Horse Riding Lessons?

lost-and-found · 01-12-04, 05:38 PM

Hey, it's a stupid question, but does Cal Poly offer any horse-back riding lessons for students and non-students (like friends and family) alike? I know that CPP has horses and everything, and it would seem to me like it'd be a waste NOT to have horse-back riding lessons....

l-a-f

Puffguts · 01-18-04, 12:19 AM

I don't believe they have the course. I haven't seen anyone riding those Arabian horses, so I assume they are not trained to be mounted by a rider (if I am not mistaken, wild horses, or domesticated horses not trained for riding will go crazy if being mounted by a human).

lost-and-found · 01-21-04, 04:45 PM

hmm...that sucks, oh well, not gonna learn how to ride a horse in the near future I guess :|

ak · 01-21-04, 08:10 PM

I learned how to ride a horse at Palm Springs this weekend.

$35 1hr
$55 2hrs

Smoke Tree Stables
2500 S.Toledo Ave.
760/327-1372

AND YES MY LEGS HURT... all fun!

lost-and-found · 01-21-04, 09:37 PM

hey, many thanks ak

ak · 01-21-04, 10:12 PM

Two pics of my friend and his steed...

That's a monkey strapped to his back.

***Admin*** · 01-21-04, 11:22 PM

Do you need to make an appointment?
That looks pretty fun. Did you get to shout "Yeeeeee-Haaa!!?"

ak · 01-22-04, 08:39 AM

No appointments needed. I think the lessons are offered from 9am-3pm (call to confirm).

I could have yelled YEEEEEEEeee-HAAAaaaaa, but didn't have the courage.

oh and the stables reminded me of campus. You know, the smell

Springles · 01-22-04, 01:57 PM

Good thing you didn't shout out Yeee-Haa! What if that was a call for the horse to run fast and wild?

I'm making one of my summer vacation on Palm Springs. Casino, horseback riding, and a casino. What more can you ask.

Keng · 01-22-04, 06:38 PM

A guy with a monkey bag?!?

ak · 01-23-04, 09:51 AM

His girlfriend made him do it.

MandyMindy · 01-23-04, 12:11 PM

Can two person ride per horse?

Lightning'sGal · 01-25-04, 03:05 PM

What type of riding are you wanting to learn? I haven't heard of the college offering lessons, but I have a few mares and know of some places that are affordable and have GREAT instructors, depending on if you want to take just general riding lessons, or learn a specific sport.

ak · 01-25-04, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MandyMindy

Can two person ride per horse?

Not at the "Smoke Tree Stables" (Address posted above)

Springles · 01-25-04, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightning'sGal

What type of riding are you wanting to learn? I haven't heard of the college offering lessons, but I have a few mares and know of some places that are affordable and have GREAT instructors, depending on if you want to take just general riding lessons, or learn a specific sport.

You can offer horse rides? How much?

Young Entrepreneur · 01-25-04, 11:44 PM

Now that looks something fun to do on a weekend.
I can't see myself on a horse after hearing stories of where people fell of a horse and got into major accidents.

Mike · 01-26-04, 11:10 AM

I remember going to Griffith Park in Los Angeles, there is a horse riding place.
There are different levels from beginners, intermediate, and to experienced. I went there when I was a kid and I rode the beginners of course.

Not sure if it still exists. And you can visit the L.A. Zoo which is pretty near Griffith Park.

Lightning'sGal · 01-26-04, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Young Entrepreneur

Now that looks something fun to do on a weekend.
I can't see myself on a horse after hearing stories of where people fell of a horse and got into major accidents.

aw, falling is half the fun! lol

If anyone's interested in getting a ride together or coming by and taking a ride on one of my girls, feel free to PM me. The Norco rivertrails are great to ride in, you just have to watch out for quicksand... there's also a place in San Diego, a bit of a drive, but worth it... it's called Sandy's Rental Stable, and they offer 3 hour beach rides, it's great!

Just incase anyone's interested, I thought I'd show off my girls

This is Lightningbolt, my 4 year old mare... she's my baby and is absolutely wonderful. I've given pony rides to two year olds on her.

This is Bunny and behind her is Light's turn out buddy Janie

And Mystic... Lightning's surprise filly, now almost a yearling

ak · 01-26-04, 06:39 PM

Thanks for the suggestion. I may try the Sandy Rental Stables place sometime this year...

