Welcome to North Crest Equestrian Center
We offer horseback riding lessons and more in Avon Lake, Ohio, just under a 30-minute drive from Cleveland. Our programs include private lessons, monthly programs, summer camps, adult programs, and special events. For more than 20 years, our mission has been to provide a premium facility with a family-friendly environment where horse lovers of all ages can learn, thrive, and grow.
Horses: Our Passion, Our Purpose
At North Crest Equestrian Center, we’re more than a place to ride horses. We’re a welcoming community built around a shared respect for horses and the connection they create with people.
North Crest was founded on a genuine passion for horsemanship and a commitment to sharing that experience with others. That foundation shapes everything we do, from providing thoughtful instruction with experienced equine professionals to maintaining a supportive environment for riders of all ages and backgrounds.
We believe the time spent with horses can be truly transformative. Whether you’re stepping into the barn for the first time or building on years of experience, riders often discover growth that goes far beyond the saddle. Confidence, responsibility, empathy, patience, and respect are just a few of the values that naturally develop through consistent time with horses.
We invite you to experience North Crest Equestrian Center, where every visit is an opportunity to build skill, deepen understanding, and form a lasting connection with the horse.
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North Crest Equestrian Center specializes in Dressage while teaching the English Balanced Seat, providing riders with a strong foundation that can be applied to pleasure riding, jumping, and other English disciplines. We offer private, one-on-one lessons tailored to each rider's goals and experience level, from beginners through advanced riders.
Our program welcomes children ages 8 and up who are eager to learn, build confidence, and develop their horsemanship and riding skills in a fun, supportive environment. We also welcome adults who want to reconnect with their passion for horses, whether they are returning to riding after years away or starting again with fresh enthusiasm.
Lessons include instruction in basic horse care, handling, and riding, using quality, well-trained horses. For those who would like to try riding before committing to regular lessons, we offer Tack Up & Ride sessions and lunging lessons.
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North Crest Equestrian Center offers full boarding services in a safe and well-maintained environment. Horses in our care receive attentive daily management and consistent handling.
We also provide training services focused on developing well-rounded, responsive horses through clear communication and structured groundwork and under-saddle work. Training programs can be tailored to meet the needs of both horse and rider, whether starting a young horse or refining an experienced mount.
Additional offerings may include individualized support based on horse and rider goals, with an emphasis on steady progress, confidence, and correct fundamentals.
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North Crest Equestrian Center offers a variety of additional services to support both horse and rider needs beyond regular lessons and boarding.
These services include tack-up assistance such as grooming, tacking up, and tack cleaning, as well as specialized care like mane pulling, body clipping, and detailed clipping services (including muzzle, ears, bridle path, tail, and fetlocks). We also provide horse holding for veterinary and dental appointments.
For training and support needs, we offer lunge sessions with tack, lunge rehab sessions, practice rides on lesson horses, and handwalking for horses in lay-ups. Additional options include a structured deworming program, daily or short-term stall rentals, and arena use for non-boarders.
We also provide trainer travel to other barns for lessons when needed, helping extend our instruction beyond the farm.
GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!
Give the gift of experience with a gift certificate that can be used toward horseback riding lessons and services. It is a simple way to share something memorable and lasting with someone who loves horses or wants to get started.
Let’s Talk About Your Goals
Have a question or special request? Send us a note and we’ll figure it out together.