Kyra Dao getting a great big "good job" from Robyn after her first Halloween Show performance.

Summer camps are a great opportunity for kids to be around horses and learn mounted and on the ground.  Many of our juniors are given the opportunity to assist and be camp counselors.

Our monthly Jumping Classes are a fantastic opportunity to expose riders to basic cavalettie work and course jumping.  We encourage riders with ther own horses to attend.  All of our school horses jump and are in demand. 

At Quail Ridge Riding Club we are committed to providing a personal approach to learning.  This facilitates educational and fun learning experiences for all riders of any skill level.  We welcome those students and boarders who are working towards their own growth as riders and human beings through the medium of horses.  Quail Ridge Riding Club is just that-a club.   Safety and team spirit are required!
Our club is open to anyone with a love for horses.  The following programs are geared to fit a variety of needs and interests for our students. 

Karen Morton is the Club Director and School Riding Instructor.

Karen has many years experience teaching English and Western riding and horsemanship to all levels.  She has run numerous camps and horsemanship programs as well as having trained with various trainers.  Her love for kids is unsurpassed.  Her kind approach and dedication has won her the hearts of many young riders in the club.  Karen is one of our clubs' rising stars and has competed in both Dressage and three day. 

Please contact Karen directly for all riding school inquires.  She is now offering the first lesson half price for new students.  She is also heading our GROUP LESSON PROGRAM which is econimical and fun!

              (408) 807-7948

Summer Riding Day Camps: 9a.m.-2p.m. Monday through Friday

2007 Dates: Approximate dates

Last week in June

The second week in July

The last week of July

The first week of August

Sign-up a friend and get $50. off!

Call (831)539-1171 to register!

$350. ea ($100.00 non refundable deposit for all camps).

Our camps provide educational segments, with a hands on workshop. Topics include: Feeding, nutrition, first aid, tack/ tack care, advanced grooming, and more!
 

Riding camps require students to have a basic level of skill  since there is a structured 45 min to an hour group lesson with 3 to 4 riders each day. Campers ride twice daily.  It is recommended but not required that riders take a pack of 4-8 lessons. All camps include wonderful horse related crafts.  Campers must bring lunch, a helmet and boots with a one inch heel.

Lessons-  First Lesson is Free

Sign-up a friend and get a free lesson!

All lessons are scheduled with flexibility and on a pay as you go system. Students arrive early to take their 45 min. private lesson.  English or Western. Beginner lessons teach basic riding skills. Students can earn and prepare for semi-private lessons, group lessons, jumping, trail rides, leasing, horse ownership and showing. Children must be 5 or older to take lessons.  All programs are applicable to our cancellation policy.

All students start with a ground lesson which covers safety, leading, grooming and tacking-up.

$35. ea.- Group lessons 

Groups are offered daily based on your riders schedule!

This very affordable introduction to riding covers basic position on the horse, steering and control of the horse, basic figures to strengthen these skills, beginner jumping, trail safety and sitting and posting trot.  Each session is one hour.  Riders are encouraged to take the horsemanship class or private lessons so that they can arrive early and help get their horse groomed and tacked.  Spaces are first come first serve. 

Horsemanship- 2007  Dates 

Enroll now and get a free mounted lesson!

Classes start each month and run for six weeks

Learning on the ground about horses!  Feeding, leading, tack, first-aid, grooming, goal setting, stable management, and more. We offer a six week program with
Watsonville and Capitola Parks and Recreation on Mondays from 3-6 p.m.  Horsemanship programs are economical and fun. With all Parks and Rec programs late enrollment or enrollment through the club directly is acceptable.