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Thousand Oaks, California

Teaching the next generation to love horses.

Safe, supportive, and seriously fun horseback riding lessons for kids in Thousand Oaks. Where confident little riders are made, one pony snuggle at a time.

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125+
Happy families
5
Gentle ponies
All ages
3 & up
★★★★★
"Mom, when can I come back?"
— Every kid, after their first lesson
~ Our Programs ~

A lesson for every little rider

From first-time pony snugglers to young riders ready to canter, we match every child to the horse, the pace, and the experience that's just right.

Mommy & Me Pony Club
90 minutes · Ages 5 & under

Little ones learn alongside mom or dad. Grooming, crafts, pony games, and a short ride on one of our sweetest ponies. Pure magic.

$60 child
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Private Lesson
30 or 60 minutes · All ages

One-on-one instruction tailored to your rider's skill and goals. The classic LLR lesson. Build confidence, balance, and real riding ability.

$65-$95 30/60 min
30 min ($65) 60 min ($95)
Semi-Private
60 minutes · 2 riders, 1 pony

Share the joy with your best friend. Two kids trade off riding time on one pony. A favorite for besties and siblings making memories. Sibling discount available.

$130 hour
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Side-by-Side Lesson
60 minutes · Ages 4+

A one-hour private lesson for two riders on their own ponies — perfect for parent-and-child, siblings, or two friends learning together.

$160 / lesson
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Horsemanship Lesson
60 minutes · Ages 6+

A one-hour ground-based lesson focused on grooming, tacking, leading, and connecting with your pony.

$70 / lesson
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Pony Camp
3 days · Ages 6-10 · Summer only

A full summer experience. Daily riding, pony crafts, horse care, scavenger hunts, and a fun horse show for family and friends.

$425 session
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Group Lesson
60 min · All Ages · Up to 3 riders

A fun, social lesson where kids learn together and cheer each other on. Our best value per rider and a great way to make barn friends for students who are more independent.

$70 child
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Parties & Events
Custom · Birthdays & troop visits

Birthday parties, Girl Scout troop visits, and special group events. An unforgettable experience friends will talk about for weeks.

From $250
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Where it all started
~ Meet Rebecca ~

Little hearts, big horses, real confidence

Rebecca was raised in Agoura Hills with horses in the family, on her first pony at the teeny tiny age of three. After years competing in Pony and Medal Finals and the amateur divisions, she spent years as a pediatric nurse at Children's Hospital LA before answering a calling back to the barn.

"My goal is to make every child's first experience with horses joyful, empowering, and just a little bit magical."

The same patience and empathy she brought to her young patients, she brings to every rider who steps into her ring.

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Rebecca Menco
Owner & Head Instructor
~ Summer 2026 ~

Three magical days at pony camp

Our most-requested summer experience. Ages 6-10 spend three mornings immersed in the world of horses — riding, learning, creating, and making memories that last all year.

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Daily riding lessons
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Pony crafts & braiding
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Hands-on horse care
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Scavenger hunts & games
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Final horse show
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Tue-Thu, 8:30-12:30
~ 2026 Sessions ~
$425per session
All skill levels welcome · 3 days of pony magic
Session 1 · June 16-18 Now booking
Session 2 · June 23-25 Now booking
Session 3 · July 7-9 Now booking
Session 4 · July 14-16 Now booking
Session 5 · July 28-30 Now booking
Session 6 · August 4-6 Now booking
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~ The barn life ~

Moments from our farm

~ What families say ~

Loved by Thousand Oaks families

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★★★★★

Rebecca is patient, warm, and deeply knowledgeable. My daughter went from terrified to galloping confidently. This is the only farm I would trust.

JG
Jen G.
Parent of an 8-year-old rider
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★★★★★

The Mommy and Me class has been the highlight of my week. My 3-year-old calls Rebecca "the pony lady" and would live at the barn if we let her.

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Blair M.
Mommy & Me regular
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★★★★★

Pony camp was hands-down my kids' favorite week of summer. Both signed up for lessons the day camp ended. Rebecca is pure magic with children.

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Hailey S.
Camp parent
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