Willowbrook is an approved vendor for Charter Schools operating with representatives in the Coachella Valley. Through the auspices of a Charter School, parents who chose to have their children educated at home, outside of the public school system, may have their child’s horse riding lessons subsidized by the State of California. Programs are available for children from Kindergarten though grade 12. 

Or, if you are home-schooling your child and choose not to follow a Charter School program (which contains certain provisos mandated by the State of California) you may take advantage of the same schedule at our charter/home-schooling lesson fees; classes are $270 per semester of 6 lessons, or $65 per lesson taken if taken singly. There is a one-time registration/equipment fee of $45.

The Program

Charter and home school students are instructed in group lessons in one of our arenas. There are 6 lessons in a semester. English and western riding styles are taught at the parents'/riders' option. We supply horses, saddles, helmets, and equipment.

Beginner/intermediate riders may start at age 5 and up. Lessons begin with ‘tacking up’ (bridling, & saddling), parts of the horse, tack, care & grooming, and progress to leading, turn-outs, riding at the walk, jog/trot and possibly lope/canter.

Intermediate/advanced riders will learn more advanced riding techniques, including; walk, jog/trot, lope/canter, lateral movement on the horse, backing the horse, and possibly jumping ground poles and cross-rails. Intermediate students must be able to bridle, saddle and groom a horse on their own.

When finished the riding portion of the class, both Beginner/intermediate and Intermediate/advanced students will brush or water down their horses and clean the horse’s stall; therefore students and parents should allow for 2 hours at the ranch for each lesson.

Beginner/intermediate Semester encompasses Dates: TBA

Call (760) 329-7676 for 2008 Schedule

Note: Students should wear tight leggings or snug jeans. Running or regular shoes may be worn for western riding. English riding students must have boots with low heels. (We have a variety of new and used leggings, britches, and boots available to purchase.)

For River Springs (Eagles Peak) Charter School, or Julian Charter School information: contact  us and we'll refer you (760) 329-7676.