Riders perch atop horses of Akhal-Teke breed during a 60 minute trail ride around the ranch

14-acre tract hosts instruction in English and Western pleasure riding overseen by lifelong horse lover

Couples get acquainted with personable paso fino horses before saddling up for smooth rides across the farm’s trails and meadows

Instructors teach riders aged 4 to adult in saddle seat, hunt seat, and western riding styles as well as grooming techniques

Instructor and lifelong rider emphasizes human-horse communication to build confident, well-rounded riders

Thirty-acre plot of countryside contains two outdoor arenas, one indoor arena, and a hunt field overseen by a lifelong rider

Close proximity to Pacific Ocean coupled with owner’s vast experience draws students to farm amid hills of Rancho Corral de Tierra

Close proximity to Pacific Ocean coupled with owner’s vast experience draws students to farm amid hills of Rancho Corral de Tierra

Owner-trainer with more than 40 year of experience teaches English saddle-seat riding

Conducted at the rider’s own pace, lessons cover everything from grooming and tacking to English or Western riding techniques