Horseback Riding in Lathrop, California (San Joaquin County)

Offers instruction in both Western and English diciplines. Having a variety of well trained lessons horses; she is able to specialize in meeting the needs of non-horse owners and beginning riders, as well as the more advanced riders. She has more than 18 years of professional experience teaching horsemanship to both youth and adult students. Her lifetime experience of horsemanship and ranch management; coupled with her formal training in riding, gives Tia the unique qualifications to teach the novice horse enthusiast, not only to ride, but to become an accomplished "horse person". Tia says "It is important for riders to develop both knowledge, and a balanced seat, to achieve a solid foundation upon which both the horse and rider may excel".... See More

Building, Safe Positive and Progressive Horse-Human Relatonships through Natural Training and Teaching Techniques.

I have always loved horses with a passion and have been riding, training and showing horses for over 30 years and I continue to this day to be in awe of their majesty, beauty, grace and forgiveness of the human race.

I truly believe that you have to look at the horse – human relationship as a whole picture to find out what is and is not working and once behavior patterns in the horse – human relationship - whether physical or emotional are identified I can then establish a plan to change these behaviors and develop a positive, healthy and fulfilling relationship for both horse and human.

My goal is to not only teach the horse, but to teach the horses’ owner to teach their own horse, developing a relationship of trust and mutual respect which will build partners for life.

Horses’ eyes are windows to their souls, if you can catch a horses’ eye you can glimpse inside the soul and feel their emotions.... See More

Beginning to advanced private and group horseback riding lessons. You will learn on our lesson ponies and horses. Learn how to ride and handle a horse, basic horsemanship skills and fundamental riding techniques. Intermediate to advanced riders will learn more in depth riding techniques and handling.
Lesson available for ages 7 and up. We are located in Livermore at Meandering Creek Equestrian Center, boarding also available.... See More

Riding lessons, beginner through advanced. All ages welcome. Lesson horses available. Dressage lessons, training, and sales. All ages, levels, and breeds welcome! We also have a small sporthorse breeding program and stand the imported dutch warmlood stallion Puccini, by Gribaldi, and the PRE andalusian stallion Emperador XL at stud.... See More

Gateway Farm is primarily a Dressage and Eventing barn although we welcome all riding disciplines at our facility. Our facility includes a main barn with oversized box stalls and box stalls with paddocks, a mare and foaling barn with video monitoring, small and large individual pastures, and open group pastures with shelters.  We have separate pastures for weanling foals, yearlings, mares and geldings, and retirees.  We maintain a large outdoor arena with sand footing and a complete set of jumps, a covered arena with combination Nike/sand footing, lights, and mirrors, a dressage arena, a large round pen, and a cross-country course with a gallop track.  Private, semi-private and group lessons on your own horse or one of our well trained lesson horses are offered, and we are also affiliated with the Liberty Oaks Pony Club.  There is easy access to trails.... See More

Knoll's Basic Horsemanship offers horse classes which include horse psychology, basic care, ground school and riding demonstrations. Also, horse and rider problem solving and new horse owner support and guidance. Learn what you should know before you ride or purchase a horse. I like to teach people how the horse thinks and why they react the way they do before putting people on them. I also teach horses using natural methods using respect and communication versus force and fear. The whole goal is to have a safe and happy relationship with horses. For more information go to www.knollsbasichorsemanship.com or call .... See More

I offer beginner through advanced lessons in Western Riding and specialize in Cowboy Dressage. Whether you are a rider just starting out or if your an accomplished rider looking for coaching at shows I can help you out.
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Come join Sacramento Riding School's outstanding team of horses and riders, located just 20 minutes south of downtown Sacramento . Experienced or inexperienced riders, we have a program to suit your needs. Alicia Swinton, instructor/trainer of SRS specializes in traditional European english style riding, including 3-day eventing, dressage and jumpers. With over 20 years experience from some of California's top trainers, and extensive education in all aspects of the equine world. Let me share my passion and years of experience with you to help you accomplish your goals and dreams.

