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1.5‑hour lesson – $180 1 teacher (Grounds fee applies.)

1‑hour lesson – $150 1 teacher (Grounds fee applies.) 

• $240 per person lesson with instructor and assistant/volunteer and clinician (Grounds fee applies.)
• $160 per hour with instructor (and volunteer if needed)(Grounds fees applies) 

Lessons include halter, grooming, horsemanship, lungi

1.5‑hour lesson – $180 1 teacher (Grounds fee applies.)

1‑hour lesson – $150 1 teacher (Grounds fee applies.) 

• $240 per person lesson with instructor and assistant/volunteer and clinician (Grounds fee applies.)
• $160 per hour with instructor (and volunteer if needed)(Grounds fees applies) 

Lessons include halter, grooming, horsemanship, lunging, ground games, riding, and goal awards.

Monthly ride member participation is encouraged.

Expect time to fly by while having fun learning what you need to know. 

Questions are encouraged.  You will get plenty of opportunities and insight for your money!

You will be taught the fundamentals from Beginner Riders to Advanced problem-solving. Students will learn halter, grooming, horsemanship, lunging, leading, games, and riding skills in each lesson. Awards are available when reaching goals. Teaching leadership skills and supporting each rider is important.

Forest rides are available during lesson times.

• $280 per couple per hour ($140 per person) with one instructor (Grounds fee applies.)

• For larger groups, email our scheduling coordinator at horsesense@praly.com to arrange.

Learn more about horsemanship and have a nice little lesson ride in the forest!  This double's ride is both fun and informative. Afterwards, we recommend you try out th

• $280 per couple per hour ($140 per person) with one instructor (Grounds fee applies.)

• For larger groups, email our scheduling coordinator at horsesense@praly.com to arrange.

Learn more about horsemanship and have a nice little lesson ride in the forest!  This double's ride is both fun and informative. Afterwards, we recommend you try out the local cuisine to enhance a nice day experiencing our mountains. 

Lorraine Flores, LMFT, works side by side with Program Director Kristin Praly, PATH certified instructors, to provide trauma-informed, equine-assisted mental health support for individuals with challenging behaviors, mental health concerns, and developmental challenges. Together, they create a safe, relational environment that promotes em

Lorraine Flores, LMFT, works side by side with Program Director Kristin Praly, PATH certified instructors, to provide trauma-informed, equine-assisted mental health support for individuals with challenging behaviors, mental health concerns, and developmental challenges. Together, they create a safe, relational environment that promotes emotional regulation, communication, and personal growth through meaningful interactions with horses.

Lorraine Flores, LMFT, brings over 40 years of experience working with youth and young adults facing mental health challenges. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Lorraine has dedicated her career to helping individuals build emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healthy relationships. For the past 10 years, she has integrated equine-assisted therapy into her work, combining clinical expertise with the powerful, intuitive connection between humans and horses. Through Horse Sense, Lorraine creates a supportive, experiential environment where participants learn, heal, and grow—guided by the wisdom of horses and grounded in evidence-based therapeutic practice.

• Assessment (required before starting): $275
• Diamond Program Sessions (8-week package): $230 per session (includes licensed therapist + equine instructor) → total $1,840 for 8 weeks
• Weekly lessons without a therapist (horse encounter only): $130 per lesson
• One-time session without a therapist (must complete assessment first): $150 per session

This program offers private, therapeutic horse sessions designed for personal growth, confidence building, and connection.

Each weekly 60-minute session pairs licensed therapists with expert equine instructors, creating a safe, supportive space where children (ages 5–12) can build confidence, communication skills, emotional regulation, and leadership.

Each week, participants dive into engaging, hands-on activities, from barn tours and horse communication to sensory adventures, riding, obstacle courses, and team-building games. Sessions include welcome time, mounted or unmounted work, sensory breaks, and a cool-down, all tailored to each child’s needs and abilities. The program culminates in a joyful final-week showcase where participants celebrate the skills they’ve learned, including a special parade, horse decorating, and a certificate ceremony.

