Charlotte has beautiful architecture, a thriving arts scene, the NASCAR Hall of Fameand plenty of nature. Also, Charlotte has many opportunities for horseback riding. From Country Time Equestrian to Latta Equestrian Center to Lynnwood Equestrian Center, here are some of the best places in town to get up close and personal with these majestic animals.
Country Time Equestrian Events
Country Time has calm and trustworthy horses that you can ride through wooded trails, fields and rustic country roads. Professional trail guides will ensure you have a fantastic horseback riding experience.
Charlotte Equestrian Club
Charlotte Equestrian is a scenic spot to take a horse ride. Real for beginners, intermediate and advanced riders, the club is just 15 minutes from Uptown Charlotte.
Springs Equestrian Center
This center will welcome riders of all levels who want to saddle up and enjoy a horse riding experience.
Big Oak Trail Rides
Big Oak Trail Rides has a lovely collection of horses to choose from when you arrive for your horse riding session. You can take a lesson and learn about basic horsemanship, riding, grooming, jumping and more, or just hit the pretty trails for a peaceful ride.
Thunderbay Riding Academy
Thunderbay Academy is passionate about all things horses and welcomes visitors who would like to saddle up for a ride.
Boone’s Farm and Stables
These stables offer riding lessons to horse lovers and will share all their knowledge and stories along the way.
Painted Sky Ranch of Mooresville
Painted Sky Ranch takes students as young as six years old and has ponies for the smallest riders. Covering all aspects of horse riding on their beautiful property, it’s a great place for beginners and experienced riders.
Lenux Stables and Riding Academy
Lenux Stables offers riding lessons to students aged three years and up. They also host horse camps and birthday parties.
Chestnuts Lane Stables
Bill and Amy Roberts have owned chestnuts Lane Stables in Monroe since 2001. They offer lessons for pleasure and for riders wanting to enter competitions.
Double R Stables
People come from all over North Carolina (and beyond) every year to ride at Double R Stables because the equestrian center has such a great reputation.
Horse Shadow Run
Horse Shadow is a full-service equestrian facility on 42 acres that offers lessons for riders of all levels. They also host summer camps and have a horse show and drill team.
Blue Wave Stable
You can giddy up at Blue Wave Stable and enjoy a scenic horse ride that includes a photo shoot. You have a lesson, saddle up, practice in the arena and then hit the trail with an experienced guide.
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Anne Springs is an excellent place to ride. The trails are well-maintained and the scenery is beautiful. The park is open year-round, which means you can enjoy horseback riding in Charlotte, North Carolina, whenever you want! There are several different trails to choose from, so whether you’re looking for something easy or difficult, this park has what it takes. There are also many horses and ponies available for rent at Anne Springs Close Greenway Park (as well as guides).
A few extra places to go horseback riding in Charlotte NC:
Pomolas Equestrian Center is launching riding lessons soon.
Lynnwood Equestrian Center is a horse riding school and boarding facility in Fort Mill. It is owned by a local veterinarian and offers lessons with private instructors.
If you’re looking to saddle up and ride, Charlotte is the place to do it.
From the Queen City’s parks and trails to other parts of North Carolina, there are plenty of opportunities to get on a horse in this state. Whether you want to ride for fun or for competition, for exercise or therapy–or even if you just want a day out with your family–there are plenty of ways that horses can be incorporated into your life here in Charlotte.
