15 Places for Horseback Riding Near Columbus

Brittany Kozielski:  Liberty Farm cares about fostering relationships between people and horses in a safe environment, specializing in show jumping and training for riders of all ages. Students participate in weekly hour long group lessons, and riders seeking advancement can take twice weekly lessons. Camps are also offered.

Age: All

Cost: $60/lesson or $195/month for a 6-month session

Katie G.:  Clearwater Equestrian Center offers lessons and training on hunter/jumper, equation and showmanship. Horses of all sizes and ability levels are available for lessons from beginner to advanced. Beginners will learn how to care for their horse including tacking and brushing and be responsible for this before and after each lesson.

Ages: 2+

Cost: $25/half hour private lesson, $40/hour private lesson (discounts available if paying for more than one lesson at a time)

Brittany Kozielski:  Founded on the principles of education and safety, Field of Dreams Farm offers instruction for riders of all experience levels in both hunt seat and western. Lessons are held weekly in 1 month increments, and occur year-round in outdoor and indoor arenas. Riders can also experience the farm's 60 acres of wooded trails. Summer camps are offered. A sister center, Dreams on Horseback, specializes in therapeutic riding.

Age: 7+

Cost: $75/1-hour private orientation lesson, $45/semi-private lesson

Katie G.:  Dreams on Horseback is a non-profit facility specializing in riding lessons for individuals with special needs. Children and adults with special needs can ride a gentle and kind therapy horse while accompanied by a side-walker and horse handler. Traditional riding lessons are also available in both English and Western where riders will learn basic riding and horsemanship skills.

Cost: Contact for pricing

Katie G.:  Offering riding lessons for kids, teens and adults, The Friesian Empire & Equine Center provides a fun, interactive and focused approach to riding. Beginner and advanced riders can receive instruction in western, hunt seat and dressage. Lessons are focused on the individual rider and progress at the rider's own pace. Friesian is open year-round offering both indoor and outdoor arenas.

Cost: Contact for pricing

Brittany Kozielski:  Sid Griffith Equestrian Center offers lessons and boarding. You can also consider having a party or outing here.

Cost: Contact for pricing

Katie G.:  Fay Baynton Stables is a smaller horse farm offering riding lessons for all ages from beginner to advanced. Riders will learn fundamentals and how to care for the horse while riding safe, quality horses. Lessons are held indoors and outdoors, making this perfect for riding year-round. Boarding and training is also available at Fay Baynton Stables.

Cost: Contact for pricing

Brittany Kozielski:  Neely Equestrian Center offers boarding, training and riding lessons. Instruction is offered for all skill levels in hunter, jumper, and dressage, with an emphasis on proper position. Students receive a full education in horsemanship, including horse care.

Cost: $30/half hour private lesson, $45/1 hour private lesson, $30/1 hour group lesson

Brittany Kozielski:  Autumn Rose Farm offers Western lessons throughout the year to riders of all experience levels. Hour-long private or group lessons are available, and half-hour lessons are offered to kids 7 and under. The facility boasts 3 lighted outdoor arenas, 3 indoor arenas, as well as 2 heated viewing areas for spectators. Camps and group rides are also offered.

Age: 3+

Cost: From $38/half hour and $43-$75/hour

Kelly R:  Duzan Riding Academy offers lessons in the hunter/jumper and equitation disciplines for all ages and levels of experience. The facility includes an insulated indoor arena, outdoor arena, trails, jump field, and comfortable viewing areas. A variety of other offerings support the lesson experience, including camps, clinics, parties, and United States Pony Club activities.

Age: 5+

Cost: $35-$60/half hour, $38-$42/hour

Brittany Kozielski:  Bookmark Farms offers a hunter jumper program for beginner and experienced riders, in private, semi-private, or group lessons. Private lessons are recommended for beginning riders as they start out, and a half hour option is available for younger kids. An indoor arena allows lessons to take place throughout the year, and a comfortable observation room is offered for spectators. The farm also offers boarding, show programs, and camp.

Age: 4+

Cost: $50/half hour private lesson, $55-$70/hour long lesson

Brittany Kozielski:  K&J Equestrian offers horseback riding, lessons, horse leasing, boarding and birthday parties.

Age: 8+

Cost: Contact for pricing

Brittany Kozielski:  Happy Trails Horse Back Rides is home to some of the most scenic trails in Hocking Hills. There are both beginner trails and advanced rider trails. Everyone receives a lesson before setting out for their ride. You can ride for an hour or all day.

Cost: starts at $29

Kristy Pepping:  Royal Creek Farm offers youth horseback riding lessons. Plus, Royal Creek Farm can host kids' birthday parties. They also offer trail riding both on their property and around it.

Kelly R:  Marmon Valley is a Christ-centered farm that specializes in horseback riding. Trail rides are offered for riders age 6+, and include a 30-minute or 1-hour guided ride through the wooded property. Pony rides allow kids as young as age 2 to enjoy a 20-minute ride in an arena, and parents learn to lead the pony themselves. Riding lessons, retreats, and summer camp are also offered. Reservations are recommended.

Age: 6+ for trail rides

Cost: trail rides start at $23 for 30mins, pony rides $5