Riding Lessons
Lessons at Green Acres Ranch
Green Acres Ranch is a premier horsemanship facility that provides riding lessons to children and adults of all ages and skill levels. With an emphasis on safety, each lesson includes instruction and hands on experience on how to properly groom, tack, and lead a horse as well as proper riding instruction. Not only do students learn proper horseback riding, but our lesson plans also promote the knowledge of horsemanship skills needed to safely interact with horses. Each student is evaluated against our Green Acres Levels of Achievement system ensuring the continual development of every Green Acres student. Our group setting is fun and interactive for everyone involved. Students will learn and grow in a positive and constructive environment.
Our students learn the fundamentals of riding in an English saddle to ensure they develop a proper seat and leg position. Once our students have mastered the fundamentals of horseback riding, they are encouraged to pick a specific discipline to specialize in such western, dressage, hunt seat, etc. Our riding program is run by Kendra Muldbakken, the head instructor and lesson program manager. She is an experienced horseman who recently graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor’s degree in Equine Science. Kendra has a passion and gift for teaching others and can often be found out in the arena coaching our eager students.
Group Lessons cost $50.00 and are available Tuesday- Sunday. Each Lesson is approximately 45 minutes of riding and 45 minutes of horse care. Expect your Green Acres visit to be between 1 ½ hours to 2 hours long.
10 week sessions available for regular students.
Private lessons are available upon request.
Please print out the release of liability and bring the completed form with you to your first lesson.
Program Rules/Late Cancellation/No Show Policy
Please remember that schedule changes need to be made 24 hours in advance. If you need to schedule a lesson or cancel a lesson within 24 hours, please call our office at 951-302-6045.
We hope to see you soon!
GA Internship Program
Ask your instructor about how to join the internship program today!
- Students who advance through our riding lesson program may be invited to join our internship program.
- Interns enjoy a hands on approach to learning while they assist with day to day activities around the ranch 2-3 days a week in exchange for an invitation to participate in an advanced intern riding lesson that GA hosts each Friday.
- Most of our Green Acres riding instructors are hired directly from our internship program.
Pony Pals Private lessons
$50 per 30 Minute Lesson
Ages 3 years & Older
No experience is needed.
Suitable for students ages 18 months and older. 30 minute private lesson that includes games, and trail ride around the ranch. The emphasis of a Pony Pals lesson is based on safety, fun, and gaining confidence around horses! For safety purposes, more than one instructor may be used as-needed.
BRONZE 10 Week Session
$450.00 per 10 Week Session
Must be at least 9 years of age.
No experience needed.
Students are introduced to the basic techniques needed to safely control a horse as well as proper equitation (a rider’s body positioning). This is a safe and fun environment for those new to the sport! Lead line and/or side walkers are available to assist when needed. Each lesson is approximately 1.5 hours in length and inlcudes grooming/tacking with 30-45 minutes of riding. Maximum of 5 riders per group lesson.
SILVER 10 Week Session
$450.00 per 10 Week Session
Must be at least 9 years of age.
Must have advanced passed the Bronze level.
Silver Group Lessons focus on mastering the fundamentals of riding so students can effectively control their own body positioning and their horse at a walk and trot without assistance. Each lesson is approximately 1.5 hours in length and inlcudes grooming/tacking with 30-45 minutes of riding. Maximum of 5 riders per group lesson.
GOLD 10 Week Session
$450.00 per 10 Week Session
Must be at least 9 years of age.
Must have advanced passed the Silver level.
Gold Group Lessons focus on developing solid equitation and keeping a horse responsive to aids at the walk, trot, and canter. Students are introduced to the correct frame their horse should hold as well as maintaining controlled and cadenced gaits. Each lesson is approximately 1.5 hours in length and inlcudes grooming/tacking with 30-45 minutes of riding. Maximum of 5 riders per group lesson.
PLATINUM 10 Week Session
$450.00 per 10 Week Session
Must be at least 9 years of age.
Must have advanced passed the Gold level.
Platinum Group Lessons Focus on maintaining a horse's frame and free forward movement as well as progressing the rider’s equitation. Students are introduced to changes in their horse’s stride and improve on more challenging maneuvers. Each lesson is approximately 1.5 hours in length and inlcudes grooming/tacking with 30-45 minutes of riding. Maximum of 5 riders per group lesson.
Friday ADULT Lessons
$50 per 90 Minute Lesson
Ages 18 years or older.
No experience needed.
For adults only. Students enjoy improving their skills and bonding with their horse in a relaxed and tranquil environment. All riding levels welcome. Each lesson is approximately 1.5 hours in length and inlcudes grooming/tacking with 30-45 minutes of riding. Maximum of 5 riders per group lesson. $50.00 per Lesson, or prepay for a package of 10 lessons for only $405.00 ($95 Savings)
JUMPING Lessons
$50 per 90 Minute Lesson
Must be considered a Gold leveled rider or higher.
Students must be a GOLD level rider or higher in our regular group lessons before entering the jumping program. Students will enjoy 30-45 minutes of instructed riding time in addition to grooming and tacking. Maximum of 3 riders. There are 3 levels of jumping lessons offered.
Level 1: Ground Poles - Cross Rails
Level 2: Cross Rails - 2 ft.
Level 3: 2 ft. and Higher
Please call the office at 951-302-6045 for jumping lesson times and availabilities.
Private Riding Lessons
$80 per Lesson
Must be at least 6 years of age. All riding levels welcome!
Private riding lessons are available upon request. Enjoy one-on-one attention from your instructor while you benefit from a lesson tailored to your specific abilities. Private lessons in the following disciplines are available: Hunseat, Western, Showmanship, Intro to Dressage, and Gymkhanna Basics. Lesson includes grooming/tacking and 30-45 minutes of private instructed riding time in the saddle.
10 Week Session Dates
$450.00 per Session.
One lesson per week.
$45 discount when paid in full before the start of the session.
2021 Group Lesson Session Dates
Session 1 - January 10th - March 20th
Session 2 - March 22nd - May 29th
Session 3 - May 31st - August 7th
Session 4 - August 16th - October 23rd
Session 5 - October 25th - January 1st, 2022
Each session is 10 weeks long and includes one group lesson per week. Each lesson is approximately 1.5 hours in length including 30-45 minutes of riding as well as grooming and tacking time. Students will be evaluated at the end of each session and updates to their lesson plans will be made. Regular evaluations help us to determine what level of group lessons are the best fit for our students. Registration for each session will begin a few weeks prior to the start of the session.
