Horseback Riding in Watsonville, California (Santa Cruz County)

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
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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

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

The goal of of my training program is to enrich the lives of others with horses. I want my students to not only become excellent riders, but take away an experience they will remember for a lifetime. I believe the educational and therapeutic benefits of equestrian activities are unmatched by any other. I have been riding my entire life, with experience in virtually all equestrian disciplines and a heavy focus on hunter/ jumper. In 2009 I became a CHA certified riding instructor, and I have been teaching full time every since. I teach beginner through advanced lessons, but most enjoy introducing absolute beginners to the world of horses, the joy is contagious!... See More

Our riding instructor is Sarah Deane. She started riding horses in England at the age of three. She has ridden and competed in both english and western riding. Sarah has rode with trainers in England, Wisconsin, Texas, California. Shown hunter jumpers, english equitation, western pleasure, and western trail. Although a full time student at San Jose State working on her B.S in Nutritional science with a concentration in Dietetics her love for animals has started her a career teaching what she loves horse riding.... See More

Equine Education for the young and young at heart, we specialize in western pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunters, Barrel Racing, foundation reining and working cow horses, etc. Come enjoy yourself in a family setting. We want to teach you about horses and put a smile on your face! Thanks for looking!... 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

Less than a mile from the freeway..Leander Hill Farm offers a full service boarding, lesson and training for your horse. Whether for show or pleasure, we offer english and western riding lessons for the beginner adult, child or amateur. Hunter/Jumper and Dressage. Close to trails.... See More

Prestige Equestrians offersEnglish Hunter and Jumper horse riding lessons and training in Oakland at the Redwood Ranch Equestrian Center. We specialize in Hunter Jumper Training and offer a wide variety of horse riding lesson and training options. We offer lessons and training from beginner horseback riding lessons to Grand Prix level Jumping lessons Located conveniently minutes from UC Berkeley and San Francisco in the beautiful Oakland Hills.... See More

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

Est. in 1935 (Oakland Riding Academy) Redwood continues the legacy of this hidden away gem. Located a short 17 miles from Downtown SF and 4 miles from Downtown Oakland, Redwood is nestled high in the Oakland Hills. Adjacent to the East Bay Regional Park's Redwood Park. With over 200 miles of riding and hiking trails with beautiful redwoods and sweeping views of the SF bay. A stones throw from the city, yet a thousand miles away. Come visit. "Come feel the difference."... See More

Cornerstone offers a private 'A' circuit hunter/jumper training program to riders wishing to reach their goals in the equitation, jumper, and pony rings. In addition to our private training programs, we also offer leases, a unique sales program, beginner riding lessons, and clinics.

Our riders compete everywhere from local 'A's to International competitions.

Our program has turned out the National Children's Medal Winner at WIHS, a USEF Talent Search East Finalist, a Jr/YR Silver Medalist, 3 Prix de'States competitors, and 5 Grand Prix riders under the age of 18.

Head Trainer and Owner, Crystal, is ARIA certified in Huntseat and Stable Management - one of only five in the state of California. She has advanced First Aid/CPR training and was trained by CalFire in Large Animal Rescue. She has a Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies from Virginia Intermont College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Psychology from SFSU. While attending Intermont, she competed on the IHSA team and won National Finals both years. The IDA and ANRC teams saw great success, and she competed on the exclusive AIEC team. AIEC is the World University Equestrian Federation, bringing World Cup level show jumping and dressage competition to international student riders. Intermont's AIEC team traveled to and competed in Switzerland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Visit our website for a more complete bio, along with competition highlights.

Cornerstone is located in Modesto, 2 miles from hwy 99. Our facility is conveniently shared with Modesto Feed and The Tack Room.

Give us a call to schedule a visit and begin your journey to success!... See More

Debbie Meeuwse has been riding and competing for 30 years and offers lessons on horsemanship, mommmy and me classes starting April 2012, male beginning classes thru advanced, train riding is big part of the lesson package, loading -unloading, dominance awareness, and special occasion rides up to three people.... See More

We are a family oriented facility, we offer day & evening lessons for beginners and advanced riders, kids and adults welcome.Our program focuses on the communication between horse ans rider, We offer 90 min lessons and will learn horsemanship skills, vaulting, jumping, dressage, eventing, critical thinking skills, leadership & teamwork skills, silent communication, self awareness and so much more. We are excited to welcome you and look forward to serving you. We also offer lesson to special needs , like Autistic, ADHD, Anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD. Please feel free to text me with any questions. Or if you are having problems with your horse please contract us. we are located in Brentwood off of Marsh Creek rd. We... See More