Hunter/Jumper Farm in Mebane did an outstanding job working with my horse.

    ★★★★★ Spencer, Feb 2020
  • KS Equestrian LLC5100 Mrs Fuller Rd, Mebane
    English: per the stable's website

Mocksville 1 stable

  • Dixieland Farm8251, 1784 Godbey Rd, Mocksville · ★ 4.8 (10)
    English: per the stable's website

Monroe 4 stables

  • Honeysuckle Farm & Riding Academy6812 S Rocky River Rd, Monroe · ★ 4.4 (46)

    Trail rides, western and hunt seat lesson along with amazing camps make this a great stable to choose.

    From a Google review
  • Spot On Farm3708 Parkwood School Rd, Monroe · ★ 5 (5)

    They specialize in dressage, cross-country, and show jumping, and the instruction is top-notch.

    ★★★★★ Julia, Nov 2025
  • LH Equestrian3811 E Brief Rd, Monroe · ★ 4.6 (5)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Dunlap Dressage Stables1522 Clarence Secrest Rd, Monroe · ★ 5 (1)
    English: per the stable's website

Mooresville 5 stables

  • Triple Diamond Farm2260 London Rd, Mooresville · ★ 4.5 (40)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Lakeside Stables117 Chuckwood Rd, Mooresville · ★ 5 (20)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Partnership Dressage at Lake Norman157 Watts Farm Ln, Mooresville · ★ 5 (9)

    Her expertise as a premier dressage rider and trainer make Lake Norman Dressage Center a wonderful place to learn with your horse.

    From a Google review
  • Briar Field Farm233 Bite Size Ln, Mooresville · ★ 4.7 (6)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Matterhorn Stables, LLC162 Watts Farm Ln, Mooresville · ★ 5 (2)
    English: per the stable's website

New Hill 3 stables

  • Oakwood Farm280 Thunder Valley Rd, New Hill · ★ 4.6 (18)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Victory Hill Farm3804 Mason Rd, New Hill · ★ 5 (8)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Fetching Hat Farm9020 Barker Rd, New Hill · ★ 5 (7)
    English: per the stable's website

Parkton 1 stable

  • North Star Stables342 Canady Rd, Parkton · ★ 4.6 (37)

    The pros: clean stalls, clean water buckets, attentive care, lights in the arena to ride by, jumps and a dressage arena, easily accessible trailer parking.

    From a Google review

Pfafftown 1 stable

  • Hidden K Stables4725 Montford Rd, Pfafftown · ★ 4.8 (12)

    We'll definitely be looking into lessons here, the English riding program is great and the facility has so many stunning and obviously very well cared for horses!

    From a Google review

Pinehurst 2 stables

  • Antares Dressage1380 Linden Rd, Pinehurst · ★ 5 (8)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Pyramid Equestrian5 Piedmont Ln, Pinehurst · ★ 5 (3)

    Allison is an amazing instructor for both beginners and advanced students in jumping and dressage.

    ★★★★★ Lynn, Apr 2018

Pisgah Forest 1 stable

  • Bent River Equestrian277 Bent River Farm Rd, Pisgah Forest · ★ 5 (24)

    Sellers Shook (owner/trainer) is very knowledgeable in the art of Dressage and loves sharing her passion with her clients.

    From a Google review

Pittsboro 1 stable

Raeford 1 stable

Salisbury 1 stable

  • Piedmont Sport Horses850 Trexler Rd, Salisbury · ★ 5 (2)

    You cannot ask for a better teacher when it comes to dressage and horsemanship!

    ★★★★★ Callie, Nov 2025

Sanford 4 stables

  • Marsh Stables3406 Center Church Rd, Sanford · ★ 5 (26)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Mare Meadows Farm2727 Lower Moncure Rd, Sanford · ★ 5 (7)
    English: per the stable's website
  • House Brand Farm5631 Swanns Station Rd, Sanford · ★ 5 (2)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Willow Oak Farm Riding School3231 Mays Chapel Rd, Sanford · ★ 5 (2)
    English: per the stable's website

Selma 2 stables

  • Star Ridge Stables726 Wc Braswell Rd, Selma · ★ 5 (29)

    She is a top-notch hunter / jumper / equitation trainer, and she also knows how to make things fun!

