Best Horse Riding School Sunnyvale Near Me

4worldlovers: Come take lessons with us! Ride for the first time or for the hundredth!

We are a small lesson barn out of Whispering Creek Equestrian Center. We are dedicated to creating a community of people that love horses and love to learn about them. Our trainer has been teaching how to ride for thirty plus years, meaning our barn is the safest and funnest place to ride. Whether you've never been on a horse before or you've ridden for years, come take a lesson with us. You will fall in love with our horses and our program, I guarantee.

I'm Jasmine, but most people call me Jazzy. I'm one of the best ponies you can find. Everyone loves to ride me, I've helped so many kids learn to ride, from absolute beginners to students starting to jump.

Pinocchio is my full name, but I go by Nico most of the time. I am the cutest and cuddliest horse in the world. I am an expert teacher for intermediate and advanced riders. Some of my favorite this to do are to be cuddled and to jump!

Hi! My name is Archie and I'm the cowboy of the group. I am a rescue horse that loves to go on trail rides and can be ridden english or western. I'm not as small as Jazzy, but I am good with beginners to advanced riders. Don't tell anyone but I like camp more than Jazzy!

Sup! My name's Omi. I'm the baby of the group, even though I'm not the youngest anymore. I'm game for anything. I love trail rides or we could just do a walk around the barn! I've been with Robin since I was 3!

4worldlovers:

We are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

Our complete program groups riders according to experience, but no experience is needed to participate. We teach riding, horsemanship and horse care under the care of our knowledgeable instructors and helpers in small, interactive groups. Minimum suggested age for our campers is 6 years old, and there really is no maximum age! Game day at the end of the session include egg and spoon games, two-point challenges, dollar bill games, tricky trot poles, and Simon Says with your horse. Lots of fun!

Note: Separate checks, whether deposit, or payment in full, are required for each week.

Spring Down Horse Shows are fun, family-friendly and affordable, so sign up now to reserve your favorite Spring Down Star!

Please contact the Spring Down office to purchase these gift certificates for lessons in any amount.

Please click here to support Big Bay Ray horse rescue by purchasing their great bags and party favor bags for your next event.

Welcome to Spring Down Equestrian Center where life is beautiful but horses make it even better.

We’ve been at the same location for 32 years and serving the Bay Area with exceptional riding lessons and programs. We have many very special, show quality, kind, and safe horses for every level rider – from first time to advanced – who can teach you everything you want to know about riding. Safety is our first priority and fun is our second.

In addition to our incredible horses, we have two lighted arenas. One is covered and the other is our new outdoor arena with unbelievable waterproof, dust-free footing that feels like riding on the beach at low tide all the time, rain or shine, night or day. Boarding available with boxed stalls or paddocks.

We have a full time staff of professional instructors who teach 7 days a week and specialize in English Hunt seat, Dressage, and Western riding. We have many special programs, including Spring, Summer and Holiday camps for all ages, riding clubs, Mommy and Me classes (for Dads too), drill teams where you can ride your horse (or ours) and dance to the music. We have 4 horse shows per year open to the community (again, use your horse or ours), Girl Scout Merit Badges, group celebrations, clinics, and much, much more. Introductory riding packages available for first time customers!

4worldlovers: We offer English and Western lessons for beginning/new riders through advanced riders. Please refer to our Checklist before your lesson.


Current lesson students have the opportunity to lease lesson program horses based on instructor recommendations.


Riding camps are offered to kids, ages 7 to 18. Both English and Western riding are covered. All camps are based on school breaks. Please review our Checklist prior to attending camp. Please use the links below to register for camps:​

Group trail rides and pony parties are great options for birthdays, youth scouts, and other organized groups. Please review our Checklist prior to your group event.​


Standard package: 1.5 hours with ground instruction, arena instruction, and a guided trail ride

Prior to your lesson, camp, or group event, please review/complete the following:

Riding attire: Long pants, boots, and helmet (loaners available for boots and helmets)

Drive slow on the ranch (10 MPH or 5 MPH when horses are near)

4worldlovers: Peninsula Riding Academy is a boutique riding school, teaching Adults and Children at all levels the art of true horsemanship and a personal solid foundation in horseback riding.

We offer private, semi-private and group riding lessons, to beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. Classically trained, we teach Horsemanship, Hunt Seat Equitation and Over Fences, English, Beginning Dressage, and Western.

We are proud of our well rounded horse and rider philosophy while teaching, learning, and having fun! Classes are taught by PRA instructors.

Using proven teaching strategies, PRA helps every student find their true path to success. Evaluation leads us to know your personal goals and we will customize a plan to get you there. Mostly we learn and have a great time being blessed by the wonderful people and horses around us.

Call or text to set up your personal evaluation lesson today! 650-271-1223

Your success is our priority. To support our inclusive community, we provide a personal approach, tailoring learning methods to each student's and the horses needs.

We embrace a learning environment that will prepare you for the path ahead. Our classes incorporate traditional learning styles as well as hands-on experiences.