Lessons

We specialize in English and Western Disciplines.

English:

  • Flat

  • Jumping

Western:

  • Western Pleasure

  • Trail


Prices:

Group and private lessons available. Private lessons are 45 minutes to 1 hour (depending on skills and goals). Group lessons are 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Prices start at:

  • $60/lesson

  • $350 for five group lessons and free practice lessons throughout the week. This is a prepaid package for one month. Lessons not used in the one month cannot be forwarded to subsequent months. This lesson package is only available during the school year. To qualify, students must:

    • be able to catch their horse, tack, groom, and steer.

    • be independent.

    • listen to directions.

    • must have taken at least 5 independent lessons or be able to demonstrate appropriate riding and horsemanship skills.

    • additional restrictions may apply - contact us for more information.

Please note: for all lessons and practice rides, an appointment is required in advance.

24 notice of cancellation is required for a refund of lesson fees.


Riding Attire:

Helmets: All riders are required to wear a properly fitted ASTM certified helmet while mounted. If you do not own your own helmet, many are available for your use. Riders with long hair need to have their hair pulled back and secured at the base of the neck in a ponytail or braid.

Footwear: Close-toed shoes with a heel are needed. Please no high heeled boots! Paddock boots, tall boots, or cowboy boots are suggested.

Clothing: Jeans or breeches are preferred with either chaps or half chaps. If you do not have chaps, please wear tall socks to avoid rubbing on your legs. Shirts should be tucked in. Please no spaghetti straps or crop tops.

Specifics can be found here.

Hauling:

  • We provide hauling services to local shows for $45 per horse.

  • Longer distance hauling for shows can also be arranged. Prices will vary due to distance and fuel prices.


Showing:

  • For students who are interested in showing, we do provide our lessons horses to take to shows at no additional cost.

  • Training fees at shows are $50 per day.


What do clients have to say?


Oak Valley Stables is a great place for those who want the full horse experience and want to really learn to ride. Miss Nora and her staff are AMAZING and riders learn not only to ride, but to respect and care for the animals and equipment used in riding. My son was transformed in his time spent at the stables. - Dawn Fontana