Virginia Horseback Riding
SMITH MOUNTAIN FARM & STABLES
We offer guided horseback trail riding. The gentle walk only riding pace allows for you to view Smith Mountain and the surrounding area scenery. The ride is through open fields, woods, creeks and steep inclines and is around 2 hours in length. We also offer "HORSE CAMP" every Saturday morning from 9 am to 11. Ages 8 years and up! Rent the log cabin and relax and enjoy the country farm atmosphere. Cabin has central air and heat, full kitchen and bath. Can sleep up to six people. Available minutes from us is Smith Mountain Lake. Try some guided striper bass fishing or enjoy the lake by renting a boat or jet ski. Also near the lake is golfing and dining. Family fun for everyone.
7661 Grassland Drive
Sandy Level, Va. 24161
Phone: (434-927-5199)
THE JBiT RANCH
The JBiT Ranch is an instructional riding facility geared towards pleasure riding rather than competition. Our program's primary goal is SAFETY and learning to enjoy horses in a fun, comprehensive horsemanship program. Our program allows students to build upon skills and progress at their own pace. This program provides a solid foundation including learning to handle the horse from the ground, properly groom and tack the horse, and the basics of balanced seat riding in either the English or Western disciplines. We have brought many students through our program with the ultimate goal of owning their own horse and have taught them all aspects surrounding ownership as well as helped them to find an appropriate first horse. Many have remained and board their new friend here with us.
Berryville, Virginia
Phone: 540-955-4099
FORT VALLEY RIDING STABLES
All the trails listed here are in the south end of Fort Valley. If you ride north of Edinburg Gap there are just as many miles of trail in the north end of the valley. I have only been here in Fort Valley ten years and have not had time to explore any of the northern trails yet but there are National Forest maps of the area. For those of you who enjoy Endurance Riding competition, many of these trails in Fort Valley are the same trails ridden by
International Endurance Champions during competition rides and for training purposes
299 S. Fort Valley Road,
Fort Valley, Virginia 22652
Phones: 1-888-754-5771
Keezlenutten Farm, LLC
The trails at Keezlenutten Farm are on the picturesque Western slope of Massanutten Mountain. We offer many different trails, and sizes and levels of horses, which enables us to make a good match for an enjoyable trail ride. We offer one hour trail rides by appointment only, weather permitting. Trails go out at 11am, 1:30pm and 3pm and are $30 per person. Here are some things you should know before reserving a ride:
3442 Keezlenutten Lane
Keezletown, VA 22832
Phone: 540-269-2227
EMMANUEL EQUINE FACILITY
At Emmanuel Equine Facility, you will see multiple breeds and disciplines being trained. The most recent breeds have been Andalusians, Quarter Horses, Arabians, Appaloosas, Tennessee Walking Horses, and Mustangs. Disciplines conducted: imprinting, starting under saddle, Hunter pleasure, Western Pleasure, Halter, Showmanship, Trail, and Racking. Our customers come from both in and out of the state. Clients having horses trained at Emmanuel Equine are encouraged to be involved as much as possible. Our personalized program allows the owner to learn about safety in handling the horse and the techniques used during training. This prevents confusion between horse & rider and the lessons are included in the training cost.
Strasburg, VA
Phone: 540-465-9361
Royal Horseshoe Farm Inc
Group Lessons $35 / hour (Given in our outdoor arena) $30 / hour for each person with a minimum of 2 persons and a maximum of 4 persons (Given in our outdoor arena) Trail Rides $30 / person for a 1 hour trail ride (Our scenic trails go through our history rich meadows, woods, and hills) $50 / person for a 2 hour trail ride (Our scenic trails go through our history rich meadows, woods, and hills)$35 / hour (Given in our outdoor arena) $30 / hour for each person with a minimum of 2 persons and a maximum of 4 persons (Given in our outdoor arena) Trail Rides $30 / person for a 1 hour trail ride (Our scenic trails go through our history rich meadows, woods, and hills) $50 / person for a 2 hour trail ride (Our scenic trails go through our history rich meadows, woods, and hills)
639 Morgan Ford Rd,
Front Royal, VA 22630
Phone: 540-636-6375