Riding & Subscriptions
Start with a Jumpstart Session
Discover the joy of riding while working with one of our experienced instructors. This session is a chance for us to get to know you and assess your skills —a customized welcome to ensure the perfect fit as you embark on your horseback journey!
PRIVATE 𓃗
Kickstart your riding journey at Gilroy Hills Equestrian with our exclusive 30-minute private lesson, designed to elevate your riding skills.
PERSONALIZED 𖨆
Experience unparalleled one-on-one attention, ensuring that your introductory session is tailored to cater precisely to your specific goals and needs
TIME-SMART 🕐
Get impactful learning in half the time, maximizing your progress and honing your techniques effectively for exceptional results.
VALUE-PACKED ☆
After your session, gain exclusive access to our premium subscription options, unlocking high-quality instruction at an unbeatable rate.
Schedule a Jumpstart Riding Session!
Start your journey with our Jumpstart Riding Session, a personalized introduction to horsemanship! Book now to kickstart your riding experience and unlock exclusive access to our monthly subscriptions.
Ready to book your Jumpstart Lesson?
Have more questions?
Explore our riding academy and subscriptions below.
Riding Academy
Elevate your skills. Ride with confidence.
After your Jumpstart Session, we'll place you in the optimal riding level. Progress from beginner to advanced, unlocking special privileges when you graduate from the advanced level.
Choose a subscription tailored to your preference for lessons per month.
Beginner
Basic Safety, Tack, & Gear
Mounting & dismounting
Horse grooming & care
Balance in the saddle
Basic riding aids
Walking the horse
Halting the horse
Steering and control
Horse behavior & communication
Intermediate
Improving Groundwork
Trotting and control
Cantering basics
Improved balance
Improved posture
Refined aids for precision
Riding over obstacles
Basic lateral movements
Trail riding skills
Riding patterns
Advanced
Advanced cantering
Jumping exercises
Gait collection
Gait extension
Advanced lateral movement
Riding with finesse
Flying lead changes
Dressage test routines
Advanced trail riding
Terrain handling
View our subscriptions below.
Subscription Options
Following your Jumpstart Riding Session, you'll be assigned to a beginner, intermediate, or advanced class. Choose your monthly lesson quantity with our premium subscription options.
$600/month
GOLD
Saddle up with 2 lessons per week, totaling 8 lessons each month.
$350/month
SILVER
Get going with 1 lesson per week, totaling 4 lessons a month.
PLATINUM
RIDE MORE WITH A LEASE
Commit to your sport with 2 lessons and 1 practice ride per week, totaling 12 rides per month.
Need more flexibility?
Lessons without the commitment. These lessons allow you to drop in based on your availability.
$150/hour
DROP IN LESSONS
Ride when it works for you! Drop in lessons are available to book as times are available.
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