About Southern Oak: a family-owned barn in north Raleigh

Southern Oak Equestrian Center is owned and run by the Mattis family. 2027 marks our 30th year, and we still offer what we always have: the finest care for both rider and horse.

A smiling young rider in a navy show coat on a grey horse wearing a row of blue and red ribbons, with a trainer beside them at Southern Oak

The Mattis family

When you call, visit or ride, you deal with our family.

Margaret Mattis

Owner

David Mattis

Co-owner

Hannah Mattis

Manager

30 years in 2027 Three decades of riders, horses and families in north Raleigh.

In our own words

We are a family-centered facility that offers the finest care for both rider and horse. We are a 50-acre facility in north Raleigh, 2 miles north of I-540 at Creedmoor Rd, Exit 9, minutes from Chapel Hill, Durham and Wake Forest. We are a full-service facility offering board and a lesson program for all levels and all ages of English riding. We have four lighted training rings and a competition-size ring. We support an active 4-H club as well. We welcome your visit.

The Mattis family, Southern Oak Equestrian Center

Our 50 acres

Pastures under tall pines, white board fences and room to ride every day of the week.

  • Four lighted training rings and a competition-size ring
  • Grass pastures with daily individual turnout
  • 2 miles north of I-540 at Creedmoor Rd (Exit 9)
A rainbow over the riding ring and the tree line at Southern Oak
A rainbow over our riding ring.

We welcome your visit

Come see the barn, meet the horses and talk with our family about what you need.

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