Almost Heaven Stables 220 Golf Course Road, Aiken, SC 29851, Located in Warrenville, 803-663-3001, Guided trailrides, western riding lessons, birthday parties, summer horse camps and boarding.

Black Forest Equestrian Center 4343 Banks Mill Road, Aiken, SC 29803, 803-642-0438, Built in an old European architectural style, this equestrian center lies on 500 beautiful acres and has facilities include a covered riding arena, three outdoor arenas, two stabling facilities, and 12 miles of trails. Services available include horse boarding, training and grooming for your horse, and riding lessons for all ages, beginners to advanced. School riding programs and summer camps are also available. more... 

Claddagh Farm 1080 Fox Young Road, Aiken, SC 29164, Located in Wagener, Just 20 Minutes from Aiken, 803-564-5931, Claddagh Farm is a boarding facility located on 80 acres; a short 20 minutes from downtown Aiken. They offer boarding on a daily, weekly or monthly basis in a new barn with matted stalls. Claddagh Farm offers a lighted riding arena, jumping arena and dressage arena as well as wooded trails. Monthly Open Horse Shows, Dressage and CT Schooling shows are also offered by the facility. 

Fulmer International School of Equitation 2200 Dibble Road, Aiken, SC 29801, 803-649-0505, Situated on 63 peaceful acres, this equine venue features four outdoor riding arenas, turn out paddocks and fields, and boarding facilities. A variety of equine services are available including jumping lessons for beginners through advanced riders, breaking and training services, and riding instructions in dressage, cross country, and stadium jumping. They also have a selection of high quality horses for sale. more... 

Hunter Run Farm 1482 Wire Road, Aiken, SC 29805, 803-641-2921, Hunter Run Farm is located on 54 acres. They are a lesson/ boarding facility and have a wonderful eight stall barn (a 20 stall barn is in the process of being built), lighted ring with jumps, grand prix field and trails. Cindy Purcell is a top hunter, jumper and equitation trainer. Lessons are offered for all ages, beginners to advanced.  

Jumping Branch Farm 179 Fox Pond Road, Aiken, SC 29801, 803-642-3484, Nestled on over 100 acres that includes towering trees, trails, two ponds, and large turnout fields, this equine farm is known for their beginner novice through preliminary cross country courses plus offers boarding, training, and jump design and building services. A full stadium course and dressage rings are also on site. more... 

Loose Rock Riding Center 297 Loose Rock Road, Williston, SC 29853, 803-266-2381, Loose Rock is boarding facility and a USDA licensed birthday party & petting zoo business. The facility features pony parties, small petting zoo, pony rides, beginner lessons, Sunday farm visits, trackless train, family/church get together site, horse boarding facility, 100x200 lit arena, 60 meter dressage arena, play ground and full or pasture board 12x12 stalls. Sunday farm visits are offered the first Sunday of April through October.  more... 

Shelborne Farm 1067 Colbert Bridge Road, Aiken, SC 29803, 803-646-6599, Located just off Banks Mill Road on a private farm situated on 50 acres. They offer privacy and no hassle to layups, pasture and stall boarders. Wooded paths to hack and enjoy surround the pond, Hunter-Jumper and Dressage Rings. Trainers/Lessons available for your discipline. Easy drive to downtown and all show facilities.  

Aiken Golf Club 555 Highland Park Drive, Aiken, SC 29801, 803-649-6029, Built in 1912, this semiprivate, links style 18 hole, par 70 golf course is one of the oldest golf courses in the nation and has features including Bermuda grass and walking paths. A restaurant, fully stocked pro shop, practice putting and chipping greens, and a practice hitting area are also on site. more... 

Houndslake Country Club 901 Houndslake Drive, Aiken, SC 29802, 803-648-6805, Designed by architect Joe Lee, this championship caliber 27 hole golf course including three lakes, a putting green, driving range, and fully stocked pro shop. Three restaurants and five private banquet rooms are located in the onsite clubhouse. 

Midland Valley Country Club 151 Midland Drive, Aiken, SC 29829, Graniteville, 803-663-7332, An Ellis Maples design golf course, this semiprivate 18 hole, par 71 golf course is surrounded by towering pines and is the third oldest golf course in Aiken. This course hosts the U.S. Open Qualifiers and the U.S. Senior Amateurs. more... 

Aiken Fox Hunts 330 Kershaw Street, Aiken, SC 29801, 803-649-1676, This hunt club provides exciting fox hunting and drag hunts for out-of-town guests in the scenic Hitchcock Woods. They also sponsor the annual Blessing of the Hounds and the April Horse Show.

Oak Ridge Hunting Preserve 1002 Hatchaway Bridge Road, Aiken, SC 29801, 803-648-3489, "Serving hunters from all over the U.S. since 1966", this hunting preserves offers exciting quail hunting with a guide, dogs, and jeep included; quail dressing services are available. Hunting by reservation only.