FAQs
Star Ridge Stables
Have a horseback riding-related question? We have the answer. Check out these FAQs and give us a call today for more information!
Where is Star Ridge Stables located?
For those visiting our horseback riding camp in Selma, NC, we are conveniently located off of Highway 70 at 726 WC Braswell Road, Selma, NC. When you arrive at Star Ridge Stables, we are in the first barn on the left as you pull onto the property. Please park in the grass area where you see other cars. We ask that you do not follow the driveway all the way to the back, as it leads to our owner's private home.Do I have to own my own horse?
No, you do not have to own a horse to take our horse riding lessons in Selma, NC. We own a special string of school horses and ponies available for your convenience.What is the student-to-instructor ratio?
Our team has found that classes with student-to-instructor ratios ranging from 1:1 to 5:1 are particularly effective. Smaller classes allow for the individual attention needed to develop your skills and abilities at our horseback riding camp in Selma, NC.Do I need to own my own equipment, and what should my child or I wear for lessons?
We ask that you please wear long pants; stretch pants, leggings, or blue jeans all work well. Additionally, you should wear a shoe with a small heel, like a boot. Tennis shoes or flat-soled shoes are not safe for riding. While bicycle helmets are usually acceptable, we also provide each student with a riding helmet, as all riders are required to wear an approved helmet while mounted for safety. After a rider's first three months of horse riding lessons in Selma, NC, all students are required to purchase their own approved ASTM-SEI riding helmet.When are lessons available, and what will they cost?
According to AAP, about 30 million Americans enjoy horseback riding each year. To meet this demand, lessons are taught year-round at our horseback riding camp in Selma, NC, Monday through Saturday. In our experience, lesson costs typically start at $65.What if it rains on my lesson day?
Our horse riding lessons in Selma, NC are held rain or shine. As part of our full horsemanship program, rain days are used to teach important classroom-oriented information such as horse tacking, bathing, basic first aid, clipping, and wrapping legs.Do I have to compete at horse shows if I take lessons?
No, you do not have to compete at shows. We offer many activities other than showing at our horseback riding camp in Selma, NC, including hosting "Fun Days" and in-house clinics.What if I want to compete at a show, but I don't own a horse?
All of our lesson horses and ponies are available for any of our students to use in shows. Our string of lesson equines can be used for your very first horse riding lessons in Selma, NC, or they can carry you all the way into the show ring.

