Booking opens on leydenhorsemanship.com, our booking site. Same barn, same team.
Beach and trail rides
Rides
Do I need riding experience?
No. Riders with no experience are welcome, and every ride starts on the ground with a hands-on introduction to horse behavior and safety. We match each rider to a suitable horse from the herd, and the group heads out only when the team sees everyone is ready.
How long does it take?
Plan for 75 to 90 minutes, including check-in and a safety orientation. Arrive 20 minutes before your start time to check in, fit a helmet and complete paperwork.
Who can ride?
Riders 8 and up, under 250 lbs, who can mount and dismount with minimal assistance. A child under 8 cannot ride double with a parent. For younger children, arena pony rides and lessons start at age 3.
Will we ride on the beach?
When the tide allows. Beach access depends on the tide and is not guaranteed on any given ride, and the exact route can vary with tides and conditions. We make that call on the day, for safety.
Why can’t I see a later start time?
The last ride of the day always gets back before dark, so the latest start moves with the sunset through the year. The booking calendar only offers the times that work on the day you pick. If a later time is missing, the reason is the light.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Rescheduling and cancelling are set out in Section 8 of our Terms. Read Section 8 of our Terms
Horsemanship lessons
Lessons
Do I need any experience?
No. Every student starts at Level 1, on the ground, and your instructor builds from wherever you begin. Course 100 says it plainly: start here even if you have ridden for years.
How young can a rider start?
Age 3. Lessons stay at the barn and in the arena, so the age-8 minimum for trail and beach rides does not apply. A rider aged 3 to 7 can take a lesson but not a beach or trail ride.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes. Riders must be under 250 lbs and able to mount and dismount with minimal assistance. We match each rider to a suitable horse from the herd.
What should I wear, and when should I arrive?
Long pants, closed-toe shoes with a slight heel, and layers; the coast is cooler and windier than the city. Arrive 20 minutes early to check in and fit a helmet. ASTM-certified helmets are provided. Riders under 18 must wear one.
What if I need to cancel a lesson?
Rescheduling and cancelling are set out in Section 8 of our Terms. Read Section 8 of our Terms
How does the Lesson Club term work?
The membership term, and what happens if you end it early, are set out in Section 10 of our Terms. Read Section 10 of our Terms
Kids horse camps
Camps
Who is camp for?
Riders 8 and up. Each week is grouped by age, and the registration page shows the group for each week.
Does my child need experience?
No. Everyone starts at Level 1, on the ground.
What happens if the weather turns?
Weather and the welfare of the horses are our call, and we make it for safety. Read Section 8 of our Terms
How do I ask a question about camp?
Write to camp@leydenhorsemanship.com, which goes straight to our camp team.
Before you come
Visiting
What should I wear?
Long pants, closed-toe shoes or boots with a slight heel, and layers, because the coast is cooler and windier than the city. Bring water and sunscreen; fog is not shade. ASTM-certified helmets are provided. Riders under 18 must wear one.
Do I need to sign a waiver?
Yes. Every participant signs the OVS Participant Agreement, Release and Assumption of Risk before any hands-on activity with a horse, and a parent or guardian signs for a minor. Sign it online before you arrive, or on paper at check-in.
Where do we meet?
At the barn office at Ocean View Stables, 2152 Olympic Way, Daly City, CA 94015. Parking is on site. Arrive 20 minutes before your start time; the facility is gated and staffed.
What if the weather turns?
Weather, surf, tide and the welfare of a horse are our call, and we make it for safety. Read Section 8 of our Terms
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Rescheduling and cancelling are set out in Section 8 of our Terms. Read Section 8 of our Terms
Ready to ride?
Book a beach ride, or ask us anything first.
Booking opens on Leyden Horsemanship, our booking site. Same barn, same team.