Horseback Riding in Davis, California (Yolo County)

Jack Burns is a Sonoma County California horse trainer who specializes in classical training and 3-day eventing.

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

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

TRAINER:
Choosing a trainer/ teacher is the key to your foundational development as an equine lover. Classical form incorporated with basic simple militant routines and systems will aid you through to the best performace you can pull out of you and your mount daily with room for grace.

EXPERIENCE:
21 years of experience as a resistance-free trainer, balanced and correct forward movement is the key to a happy horse. Troma was a ex-vet tech, travelled from MAFB California with basic western/ english roots to the dressage, eventing and jumping world of the SOUTH Kentucky/Tennessee. Residing in California, New York and most of her EQUINE EXPERIENCE has been in the heart of the south. She has traveled to 13 countries and 40 states. Recently returned to the GOLD COUNTRY Placerville, California.

CONSULTANT:
Founder of LOTV and trained in MULTI ARENAS, Her hearts desire is to allow the "OUTSIDE of a HORSE to CHANGE the INSIDE of the man" - Winston Churchill

QUOTE
"If you cannot ride your mount in a snaffle, then you shouldn't be riding at all" - Spanish School of Riding

BADEN BARN PRIVATE

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As a USEF & SAHJA Judge, clinician, certified equine masseuse, intuitive and diverse trainer, Melissa is able to work with a wide range of equestrians. Melissa believes that only through a feeling connection can an effortless and rewarding experience be achieved. She has the ability to help close the gap of communication between horse and rider, thus creating a unique partnership. Melissa specializes in problem horses, working with them on a wholistic level to find & fix the core problem. Training for horse and rider. Lessons for all ages and levels. Emotional and physical rehabilitation. Clinic's on equine bodywork. "From the Judge's Booth" Clinic. Riding Through Connection Clinic. Judging for SAHJA, and USEF shows. Sales. Consultations.... 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

Laviano Dresssage is owned by Beth Nehse.
Beth Nehse is an FEI competitor and USDF Silver Medalist. Beth's' philosophy is to take the time to build the correct muscling and not pushing the horse to levels before they are physically ready. Working with all levels of riders, from beginning to advanced, kids to adults, her progam maintains a relaxed, friendly, postive atmosphere. Her experience working with horses of all breeds and levels makes her a good choice for those who show or just ride for pleasure. Lesson and lease horses are available.... See More

Cove Creek Equestian is owned by Laurel Meck.
Laurel is an exciting addition to the local event training scene. She has brought many of her own, and client horses, successfully through the preliminary level and is currently competing a promising young stallion. Her training style instills confidence through positive reinforcement. Laurel enjoys working with adults and children of all levels and ages, tayloring the program individually to their skills levels and ages.

**INTRODUCTORY CLINIC***
Sunday, February 27th $30/lesson

Contact Cayetano Ridge Equestrian Center for scheduling
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Horse riding lessons for the whole family. I will help you child or family learn to ride a horse safely and have fun riding.
been in the business for over 35 years

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

Maxine Emerich is an international rider and trianer. Specializes in the Jumpers, Equitation and Hunters. She teachers beginners through advanced riders. Whether their goal is to show or become an educated rider and enjoy the ride. She also trains horses and many years of experience doing so. She runs a fun safe program for all riders and horses. Originally from the Virgin Islands, and spent her last five years teaching and training on the East Coast. She has now moved to California.... 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.