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Walker Acres​ Riding Academy Horseback riding in Hillsborough, NC

5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews

LessonsBoardingPony ridesSummer campsEnglish

Walker Acres​ Riding Academy is a horseback riding stable at 6521 Schley Rd, Hillsborough, NC. It has a 5-star rating from 24 Google reviews. Customer reviews or the stable's own website show it offers lessons, boarding, pony rides, summer camps, English lessons and Western lessons.

What it's known for

Each item is listed only when a customer review or the stable's own website mentions it.

  • “My child loves coming to her horse lessons and is always given a challenge which in return continues to help her grow and learn.”

    Google review · Mentioned 24 times in reviews · Per the stable's website

  • Per the stable's website

  • “My son loved learning to lasso goats and my daughter loved decorating the horses manes and the pony rides!”

    Google review · Mentioned once in reviews

  • “The kiddo also did the horsemanship camp last summer (and will attend this summer as well).”

    Google review · Mentioned once in reviews

  • “Julia is a very committed equitation instructor.”

    Google review · Mentioned 3 times in reviews · Per the stable's website

  • “Walker Acres was one of the few places that offered western riding lessons (they also offer English) in the area.”

    Google review · Mentioned once in reviews · Per the stable's website

Also mentioned

  • Good for kids

    “Julia was very thorough in here approach to teaching and our son will always have a love of riding because of his positive experience at Walker Acres.”

    Google review · Mentioned 9 times in reviews

From Google reviews

Mrs. Julia is a great instructor. My daughter has really came a long way from the first day. My daughter loves coming to class and looks forward to it. I can't thank Mrs. Julia enough for helping my daughter gain more confidence in her riding and abilities. ♡♡

★★★★★ Pamela, Feb 2025

I wanted to overcome my fear of horses. Every stable I contacted was interested only in working with young riders who wanted to compete. By chance, I found Walker Acres Riding Academy (Julia Walker, owner) and through Julia's patient guidance, have not only overcome my fear of horses, but riding lessons have become…

★★★★★ Susan, Jun 2025

Our son started at Walker Acres at the start of third grade and rode there consistently through 5th grade. He loved it! Only reason he stopped is because we, as parents, were having a hard time juggling all the extra curricular activities. Ms.

★★★★★ Sarah, Feb 2025

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