Our approach is designed for flexibility and personalization, whether focusing on gross motor development, social connection, or simply offering a powerful space to build resilience, confidence, and joy. With expert staff, proper safety protocols, and a heart-centered mission, the Diamond Program helps every child discover their brilliance and shine like the diamond they truly are. 

Step-by-Step Process

 For current clients $250.00/pp trailer horse use fee for 2 hours at and obstacle play, in Felton.

 (Extra cost; $15.00/pp day use fee per rider to Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association)

 Dates/times may vary. 

Note: You must be accompanied by a Horseman's member (HS teacher) to be invited to go to Horsemen's grounds. 

Step-by-Step Process

 For current clients $250.00/pp trailer horse use fee for 2 hours at and obstacle play, in Felton.

 (Extra cost; $15.00/pp day use fee per rider to Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association)

 Dates/times may vary. 

Note: You must be accompanied by a Horseman's member (HS teacher) to be invited to go to Horsemen's grounds. The main grounds for fun play time- obstacles, a round pen, and two arenas available

Campers will spend the day immersed in horse time—grooming, groundwork, and riding—plus fun activities like outdoor games, crafts, and time with the horses. This hands-on experience is designed for all levels and helps kids build confidence, learn horsemanship skills, and connect with animals and peers in a supportive environment.

Please b

Campers will spend the day immersed in horse time—grooming, groundwork, and riding—plus fun activities like outdoor games, crafts, and time with the horses. This hands-on experience is designed for all levels and helps kids build confidence, learn horsemanship skills, and connect with animals and peers in a supportive environment.

Please be sure to bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and clothing suitable for sprinklers. 

Lunch provided, organic and GMO-free options. 

Cost: $250 

 Non-refundable Deposit: $100 

(California program Additional$10 separate Grounds fee applies payable to Covered Bridge Equestrian Center.)

For Kristin, teaching is educating those who might want a horse someday, and parents need to be educated to help their children succeed.  For those parents who have other things needing attention during lesson time, drop-offs are also accepted.

Please see the events page for summer dates. Ocean Grove, ICS students welcome.

Fruit and snacks, including cheese provided. (No peanuts, but other nuts are available) Special diet needs, please bring your food to fit.

Please see the events page for summer dates. Ocean Grove, ICS students welcome.

PARENTS: If you want to get more familiar with how horses interact with us, please feel free to join us! 

For Kristin, teaching is educating those who might want a horse someday, and parents need to be educated in order to help their children succeed.  

For those parents who have other things needing attention during lesson time, drop-offs are also accepted.

All proceeds support the horses.

• 6 hours/month – $240
• 4 hours/month – $150
  Ages 10+; Level 1 award required under age 18. Includes hands‑on coaching in husbandry, connection, awareness, leadership, and care. (Grounds fee applies.)

Keep a horse happy and healthy: You will be paired up with a Coach and learn husbandry skills in order to take c

All proceeds support the horses.

• 6 hours/month – $240
• 4 hours/month – $150
  Ages 10+; Level 1 award required under age 18. Includes hands‑on coaching in husbandry, connection, awareness, leadership, and care. (Grounds fee applies.)

Keep a horse happy and healthy: You will be paired up with a Coach and learn husbandry skills in order to take care of a horse's physical and emotional needs.  We will focus on connection, awareness, and leadership skills as well as understanding the horse's point of view. Medical needs will also be discussed and practiced. 

Volunteer Program - Please get in contact with Kristin for eligibility.

Students may volunteer for school credit. Horse Sense Education and Advocacy is a Vendor and is allowed to sign for school credit. CBE Monthly fee applied (Covered Bridge Equestrian Center is a separate entity from Horse Sense and requires a monthly fee even for volunteer participation) 

Home School coursework: Horsemanship, Equine Husbandry including nutrition, basic Zoology, and physical therapy courses, level up through High School.