Farm & Equestrian Center

Agriculture & Education 

The Farm & Equestrian Center is home to traditional barnyard animals like chickens, cows, goats, pigs and ponies. Animal visibility varies with weather, temperature and other factors. Closer interaction with the animals is available by attending a program. Check the calendar for upcoming programs

Guests can explore where their food comes from by observing seasonal changes of fruits, vegetables and herbs in the farm’s large demonstration garden and orchard. Beyond the animals and gardens, the farm highlights diverse natural habitats. From fields and open spaces to ponds, wetlands and woods, guests can discover a variety of native flora and fauna.

Private agricultural programs are available to schools, scouts and other groups. Complete the Program Request Form or call 513-521-3276 for more information.

Horseback Riding 

The Farm & Equestrian Center is a regionally renowned facility for beginner to advanced riders. It features three barns, two lit outdoor arenas, an indoor riding hall and a cross country jump field. The facility is staffed by skilled, highly trained employees and supported by dedicated volunteers.

Great Parks riding instructors are qualified to teach a variety of riding styles, including general horsemanship, contesting, groundwork, hunt seat jumping and dressage. The Farm & Equestrian Center offers group, semi-private and private lessons in session format. Guests can also enjoy day camps, horse shows, seasonal trail rides and seasonal pony rides. Check the calendar for more information about our Equestrian programs.

The facility also features access to a scenic 2.6-mile (one-way) linear horse trail, open to public trail riders who wish to bring their own horses and explore the area. Helmets must be worn at all times while mounted. The outdoor arenas and cross country field may be closed on Open Schooling Days in cases of inclement weather.

The Farm & Equestrian Center offers year-round lessons for adults and children ages seven and up. Great Parks riding instructors are qualified to teach a variety of riding styles, starting with beginner English and Western. Advanced lessons are offered for more accomplished riders pursuing general horsemanship, contesting, jumping and dressage.

Lessons are offered in group, semi-private or private formats, each as multi-week sessions. Students ride once per week on a set day and time for the duration of the session. Online registration opens one month before each session begins.

Spring 2025 Lesson Schedule

Register Online

For questions, call 513-931-3057 or email wwrc@greatparks.org.

Outside riders and Farm & Equestrian Center students at the advanced novice level and above can compete at schooling shows in their chosen discipline.

Cost: 
$15 per class (register online at least one week before each show)

Register Online

Trail rides are open the public from Memorial Day weekend through the end of October on Saturdays and Sundays. Riders arrive at the barn at 5:00pm to meet their assigned horses and mount up at 5:30pm. Riders participate in a brief riding 101 overview in the arena before heading out to our private horse trail for a guided trail ride that ends at the barn, around 6:30pm. In the event of inclement weather, riders will receive an indoor riding lesson instead at the same time as the original booked trail ride.

Badge programs for Scout Troops are also available from Memorial Day weekend through the end of October on Saturdays and Sundays. Riders will participate in a two-hour program that meets badge requirements.

Cost:

$50 per rider; for trail rides register at least one week in advance, for badge programs register at least two weeks in advance

For available dates and to book, call 513-931-3057 or email wwrc@greatparks.org.