Bridges Equestrian

School of Horsemanship and Training

Schedule Your Lessons Online

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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Show Attire

Riders showing the following shows must have the following equipment and attire:

Bridges Equestrian
In-house Shows

No special requirements.

  • Neat, breeches (riding pants)
  • Nice shirt or Bridges Equestrian Team shirt tucked in
  • Belt if breeches accommodate one
  • Boots (short boots ok)
  • Helmet (schooling helmet ok), hair up under helmet, or two braids with ribbons ok for under 12 years old.
Danielle on Mac Danielle on Mac, Ready for the Show Ring

Other Shows

At Sycamore and Away

  • Show quality approved helmet that will accommodate rider's hair being UP UNDER the helmet. Under 12 yrs old, Ok to wear two NEAT braids with ribbons, but I prefer it up.
  • Hunt Type Jacket (approved fit by Ruthanna), Navy Blue, Black or Hunter Green.
  • "Ratcatcher" type riding shirt. Colors ok.
  • Breeches or Jodphurs (Garters if children are wearing Jodphurs) for children. Beige, Khaki, or White.
  • Tall BLACK boots for over 13 yrs old, Jodphur boots ok for 12-u (with garters).
  • Belt, unless pants do not a require belt.
  • Gloves (black only)
  • Show quality crop (24" maximum).
  • Hair UP under helmet, neat and confined. Glue it down if you have to! NO fly-aways!
Ready for the Show Ring Ready for the Show Ring

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