Equestrian
There are lots of places in the Valley that offer riding lessons. Pony Clubs: Annapolis Branch of The NS Pony Club, Evangeline Pony Club, or the West Valley Pony Club – they offer lessons, summer camps and other activities for riders of all ages.
Annapolis Valley Harness Club – meets in Greenwood. New members always welcome. The club promotes driving for all equines. 902-341-2274.
Appaloosa Horse Club of Nova Scotia
Black Magic Ranch, North Alton – Our horse care lessons are a great way for your children ages 5 and up and yourself. To learn the basics of horse care. Eventually learning to drive buggies (carts) with the miniatures.
Clay Hill Farm, Sheffield Mills – a beautiful and comfortable horse facility in Sheffield Mills, Nova Scotia. We offer boarding, training and lessons in a safe, supportive atmosphere.
Evangeline Trail Rides – located in Stanley, in the Rawdon Hills offers one and two hour trail rides as well as day rides. Sleigh and wagon rides available. Trail rides are for aged 9+.
Fairy Tale Fields, Waterville – Children’s Riding lessons + Birthday Parties .Trail based 18 months +. Trail rides available.
Fraser Equestrian Centre, Port Williams – offers lessons for riders of all ages whether or not you have your own horse. Summer riding camps available
FraserWay Stables, West Brooklyn Mountain Road – Horseback Riding Lesson Stable; for young / new/ adult / Intro to showing; Western Competition Coach
FreeSpirit Therapeutic Riding Program – A therapeutic riding program will offer equine assisted therapy both on and off horseback through qualified instructors and horses to children and adults for the enhancement of physical, emotional, educational and social development.
Kingston Area Trail Rides: 1-902-824-2329. Horseback trail rides. (Unsure if still is active)
Millstone Stables, Middle Dyke Road – For Information on Boarding, Lessons and Dressage Clinics contact Sarah Williams at 902 698 9648.
Mountain Spring Farm, Lawrencetown – Ground Work/Driving Training/ Riding and Driving Lessons are also offered on a limited basis.
Paloosa Ridge Stable, White Rock – a family owned and operated business, in the Annapolis Valley. Catering to all types of riders. Versatility is our specialty.
Paradise Ranch, Paradise – Brand new horse boarding facility located in Paradise, just outside Bridgetown in the Annapolis Valley. Offering boarding, lessons, clinics and much more
Rohan Wood Stables, Aylesford – includes a riding school and offers camps for youth.
Serenity Acres Ranch, Ardoise – Open all year for trail riding, lesson and day camp programs, indoor and outdoor picnic sites, indoor swimming pool and hot tub.
Sky Valley Farm, Nictaux – Uses EC Learn to Ride Program.
Sutton Hills Stables, Port Williams – offers riding lessons
Talking Horse, Centreville – We offer equine assisted learning programs in the Annapolis Valley, with certification and program standards provided by the Equine Experiential Learning Association (E3A).
Winsome Blue Stables – Greenwood, Equestrian Riding Center. Winsome Blue Stables is a privately operated horse farm located in Meadowvale, Nova Scotia. The spacious facility features a large 32 stall barn as well as two outdoor riding rings, a full sized indoor ring, beautiful paddocks and pastures and endless hacking trails to explore. We offer a selective lesson program as well as opportunity to ride for our show team. This picturesque farm is loving run with the care for it’s horses best interest first, and is pleased to offer limited space for full board. Please browse our site to learn more about our programs and life at Winsome Blue Stables. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Visitors are welcome by appointment.
