The Year Round Riding Program (YRRP) offers riding lessons geared towards the beginning and intermediate rider. Participants will learn the basics of riding in a beautiful park-like setting. The program focuses on learning to maintain an independent, balanced seat, tactful communication between horse and rider, and correct equitation. Each session is six weeks in length. Safety helmets are required for all mounted work and can be provided. Participants must come neatly dressed in form-fitting pants (no shorts), boots with heels, and a shirt that covers the shoulders. Jewelry is not allowed. Hair must be pulled back and out of the rider’s face. For more information please contact instructor Jane Kawasaki at 650-492-1620 or janekawa@gmail.com.
Location: Westwind Community Barn
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Ages: 7 & Up
Fees: $295 Residents
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$335 Non-Residents
*$246 Residents
*$279 Non-Residents
Beginner
Riders have little to no riding experience or have participated in less than 10 hours of mounted instruction.
Adult & Youth Session
Day: Saturdays
Session 2: 1/7 – 2/11
Session 3: 3/3 – 4/7 no class 3/10*
Time: 9:00 – 9:45 am
Adult & Youth Session
Day: Sundays
Session 2: 1/8 – 2/12
Session 3: 3/4 – 4/8 no class 3/11*
Time: 9:00 – 9:45 am
Youth Session
Day: Tuesdays
Session 2: 1/10 – 2/14
Session 3: 2/28 – 4/3 no class 3/13*
Time: 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Intermediate
Suitable for riders who are comfortable at the walk and trot and have begun cantering. Students must be able to post the trot while maintaining balance, check their diagonals and perform basic steering maneuvers.
Youth Session
Day: Wednesdays
Session 2: 1/11 – 2/15
Session 3: 2/29 – 4/4 no class 3/14*
Time: 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Youth Session
Day: Saturdays
Session 2: 1/7 – 2/11
Session 3: 3/3 – 4/7 no class 3/10*
Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am
Advanced Intermediate
Suitable for riders who are comfortable at the walk, trot and canter and are beginning to jump low obstacles or ride advanced movements on the flat.
Youth Advanced Session
Day: Saturdays
Session 2: 1/7 – 2/11
Session 3: 3/3 – 4/7 no class 3/10*
Time: 10:00 – 10:45 am