Equestrian Programs
Ride With Us!
Whether you are an advanced rider or a beginner, the Liberty Mountain Equestrian Center offers opportunities for you to advance your riding skills. Our riding lessons are a great program for those who want to advance in their Hunt Seat or Western Seat riding, as well as new riders who are interested in exploring the experience for the first time. The Equestrian Center also offers a horse boarding program for any Liberty student interested in bringing their horse to school with them. Read more about each below.
Introduction to Riding 101
Designed for the first time riders and newer beginners who are looking for a fun and informative introduction to horseback riding. Available for Liberty’s residential students, faculty, and staff. This 30-minute riding experience can accomodate 2 riders per session at a low cost of $15 per rider based on environmental conditions and rider suitability.
*Open to Staff, Faculty, and Residential students
Before You Ride
- Riding appointments are for a single ride only. If you want another ride you must go through the scheduling process again.
- Riders should arrive appropriately outfitted. Long pants and a sleeved shirt are mandatory. No excessively loose or dangling clothes, scarves, jewelry, etc.
- Appropriate footwear and helmet will be required and provided if you don’t have your own. No flip-flops or sandals are allowed in the barn or on the horse.
- For questions, please contact equestriancenter@liberty.edu
Groom a Horse
If you are looking for an opportunity to step away from the stress of your daily routine, sign up to enjoy a peaceful hands-on experience where you can trade screen time for barn time. Come unwind at the barn with a 30-minute session of grooming and connecting with our horses for only $15 per session.
*Open to Staff, Faculty, and Residential students
For avaliability, please contact equestriancenter@liberty.edu
Riding Lessons
Riding lessons are now offered for Liberty University residential students based on availability. Hunt Seat and Western disciplines are both available, and all levels are welcome.
- Group lesson $25
- Private lesson $40
- Private lesson package (4 sessions) $120
- Group lesson package (4 sessions) $80
Contact equestriancenter@liberty.edu to schedule a lesson.
Horse Boarding
The Equestrian Center provides full care stall board for students interested in bringing their horses to school. Horses will be accepted as space allows and pending the application process. Board includes the use of all facilities as available starting at $600/month.
- The Equestrian Center is open for boarders from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily
- Boarders may not jump without an instructor present to monitor safety
- Riders must wear ASTM/SEI certified helmets anytime they sit on a horse
- No dogs allowed
Contact equestriancenter@liberty.edu for availability and more information.