Horseback Riding in Santa Cruz, California (Santa Cruz County)

Adjacent to San Francisco, we offer Riding Instruction for all ages and levels. We are a USPC Certified Riding Center. English: Hunter/Jumper, Dressage and Western Pleasure. We host on-site shows and travel to rated shows. We welcome all students and include horsemanship with all our instruction to develop well-rounded students. Our top-notch facility features a 150' x 250' fully lighted and covered arena, additional outdoor arena and round pen. We care very well for our horses and ponies, visit our website to meet them! We take great pride in providing a superb experience with these magnificent animals. Come for a visit today and sign-up to ride!... 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

Sacred Cross is proud to introduce The Polished Pony. A great place for children to learn. We are focused on our clients and their needs, many trainers only see the show ring when teaching students. We know there is so much more.

With our unique approach on training we have specialized programs to fit individual needs. We offer lessons for all levels of riders on their own horse or school horses. We also have a quality selection of horses for lease.

Lessons cover all aspects of horseback riding including: safety around horses, how to groom and tack up the horse before and after riding, and of course how to ride! Our main goal is to have fun while learning!

For those riders looking for something more we also have the opportunity to become a member of the show team.

Have questions or looking for a custom made lesson program? Contact us for more information.... 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

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

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 horses 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
Website to come?... 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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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

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Trainer: Diane Yeager

Assistant Trainer: Kristen Swanson

Westhaven Farm was founded in 1994 by top hunter rider and trainer Diane Yeager. Westhaven Farm is a full service boarding and training facility dedicated to serving Hunter, Jumper and Equitation riders.
We are located on 10 beautiful acres on the Danville-Pleasanton border. We teach proper horse care and correct riding to the beginner rider through the advanced rider.
Westhaven is a family atmosphere that provides, supervised riding, hunter-jumper training and showing, long term leases, sales and lessons.
Currently Westhaven has Top A- Rated horses for lease. For both Month to Month and Yearly Leases.
If you are not familiar with our barn and your first contact with us is online: We would be pleased to hear from you! Please let us know what your needs and questions are, we will be more than happy to help.

Westhaven Farm
www.rideatwesthaven.com
Trainer, Diane Yeager


Serving the greater East Bay. Danville, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Alamo, Diablo, San Ramon, Castro Valley, Dublin, Pleasanton, Moraga, Livermore, Pleasant Hill, San Francisco Bay Area.... See More

I am an Au pair and I want to give my child (7) a horseback lesson for christmas, because she loves it.

Whatever your goal, i will help you get there. School horses available.

Improve your riding, learn about your horses body and how to use it, or simple start from scratch.

For more information and references contact me today.

happy trails

Lessons and training in Hunters, Jumpers, and Equitation. Full and half training, as well as lesson packages available. Beginner students and green horses welcome!

We regularly compete in a dozen or more shows each year, from local schooling shows to A rated shows at venues like Pebble Beach, Woodside, and The Oaks.

Nicole Carroll Equestrian is family-oriented, kid-friendly, and fun!... See More

Roughing It Horse Camps offers complete English and Western riding and horsemanship summer day camps for beginning through advanced riders entering 3rd-10th grade. Campers learn to ride independently or improve their skills through the advanced levels. Certified Horsemanship Association program with multiple lessons daily, horsemanship clinics, barn chores, horse shows, specialty camp activities and more! Two week sessions include transportation from San Francisco and throughout the East Bay.... See More

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

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