GLENOAKS STABLES RIDING SCHOOL PROGRAM
Glenoaks Stables offers quality instruction to both youths and adults. Our program teaches students to understand a horse's natural movement and how we can influence this movement as riders. A solid foundation starts with focusing on gaining control and understanding of one's own body movements and biomechanics so that the rider can effectively influence the horse's natural movement.
Our riding philosophy is based upon a deep respect for horses as a living being and how we can improve their lives through good horsemanship. As part of our program, students learn the importance of careful grooming and basic horse health care, how to properly maintain tack and other equipment used for riding, as well as understanding the basic stabling requirements necessary to maintain a healthy horse.
Many students who start out in our Riding School move on to become successful horse owners. We offer the opportunity to buy your own horse and to even compete on the show circuit through our Training Business, known as, Isola Stables.
We offer private and small group lessons. For those who want to ride and practice more often, our schools horses are available for lease. The Riding School is open Tuesday through Sundays.
Birthday Parties
Glenoaks is a great place for birthday parties! This 2 hour activity includes a stable tour, demonstrations about horse care, grooming and a short riding lesson. Birthday cake and snacks are served our social room or at the outdoor picnic tables. We make every effort to ensure your birthday child and friends have an enjoyable experience. Prices start at $400 and cover set up, party and clean up by Glenoaks staff.
 There is plenty of room to decorate for a fabulous party, indoors or out |
 Enjoying birthday cake! |
 Birthday party crafts and balloons set under the tent |
 What a marvelous birthday cake made by Studio Cake of Menlo Park, www.studiocake.com |
Schooling Shows
Schooling shows are a fun activity that enables students to experience the thrill of competitive riding in the relaxation of the "home" stable atmosphere. For those students wanting to taste real competition, our leasing program enables them to attend off-site Horseshows.
The first schooling shows of 2012 will be on April 1st and June 3rd.
 Barbara and Rose Ebony with their blue ribbon |
 Riders on deck for the competition |
CONTACT NUMBERS
For questions about the riding school and to schedule lessons, courses or birthday parties, please call 650-854-4955 or glenoaksstables@gmail.com.
