FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We offer a variety of programs, including:

• Beginner through advanced riding lessons

• Youth and adult riding programs

• Summer and winter camps (riding camp, ranch camp)

• Competitive training, including Schooling shows, Rated shows and IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association) Teams

• Half leasing, Full leasing and Full training for privately owned horses

We are located in Petaluma, California, serving riders across Sonoma County and Marin County.

We welcome riders ages 5 and up, from beginners to experienced equestrians.

No, you do not need your own horse. We provide well-trained lesson horses suitable for all skill levels.

• Long pants or riding breeches

• Boots with a heel (no sneakers or sandals)

• Helmet

At Strides Riding Academy, we offer two exciting summer camp options:

✅ Riding Camp – Perfect for horse lovers who want hands-on experience with riding! Campers will enjoy daily riding lessons, horsemanship activities, grooming, tack care, and fun equine-related games. This camp is great for beginners and experienced riders alike.

✅ Ranch Camp – A unique non-riding camp experience focused on horse care, farm life, and ranch activities. Campers will learn about feeding, handling, groundwork, grooming, and how to care for horses while engaging in outdoor ranch adventures.

Both camps provide a fun, and educational environment where campers build confidence, responsibility, and a deeper appreciation for horses.

You can register online at Summer at Strides or contact us for more details.

No prior experience is needed! We welcome beginner through intermediate riders for camp.

✅ Riding Camp Packing List:

• Riding helmet - We have helmets to borrow if you do not have one.

• Boots with a heel are ideal but any closed toed shoes work

• Riding-appropriate clothing (leggings or riding breeches, no shorts)

• Water bottle (labeled with the camper’s name)

• Sunscreen (apply before arrival and bring extra)

• Lunch & snacks

• Extra change of clothes (just in case!)

• Shorts to change into for the hot afternoons!

✅ Ranch Camp Packing List:(Non-riding camp)

• Closed-toe shoes or boots (no flip-flops or sandals)

• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (clothes that can get dirty)

• Hat & sunscreen for sun protection

• Water bottle (labeled with the camper’s name)

• Lunch & snacks

• Notebook & pen (for fun ranch-related activities)

We will email campers the week prior to camp with a detailed list!

Yes! We have an IEA team and attend both schooling and rated shows!

Reach out to us via the following options:
📩stridesridingacademy@gmail.com

📞 (707) 789-1598