Bridges Equestrian

School of Horsemanship and Training

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Yes, BRIDGES has gone High-Tech! Check out the long anticipated online scheduling program! You can now schedule, cancel, and pay for your lessons 24/7! Sign up for auto pay, horse shows, clinics, camps, whatever is happening you can sign up online! Restrictions apply.

Join the Bridges Equestrian Team

Ruthanna Bridges met her first horse in 1961 ... and the rest is history.

Family owned and operated, Bridges Equestrian, established in 1981 has been teaching Orange County to ride for over 29 years!

BRIDGES EQUESTRIAN is dedicated to training all levels of riders in English and Western riding. Offering the very best of horsemanship and horse care, we emphasize the positive connection between horse and rider.

Be a part of
BRIDGES EQUESTRIAN
and experience the
World of the Horse!

Bridges Equestrian is located at Sycamore Trails Stables on Oso Road in San Juan Capistrano

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Riding Lessons

Bridges Equestrian offers many lesson programs to allow for each student to tailor his or her equestrian experience to meet their specific needs.

Each lesson includes a minimum of 45 minutes instruction “in the saddle” and a minimum of 15 minutes for grooming and tacking the horse. Additional grooming time is available.

Riders must be over the age of eight, and under the weight of 180 pounds (please see our weight/height chart ).

The BRIDGES EQUESTRIAN staff of 6 instructors, 28 lesson horses and crew of assistant instructors are trained and experienced to give you the type of instruction you desire.

Lesson Rates

Lesson rates as of 1 February 2011

Semi-Private Riding Lessons

  • $65 each purchased separately
  • $225 per monthly membership for 4 lessons with a scheduled “spot”
  • $400 per monthly membership for 8 lessons with a scheduled “spot”
  • $300 for 5 Any–Time Semi–Private Lessons (to be taken stand–by)

Lessons consist of 45 minutes riding instruction, with additional grooming time. Please allow 1–1/2 hours to complete the lesson.

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Private Riding Lessons

Subject to availability

  • $65 Introductory Lesson
  • $225 for 4 Introductory Private Lessons
  • $70 each Private Lesson (to be taken stand–by)
  • $265 Monthly Membership for 4 Lessons with a scheduled “spot”
  • $325 for 5 Any–Time Private Lessons (to be taken stand–by)

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Half Leases

Subject to Availability

  • $775 (Includes up to 2 lessons and 3 practice days)

Show Fees

  • $50 per day coaching
  • $75 per day for the use of a BRIDGES school horse

Practice Rides

  • $30 per hour (current students only)

Gift Certificates are available.

  • Payment to be made by cash, check or credit card, in advance of lessons/training.
  • Lessons cancelled in advance can be made-up. Make up lessons must be used during currently enrolled months.

Please see our lesson policies and equipment requirements

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