Trainers & Instructors in Virginia

215 listings across 60 cities · Updated 2026

Browse riding instructors and horse trainers in Virginia for lessons, coaching, and horse training across English and Western disciplines — beginners through competitive riders.

Trainers & Instructors by city in Virginia

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Featured trainers & instructors in Virginia

Colchester Equines

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Locust Grove, Amherst Co.

5.0(28)

Little Creek Corral, LLC

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Catawba, Amherst Co.

5.0(14)

Sprieser Sporthorse

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Marshall, Clarke Co.

5.0(13)

Alivio Equestrian Academy LLC

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Lovettsville, Caroline Co.

5.0(12)

HMC Equestrian LLC

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Centreville, Franklin Co.

5.0(12)

Briar Creek Farm

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Leesburg, Arlington Co.

5.0(12)

Rocky Springs Ranch

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Gore, Frederick Co.

5.0(12)

AshBrooke Ranch LLC

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Waynesboro, Appomattox Co.

5.0(12)

Briar Glen Riding Academy

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Windsor, Chesterfield Co.

5.0(10)

Kinsman Farm

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Philomont, Fauquier Co.

5.0(10)

Forecast Farm School of Horsemanship

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Marshall, Alleghany Co.

5.0(9)

Woodruff Shires & Warmbloods/Woodruff Riding School

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Jeffersonton, Bath Co.

5.0(9)

Morningside Training Farm

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Warrenton, Nelson Co.

5.0(8)

Ardent Equestrian

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Lovettsville, Caroline Co.

5.0(7)

Shady Knoll Stable & Farm

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Danville, Franklin Co.

5.0(7)

Chiefla Stables Horse Training

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Kenbridge, Amherst Co.

5.0(7)

Lynden Farms

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Purcellville, Loudoun Co.

5.0(7)

Breezy Rock Stables at Ardmore

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Troutville, Amherst Co.

5.0(7)

Skyler Lawson Performance Horses

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Austinville, Amherst Co.

5.0(7)

The Bunkhouse LLC

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Farmville, Chesterfield Co.

5.0(7)

Bolingbrook Farm

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Lynchburg, Amherst Co.

5.0(6)

Idle Moment Farm

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Petersburg, Chesterfield Co.

5.0(6)

Williams Instruction and Training LLC

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Catharpin, Arlington Co.

5.0(6)

Tiffany Beck Dressage

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Haymarket, Arlington Co.

5.0(6)

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Trainers & Instructors in Virginia — 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.

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