Horseback Riding Lessons for All Ages and Skill Levels
Castle Rock Arabians is a family-owned and operated ranch where we provide lessons for riders of all ages and experience levels. Whether you are a beginner just learning to walk, trot and canter or an advanced rider who wishes to improve your equitation, we can help you enjoy horses and develop your skills at our Walnut Creek, CA location.
Since 1971, our owner, Nancy Dupont, has been a pioneer in horsemanship, working closely with organizations such as the Diablo Arabian Horse Association, The Amigos De Anza Equestrian Drill Team, The Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek, and the East Bay Regional Parks District to further the interests of the equestrian community as a whole.
Adult reentry students will review the basics with one of our competent instructors and then have an opportunity to take a trail ride on one of their lessons.
Our services include not only lessons, but also birthday party packages, horse training, apprenticeship programs and essential equestrian equipment.
Summer Camps Dates Available Mon- Fri 9:00am-3:00pm
June 12- 16-2017
June 19-23-2017
July 3-7-2017
July 10-14-2017
July 17-21-2017
July 24-28-2017
July 31-Aug 4-2017
Aug 7 -11-2017
Aug 14 -18-2017
Aug 21-25-2017
Nancy has owned and managed Castle Rock Arabians since 1971.
Nancy has a lifetime of involvement with horses, including dressage, western pleasure and competitive trail. For 25 years, she conducted group rides in 22 wilderness area
Nancy has owned and managed Castle Rock Arabians since 1971.
Nancy has a lifetime of involvement with horses, including dressage, western pleasure and competitive trail. For 25 years, she conducted group rides in 22 wilderness areas, teaching wilderness ethics and how to camp with your horse.
For over 30 years, Nancy has owned an Arabian horse training center. Horses she has bred were trained and shown by Lacey's Arabians and are used in CRA summer camp.
In the late 90’s, Nancy formed a partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District to expand the operation to an additional 10 acres, including 2 riding arenas which are presently day camps with selected overnight camps for advanced riders.
Summer Camps Dates Available Mon- Fri 9:00am-3:00pm
June 12- 16-2017
June 19-23-2017
July 3-7-2017
July 10-14-2017
July 17-21-2017
July 24-28-2017
July 31-Aug 4-2017
Aug 7 -11-2017
Aug 14 -18-2017
Aug 21-25-2017
Kathy is Nancy's daughter and grew up on horseback. At 12, she owned and showed jumpers at the local shows--Heather Farms and Concord Mt. Diablo Trail Ride Association. Kathy then worked as an apprentice at Lacey's Arabians when it was loc
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Jennifer is CHA certified as a level 2 instructor in English and Western riding. She and Heather run our summer and holiday camps. The kids love them and have so much fun. Jennifer began riding horses when she was 9-years-old and began doi
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Rachel has her 3rd level certificate and is a favorite instructor with the campers. She assists in training horses and our apprentices. While she is firm with the kids, she is fair. This makes her popular with our apprentices! Rachel takes
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Gabriella has been riding for over 10 years. She owns 2 horses and rides and shows them up to the national level. Gabriella is an accomplished rider in English and western as well as sidesaddle. She loves sharing her passion with the younge
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