Refine your technique with dedicated instruction covering riding skills and essential horsemanship
1 hr
Riding lesson, Horse care guidance
Develop your riding abilities during a private, hour-long English-style lesson at Salty Oak Farm. Learn foundational techniques while gaining confidence in grooming, tacking, and caring for your horse.
Participants must be at least 5 years old.
Free rebooking or full refund if you cancel online at least 48 hours before start. Full refund for operator cancellations. No-shows are charged in full.
10970 Hwy 17 N, McClellanville, SC 29458
Located just 45 minutes north of Charleston in McClellanville, this family-owned horse farm has evolved into one of the Lowcountry's most versatile event spaces. Visitors consistently praise the stunning farmhouses and expansive grounds, which host everything from corporate retreats and weddings to weekend getaways. The venue manager Stephanie earns particular recognition for her personal touch, with multiple reviewers mentioning how she went above and beyond to ensure events ran smoothly, even when weather threw curveballs. The property offers genuine flexibility to customize your event rather than forcing you into a template. Beyond events, the farm provides riding lessons with experienced trainers like Charles for hunter-jumper riders, plus patient instruction for beginners on smaller horses. Guests love the authentic farm experience, including visiting baby goats, picking strawberries, and purchasing fresh eggs and produce. The space feels remote and peaceful despite being close to Charleston, with fire pits by the pond and beautifully designed farmhouse interiors that reviewers describe as "dreamy." One reviewer noted communication challenges, but the overwhelming sentiment points to a genuinely special property that guests return to again and again.
Review for riding lessons: If you are looking for an experienced hunter or jumper trainer, Charles is awesome! He really knows his stuff and I’ve been learning a lot. If you’re looking for beginner riding lessons the other trainers have been very patient with my girls and their confidence is growing by having a wide variety of smaller horses to train on.
Joanna Alexander
September 11, 2025
Review for riding lessons: If you are looking for an experienced hunter or jumper trainer, Charles is awesome! He really knows his stuff and I’ve been learning a lot. If you’re looking for beginner riding lessons the other trainers have been very patient with my girls and their confidence is growing by having a wide variety of smaller horses to train on.
Joanna Alexander
September 11, 2025