GERRY RUSHTON STABLES 

DOES NOT 

DO TRAIL RIDES OR RENT HORSES.

 

Whether you have always wanted to learn to ride, are looking for an exercise program that is fun, or want to perfect your skills and enter the show world taking riding lessons is a great way to attain your goals. A perfect way to alleviate stress is to put time and energy into working with a qualified instructor to learn to ride and effectively communicate with the horse you are riding. Gerry Rushton Stables takes great pride in sharing this wonderful sport and letting others get to know the joy of learning to ride and work with horses.  Safety and fun are the top priorities in our lesson program.

 

Prices:

Private lessons:
Private lessons are just that. 1/2 hour of concentrated one on one time with the instructor. Gerry Rushton Stables is pleased to offer some of the best private instruction available anywhere in the country. Private lessons are a great way to get started on your skills and the fastest way to advance. All new riders must have at least one private lesson for the purpose of evaluation and getting to know you and you us.  
$35.00 per lesson
package of 5 for $150.00 (a savings of $5.00 per lesson)

 

Group lessons:
Group lessons are the perfect way to advance your skills and learn to guide your horse around "traffic" and learn with others. You also have the advantage of learning from others triumphs and mistakes. These lessons tend to be a bit longer so they are a great way to get in your exercise and keep up your stamina. For the purpose of safety for yourself and others riding with you, in order to be in the group lessons you must have passed the skills test out of the beginner level.

$30.00 per lesson

package of 6 for $160.00 (a savings of $20.00)

** group lessons will not be available until May 15th.

 

Levels:

    Beginner: just that. For the beginner rider that is just learning how to get on a horse, stop, steer, and give basic commands. walk and some trotting.

Advanced beginner: Once a beginner has learned to stop and steer their horse and are in basic control of the horse at all times, they can advance to this level. They will be taught more intricate guiding of the horse without use of the rail, consistent control will be worked on, and they will start to learn to canter. A second rein will be introduced for the rider to learn to use as well. Group lessons with other beginners will become an option part way through the advanced beginner level.

Intermediate: For the rider that has full control of their body at the walk and trot and has started cantering. In order to be an Intermediate rider, they must be capable of holding, adjusting, and using 2 reins and performing circles off the rail at the trot. They will work on mastering the canter as well and group lessons are a great option at this time. The rider will start to do some individual tests...these are a great way to improve mental and physical skills as well as learn from others!

Advanced Intermediate: In this level the rider has control of all 3 gaits, can ride with 2 reins and has started to use a full bridle (which consists of understanding and controlling 2 bits simultaneously). They now have full control of the canter and can maneuver their horse at all gaits through traffic and anywhere they need to be. At this level, individual tests will be getting more intricate.

Advanced: This rider is or is well on their way to being capable of showing. This rider can handle out of the ordinary situations, understands the horses' way of going and thinking, and is capable of not just controlling the horse, but of making each situation one to their advantage. They will be taught advanced individual testing, how to make their horse looks it's best at all times as well as perfecting their overall form.

These levels simply give us a guideline to make the group lessons more beneficial as well as give you a basic outline of your goals.

Attire:

Gerry Rushton Stables is very concerned about safety. For this reason no lessons will be given to any rider without proper riding attire. All riders must wear long pants (no shorts or capris) and a hard soled shoe with a small heel.  Gloves are advised, but not required. If worn, they MUST be leather through the palm and fingers so the reins do not slip out from your grip and they must be thin enough and well fitted so as to allow you to feel through them. Helmets will be provided. We will be happy to direct you to a local or mail order tack shop that will provide these things easily.

 

Directions to lessons:

**attention** these directions are to the lesson barn, NOT THE TRAINING BARN! The facilities are close, but not at the same address. For directions to the training barn, click on "directions"

From the 15 freeway: Get off at Cajalco Rd (approximately 3 miles south of the 91 interchange) and go west. Cajalco winds up the hill for several miles. When you reach the plateau, you will come to s stop sign. Continue straight. Approximately 3 miles later you will come to 2 signals in a row. At the second one, you will go right onto Gavilan Road. Gavilan Road winds up a steep hill, you will come to where it levels off and then start to dip back down. Continue for approximately 3/4 mile and you will see Ida Leona Rd on the left. There is a sign for Idaleona on the right, but it only goes left. Take Idaloena for 1 &1/4 miles and go left on Gold Valley. We are the second drive on the left.  On the gate there is a sign that reads "Gold Valley Equines"

 

From the 91 Freeway: Get off at Van Buren Road. It is approximately 5 miles east of the 15 interchange. Get in the middle lane of the exit ramp. Go left off the ramp (onto Indiana) and immediately go right onto Van Buren. Take Van Buren for approximately 3 miles. As you drive thru the Orange Groves, you will come up a small hill and then start down a hill. At the bottom there is a 3 way traffic light. Go right at this light onto MockingBird canyon Road. Go to the end, about 2-3 miles. Go left on El Sobrante. Go to the end, about 1 mile. Go Left onto Cajalco. Make the first right onto Gavilan Road (almost immediately after you go left onto Cajalco). Gavilan Road winds up a steep hill, you will come to where it levels off and then start to dip back down. Continue for approximately 3/4 mile and you will see Ida Leona Rd on the left. There is a sign for Idaleona on the right, but it only goes left. Take Idaloena for 1 &1/4 miles and go left on Gold Valley. We are the second drive on the left. On the gate there is a sign that reads "Gold Valley Equines"

 

From the 215 freeway: Get off at the Romona Expressway/Cajalco Road exit. Go west. Travel on Cajalco for about 5-6 miles. You will continue straight thru the light at wood Road and thru the stop sign right after the firehouse at Harley John Road. At the next stop sign you will go left onto Gavilan Road. Gavilan Road winds up a steep hill, you will come to where it levels off and then start to dip back down. Continue for approximately 3/4 mile and you will see Ida Leona Rd on the left. There is a sign for Idaleona on the right, but it only goes left. Take Idaloena for 1 &1/4 miles and go left on Gold Valley. We are the second drive on the left. On the gate there is a sign that reads "Gold Valley Equines"

 

You can print out and fill out the application below and bring it to your first lesson to be ready to get things started. Otherwise, you can fill one out when you arrive that will be provided.