Trainers & Instructors in South Dakota
21 listings across 19 cities · Updated 2026
Browse riding instructors and horse trainers in South Dakota for lessons, coaching, and horse training across English and Western disciplines — beginners through competitive riders.
Trainers & Instructors by city in South Dakota
Featured trainers & instructors in South Dakota
Schwartz Family Farm LLC
Harrisburg, Union Co.
Brunner & Beauvais
Rapid City, Custer Co.
Griemsman Performance Horses
Summerset, Douglas Co.
Enck's Training LLC
Carthage, Beadle Co.
Windance Farms
Custer, Beadle Co.
Sliding G Performance Horses
Custer, Douglas Co.
Triple A Farms LLC
Aberdeen, Brown Co.
Arrow D Performance Horses
Huron, Beadle Co.
Anderson Horsemanship
Florence, Codington Co.
feet First Horsemanship
Piedmont, Lawrence Co.
Becky Amio Horse Training
Blunt, Beadle Co.
Heartland Ventures
Baltic, Bon Homme Co.
SHINE-A-BIT FARM
Nisland, Douglas Co.
Split Rock Equestrian Centre
Sherman, Bon Homme Co.
Shadowfax Equine Services
Edgemont, Buffalo Co.
Lockhart Ranch
Oelrichs, Fall River Co.
Rooster Ridge Riding Academy
Pierre, Hughes Co.
Mary Olive Riding
Rapid City, Custer Co.
Allison Erickson Performance Horses
Fort Pierre, Corson Co.
Blackwell Equine
Whitewood, Butte Co.
Barnett Horsemanship
Hot Springs, Custer Co.
Trainers & Instructors in South Dakota — FAQ
How much do riding lessons cost?
Group lessons typically run $40–$75, private lessons $60–$150+ per hour depending on the instructor's credentials and region. Many barns discount lesson packages.
What age can kids start riding lessons?
Many programs start structured lessons around age 6–8; some offer led pony sessions earlier. Look for programs with appropriately sized school horses and certified instructors.
What certifications should I look for in an instructor?
In the US, common credentials include CHA and PATH Intl. (adaptive riding), plus discipline associations like USDF or USHJA programs. Experience, safety record, and how their students ride matter just as much.