Horseback Riding

English and/or Western riding instruction, pony club, camps, and pony and trail rides. Also see “Camps”. For additional resources, see our current issue.

Ann’s Lakewood Pony Rides and Ponies for Parties

Clean, decorated ponies are delivered to your home, school, fair or company picnic. Birthday parties are their specialty! Petting zoos, too! Studio rentals are also offered. Burbank party location available.

First Field Farm

First Field Farm offers instruction in English horseback riding and jumping for beginning through advanced students. Beginner lessons include care of the horse as well as the basics of position and control.

Fun With Horses at Rancho del Rio Stable

A wide variety of programs for kids that love horses. Private lessons, preschool classes, parties, scout badge programs, day camps and field trips are available.

Rancho Rio Verde

Group and private English and Western riding instruction (6+) includes basic horsemanship, jumping and ring time. Leases are available. Small horse shows and play days are held throughout the year.

Recreation Departments and Colleges

City recreation departments and colleges that offer classes and camps in riding and horse care.

Sandie Mercer Ranch

Private and group instruction (7+) for Western, English and Jumping. Beginners through advanced lessons can be arranged to fit your schedule. Lessons are available seven days a week on your horse or theirs.

Wagonwheel Ranch Horseback Rides

Offers one- and two-hour Western trail riding, party packages, and year-round camps. There are many sights to see along the Palos Verdes Peninsula with their guided horseback rides, including hillside views, meadows of wildflowers and wildlife.

Windsong Farm at Huntington Beach Equestrian Center

English-style horseback riding lessons are offered at the beautiful Huntington Beach Equestrian Center. Tracy Baer, professional horse trainer and instructor, provides quality lessons for children, of all ages—adults too!