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Hse Stables
- Pony
“HSE is a very good place to ride”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near St. Thomas, ON
2 of these schools are based in St. Thomas; the others serve St. Thomas from towns including Delaware (23 km), Embro (45 km) and Fingal (20 km).
1 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Full Circle Ranch
- Learning
- Farm
- Lessons
“This community is testament to the genuine care and professionalism Morrigan and FCR crew have for both the 2-legged and 4-legged beings under their care.”
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Horseshoe J Dude Ranch
- Forest
- Guide
- Property
“The staff was kind, well informed and positive which for me is so important & I loved the local/family vibe and the trail itself was beautiful, 10/10 will be going back.”
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Circle R Ranch
- Birthday
- Winter
- Ski
“From the quick response to an email question, to the warm welcome at the entrance to the efficient and helpful fitting and supply of gear this is a great place to ski!”
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Sprucehaven Farm
“Great care, very friendly people”
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Twin Streams Equestrian Centre
“No that I'm an adult I have two girls that also love horse, and have recently started riding with the very talented staff.”
The 24 schools listed for St. Thomas, ON teach riding. Whether a barn rides indoors through the winter, and which disciplines and ages it takes, comes from what the barn publishes itself; star ratings and rider quotes are taken from public listings.
Area overview: St. Thomas, ON
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 633 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 14 on Sundays. Domain records put 12 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 3 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 20 of the schools on this page; 17 publish a contact page and 16 list a public email. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enrol.
Where are riding lesson times and rider levels published?
Out of the 24 schools here, 20 publish a site of their own. That page carries the lesson timetable, the rider levels and the age rules; whether a barn keeps teaching right through the winter is rarely in the listing, so read it before you call.
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Andromeda Equestrian Centre
- Barn
- Student
- Coaches
“Whether a beginner, or experienced rider, a youth or an adult the coaches are patient, and knowledgeable in making sure that you can progress but also have fun.”
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Touchstone Farm
- Birthday
“We had some ponies at our daughters 3rd birthday, not only were touchstone farms able to follow our last minute requests, they were also amazing with the children.”
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Sari Therapeutic Riding
- Summer Camp
- Volunteers
“I have only been able to visit Sari on one occasion but it is easy to tell how much the employees and volunteers genuinely care about making a difference in the lives of children with special needs.”
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Springer Horse Farm
- Barn
“Sarah, the owner, is always willing to take time to answer questions and allay concerns.”
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Shadowlane Stables
“Good place for the kids and learning all about disciplen”
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Ghost Hollow Farms
“Never walk away empty-handed.”
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Henderson Farm
“Wonderful facility, horses are well taking care of!”
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ABC Equestrian
“The best trainer ever love casie”
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Riverbend Equestrian
“Horses are very well taken care of here !!”
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Mussennist Dressage Inc
“Savannah is wonderful!”
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Triple d Quarter Horses
- Lesson
- Coach
“My confidence was not where it needed to be, and Chanda has done an amazing job of bringing me back to the basics and building me up with a proper, solid foundation.”
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Timmermans' Ranch and Horse Stables
- Property
- Music
- Rain
“It was our first time at the Norfolk rodeo Timmermans Ranch the outcome was phenomenal the vendors and music was absolutely inspiring, well organized the only issue we had was the ATM machines weren't operating properly due to weather other then that...”
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Greenfield Stables
- Paddocks
- Pony
- Team
“Just moved a little over 3 months ago now to greenfield and I am loving how the barn owner cares for each and every one of the horses there like they are hers.”
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Waymark Farms Inc
- Horse Care
“Wonderful stable.”
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Sandhill Stables Horses Boarded
“Visited a friends horse”
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BR Equestrian Services
- Skills
- Environment
- Fun
“The facility is beautiful and there's lots of room; for a barn with lessons it doesn't feel busy and still has a small community feel which is a super rare find!”
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Big Creek Horse Stables
- Birthday
- Value
- Forest
“Wonderful person that owns the stable and her horse's are well kept and people working they are friendly and will go out of there way to help out🥰 …”
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Triple T Stables
- Manager
- Drama
- Barn
“My vehicle broke down the road from triple t stables so I ended up walking down their meeting the owner who helped me out with my vehicleTim the owner he's a super nice guy ended up showing me around his horses and stables beautiful property, thanks ...”
Horseback Riding Services in St. Thomas, ON Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$200
Maximum cost
$950
National Average
$285
Avg Per Hour Rates
$85
$250
$450
Typical price range is based on 541 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near St. Thomas
- “Excellent coaching. Aislyn has taught my daughter everything she knows about horses, as well as how to be a confident, gracious and responsible rider.” — from a review of ABC Equestrian
- “The attention to detail is superb. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and they definitely treat your horse as if it were their own.” — from a review of Triple T Stables
- “Been coming here for years, great atmosphere, great people, clean, safe, fun, horses are beautiful and well kept.” — from a review of Horseshoe J Dude Ranch
- “My daughter and I both take lessons, and have improved so much in our riding!” — from a review of Andromeda Equestrian Centre
- “Kim is an incredible coach who has helped me rebuild my confidence around horses and even learn new skills in only a couple of months.” — from a review of BR Equestrian Services
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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