All bookings are ONLY for interested future weekly lessons students and current students taken weekly lessons — not for one-time rides or trail rides.

Bookings made otherwise will be cancelled.

Horseback Riding Lessons in Columbia, SC

English & Western | Beginner to Advanced | Ages 2.5 to Adult

Ride With the Best—No Horse Ownership Needed

At Pony Gang Riding Academy, you can enjoy horseback riding lessons without owning a horse. Our affordable lesson programs allow both beginners and experienced riders to grow in skill and confidence.

With lessons based in Columbia, SC / Hopkins, you get professional instruction, well‐trained lesson horses, and a supportive learning environment.

What Makes Our Instruction Different

We believe in teaching proper riding fundamentals from the ground up, so you establish a strong, balanced, independent seat. With us, you’ll learn to communicate with your horse using correct aids—leg, weight, and rein—without harsh force.

Whether you ride English or Western, equitation and balance are always the foundation of everything we teach.

Ride With The Best

With us you can ride horses without having to own your own riding horses. Our affordable cost of riding lessons give every beginner and experienced the chance to take riding lessons.

Horseback riding instruction at the Pony Gang Equestrian Services Columbia emphasizes balanced and independent seat, and to communicate with the horse without kicking the horse or yanking on the reins.

Girl is enjoying learning how to ride Western

Skills You’ll Master

Maintaining proper posture & balanced position from head to heel

Using leg, weight, and rein aids correctly

Correctly using leg and weight aids

Developing strength and balance—learning not to rely on stirrups

Building confidence in both English & Western riding styles

Health & Character Benefits of Riding

Riding isn’t just a sport—it builds real life skills. As riders with us, you’ll help your child:

Develops core strength

Improves coordination

Encourages trust

Exercises the mind

Develops problem solving skills

Increases socialization

Creates times to relax

Improves mental state

Increases muscle tone and strength

Provides opportunities to compete

How Our Subscription & Lesson Program Works

Our lesson structure is built for consistency, growth, and value—especially for kids ages 6-12, teens, adults, and returning riders who want more than just a casual ride.

Subscription Package Includes:

1-3 lessons a week depending on the lessons package

Quarterly evaluations & level testing to track progress

Participation in events & award programs

Access to our learning platform

A guarantee of a spot in the same lessons slot/s (time and day/s) every week

Girl is riding a Haflinger during her Western riding lesson

Our subscription packages include:

1-3 lessons a week depending on the lessons package

Quarterly evaluation of rider

Quarterly level program testing with Awards

Access to our learning platform

Rider's Journal (Our personal lessons diary for our students)

A guarantee of a spot in the same lessons slot/s (time and day/s) every week

Start with an Assessment Lesson

for new students only!

A girl is riding a pony during her lesson

If you're new to Pony Gang, begin with an Assessment Lesson (≈ 30-45 minutes, $55) to help us understand your riding level, discuss your goals, and go over how the lessons are structured. It includes riding time so we can see where you are, plus time for questions and program orientation.

Price: $55

Your Riding Journey: What to Expect

We offer lessons in Western and English riding.

Beginners start on the lunge line to cultivate a balanced seat and learn proper rising (posting) trot

Then you’ll move into walk & trot work, steering, posture, and independence

Once foundational skills are solid, you’ll progress toward canter and more advanced riding elements Development timeline depends on student effort; we provide tools and guidance, but growth comes from practicing and being engaged

If you're interested in quality, structured horseback riding lessons in Columbia, SC that focus on proper training, safety, and honest progress—Pony Gang Riding Academy is here for you. Whether your goals are recreational riding, skill development, or even competition, we’ve got a place for you to grow.