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 registering for a program.

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-style 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 western horsemanship, contesting, natural horsemanship, hunt seat, hunter jump and dressage. The Farm & Equestrian Center offers group, semi-private and private lessons in session format. Guests can also enjoy day camps and horse shows.

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.

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 western 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

Group Lesson Rates (offered as multi-week sessions)

Spring, summer & fall sessions (12 weeks): $480

Winter sessions: Coming soon!

Register Online

For semi-private and private lesson rates, call 513-931-3057 or email wwrc@greatparks.org.

Outside riders and Farm & Equestrian Center students at the novice level and above can compete at schooling shows in their chosen discipline. Points are earned toward year-end championships in each division. Horse shows are held rain or shine and will move to the indoor arena if needed.

Cost: 
$10 per show (register online at least one week before each show)

Register Online