English style riding offered for all levels, beginner through advanced. For the Western rider, we offer lessons for levels; beginner through intermediate. Lessons are offered in two styles: group lessons, (composed of 2-4 riders and properly matched depending on skill level and age) . Or choose one of our famous one on one private lessons, available in 30 minute, 45 minute, or 1 hour time blocks.

SRS has successfully trained many students and horses. From green horses to problem horses, I can accommodate any of your needs. Our horses are always trained with a natural horsemanship techniques that work with the horses mind and instincts to accomplish your goals and needs. Not with methods of abuse and force. School horses available AND travel to your horse and barn available as well. Our barn, which is conveniently located just 2 miles off the Hwy 99, and only 20 minutes from downtown Sacramento.

Alicia Swinton
Sacramento Riding School and
Swinton Lessons & Training

aliciaswintontraining.vpweb.com

***Referrals upon request
*After school programs and carpool ava. for extra fee
*Summer/Winter kids Camps
*Group or Private lessons
*Training and leasing options available
*Discounts for lessons & training when prepaid packages of 10 are purchased
*"Mom and me" classes for 3-6+ year olds... See More

Classical Dressage Training and Trick training based on natural methods.
Maxi Sulamith Moon is a former german FEI rider and has been producing and training several horses for artistic shows aswell for competitions. Over the last 10 years she has been the artistic creator for several horseshow events including the International Show jumping event opening in Brussels and several other shows across Europe and for the Theatre Equestre de Wattrelos.
The lessons are based on working on the connection between horse and rider and improve half pass, extended trot, flying changes, piaffe and passage.
Available for clinics in Cypress Texas or San Francisco Bay Area for a minimum of 5 students.... See More

Since 1999 Aleya Tarver has been working with horses and their riders, helping them to build a true partnership that will last a lifetime. She has developed a system that caters to the individual needs of horse and/or rider, creating well-rounded, confidence-building lessons for children and adults.... See More

Specializing in Hunter/Jumper & Dressage from beginner to A Circuit. General horsemanship & safety skills emphasized. Lesson horses available, haul-ins also welcome. Thanks for your interest & have a great day!

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New students come to us quite sure of the discipline they wish to learn; English or Western, dressage, gymkhana, jumping or trail riding. Our philosophy is "Learn to ride, before you decide" we teach you to ride a horse first before you decide on your specialty! Our recipe for successful horse education is simple: start with common sense, awareness, respect, consistency and humor. Slowly add some confidence, muscle, balance, and a sense of adventure. Often times you'll see students go 'round and 'round in an arena. We use all 8 acres of the property including the arena, learning through games, drill routines, trail obstacles and friendly competitions both bare back and saddled. Horsemanship includes everything from shoveling manure to cleaning tack, from choosing the proper feed to diagnosing illness and injury. Mostly we have fun!... See More

Starting children on horseback through teen years;birthday parties, scout troop badges, nurturing kids on gentle horses.

Foundation before specialization. Relationship based Horsemanship

Instructing horse enthusiasts to become conscientious thoughtful horse owners.
Teaching from the beginning. Safety, how horses think and what are they feeling is SUPER important to me. I want to help my students create a calm responsive partner in their horse in what ever discipline they choose.
Keeping the horse's mind and body relaxed is a high priority for me… not to say I won’t add pressure… I will… I just want to present it in a way not to overwhelm and blow up either the horse or student.
Keeping all that in mind this is what I go over in the beginner lessons:
Approaching horses, haltering , leading, grooming, minor vet care, health, nutrition, saddling, bridling, rein handling,
Leg cues, balance and equitation. I have access to arena and trails.
Students are started with a series of undetermined lessons on the ground first and foremost. As a student progresses in their understanding and response time they are moved into mounted education.

I also offer problem solving, trailer loading and obstacle clinics.
I have horses, if you don’t have your own. 150 lbs max weight of person to ride.
Beginners to advanced
6 years old and up... See More

Gaited horse training, lessons and sales. Using natural horsemanship techniques.