Horseback Riding in San Ramon, California (Contra Costa County)

Coaching Vaulting from beginning level to international.

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

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

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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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Here at Morning Sun Ranch we have everything a horse lover could ever want. We offer colt starting, foundation horsemanship training, horseback riding lessons for all ages starting at age 4 and up. We have quality school horses and experienced riding instructors who care about safety. We will build a proper foundation and teach many disciplines, including, western, trail, gymkhana, jumping, hunters and basic dressage. Morning Sun Ranch is a Full care board and training facility, owners onsite 24/7.... See More

I offer beginner through advanced lessons in Western Riding and specialize in Cowboy Dressage. Whether you are a rider just starting out or if your an accomplished rider looking for coaching at shows I can help you out.
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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

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

In the picturesque countryside just south of Sacramento, California, at the end of a long driveway lined by overhanging trees you will find Hickerson Arabians. Sitting on 8.5 acres of beautiful land, you will arrive and first see both young and retired horses in pasture where they spend their time playing and enjoying the breeze and shade. The show barn and indoor arena sit at the back of the property where the show horses have a view of the pond from their spacious 12×12 stalls. With Todd’s home situated in the center of the property, the horses have the 24/7 care and attention they deserve.

Todd Hickerson began his journey with Arabians when he was just five years old. He had a Purebred Arabian, Trinity Dawn, that he rode Endurance with. When he was just eight, they completed their first 50 mile ride and came in 2nd out of 80 riders. At twelve, they rode in the Tevis Cup. The Tevis Cup was started in 1955, it is the oldest modern day endurance ride that has been the inspiration and model for the most challenging endurance rides worldwide. Each rider who completes the 100 mile course from Tahoe to Auburn within the 24 hour limit and whose mount is judged fit to continue is awarded the coveted silver Completion Award Buckle. The Tevis Cup trophy is awarded to the person who completes the 100-Mile One-Day course in the shortest amount of time and whose horse is in sound condition and fit to continue. Todd was the youngest to complete the Tevis Cup, until just a few years ago!

Todd is a nationally recognized and respected Arabian and Half-Arabian horse trainer who has trained, shown, bred, bought, sold and marketed hundreds of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. He has produced U.S. and Canadian National Champions, Reserve Champions and Top Tens. His knowledge, talent, integrity and work ethic are all reasons that he is highly respected in the horse community.

We invite you to contact us and come visit a multi-discipline horse training facility specializing in English, Western, Hunter, Driving, Show Hack, Equitation, and Sidesaddle. We have riders of all ages - it's never too late to start!... See More

JS Training is dedicated to advancing the horsemanship skills of all riders, beginner or experienced. Taking the individual as far as they would like to go. We encourage riding for competition or pleasure. JS Training has students as young as 3 1/2 years of age. With several years experience we can provide a safe, fun and benficial program for individuals. Please see our webpage for more details.... See More

Hoofbeats Equestrian specializes in hunter jumpers and dressage. Horses and ponies available for all levels of riders, as young as 3!
Whether you're just starting, ready to further your training, riding for pleasure or looking to compete, we will create a program around you and your goals.... See More

Do you have a horse crazy kid that's been wanting horse lessons?
Or have 'you' always wanted to learn how to ride a horse?

Our horseback riding program strives to improve confidence, character, and self esteem, helping to build balance, body control and communication skills between you and the horse. We take riders of all skill and experience levels. Ages 4 and up.
Private horse lessons, $40 for half hour littles (4 to 7 year olds) One hour $70 (8 years and up).

Teaching proper horsemanship and safely is our top priority. If you are interested in lessons please give us a call/text. Thank you!... See More

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

Building, Safe Positive and Progressive Horse-Human Relatonships through Natural Training and Teaching Techniques.

I have always loved horses with a passion and have been riding, training and showing horses for over 30 years and I continue to this day to be in awe of their majesty, beauty, grace and forgiveness of the human race.

I truly believe that you have to look at the horse – human relationship as a whole picture to find out what is and is not working and once behavior patterns in the horse – human relationship - whether physical or emotional are identified I can then establish a plan to change these behaviors and develop a positive, healthy and fulfilling relationship for both horse and human.

My goal is to not only teach the horse, but to teach the horses’ owner to teach their own horse, developing a relationship of trust and mutual respect which will build partners for life.

Horses’ eyes are windows to their souls, if you can catch a horses’ eye you can glimpse inside the soul and feel their emotions.... See More

The Windsong Lesson Program is dedicated to teaching children and adults to ride in the English disipline, essential horsemanship style with skills & safety. Lessons are private given by instructor Wendy Flygare with over 30 years of experience. Wendy is especially good with kids from ages 7-12. Adults are welcome as well. Safe lessons. All aspects of horsemanship are covered during each lesson.
This program builds self-esteem & confidence & encourages the development of independent thinking & problem solving skills.

Please visit our webiste:http://www.sacramentohorseridinglessons.com/... See More

To foster and teach the healthy relationship between horse and rider and how it can affect your entire life.
To teach respect between man and animal with care for each other.
To aid in the experience of interpersonal relationships between animals and man and man and mankind.... See More