Horseback Riding in Chico, California (Butte County)

Marisa Performance horses is accepting new clients, and horses in training at the gorgeous premier McKinin Equestrian Arena located in North Chico right off of Highway 99. 40 Acres of the most incredible stable featuring indoor arena, outdoor arena, Main barn with gorgeous stalls, oversize round pen, outdoor arena and acreage to trail ride on.

McKinin Equestrian Arena is a full boarding and care facility for your horses. Box stalls, in and outs, open paddocks pens available.
Super reasonable boarding rates.

Horse Trainer and Riding Instructor:
Marisa DeLorme is a Class A trainer in the Arabian industry, prior Vice president or the Chico Equestrian Association.

We have a wonderful lesson program for kids, and adults. From beginners to advance show riders and just pleasure riders in arena or trail. Showmanship and Sport horse as well.

We offer a full boarding facility as well. And full/part time training, tune-ups, and haul in lessons with your personal horse.

Marisa also has sale horses available, some for lease, and can help you find a horse if you are looking to buy.

Styles of riding taught are: Hunt/English Seat Flat, Saddleseat, and Western Pleasure. (Lesson horses are avail for those who do not have a horse.)

I specialize in equitation and creating beautiful well rounded riders for pleasure or for show.

Accepting new clients at this time.

Rates:
$25 per half hour includes lesson horse
$40 per full hour lesson includes lesson horse

Lesson packages available as well

Buy 4 get the 5th for free.



**Horse Parties are also available for childrens birthday parties or special occassions.**

I specialize in Arabians, Saddlebreds, Quaterhorse/paints and thoroughbred and am open to all breeds.

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Lightfoot Horse Farm is located in Chico, CA (specifically Cohasset, CA) surrounded by Northern California’s most picturesque scenery! We are a small family farm, teaching private beginner lessons to children and adults alike. What sets us apart from other riding facilities is that we teach horsemanship, rather than just riding lessons. Whereas other facilities throw students up in the saddle at the first lesson, focusing on just one discipline of riding, we start from the ground up. Students become well-rounded, learning groundwork, handling, grooming, tacking, caring, feeding, and communicating with horses, as well as riding and basic vet care.

We do not focus on one discipline of riding, but incorporate both Western and English styles of riding in our lessons. We utilize all of our resources – from the round pen, to the arena, to the jump field, to the miles and miles of trail that surround our property. Lightfoot Horse Farm teaches natural horsemanship, a philosophy of working with horses based on the horse’s natural instincts and methods of communication, with the understanding that horses do not learn through fear or pain, with an emphasis on safety and education.... See More

We are a full service training facility located in beautiful Butte Valley, CA. We offer in-house lessons on your horse or ours, with the option of working in our covered arena, round pen, obstacle course or out on the trail. We also are willing to travel to appointments up to an hour away. Additionally, we do accept a limited number of horses for training - specializing with colt starting, troubled horses/behavioral issues, tune-ups or discipline specific training in select disciplines. We believe in building a solid foundation for horse and rider from the ground up, and will always be true to the pillars of good horsemanship.... See More

For the kids

I train horses and give riding lessons at my place or I can come to you and your horse. I have 27 years of experience with training and showing horses in western pleasure, trail, and barrel racing, also showmanship. If you come to me I charge 25/hour. Depending on where you are I charge 25/hour plus the price of gas $. Half hour lessons for $15.00. If you want boarding its $250. 30 day training is $450.00... See More

I travel to you. I have over 10 years experiance showing in the quarter horse circut. I specialize in Western Pleasure, Showmanship, and English. I also train begging riders. You must have your own horse, because I no longer have a lesson horse. Contact me for more information.... See More

The Flying Heart Ranch offers personalized, loving care for your horse. Set on 20 beautiful acres with access to Bridgeport State Park, Englebright Lake, and miles of scenic local trails, the ranch is perfect for trail riders or for those in need of a great arena for exercising or improving their equitation skills. Cattle and a mechanical cow are available for practice. Lessons, conditioning, full-care services, colt starting and tune-ups are all offered as well. We limit the amount of boarders we take in order to provide excellent care for each horse.... See More

At NorCal Riding Stables we love giving lessons to riders of all ages. Experienced trainers will help you achieve your own and your child's goals. We have great lesson horses that love children. We have a big indoor arena that allow us to give lessons even when it's hot or rainy outside. We also have a beautiful outdoor arena.

