Equestrian | Student Life | Oak Hill Academy

Our 240 rolling acres in Southwest Virginia are the picturesque setting for our renowned Equestrian Program. Oak Hill is the destination for both trail and competitive riding, with a state-of-the-art equestrian center, 60 acres of open pasture, miles of paths, and a stable of horses.

Our Equestrian Program is open to all. Students can personalize it to their level of interest in horseback riding.

Competitive Riding

Advanced riders care for and maintain show horses — and travel to local competitions.

Trail Riding

After school and on weekends, students enjoy scenic trail rides throughout campus.

Riding for Credit

Students can incorporate Beginning Horsemanship, Intermediate Horsemanship, or Advanced Horsemanship into their academic schedules.

Discover more about the 3 ways to ride

Equestrian Overnight Camp this Summer

We are offering our first summer camp focused on expanding or establishing skills in horsemanship and riding, while participating in fun equestrian games and crafts. Girls are welcome ages 12 to 18. Camp dates: June 9 – 13. Cost is $1,200.

Reserve Your Spot

Girl riding horse with mountains in background

LENORE EQUESTRIAN CENTER

The Lenore Equestrian Center is a staple of Oak Hill’s campus. Dedicated on November 1, 2013, it boasts an indoor riding arena, a changing room, an office, and horse stalls. Oak Hill friends and patrons John and Dorothy Lenore, of El Cajon, California, lend this state-of-the-art facility its name.

Our Horses

We maintain a variety of horses for showing, lessons, and trail rides. Our show horses are mainly American Saddlebreds, Hackneys, and some Quarter horses. We also own an assortment of horses for trail riding.

Oak Hill patrons donated most of the horses used in the program, and John and Dorothy Lenore donated many of the American Saddlebred horses.

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES

We also have a second barn for stabling horses, an outdoor riding arena, 60 acres of pasture, and endless trails and fields for riding.

Building Confidence and Relationship Skills

The Equestrian Program provides many of our students with an exposure to horses they otherwise may not have. Far more than just good exercise, horseback riding can reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem, and improve communication and problem-solving skills.