What Makes Us Different…

Swift Creek Riding Academy is a family run equestrian facility located about 1 mile off Highway 70 Business between Clayton and Smithfield, North Carolina. We pride ourselves on offering a safe and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can come and enjoy horses and ponies! Offering Full Service Stall and Pasture Board on 42+ acres.

East Coast Equestrian at Swift Creek Riding Academy offers lessons in Hunter/Jumper. Each rider can obtain excellent horsemanship skills in a program directed toward responsibility, safety and meeting your individual riding goals. Instructors have been carefully selected to cater to riders of all ages and their individual, specific needs.  All riders are welcome, from new and experienced, from 5 years old to 100 years young!

In addition to our quality boarding facilities and ECE lesson program, Swift Creek Riding Academy offers, an IEA and EIRA team, and many other great opportunities with horses! 

Love to travel?  Our show team travels to NC and SC schooling and rated shows throughout the year, including USEF shows. 

Here at Swift Creek Riding Academy, we have something for everyone, whether you ride just for fun or want to show and go to college. Come on out for a visit!