Rio Vista Farm, located on the banks of the Colorado River, opened to the public in 1995. The facility quickly became the premier Hunter/Jumper stable of Austin, offering top quality care and professional training for both horse and rider.
Located 3 miles from Austin Airport, within 15 minutes from downtown Austin and the University of Texas, and about 25 minutes from Westlake Hills (with van transportation service available from convenient Westlake location.
Head Trainer Susan McMorris instructs those that own their own horses or are leasing. Boarders sign up for 2 specific group lesson days and times per week. This allows us to group together riders by ability and to limit lesson size. Susan began her professional career in 1984 after graduating from Meredith Manor School of Equestrian Studies. She has operated Hunter/Jumper training/lesson barns since 1985, creating many lesson programs and summer camp operations that have been copied throughout the city. She has taken many riders from summer camp level to year end high point winner in Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation. Rio Vista riders can be seen in the high point standings of local and Texas A shows on a yearly basis.
Assistant Trainers Haylee Morris and Amy Gangstad are available for those students that ride the lesson horses or to beginner rider boarders. Haylee has 15+ years of experience teaching riders of all levels provides her with the knowledge and patience to provide excellent instruction to both first time riders or those with more experience. Amy began her riding career with Susan and upon graduation from St. Edwards University began working as a professional trainer/rider.
Group Lessons: (45 minutes to 1 hour) Available on a monthly basis only. $190 monthly with a $100 deposit for once a week lessons. One month notice required to discontinue lessons. Deposit applied to final month after proper notice is given.
Private Lessons: (45 minutes) $65 for initial introductory private lesson. After initial private, lessons available on a monthly basis only. $330 monthly with a $150 deposit for once a week private lessons.
Lesson days available:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 4:30 P.M.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 5:30 P.M.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 7:00 P.M., Wednesday and Friday: 11:00 A.M., Saturday: 9:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. , and 11:00 A.M.
Private lessons can be scheduled all day Saturday and around our existing group lesson schedule... See More
Highlights: Family-Friendly Rates, Confidence Building For Horse And Rider, Leasing, Hunter Jumper Training, Adult Riding Lessons, Horse Training, Group Lessons, Horse Sales, Horse Boarding, Intermediate Riders, Children's Riding Lessons, Weekend Lessons, Starting Horses, A Circuit Showing, Timid Riders, Family Friendly Atmosphere, Lesson Horses Available, Ground Work, Beginning Riders Welcome, Reasonable Rates