Here is a sample of the horsemanship skills to be learned and experienced in a lesson at NorCal Trail Rides:

*Leading and tying

*Grooming

*Cleaning hoofs

*Behaving safely around a horse

*Feeding

*Reading horse body language

*Saddling

*Mounting and dismounting

*Riding

We strive to accommodate your wishes for what you would like to achieve from your lessons.

Pre pay for four lessons ($200) and receive a fifth one for free!

For more information please call us at or send an email to ... See More

Horseback Riding Lessons

NorCal Trail Rides and NorCal Riding Stables have been offering lessons to the public for 9 years now. We have safe and gentle horses. All of our instructors are great teachers and are good with children. We offer lessons to children as young as 2 yrs old and we have adults in their 80's. It's never too late to start lessons. Our focus is to learn and to have fun while you are learning.

Perfect Christmas present for the person who loves horses!
Gift certificates available

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1 hour Western Lessons $55
1 hour English Lessons $65
Private one on one(we do offer family lessons)

Here's a sample of some the horsemanship skills to be learned at a lesson.

Reading horse body language
Safe behavior around horses
Grooming
Cleaning hoofs
Walking a horse safely
Feeding
Saddling
Riding
Mounting and dismounting
Controlling a horse
Riding with their leg
Riding with their hands
Trotting
Cantering
Flexing
Posting
Collecting
Checking
Riding with your legs instead of your hands

We are only 8 miles from Redding and only 18 miles from Red Bluff.
We are located 1.5 miles east of the Anderson Outlets
We are open 7 days a week

We also offer horse training, trail rides, boarding, and birthday parties. Come on by and let me show you around and introduce you to some of our horses.

21260 Hawes Rd
Anderson Ca 96007... See More

Enjoy a beautiful equestrian experience in a lovely setting here in Anderson California. Specializing in Dressage. Silver medalist with classical training. Sand dressage court and large field for galloping, access to Anderson River Park. Two FEI wonderful schoolmasters available for lessons.... See More

Dressage and English Riding Lessons
Beginner to advanced riding lessons. I have experience in Pony Club, Natural Horsemanship, Biomechanics and Dressage. I belong to USDF, USEF and CDS.
I have taught children from their first ride ever to first horse show to buying their first horse. I teach a wide range of students those who trail ride to others who's goal is to compete their horses. I have a lesson horse who is suitable for special needs. I have a full size dressage arena sand and rubber footing as well as 60 foot sand round pen. Please email for more information ... See More

KCA is a small private facility owned and operated by trainer Sue Watkins. Offering training and lessons tailored to the individual needs of each horse with the purpose of maximizing your riding pleasure by increasing your horse’s enjoyment of his work and enhancing his responsiveness. Simply: making good usin’ horses that are a pleasure to be around.

Colt starting to advanced training, English & Western lessons, Clinics specializing in trail obstacles, Showing, Horse Transport, Boarding and Quality Kiger and AQHA horses for sale are all offered. Training is resistance free, traditional Californios style.... See More

Irby's Equine Services and Sheridan Ranch are located in Sheridan, California. We offer lessons in everything from basic horsemanship to upper level Hunter and Jumper training, as well as farrier services and On Track evaluations. Personal and group lessons offer the flexibility for anyone who wants to learn.... See More

Anne Greco has over 20 years of experience training horses and teaching English riding. From competitions to pleasure riding, all are welcome to learn how a rider's cues and position directly communicates with a horse.
Extensive show and Natural Horsemanship experience.... See More

Here at Hard Knox Horse Academy, we offer horse boarding, training, starting and conditioning of almost any discipline. We also have available, after school programs with lesson curriculum, as well as horse day camps, two day camps and summer horse camps. Personally I pride myself on having been taught top to bottom, from cleaning stalls and horse& barn safety to grooming, saddling and unsaddling to arena&rail etiquette when riding with others. I teach my lesson clients the same techniques and knowledge as if they were going to get their own horse one day! We also offer horse birthday partie. There are lesson packages and specials available for purchase, along with gift certificates for any occasion!!! Call to schedule or inquire! We would love to hear from you!... See More