Great couple activity

Lightning'sGal · 01-26-04, 08:27 PM

no problem.... Sandy's is awsome. I believe their website is something like http://www.sandysrentalstable.com if that's not it you can type Sandy's rental stable into yahoo and it'll come up... from time to time they put coupons up on their website for anywhere from $5 to $20 off.

01-12-04, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
lost-and-found Active Member Joined: Nov 2003 Location: La Verne Posts: 82	Horse Riding Lessons? Hey, it's a stupid question, but does Cal Poly offer any horse-back riding lessons for students and non-students (like friends and family) alike? I know that CPP has horses and everything, and it would seem to me like it'd be a waste NOT to have horse-back riding lessons.... l-a-f

01-21-04, 08:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
ak Cal Poly Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: LA Posts: 605	I learned how to ride a horse at Palm Springs this weekend. $35 1hr $55 2hrs Smoke Tree Stables 2500 S.Toledo Ave. 760/327-1372 AND YES MY LEGS HURT... all fun! __________________ If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

01-21-04, 10:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
ak Cal Poly Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: LA Posts: 605	Two pics of my friend and his steed... That's a monkey strapped to his back. __________________ If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

01-21-04, 11:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,945	Do you need to make an appointment? That looks pretty fun. Did you get to shout "Yeeeeee-Haaa!!?" __________________ Cal Poly Forums

01-22-04, 08:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
ak Cal Poly Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: LA Posts: 605	No appointments needed. I think the lessons are offered from 9am-3pm (call to confirm). I could have yelled YEEEEEEEeee-HAAAaaaaa, but didn't have the courage. oh and the stables reminded me of campus. You know, the smell __________________ If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

01-18-04, 12:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Puffguts Active Member Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 140	I don't believe they have the course. I haven't seen anyone riding those Arabian horses, so I assume they are not trained to be mounted by a rider (if I am not mistaken, wild horses, or domesticated horses not trained for riding will go crazy if being mounted by a human).

01-21-04, 04:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
lost-and-found Active Member Joined: Nov 2003 Location: La Verne Posts: 82	hmm...that sucks, oh well, not gonna learn how to ride a horse in the near future I guess :\|

01-21-04, 09:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
lost-and-found Active Member Joined: Nov 2003 Location: La Verne Posts: 82	hey, many thanks ak

01-22-04, 01:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Springles Enthusiast Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 215	Good thing you didn't shout out Yeee-Haa! What if that was a call for the horse to run fast and wild? I'm making one of my summer vacation on Palm Springs. Casino, horseback riding, and a casino. What more can you ask.

01-22-04, 06:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Keng Guru Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 595	A guy with a monkey bag?!?

01-23-04, 09:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
ak Cal Poly Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: LA Posts: 605	His girlfriend made him do it. __________________ If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

01-23-04, 12:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
MandyMindy Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Long Beach Posts: 174	Can two person ride per horse?

01-25-04, 03:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lightning'sGal Newcomer Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12	what type.... What type of riding are you wanting to learn? I haven't heard of the college offering lessons, but I have a few mares and know of some places that are affordable and have GREAT instructors, depending on if you want to take just general riding lessons, or learn a specific sport.

01-25-04, 11:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
Young Entrepreneur Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Riverside Posts: 169	Now that looks something fun to do on a weekend. I can't see myself on a horse after hearing stories of where people fell of a horse and got into major accidents.

01-26-04, 11:10 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mike Enthusiast Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Fullerton Posts: 199	I remember going to Griffith Park in Los Angeles, there is a horse riding place. There are different levels from beginners, intermediate, and to experienced. I went there when I was a kid and I rode the beginners of course. Not sure if it still exists. And you can visit the L.A. Zoo which is pretty near Griffith Park.

01-26-04, 06:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
ak Cal Poly Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: LA Posts: 605	Thanks for the suggestion. I may try the Sandy Rental Stables place sometime this year... Great couple activity __________________ If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

01-26-04, 08:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
Lightning'sGal Newcomer Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12	no problem.... Sandy's is awsome. I believe their website is something like http://www.sandysrentalstable.com if that's not it you can type Sandy's rental stable into yahoo and it'll come up... from time to time they put coupons up on their website for anywhere from $5 to $20 off.

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