All group riding lessons include the use of our lesson horses and all horse tack/equipment. We have safety helmets and boots available for participants to borrow. Our boot selection is limited so we recommend you bring your own boots or shoes with a 1/2-inch heel. Long pants and comfortable clothes are highly recommended.
For the health and well-being of our horses, we follow the veterinarian recommended standard of a 20% carrying capacity for lesson horses. If you would like more information about this policy and what horses are available for you to ride, please email us at equestriancenter@campusrec.ucdavis.edu
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Riding 100
Students $190/ All others $220
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Introduction to the fundamentals of horseback riding and how to safely handle a horse. Learn how to mount, stop, start, steer, and dismount a horse. Both English and Western styles will be sampled and practiced at the walking gait. Course content will include principles of good horsemanship and riding basics.
Riding 200
Students $190/ All others $220
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Learn to ride at faster gaits including the jog and trot. Course content will include principles of good horsemanship and riding basics at the walk, jog, and trot. Rider position and control will be emphasized along with safe riding practices, steering, and spacing while riding in a group. Introduction to basic obstacle courses and patterns. Successful completion of Riding 100 or equivalent and recommendation of the instructor are required to enroll in this class.
Riding 200/300
Students $380/ All others $440
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This 8 week extended class will combine the topics taught in riding 200 and 300 such learning to trot and building on advanced skills and techniques at the trot and job. Learn how to post the trot, identify diagonals, and two-point position while riding patterns and over obstacles. Improve your balance, position and effective riding aids on horseback.
Riding 300
Students $190/ All others $220
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Learn more advanced skills and techniques at the trot and jog. Learn how to post the trot, identify diagonals, two-point while riding patterns and over obstacles. Good horsemanship and rider position will continue as fundamental principles of this class. Riding 200 or equivalent and recommendation of the instructor are required to enroll in this class.
Riding 400
Students $190/ All others $220
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Learn how to ride at the canter or lope. Correct technique and picking up the proper lead at these faster gaits will be emphasized. The course will focus on rider position, control, and proper use of aids. A rider must have successfully completed Riding 300 or equivalent and the recommendation of the instructor are required to enroll in this class.