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Lessons
We offer English (hunter/jumper) riding lessons. We teach every level, from beginner to advanced (also the rusty!) and teach both children and adults. Private and group classes are available. Our schedule is very flexible and we have classes in the evenings and on weekends.
All students begin with a 1/2 hr private evaluation lesson. Riders remain in private lessons until they are able to walk and trot comfortably on their own, then they are eligible for a group. Lessons are tailored to individual rider needs and goals. With our emphasis on safety, groups do not exceed six people (beginner groups are smaller).
We have both marvelous school horses and ponies. They have been carefully selected to offer students a variety of learning experiences.
• 1/2 hr private $45
• 1 hr group $45
• 45 min. semi-private $45
• Package of 10 group lessons $400
Introductory special - Buy three lessons, get one FREE
Other programs we offer:
• Full and half leases
• Horsemanship classes where students learn all about horses and horse care
• Grooming and groundwork clinics
• Summer camps
• Game days
• Schooling shows
• Working student possibilitiesMeet our school horses:
Old enough to vote and drink, Red Otis has been around to see to the start of a majority of our taller riders. As the longest resident in the school barn he has seen to the essential basics on the flat and over fences of so many of our riders. He excelled in eventing before being bought for one of our former students who then rode him to numerous wins in the Hunter and Jumper divisions for years before she left for college. He then semi-retired to become one of our flagship school horses. His solid dressage background has helped many riders begin their riding careers on the right foot. Kind and patient, with a good sense of humor, Red Otis is a barn favorite!
Onyx’s specialty is the straight line… turns not included. Since becoming a MWS pony in 2005, Onyx has quickly established himself as the “Go To Guy” for kids just graduating off of the lunge line and riding all by themselves. His aversion to circles and preference for short spurts of movement have helped riders establish themselves in all gaits. He is not only King of the Summer Camp, but also an ideal First Lease Pony AND First Horse Show Pony. He loves the applause and has no trouble handling the nerves of first time competitors.
Jonathan came to us as a 3 year old with the same wonderful temperament he has today. Our older students spent a few years getting him going under saddle and over fences. He has since grown into his place in the lessons program and is often leased out. He also does Summer Camp, loves braids and sparkles and getting ribbons in our schooling shows!
One of our more advanced ponies, Comet is rarely used as a lesson pony as he is almost always leased out. He is a jumping machine and has taught many riders how to jump and course. He gives them the confidence to start competing over fences and has MANY championships to show for it.
The most adorable pony ever! Belle likes sparkles, primping and teaching kids to ride. Her talents range from first lunge line lessons to more experienced jumping. She is quiet enough for the Walk/Trot both on and off of the lunge line and later on she jumps a great fence! She is simply way too cute and we LOVE her.
This very versatile pony does it all- leasing, lessons, camps and shows! Placid, sweet and good to the jumps, he is a winner in many ways. He was Champion this year with his rider in the Pony Division!
Sterling is striking! As a new member of our school horse fleet, he is great for kids and adults alike who have had some experience and would like a bit more of a challenge. His talents range from beginner lessons to coursing to mane braiding- he has great hair!
This is a very special pony indeed. Adorable since day one, Archie has become both a lease and lesson pony, and has even started showing and helping in camps. He has just started working on his jumping and is showing great promise. You would never think he was so young!
Cosmo has not yet joined the school program because he is a bit too green. However, he is showing great promise in his work with the older students. We sometimes have so many useful ponies that some wait in the wings as our second string.
As the newest member of our school horse fleet, Amelia is being ridden mostly by our more advanced students. She is also being partially leased. She is adapting great to everything we ask of her and hasn't really put a foot wrong since we got her. She will be a wonderful addition to the program.
Ariel is a full lease horse for riders who are looking to excel at horse shows. He has done it all and won it all too! This is a rated show caliber horse who is great for those ready to put their toes in the big show rings.
Dresden is another horse who is only for leasing. He has done jumpers and eventing. As he is very kind and patient, he is a great teacher for our more advanced students.
Captain: 16.1 hands, black thoroughbred gelding. Captain had a very successful career as an amateur Hunter before we got him. He is 18 yrs young and we are very fortunate to get to lease him for our lesson program. He is one of our newest horses, and already he is a barn favorite with two Jr riders sharing him! Picture coming soon... Skyler: 14 year old Bay Thoroughbred Gelding.
Skyler has had a long career in both hunters and jumpers before semi-retiring to join our team. As both a lease and school horse, he is one of our more popular horses to ride.Picture coming soon... Zach: 15.3 hands, 16 yrs old Flea-bitten grey gelding. He was rescued from a kill pen by a very nice lady in Petaluma and given a chance to recover. We find him completely charming with great manners and a fabulous work ethic. He's the kind of horse that will have a long career in our program and already, he is leased and loved by two young girls. This is such a happy ending for everyone. Picture coming soon... Snoopy: 17 hands, 5yrs old, chesnut TB gelding. We aren't very sure where Snoopy fits in our program, but we had to have him! He is so cute, so pleasant and so easy going that he is completely worth the time it will take to develop him to his potential. Hopefully, by this summer some of our intermediate riders will be riding him to ribbons in the schooling shows!!
