Lessons, instruction and schooling — find a yard to learn the ropes or bring a horse on.
Nicole Perry Dressage offers training for horses of all breeds and stages, with a personalized program set for each horse and rider. Training combines dressage, lunging and long lining, cavaletti and small jumps, obstacles and trail riding. Lessons are available for adults and children of all levels in English and Western riding. The business also runs a Kids Program and exhibitions.
Brandi's Equestrian Riding Academy offers horse riding lessons for children and adults, from beginners to riders who want to improve their skills. The academy runs horsemanship classes and lesson programs with its own lesson horses. Lessons are supervised by trained instructors, and the academy is led by owner and head trainer Brandi Hartdegen. The location is in Fallbrook, California.
Hunter Valley Riding Academy offers horse riding instruction for riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced competitors. Lessons can be taken on the rider's own horse or on the academy's school horses. The academy offers single sessions as well as monthly lesson and training packages. Lessons are by appointment only, and the business is based in Lakeside, California.
Canty Rune Training Stables offers horse training and riding instruction at select locations in the Ojai area. Each horse is trained as an individual using a mix of classical and modern techniques. Lessons for adults and children are available, either on the rider's own horse or on the stable's school horses. The stable also coaches riders at local and regional horse shows and hosts occasional clinics.
Pacific Dressage is a dressage training barn led by Claudia Roberts. It trains horses and riders, mainly in Classical Dressage and Western Dressage. The barn accepts riders of all levels and any breed or age of horse. Services include private lessons, trainer riding sessions, and multi-day training programs.
A Lotte Horses is a riding school and official US Pony Club Riding Center in the Ventura and Santa Paula area of California. It offers riding lessons for all ages and levels, from lead-line beginners to riders working on jumping and dressage. Ponies are available for children and horses for adults, and the school also gives training and lessons to riders who bring their own horse. Programs include holiday camps, homeschool programs, Pony Club and mini pony adventures.
Good Pony, Inc offers private horseback riding lessons and boutique private trail rides in Burbank, California. It also provides horse training and care programs for horse owners, including full-service and partial training plans. The business works with rescued horses and senior horses, and specializes in first-time owners. Lessons are for adults only and are arranged by appointment.
Elvenstar is a riding academy with locations in Moorpark and Orange County, California. It offers group and private riding lessons for beginner through advanced riders, with Academy lessons available year-round. Spring, summer, and fall horse day camps are offered for ages four and up. The facility also provides full-service boarding, hunter jumper training, and equitation programs, along with regional and national show programs.
Regal Equestrian, run by Susann Regalmuto, offers customized dressage training, private lessons, and show coaching. Training options include full and partial training programs, trail and enrichment rides, and clinics in Southern California. Stabling is available for horses in training, and professional hauling is offered for lessons, clinics, and shows. Susann is a USDF certified instructor and trainer whose approach is based on the German Training Scale.
Maneva Horse Riding of Los Angeles runs guided horseback trail rides in Los Angeles. Rides go through Griffith Park, up into the Hollywood Hills, and along canyon paths with views of the Hollywood Sign and the city skyline. The business welcomes first-time riders as well as experienced riders, with riding and safety instruction and helmets and riding gear included. Flexible ride lengths from 30 minutes to 2 hours are offered, and rides can be booked online.
CM Training Stables is a European-style training and sales barn serving riders in the Los Angeles area. The barn specializes in Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage and Equitation. It offers riding lessons and training programs, with a focus on show jumping. The barn also offers horse sales and leasing.
Pepperwood Riding Center is a full-service combined training facility in Sun Valley, California, run by eventing professional Gina Economou. The center offers training for horse and rider in dressage, cross-country and show jumping. It also provides boarding and riding lessons. Lessons are booked by contacting the center to schedule a visit or a lesson.
MZ Equestrian operates Glenview Vista, a full-service horse boarding facility. The facility offers riding arenas, round pens, turn-out paddocks and access to nearby trails. Approved trainers provide lessons, clinics and show opportunities. Boarders can choose from several horse care programs, and some sessions such as TheraPlate and BEMER treatments are available alongside riding lessons.
Vin Hesten Trail Rides offers horseback trail rides in Temecula, California, through oak forests, meadows and Wine Country roads. Rides range from 30 to 90 minutes and include a wine tasting option on the longer ride. The business also offers semi-private riding lessons for children and adults, covering horsemanship, groundwork and riding skills. Lessons are open to the general public.
HM Farms Riding School is a horseback riding school offering programs for riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced riders. Lessons are taught on lesson horses, and the school also offers off-site clinics, workshops and outings for groups. The school provides full training services for clients who have their own horses, as well as leasing packages and mobile services. Its specialties include English (Hunt Seat Equitation), Jumping, Western, Horsemanship, Intro to Dressage and Animal Husbandry.
Roseshell's Roundup is a horseback riding school in Nipomo, California. It runs an adaptable horsemanship program for children and adults of various ages and abilities. Lessons cover riding along with equine communication, horse care and basic training. The school keeps its own horses for students, and prospective students are asked to book a Meet & Greet first.
Sundance Hills Equestrian Center is a full-service boarding and training facility in the hills of Bonsall, California. It offers riding lessons for riders of all ages and levels, and riders can use their own horse or one of the stable horses. Stabling options are available for horse owners. The facility caters to both English and Western disciplines, and it holds group events for riders with little or no experience.
Kimberly Monk Dressage offers dressage coaching and training for riders. Lessons are led by a BHS certified instructor and USDF National champion. Coaching covers any breed of horse at any level. The business is based in Fallbrook, California.
Regal Horsemanship is run by Candy Regel, who has trained at the International Equestrian Center and the Casey Tibbs Western Center in Ramona, California since 1989. Her background spans Thoroughbred jockey work, Prix St George dressage, eventing, natural horsemanship and gymkhana/barrel racing. She teaches riders of all ages and disciplines. The business has two school horses available for lessons.
The Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company operates from Oso Ranch, a horse establishment in California. It offers trail rides along the Ventura River valley and horse rides suitable for all riding abilities. The ranch also provides boarding for horses with box stalls, corrals and pasturettes, along with arena and round pen access. The site lists lessons, horses for sale and a summer camp among its activities.
Breezy Meadow Stables is a horse boarding and training stable in Chatsworth, California. It offers full care boarding with stalls, pipe corrals, turn out and show preparation services. Training and lessons are given with the trainer present at all times, including dressage, western riding and hunt seat. The facility has a large outdoor arena, a trail obstacle course and a covered breezeway.
Peck Farm is a full service horse boarding, riding and training facility nestled in the canyons above Moorpark, California. The facility welcomes riders of all ages and levels and focuses on personal attention in a caring and safe environment for clients and horses. It is within walking distance of Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park's trails. The ranch has been a horse property for almost 50 years.
Over the Moon Equestrian is a riding school in Moorpark, near Los Angeles, offering lessons for riders of all levels and ages. Lesson programs use school horses or the rider's own horse and focus on eventing, jumping and dressage. The yard also runs horse shows and offers training for horses. Lessons cover horsemanship and the all-around care of the horse, including grooming and tacking up.
Roxbury Riding Club offers horseback riding lessons grouped by rider level, following a progressive curriculum. It also runs a training program for riders and horses, with a focus on correct fundamentals and competition preparation. The club is a Certified Pony Club Riding Center. Training is led by owner and head trainer Katie Emmermann.
