Horseback Riding in Concord, California (Contra Costa County)

We are a multi discipline barn dedicated to education and giving riders a safe opportunity to learn and improve skills. All ages are welcome and we work with all levels from beginners to riders who want to compete. We keep about 30 lesson horses so you can learn to ride on a horse that is appropriate for you. Our instructors are all adult professionals with plenty of experience. Head instructor Michelle Haseltine has over 25 years of experience teaching and training in hunt seat and dressage and western riding as well as injury rehabilitation and biomechanics for horse and rider. Michelle trains horses from start to finish to ensure that her clients horses get a solid foundation and are happy in their jobs. If you need help finding the right horse to buy, we can also help you find an appropriate partner. Our web site at ptranch.com has a map and photos for you as well as email links. Please take a look. We are also on Facebook. Please follow us, and give us a like.... See More

Our full service equestrian program provides clients with a solid foundation for future success. We work with riders striving to improve their skills, whether they are competing at rated hunter jumper shows or just looking to achieve personal goals. We offer professional level of care that will help you and your equine athlete develop into a focused team with a strong partnership. In addition, we assist clients with equine purchases locally and internationally. Our personalized program and Willow Creek Horse Park’s equestrian environment is a combination of state of the art design, experienced management, personal service and good old fashioned horse sense.

The trainer at Willow Creek, Ryan Oropeza has over 23 years of experience in riding and coaching. He has numerous successes at different levels of hunter, jumper, and dressage competitions. He qualified young horses for dressage competitions of national scope. He has coached students with great success in everything from short stirrup, ponies, adult and junior equitation to junior jumpers and hunters. Ryan has been coaching the UC Davis Equestrian Team for nearly two years with much success.

Ryan Oropeza Stables is now accepting clients for training, lessons, and the 2010 show season. For more information please contact us at or at . See us on YouTube under following links.... See More

Contact me for English riding lessons or Western Riding lessons. I teach adults, children and youth riders. I really enjoy teaching young riders how to learn to ride. Many of the kids that I started now have children of their own, that I am teaching.

I offer a summer horse back riding camp. Students are divided by English and Western. They will learn basic grooming, horsemanship, riding balance, horse care. My lessons are fun, positive and learning based. I have been teaching for the past 20 years.

At the end of the program kids will get to attend an English or Western schooling show.

I have horses and ponies available that are seasoned show horses, and safe for young riders. I also provide the englsih or western tack and saddles. Using one of my lesson horses is a great way to get started without the cost of owning your own horse or pony. I also have horses including quarter horses and paint horses available for lease

I offer partial leases, haul ins, private and group horseback riding lessons. Everything from a full service show barn participating in A and B level Horse shows to local English and Western schooling shows.

I also work with advanced riders specializing in trail, showmanship and western pleasure.

Call me if you are looking for horse riding lessons or training in the Davis, Sacramento, Woodland California (Ca) Area.

I specialize in Western Pleasure Training and offer horse riding lesson and training options. I will travel to Davis California and work out of the beautiful Historic Nelson Ranch located in Woodland California, minutes from Sacramento.

I can also help you find the perfect horse or pony. I do sales Preparation & Representation. I usually have good quality western and english show horses for sale.

Visit my website for more information

http://www.historicnelsonranch.com/sabrina_lessons.html

Thank you, and enjoy your ride!

It is best to call me, as I am usually outside with the horses and tend to not check my email.



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Alyssa Moreland (call or email direct - do not use forms as they go to spam )- Starting beginner riders and fixing problem horses. Horse Trainers

2011 Special - Buy 5 Lessons & Get The 6th Free!

Kids 3 & Up & Special Group Lessons for Beginning Riders 50+

California barrel racing to starting Gymkhana horses, Alyssa Moreland has a the ability to work with riders that have limited experience and problem horses.

Alyssa has grown up on the West Coast, working ranch horses and started showing western pleasure and English
horses and competing at local play days. She then went on to compete in barrel racing's at rodeos. Progressing to
barrel racing competitions at junior rodeos, queen competition events. Currently she competes at the 4D barrel
events, is training barrel futurity horses and re-schooling problem horses and working with youth qualifying horses.
Alyssa Moreland, has is well respected in the California State Horsemans Association, CSHA.

She has worked hard to learn to train and start horses from scratch and is now working with and training horse
competitors including children to help their dreams come true. Alyssa has many horse championships under her
belt including winning CSHA division 1 and division 2 and in the top 5 at CSHA California State Finals, and in the
top 3 at the California State Fair and Winning the 2007 Keep The Dream Alieve event . She has worked for top
reining horse trainers in California including Ted Butler of Ted Butler Performance Horses.

