Equestrian Facility in Catawba, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

The Fleenor Farm

Equestrian Facility

Maiden, NC

The Fleenor Farm offers equine-assisted psychotherapy with two licensed therapists and an equine specialist, with no prior horse experience required.

  • Equine-assisted psychotherapy for anxiety, stress, trauma, behavioral challenges, or addiction
  • Clients seeking guided horse interaction without prior horse experience
  • Foster children, special-needs children, veterans, and their families

Equine Connections INC

Equestrian Facility

Maiden, NC

Equine Connections INC provides EMDR, trauma therapy, and equine-assisted psychotherapy in Maiden with an indoor arena for year-round sessions.

  • Individuals seeking equine-assisted psychotherapy
  • Trauma and PTSD therapy
  • Addiction and substance misuse counseling

Ontopp Stables

Equestrian Facility

Catawba, NC

OnTopp Stables offers English lessons in dressage, show jumping, and eventing, led by a USDF L Judge and Bronze Medalist in Catawba.

  • Intermediate-to-advanced English riders
  • Dressage training
  • Show jumping and eventing instruction

Rising Hope Farms

Equestrian Facility

Claremont, NC

Rising Hope Farms provides PATH Intl.-certified therapeutic riding at no cost, with 20+ years serving children, adults, veterans, and hospice families.

  • Children and adults with special needs seeking therapeutic riding
  • Veterans seeking equine-assisted services
  • Families facing end-of-life journeys through Hooves for Hospice

Sigmon Farm Park

Equestrian Facility

Newton, NC

Sigmon Farm Park hosts monthly equestrian events, including jumper, hunter, dressage, combined test, and timed trail ride competitions near Newton.

  • Riders seeking jumper, hunter, dressage, or combined test competitions
  • Open, Western Pleasure, or gaited horse show participants
  • Riders seeking timed trail rides open to all disciplines and breeds

Walnut Creek Farm

Equestrian Facility

Newton, NC

Walnut Creek Farm provides private and group lessons, horse boarding, training, and a covered arena in Newton, North Carolina.

  • Riders seeking private or group lessons at any skill level
  • Horse owners needing boarding with daily care, feeding, exercise, and socialization
  • Families seeking horseback riding summer camp for children ages 5 and up

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FAQ

Where can children or adults with special needs take therapeutic riding near Catawba?

Rising Hope Farms provides PATH Intl.-certified therapeutic riding for children and adults with special needs, and participation is offered at no cost to families.

Are there beginner horseback riding lessons near Catawba?

Walnut Creek Farm offers private and group lessons for beginner through advanced riders. The Fleenor Farm also offers riding lessons and natural-horsemanship instruction.

Which Catawba-area facility offers dressage, jumping, and eventing lessons?

OnTopp Stables provides English instruction in dressage, show jumping, and eventing, with individualized horse-and-rider training.

Are there regular horse shows near Catawba and Newton?

Sigmon Farm Park hosts at least one horse show per month as weather permits, including jumper, hunter, dressage, combined-test, open, Western Pleasure, and gaited events.

Do I need prior horse experience for equine-assisted psychotherapy?

No. Both The Fleenor Farm and Equine Connections state that clients can participate without prior horse experience; riding is optional at Equine Connections and depends on the treatment plan.