Bridges Equestrian

School of Horsemanship and Training

Schedule Your Lessons Online

Yes, BRIDGES has gone High-Tech! Check out the long anticipated online scheduling program! You can now schedule, cancel, and pay for your lessons 24/7! Sign up for auto pay, horse shows, clinics, camps, whatever is happening you can sign up online! Restrictions apply.

Join the Bridges Equestrian Team

Ruthanna Bridges met her first horse in 1961 ... and the rest is history.

Family owned and operated, Bridges Equestrian, established in 1981 has been teaching Orange County to ride for over 29 years!

BRIDGES EQUESTRIAN is dedicated to training all levels of riders in English and Western riding. Offering the very best of horsemanship and horse care, we emphasize the positive connection between horse and rider.

Be a part of
BRIDGES EQUESTRIAN
and experience the
World of the Horse!

Bridges Equestrian is located at Sycamore Trails Stables on Oso Road in San Juan Capistrano

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Questions & Answers

Just phone the barn or to set up your first lesson.

Follow this link to directions to Sycamore Trails Stables and Bridges Equestrian.

Long pants and a hard shoe with a heel. We really don't like tennis shoes, and thick soles are a definite no-no. Boots are best. We will supply the helmet for the first month or so, but if you are going to continue, it is a good idea that you invest in your own helmet. Bicycle helmets are not permitted.

Click here for rates.

Your first lessons are paid either individually, or for a set of 4. This allows you to "try us out." After that four, the remainder of the month will be pro—rated. Training is due before the first, in advance.

Yes, however we prefer cash or a check.

Bridges Equestrian uses a combination of Trainers, Instructors and Assistant Instructors to ensure each and every student gets the attention they deserve.

Probably not, we have a great team of equine-instructors and we would like you to learn what each of them has to offer. Click here to see our training philosophy.

We try to offer lessons at times when everyone can participate. Please see our lesson schedule and call for availability.

Please see our cancellation policy.

We teach both English and Western styles of riding.

Riding is a wonderful sport in that you will constantly be challenged. A basic command of a horse can be obtained in a few months, however some people spend their whole lives studying this sport and improving.

Absolutely, and in much less time than you might think! We have in–house shows for most every level rider, once you have the basics down. With a bit more experience, you can compete with the renowned Bridges Equestrian Equestrian Show Team.

We hope you do! If you fall in love with the sport, we've done our job well. We will help you find that perfect team-mate. Most of our students who own their own horses were matched up by our Bridges Equestrian Equine Match-Makers.

No, but we offer lessons, leases and sales.

Yes, children must be supervised.  Only students are allowed to handle the horses or be in the grooming area. Sorry, NO pets (including dogs) are allowed.

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