As a horse trainer Alyssa is always teaching the principles necessary not only to win, but also keeping riders
performing at their best. Alyssa has helped some of the CSHA Region 3 youth competitors to become champions.
She works with many breeds of horses and ponies including AQHA American Quarter Horses, APHA American
Paint Horses, Throughbreds, Appendix Horse, Pony Club of America horses and Wild Mustangs.
Alyssa enjoys working with horses. This includes sensitizing and training horses for extreme trail rides and
competitions.
Alyssa has horses and riders training and taking lessons from West Sacramento, Davis, Woodland, Capay, and
Dixon areas. Visit her horse photo gallery She has great affordable western horse back riding lessons and rates.


California barrel racing to starting Gymkhana horses, Alyssa Moreland has a the ability to work with riders that have limited experience and problem horses.

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Jem Stables is a full service 'A" rated hunter jumper training operation run out of the state of the art Willow Creek Horse Park in Davis,Ca. We offer a program for every level of riding and for every budget. We specialize in starting beginning riders and bringing them through the ranks to meet every equestrian goal they set, weather it be learning to walk, trot and canter, show at local or national level shows in the hunters or grand prix show jumping our program will have you achieving your dreams in no time! We offer show quality lesson horses and a program with over 30 years of success. Come learn to ride and enjoy the equestrian sport in a safe, fun and winning environment!... See More

Specializing in training/retraining OTT Thoroughbreds. Calm, kind, correct fundamentals. Dressage and Jumping, Combined Training for horses and their riders.
Responsible, experienced professional providing quiet, calm, individual instruction. Specializing in teaching Adults. Adult Beginners Welcome! Base lesson rate $65.00, discount for monthly packages.... See More

Philosophy:

"I devoted my life to the study of equitation and the best way to teach it, share my passion and communicate with my students. I have a modern philosophy; one that has been proven in Europe....a new way to teach young people.

The GAME is an aid which permits students of various levels to work on their individual goals while allowing for natural progression of equestrian techniques.

The GAMES are fun, but its more than that as well. It reinforces the skills necessary to make the young rider successful... See More

Offering horse riding lessons and full service horse training for all ages and skill levels from beginning riding lessons to A-Circuit Competitors. Learn Horsemanship, Equitation, Hunter/Jumper, and Horse Care. Our students ride in a comfortable, safe and secure learning environment with a fantastic horse riding instructor who's been teaching riding lessons and training horses for over 30 years. A private horse ranch in West Petaluma where horse and pony lovers "learn to ride and ride to learn".... See More

We are providing mobile training, excellent horse care and plenty of TLC ~ please e-mail us for any equine / riding requests. With a lifetime of experience and references from students and owners, we hope to assist You and Your horses.

Black Bottom Farm Hunter Jumper Training with a Dressage Foundation. Quality Training for Horse and Rider at a Discounted Rate. Beginners Welcome, Kid Friendly.

All Star Training is a small boarding/training facility offering a superb feeding program for boarded horses, and western riding lessons for ALL LEVELS of riders. With over 20 years experience our training for horses program is done with care making our horses enjoy the process. We specialize in horsemanship and speed event training. We also stand AQHA stallion and do pony parties.... See More

Debbie Smith began horseback riding as an adult, and has been riding for over 17 years. She has enjoyed both dressage (to Second Level) and hunter/jumper (at local SAHJA shows as well as “A” shows) and has also spent time trail riding. Debbie offers lessons for beginning riders to show competitors and for all ages. We want our riders to be happy and confident on their horses, so we concentrate on teaching a balanced seat until the rider chooses his or her favorite discipline. Our program is devoted to creating safe, well-rounded riders with a solid foundation in English riding, trail riding, jumping, and dressage. Good horsemanship is a must, and lessons are customized to each student's interests and abilities. Students are welcome and encouraged to engage in fun horsey activities together, such as group trail rides, clinics, and horse shows. Lessons are $40 per hour, and newcomers are always welcome to come meet the horses and audit a lesson. We have some lease horses available. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a lesson, please call Debbie Smith at or send her an email at ... 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

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

Whether you’re a beginner or intermediates rider Jennifer's straightforward, no-fuss approach helps her students gain confidence they need to achieve their riding goals. Jennifer is Skyhorse CEGE certified bringing Equine Guided Education into her lessons helping students become better listeners and better communicators with not only the horses but everything in their surroundings.... See More