*Equine Studies of San Diego *#

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Our Mission Statement

Equine Studies of San Diego Lessons

Our program aims to provide a safe, educational, physically challenging, and socially enriching experience for students Through a variety of ranch and equestrian activities, as well as academic mentoring, we offer enriched, relaxing, and fun-oriented experiences.Our Horsemanship lessons are designed for beginners 6 years old and up.

Beginner Horsemanship & Western Riding Lessons Overview

Welcome to Our Beginner Program! Our lessons are designed for beginners 6 years old and up whether you’ve never been on a horse or want to feel more confident in the saddle. We combine Horsemanship and Beginner Western Riding in each session to give you the full picture of what it means to work with a horse.

What You’ll Learn

Horsemanship (Groundwork & Horse Care)

Grooming & Tack: You’ll brush your horse, pick its hooves, and learn to safely saddle it.

Horse Communication: Learn to read ears, eyes, and body language to understand what your horse is thinking.

Groundwork Skills: Practice leading, steering, and moving your horse from the ground, building trust and respect.

Confidence & Safety: Develop a calm, confident approach to horses — the foundation of safe riding.

Beginner Western Riding (In the Saddle)

Mounting & Dismounting: Learn to safely get on and off the horse.

Basic Riding Cues: Use reins, legs, and body to ask your horse to walk, stop, and turn.

Balance & Posture: Develop correct riding position to stay safe and ride with comfort.

Trail & Arena Practice: Apply your skills in a controlled environment to build confidence.

Why We Couple Horsemanship and Riding Many beginner programs focus only on getting you on a horse, but riding without understanding the horse is like driving a car you’ve never looked under the hood of. By combining horsemanship with riding, our students:

Gain a full understanding of horse behavior.

Build confidence on the ground and in the saddle.

Develop respect and trust with the horse from the very first lesson.

Progress safely, step-by-step, setting them up for long-term success in riding and horse care.

In Short:

Rates

1. Package 1: Basic Commitment

1 riding lesson per week (4 lessons per month)

1 horsemanship lesson per month

Price: $300/month

Cost per riding lesson: $75

Each lesson is 60 minutes long

Horsemanship lesson included at no extra cost!

2. Package 2: Intermediate Commitment

2 riding lessons per week (8 lessons per month)

1 horsemanship lesson per month

Price: $540/month

Cost per riding lesson: $67.50

Each lesson is 60 minutes long

Horsemanship lesson included at no extra cost!

3. Package 3: Advanced Commitment

3 riding lessons per week (12 lessons per month)

1 horsemanship lesson per month

Price: $720/month

Cost per riding lesson: $60

Each lesson is 60 minutes long

Horsemanship lesson included at no extra cost!

4. Individual Lesson Option

1 single riding lesson (per day)

Price: $100/lesson

Each lesson is 60 minutes long

Note: This option does not include the monthly horsemanship lesson.

Perfect for occasional riders or those looking for flexibility!

Additional Options: Lesson Horse Lease Option For just $100/month, you can lease a lesson horse for your weekly mounted lessons. This is a perfect option for those who don’t own a horse but want to continue training and riding consistently!

Lessons are typically held on Tuesday's Thursdays at 4 pm Wednesday's 1 pm and 4 pm , and Sundays at 11 AM

If you need a different day or time, please call us to check availability.

Take care of your assigned horse including the stall :) Ground work, grooming, tack up, ride, untack (wash off if necessary) Put away.