What Age Can Children Start Horseback Riding? An Honest Answer From 18 Years at the Barn
Everyone asks about age. The better question is readiness. Here's what 18 years of teaching kids in Sonoma County has taught me about knowing when a child is truly ready to ride, and what that first lesson is like.
The Drive Out to the Barn
Families from Windsor and Santa Rosa drive out to Strides Riding Academy every week for more than horseback riding lessons. Tucked between the two towns in Fulton, the barn offers kids and adults a chance to slow down, connect with horses, and leave the noise of the day behind — even if just for an hour.