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Learn to Ride!
We now offer group lessons at a discounted price. See below for details.
Tiny Riders Individual Instruction Program:
Lessons available for children 3 to 6 years old on our ponies and older horses. This class (there is one individual instructor per horse and child) is limited to available horses and handlers. The cost for 5 one-hour lessons is $280. We also have a half hour "try out" for children 4 and under for $45.
Reservations needed. Call (925) 937-7661
A tiny rider with Jennifer Ding, Instructor
Sarah Clothier, Dressage coach, riding Carmelita. A great horse for an intermediate to advanced rider.
Our Senior Instructors are CHA certified or have championship titles in regional and national competitions. They provide a safe environment for kids of all ages, from 2 to teens-- to totally immerse themselves in the equestrian way of life.
Quotes from our clients: " I wanted you to know that Olivia loved, loved, loved her private lesson. I am so pleased – I can see she will make much better progress in this manner! I am going to join her in “brushing up” lessons myself – what a treat. Best, Karen"
Nancy:
Thank you for your kind words, the donuts, and providing the venue and horses for my students. They were thrilled with the experience and appreciated the lesson. Three kids specifically stated horseback riding was their favorite activity of the week. In fact, one student said, “It was life changing!” I have a feeling they will be back. I will extend your invitation to them when we meet together to have lunch, trade pictures, etc. The fact that the rain stopped for two hours was a minor miracle, or as one of the girls said, “God wanted us to have a good time.” I will therefore keep Castle Rock Arabians in my rolodex! Gratefully, Clare, (teacher at St. Mary's High School.)
Whether you are a beginner just learning to walk, trot and canter or an advanced rider who wishes to improve your equitation, we can help you enjoy horses and develop your skills.
Adult reentry students will review the basics with a competent instructor and then have an opportunity to take a trail ride as one of their lessons. As Winston Churchill once said: "There is no better way to see the country than from the back of a horse!"
After taking private lessons, the next step will be a series of five horsemanship sessions to deepen your understanding of the horse and sharpen your all-around skills in not only riding but handling the horse on the ground. You will learn how to "think like a horse." Having common sense (horse-sense) around horses is important for your safety and is part of our cirriculum.
Lessons are given in two outdoor arenas with the backdrop of Mt. Diablo State Park.
Horsemanship class includes English and Western riding, care of the horse, stable management, safety and control.
Lesson Packages for Private, Group and Horsemanship Courses
Horsemanship Class: 1 1/2 hour class from 1 to 2:30 every Sunday. 4 Sundays = $300. New class forming Monthly.
Private Lessons = $80 (one on one)
One hour personalized instruction (great for beginners of all ages!) In addition to riding, you will learn to halter, lead, tack up, groom, safety procedures and horse behavior.
Private lesson package: This package is with a Senior Instructor. Buy 4 and receive the 5th one free = $320 • (Save $80)Call for appointment
NEW GROUP CLASSES!
Group lessons: Lessons now forming:
beginner classes two students: $64 per person
Intermediate/advanced riders: two students: $64 per person.
Mom's Class: (Fun!) Every Thursday from 10:30 to 12:30 followed by lunch. $75 Class limited so call for appointment.
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Jordan Green rides our Arabian Mare, Karee with confidence. Jordan started as an apprentice and has graduated to a Cadet. His dedication to learning and our attentive instructors have resulted in Jordan realizing his lifetime goal of being a good horseman!
Have fun on safe horses!
One Introductory Lesson at the special
rate of $64
St Mary's High School Student on her first ride.
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St Mary's High School student riding Golden Veil on his first ride.
Birthday Party Plans
Girl Scout Badges:
We are registered with approved insurance requirements with the Girl Scouts of the San Francisco Bay Area and Sonoma County.
Special group rates for a required two hour session = $70 per scout.
Sessions are arena instruction. (See Scout page)
Looking for your own horse?
We can help match you with your perfect horse. Our sources are dependable breeding and training barns that offer gentle animals that are not only beautiful, but also, bred to perform. This service is free to our clients. We offer a few partnerships to our students (half owner with CRA).
Become an Apprentice - $320 per month
For the price of one set of private lessons you can have so much more! Includes membership to the ranch and its activities, use of horse, Sunday horsemanship course, group lessons and the opportunity to participate in beginner drill team lessons as well as select trail rides for pleasure and competition. Minimum age is 10 years. Our horsemanship course and a written and hands on test is a pre requisite to be an apprentice and membership is for a minimum of six months.
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