Riding lessons
Hunt seat and dressage for children and adults, beginner to advanced. Group or private lessons on our school horses.
About our lessons →The finest care for both rider and horse
Southern Oak Equestrian Center is a family-run barn on 50 acres in north Raleigh. We teach English riding to children and adults of every level, board horses with full-service care, and run summer camps and youth teams.
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Many school horses -
Lessons, boarding & camps -
Open 7 days, 7am–8pm
A family barn, run by the Mattis family
We are a family-centered facility, and you will meet our family when you visit. Riders, parents and boarders deal with us directly, every day of the week.
- Margaret Mattis, owner
- David Mattis, co-owner
- Hannah Mattis, manager
30
years in 2027
2027 marks our 30th year of lessons, boarding and show days in north Raleigh.
Riding for all levels and all ages
Start with a lesson on one of our school horses, bring your own horse to board, or send your young rider to camp.
Horse boarding
Full-service board with daily individual turnout, grass pastures and a trainer on site.
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Camps & teams
Summer equestrian camps, our own IEA and EIRA teams, and an active 4-H club.
About camps & teams →Proud of every ribbon
When you are ready to compete, our showing program and clinics help you get there.
Our riders train in hunter, jumper and equitation and take part in shows with their trainers. Leases let a rider show a horse without owning one, and our IEA and EIRA teams give students the chance to ride for their school.
Minutes from Chapel Hill, Durham and Wake Forest
We are 2 miles north of I-540 at Creedmoor Rd (Exit 9), in north Raleigh.
- Address
11906 Shooting Club Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613
Get directions - HoursOpen 7 days, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Phone(919) 844-2088
We welcome your visit
Come see the barn, meet the horses and talk with our family about what you need.