Are you looking for a lesson program without the pressures of a competitive show barn? Are you looking to introduce your child to horses and riding in a friendly, supportive environment?  Or maybe you are an adult who has always wanted to learn how to ride, or who wants to get back to riding, but not sure where to go? Look no further – the Bancroft Ranch in Upper Carmel Valley offers basic riding instruction for all ages along with horsemanship skills and perspectives they’ll take with them everywhere they go. Instruction is tailored to each person’s experience, ability level and confidence. The ranch has a variety of gentle and wise lesson horses and ponies available. Individual attention and an emphasis on safety, confidence and fun are the qualities that differentiate our program from others. Set up a weekly lesson now and come out to sunny Carmel Valley to learn more about horses!

The Bancroft Ranch is a full-service boarding facility located 30 minutes east of the Carmel Valley Village. In addition to private and semi-private lessons for adults and children, we also offer pony rides and trail rides.

YOUTH RIDING LESSONS

• $50 for a half-hour youth beginner riding lesson, lead line lesson or pony ride
• $75 for a private 45 min youth lesson
• $90 for a private one hour youth lesson
• $75 per youth for a shared hour lesson (current students only)

ADULT RIDING LESSONS

• $90 per person for a one hour lesson (private or shared)

TRAIL RIDES (by appointment only)

• $125 per person for an approximately one hour trail ride

Call or text: 831-659-4045 or email Susan

Rider Intake Form

Link to release form (minors)

Link to release form (adults)