"Joann has helped my daughter learn to love all aspects of caring for and riding horses. She is gentle, yet firm to ensure that both horse and rider are kept safe. I have loved watcing my daughter's skills develop!"— Lindsay Konecko

Services

Lesson information is as follows:

1 hour lessons are $60 and include instruction on tacking, untacking, riding and general horse care.

Lessons are on premises at the International Equestrian Center in Ramona. 

We will provide the horse and required tack. 

Please call to cancel an appointments 48 hours prior to scheduled time. 

Canceled lessons will not be refunded, but can be rescheduled within 30 days of original time. 

During unsafe weather related riding conditions including wind or rain, lessons will commence as scheduled and rather than riding, will include necessary instruction on tack, veterinary care and other aspects of horse care. These are valuable and essential to a full horsemanship education!

If a student is late for a lesson, lesson will conclude at their originally scheduled ending time. 

Lessons must take place within 30 days of payment or issuance of a charter school certificate. 

Attire:

Helmets are provided or you may also use your own. Helmets are required while riding.  All riding helmets must be ASTM-SEI approved. Having your personal helmet is suggested, for fitting purposes.

Students are to wear a close-toed shoe or boot with a heel. Per IEC regulations, flip flops/sandals are not permitted on premises at any time (including chaperones/parents or guests). 

Long pants, jeans or riding pants are required.

Barn Rules:

Students and parents - Please read and abide by the following rules in order to give everyone a safe and fun learning environment. Rules and regulations are in place for the safety of all riders and horses.

1. For the safety of horses and students, please do not arrive more than 5 minutes prior to your scheduled lesson time. This allows proper supervision of all students as they complete or begin their lessons. 

2. Horses are sensitive animals and require constant supervision to keep both horse and student safe. In order to provide a fun and safe environment, only the parent/caregiver and student are to attend lessons. 

3. In fairness to our hard working horses, students should arrive ready and willing to put in the intense time, work and effort required to safely and effectively participate in equestrian activities.  

4. Listen to your trainer and follow their instructions at all times. Riders not following instructions or acting in an unsafe or disrespectful manner will be asked to dismount or cease activity immediately. This rule is for your safety, the safety of other participants, and the horse’s well-being.

5. Do not enter arena or horse stalls/pens unless specifically instructed by your trainer.

6. Please do not bring any personal pets to the stable.

7. Please respect this property. Place trash in designated receptacles.

8. No running, screaming, loud noises, or horseplay. This includes while in direct contact with the horse as well as while in areas around the horses.

9. Ask before petting ANY of the horses or animals.

10. DO NOT feed ANYTHING to the horses. This includes any hay found on the ground. We appreciate your help in keeping our horses safe and healthy!

11. When approaching a horse, speak softly so as not to startle it. A frightened horse may kick or pull back.