​

Urbana Riding Club welcomes you to our premier full-service equestrian facility located in Southern Frederick County, near I-270 and Sugarloaf Mountain. We offer full-service boarding with multiple care and training options.  Our year-round lesson & leasing program, active showing & event schedule is supported by quality training and engagement for developing equestrians of all ages and skills.

​​​

​​

**URC has opened our driveway and parking lots but sections in these areas are still coated in snow and ice - caution is advised coming to the barn!**

 

Lessons Monday 1/26 through Wednesday 1/28, are cancelled and being rescheduled through the instructors; Thursday TBD; Friday & Saturday will be held regular times

​

Rescheduled dates/times for Wednesday, 1/28:

• 4:30 will be held Friday, February 6th at 4:30 p.m.

 

• 5:30 will be held Sunday, February 8th at 2:00 p.m.

 

• 6:30 will be held Friday, February 6th, at 7:30 p.m.

 

• 7:30 will be held Tuesday, February 3rd at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

Always come for winter lessons appropriately dressed for the temperatures. Coats, insulated/snow pants & gloves for riders/families encouraged.  Hats are not worn under helmets but headbands and earmuffs are ok!

 

Winter Lesson Quarter/Leasing - We will prorate the quarter for riders registering for open class spaces.  Join the fun and ride all winter long!

 

URC LESSONS, LEASING: Year-round weekly group lessons for riders age 6 - Adult, Beginner to Advanced; Private & Semi-private lessons for Boarders, Leasers, Adult Weekdays & Lesson Riders training 2+ times weekly.

Winter Schedule/Winter Quarter Forms

• Winter Quarter November 24th to February 22nd, (no classes December 22nd to 28th) 

• URC Show Schedule - see stable message center board for venues, dates and disciplines

• Jumping, Cross Country & Dressage Clinics for boarders and leasers - ask Jessie or Sandy

  • Next up!! Contact us for more details and class time availability

    • Kurt Martin : Sunday, January 18th 

    • Katie Carr: tbd

• Review forms for schedule information, make-up policies, and further details

• Welcome new URC Riders - helpful new rider information HERE!

 

​

FULL-SERVICE BOARDING: Ride all winter in our awesome indoor!

Full-Service Stall Board/Training Package(s) -for availability/waitlist, please inquire

Our stable offers an outstanding combination of facilities and features, including multiple indoor and outdoor (lighted) riding arenas, optional dry lot turn out, trailer parking, miles of beautiful on-property trails, a convenient premium southern Frederick County location off 1-270 in Urbana; resident owner/operator, staff instructors and in-house lesson program.  Caring friendly service for horses and riders of all ages and English disciplines. Competitive rates, training board and lesson packages available. Retiree options available. Join our wonderful barn family --we're happy to offer client references!

​​

​

SUMMER RIDING PROGRAM:  2026 Camp Weeks: June 8th to August 7th 

Schedule/Forms/Online Registration

Riders (and horses) LOVE our Summer Riding Program! Our 2026 daytime summer camp will be all about the horses.  Aligned with URC's year-round rider training programs, we focus on fun combined with top notch horse and rider training and development - our riders love it!  

• Weekly sessions for all levels of riders ages 6 -15; Nine weeks, June 8th to August 7th, 2026

• Summer Riders weekly sessions featuring daily riding instruction and horse learning activities - no previous riding experience needed!

  • 9:00 a.m. arrival - 1:00 p.m. pick up

  • Helpful info: CLICK HERE

• Horse handling, grooming, tacking and equine care activities for all participants based on age, experience and comfort level.

• Presentations/time with senior riders & trainers, equine health care professionals and practitioners.

• Fun learning events and projects, horse and rider arts & crafts, music, games and more..

​

​​

​​​​

 

GROUP RIDES/BIRTHDAY PARTIES:

Group rides/private lessons are priced for the event and per rider with various options.  Fun for family adventures, reunions and showers!  Contact us for availability and more details. Child birthday party rides, ages 6 and up, feature an escorted pony ride and guest use of our Rec Hall or barn lounge/party area for the celebration. 

 

As always - don't hesitate to contact us with questions about Boarding, Training, Lessons, Leasing, or Showing!

 

Thank you -

Sandy and Jessie 

​