Horseback Riding Lessons

UPDATED September 16, 2021

Due to high demand our waitlist is CLOSED. 

To join the waitlist please try again in December. 

You can email us at northgait@northgait.com with the names, age, approx. height and weight of riders, as well as your TOP 3 lesson time preferences. 

We are very full and are doing our best to continue to provide exceptional equine education. We ask for your continued patience as we work to accommodate everyone. 

We can't wait to foster your love of horses! 

North Gait Equestrian Center's focus is on overall horsemanship.  Our 1 hour and 15 minute lessons include grooming, tacking, riding. We do our best to provide a one-on-one experience with each student.  Some student's may be paired in groups at  the head trainer's discretion. We are a small, family run facility that has been providing lessons to Bay Area adults and children of all ages for fourteen-years.   We  focus on safety, learning, and on having fun.   

PLEASE CALL BEFORE PURCHASING LESSONS. WE MUST CONFIRM THAT THERE IS SPACE AVAILABLE.  

Single Lesson Purchase:  $85 

Package of 5 lessons are $400

COVID-19 UPDATE: Riders must have their own HORSEBACK riding helmet. No bike/skate helmets please.  

Appropriate clothing/shoes:

1) A face covering (COVID-19)

2)Clothing you do not mind getting dusty. You will be hands on during your lesson.

3) Horseback riding helmet.

4) Shoes can be cowboy boots, English styled riding boots, tennis shoes or sneakers. They must have a smooth sole. We do not recommend rain boots or hiking boots. These shoes can and will get stuck in the stirrup. This can be dangerous to both horse and rider. 

Riders must be 5 years old or older. We do not provide pony rides for children under the age of 5. 

HOURS

UPDATED HOURS UPON EMAIL REQUEST DUE TO COVID-19 SCHEDULE

Not all spaces are available but staff will do their best to accommodate new riders.

We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. We will charge for lessons canceled short notice. horseback riding lessons horseback riding instruction Walnut Creek Lafayette Concord

“My daughter's instructor is Rachel and she is very patient and nurturing to her students.”(ke.P).

I've tried a few  other places and do think that North Gait Equestrian Center provides the best lessons in the area. The horses are well cared for and the instructors are really knowledgeable. A really positive experience! (Suzanne).

Both of our kids tried other stables and riding programs, but they have loved their experiences at horseback riding lessons ).