    From a Google review
  • Blue Skies Stables305 State Rd 1735, Selma · ★ 4.9 (10)
    English: per the stable's website

Smithfield 1 stable

  • Hillcrest Farms1560 Brogden Rd, Smithfield · ★ 4.8 (12)
    English: per the stable's website

Southern Pines 2 stables

  • Refugio Farm Equestrian Center896 Yadkin Rd, Southern Pines · ★ 4.8 (17)

    And encourages me to step out of my comfort zone and ALWAYS helps me to get better in equitation and master my riding skills

    From a Google review
  • Woodlawn Farm618 Tremont St, Southern Pines · ★ 5 (6)
    English: per the stable's website

Statesville 1 stable

  • Full Circle Equestrian222 Knox Farm Rd, Statesville · ★ 4.8 (23)

    Jennifer is a skilled dressage trainer who meets the rider and horse where they are, and helps them toward their goals.

    From a Google review

Stella 1 stable

Taylorsville 3 stables

  • Foothills Horsemanship Academy531 Starnes Ln, Taylorsville · ★ 4.2 (25)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Free Spirit Ranch244 Copperhead Rd, Taylorsville · ★ 5 (5)

    Jessica is a great riding instructor and one of the few western riding instructors we've found in the area since most teach English riding.

    ★★★★★ Jessica, May 2021
  • Ryker Farms LLC206 Blackberry Ln, Taylorsville · ★ 5 (5)
    English: per the stable's website

Tryon 1 stable

  • Cherokee Hill Farm460 Cherokee Hill Ln, Tryon · ★ 4.9 (11)

    I hadn't ridden in 20+ years and Mike provided classical riding instruction which allowed me to enjoy riding hunt seat as opposed to the western discipline I had know as a child.

    From a Google review

Wake Forest 1 stable

  • Triangle Farms3301 Silver Water Ln, Wake Forest
    English: per the stable's website

Waxhaw 7 stables

  • Thunderbay Riding Academy6910 My Lady's Way, Waxhaw · ★ 4.6 (41)

    Praise is given and positive reinforcement of areas that need improvement whether it be equitation or jumping skills.

    From a Google review
  • Terranova Farm6215 Howie Mine Church Rd, Waxhaw · ★ 4.6 (22)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Sugaree Ranch of Horsemanship6646 Raymond Helms Rd, Waxhaw · ★ 4.9 (20)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Cedarhill Farm2620 Waxhaw-Marvin Rd, Waxhaw · ★ 4.1 (18)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Providence Equestrian Center424 Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd S, Waxhaw · ★ 4.1 (16)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Sarah Rhodes Equestrian3721 Tom Starnes Rd, Waxhaw · ★ 5 (5)

    Her innovative approach merges classical dressage, natural horsemanship, and therapeutic riding techniques that unlock the rider's fullest potential.

    From a Google review
  • The Backyard Barn Waxhaw9708 Deer Run Rd, Waxhaw · ★ 5 (1)
    English: per the stable's website

Wendell 1 stable

  • JAKS Stables LLC2608 Rolesville Rd, Wendell · ★ 4.8 (33)
    English: per the stable's website

Willow Spring 2 stables

  • Hidden Springs Stables9733 Walter Myatt Rd, Willow Spring · ★ 5 (23)
    English: per the stable's website
  • Panther Lake Stables7691 Panther Lake Rd, Willow Spring · ★ 3.9 (18)

    She is now even the coach as for the NC state dressage team and it has been wonderful having the girls become part of the family!

    From a Google review

Wilmington 2 stables

Winston-Salem 1 stable

Yadkinville 1 stable

Youngsville 1 stable

  • Wildwynn Stables347 E Main St, Youngsville · ★ 4.6 (31)
    English: per the stable's website

Zebulon 1 stable

  • Iron Horse Farm125 Hawks Way Rd, Zebulon · ★ 5 (4)
    English: per the stable's website

Starting English lessons

  1. Wear boots with a small heel. Paddock boots or any sturdy boot with a heel, with long pants or breeches.
  2. Ask about helmets. Many barns ask every rider to wear one. Ask whether they lend them.
  3. Ask what the barn focuses on. Hunters, jumpers, dressage or general riding: the barn's focus shapes your lessons.

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