One of the most wonderful things about Northern Nevada is the beautiful horses that surround us and the several options for horseback riding lessons in Reno, Carson City, Gardnerville, Minden, and Truckee.
While some of us get to enjoy horses right outside our door, horseback riding is always an exciting treat.
We’ve rounded up a list of locations you can get horseback riding lessons for you and your family.
Breakaway Farms & Stables
Location: At the boarding facility of Maplewood Stables: 425 W. Laramie Dr. Reno, NV 89521
Phone Number: 775-846-5715
Ages: 5 and up
Breakaway Farms & Stables offers several different options for horse riding lessons. With full training and half training options, a program for children 5 and under, developing rider, private, and group lessons, there is something for everyone.
Franktown Meadows
Location: 4200 Old US Hwy 395 N, Carson City NV 89704
Phone Number: 775-849-1600
Ages: 5 and up
At Franktown Meadows, the Academy emphasizes quality instruction to build a strong foundation for every student. Lessons are tailored to each rider’s skill level and offered in both private and group settings.
Horizon Arabians
Location: 180 Filer Rd, Reno, NV 89506
Phone Number: 916-412-8072
Ages: 6 & older
Horizon Arabians is a full-service training operation, working in Reno, NV. They offer private and group lessons for 6+ and older.
Ironwood Events Center
Location: 5600 Whiskey Springs Road Reno, Nevada 89510
Phone Number: 775-475-0100
Ages: Not listed on their website
Ironwood Events Center offers the services of trainers and instructors for yourself or your horse, with no worries about heat, cold or wind. Safe horses, kid-friendly trainers, and a large heated indoor ring.
Kids and Horses
Location: 2869 Esaw St. Minden, NV 89423
Phone Number: 775-267-1775
Ages: Not listed on their website
Kids & Horses is a non-profit organization that serves children and adults with disabilities in Northern Nevada through the use of horses. Kids & Horses offers a variety of services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and adaptive riding lessons.
Maplewood Stables
Location: 425 W. Laramie Dr. Reno, NV 89521
Phone Number: 775-849-1849
Ages: Not listed on their website
Established in 1977, Maplewood Stables offers year-round lessons for all ranges of skill, beginner through advanced. Schedule group, semi-private, or private lessons for kids and adults.
Marvin Picollo Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program
Location: 900 Foothill Rd Reno, NV 89511
Phone Number: 775-560-9666
Ages: Pre-K – 12th Grade
Marvin Picollo School is a special education school that serves between 120-130 students in grades PK through 12th. They are on the cutting edge of progressive therapies.
Meadow View Farms
Location: 2600 Rhodes Rd, Reno, Nevada 89521
Phone Number: 775-830-8979 or 775-745-2753
Ages: All Ages
Whether you are looking to ride for the first time, getting back into riding after some time off, training to successfully compete, or enjoy riding as a hobby, there is a place for everyone at Meadow View Farms.
Pair Of Aces Stables
Location: 3400 Holcomb Ranch Ln Reno, NV, 89511
Phone Number: (775) 256-7243
Ages: Ages 6 and up
Pair of Aces Stables specializes in jumpers and are known for our work with green and young horses. While they predominantly work with Jumpers and Hunters we also enjoy having Dressage horses in training.
Piping Rock Equestrian
Location: 12318 Union Mills Road, Truckee, CA 96161
Phone Number: 530-582-6780
Ages: 7 years old & up
This equestrian center offers a broad range of equine activities for the Truckee Reno Tahoe area including summer horse camps, scenic trail rides, and training in both English and Western disciplines.
They offer lessons and clinics in both English and Western with private, semi-private, group, and clinic settings.
Reno Tahoe Equestrian Centre
Location: 2455 Rhodes Road Reno, NV 89521
Phone Number: 775-720-3548
Ages: 5 & older
The Reno Tahoe Equestrian Centre hosts a riding academy with nationally ranked instructors. Offering a wide range of rates and packages, RTEC encourages all students to select an individually designed program ensuring achievement of your equestrian goals.
Reno Rescue
Location: 175 Trelease Lane, Verdi
Phone Number: 775-843-7226
Ages: All Ages
Reno Rescue is a nonprofit organization focused on tackling the issue of horses in need. Whether you’re looking to learn how to correctly mount and dismount a horse or are looking for a more therapeutic experience, we will tailor our lessons to your needs and abilities.
They offer horseback riding lessons for individuals of all abilities, including individuals with disabilities and/or who are in need of therapeutic riding (also known as “adaptive riding”).
Sheridan Creek
Location: 551 Centerville Lane Gardnerville, NV 89460
Phone Number: 775-265-7371
Ages: All ages
Sheridan Creek Equestrian Center is an exceptional full-service boarding, teaching and learning facility owned and directed by Kristen Roberson. They offer 8 different lesson horses for all ages. If you’re interested in pony rides, those are offered as well.
Just for Fun, No Lessons
Looking to take the family or kids for a fun horseback ride or obstacle course? Or maybe they’d like to help brush, saddle, and lead a horse?
Whatever you decide, there are a few places in Northern Nevada where you can enjoy the horses during a family outing, no lessons.
Heavenly Footprints
Location: 2365 Eastlake Blvd New Washoe City, NV 89704
Phone Number: 775-291-0319
Ages: 7 & older
Meet your horse, saddle up, and head for the trail! Heavenly Footprints is open year-round, weather permitting.
Giddy Up!
Does anyone in your family enjoy horseback riding lessons in Reno, Carson City, Gardnerville, Minden, or Truckee? We’d love to know where you go and why you love it in the comments below.
However, if we’ve missed a spot, please let us know and we will get it added to our list.