Programs
More than riding lessons.
Riding, horsemanship, STEM and meaningful responsibility—designed to help children become confident, capable partners for their horses.
Riding Club — Ages 7+
Designed for riders ages seven and older, Riding Club is much more than a weekly riding lesson. Children learn to become capable, thoughtful partners for their horses through riding, groundwork, horse care, hands-on learning, and meaningful barn responsibilities.
Each meeting may include grooming and tacking, mounted exercises, arena challenges, groundwork, horse-centered science, and caring for the horse and barn afterward. Riders develop balance and coordination—but also patience, judgment, communication, problem-solving, and an awareness of how their actions affect the horse.
Where: Morning Star Ranch. 1450 Sunshine Valley Road. Moss Beach.
When: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Saturdays; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday; 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Sunday
Brave Beginnings Ages 4–6
We’ve adapted our proven riding curriculum into a safe, educational program for our littlest riders—blending first saddle experiences with playful STEM activities
Morning Star Ranch. 1450 Sunshine Valley Road. Moss Beach.
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Thursdays
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sundays
The Herd
The Herd gives children the opportunity to learn horse care, build practical horsemanship skills, and explore hands-on Saddle & STEM projects at no cost to their families.
It is also the gateway to our HERD Scholarship Program. Children who successfully complete The Herd earn a full scholarship to continue through Riding Club, ensuring that family finances do not determine how far a committed young horseperson can go.
Morning Star Ranch. 1450 Sunshine Valley Road. Moss Beach.
12:30–1:30 p.m. Saturdays