Ride with us!

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

Current students 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.)

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 our two 1 day June summer dates. Friday for beginners Saturday for more advanced. 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 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.  

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 instruction. Level up through High School.