Lilac Lane Equestrian
“Very friendly staff, clean and inviting property and were very well taken care of.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Stittsville, ON
2 of these schools are based in Stittsville; the others serve Stittsville from towns including Carp, Kemptville and Merrickville.
2 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Abordale Equestrian
“My time at Abordale Equestrian has only been for a few months, and honestly with the events that followed I couldn't have asked for a better barn to be at!”
Westar Farms
“Couldn't be more pleased with how the rings are, the stabling, but especially the wonderful students and owner.”
Meadowvale Farm Equestrian Centre
“The opportunities to learn here — rider levels, seminars, and on-site shows — have pushed me to step outside my comfort zone and believe in what I'm capable of”
Silver Creek Ranch
“The owner is amazing with horses and has a wealth of knowledge regarding them.”
Partridge Acres
“Love the facility and experienced staff and volunteers”
The 24 schools listed for Stittsville, 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: Stittsville, ON
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 2.9 to 5.0 across 602 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open around the clock and 19 are open on weekends. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 27 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 22 of the schools on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; 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, 22 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.
Stevens Creek Farm
“My daughter has been very happy there for the past few years and her riding has progressed hugely!”
Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program
“Special horses, special riders And a wonderful team if educated and caring people.”
Stonecrest Stables
“Friendly people that are very knowledgeable with riding and showing horses.”
Quantum Farm
“I've been riding here for years and it is one of the best and well kept barn I've been to.”
Linsell Farm
Ferme U-Nick Stables
“Great place to learn how to ride and owners are amazing and also they are starting a petting zoo and right now they are offering pony rides.”
Sixth Line Stables
“Beautiful facility and Mikayla and Stirling are always so helpful!!!”
Rosewood Stable
“Plus, the owner there is super friendly and intelligent when it comes to horses, always ready to help out and teach you new things about riding and horse care.”
Equita Ranch
“My friend and I are taking horseback riding lessons and they have quickly become the highlight of our week.”
Official Little Rock Farm
“Excellent horseback riding, safety was a top priority, was well worth the money on the lesson.”
Queenswood Stables
“From your riding goals, to your horses care and wellbeing, or for your next dream horse, they have what it takes to get you to where you want to go!”
Heritage Stables
“Murphy likes to try out some mischief so he's fun to ride, but still super safe.”
Venturing Hills Farm
“Beautiful horses that are clearly well maintained and looked after, as well as top notch teachers.”
Prestige Woods Equestrian Centre
“Prestige woods is a very peaceful and professional place, the training lessons are done very professionally and the horses are well taken care of with love and fed the best of the best.”
Lone Wolf Farm
“Goes out of there way to help you”
Turnout Stables
“Signed up for a group and no one else showed up so she gave us an amazing private.”
Teaselwood Stable
“Great place, small friendly, well maintained.”
Foxview Stables Inc.
“The horses are stellar and the humans rock!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Stittsville
- “From the moment you arrive, everyone is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely cares about both the horses and the people.” — from a review of Lilac Lane Equestrian
- “The horses were well-trained, calm, and very well taken care of, which made the ride smooth and comfortable.” — from a review of Official Little Rock Farm
- “For those learning it’s an excellent environment to gain hands on experience with horses and build confidence.” — from a review of Meadowvale Farm Equestrian Centre
- “Queenswood Stables provides a professional and safe environment for all of your equestrian needs.” — from a review of Queenswood Stables
- “Love it here! I’ve been looking for a riding barn after nearly 2 years off riding and Silver Creek Ranch is perfect.” — from a review of Silver Creek Ranch
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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