Spring Down Equestrian Center. The friendly place to learn to ride and enjoy the world of horses.

What's new at Spring Down

NEW: Video Lessons with Carol!
A picture is worth a thousand words - see yourself riding on video and receive valuable critique from Carol herself. First lesson coming soon: Saturday, March 13. Learn more...

NEW: Monday Mother's Group!
Why have Mother's Day only once a year? Relax and wind down by joining this weekly group lesson. Ladies who aren't moms are also welcome. Learn more...

Limited time offer: Spring Down T-shirts only $8 each
Spring Down is having a Spring Sale of our T-shirts - only $8 each for a limited time while they last. These T-shirts would be a great goody bag prize for anyone having a celebration group introductory lesson, or a perfect momento for those Girl Scout troops who come to get their horse badges! Contact the office to purchase shirts.

Spring Camp 2010 - We've added another week!
We've added March 29 - April 2, so sign up today. As an added incentive, riders who do a full week of Winter or Spring camp, or a full two week session of Summer camp receive a gift certificate for a free lesson, and a t-shirt!!! Learn more about our camps...

Next Horse Show: March 21
Entry form now available. WIN a $75 discount on a clinic with Nick Karazissis! Raffle for outside riders only. Read more about our shows...

Riding Packages are available!
We have the following riding packages available:

HORSE LOVER’S Package - $295
Gift certificate for a series of 5 lessons, includes a Spring Down t-shirt and a bag of horse cookies wrapped in a seasonal basket and notepad.

GIDDY UP CAMP Package - $375
Gift certificate for a spot in the 2010 Spring Horse camp (session 1 or 2), a Spring Down sweatshirt and a bag of horse cookies wrapped in a seasonal basket and notepad.

SADDLE UP 10 Package - $650
Gift certificate of 10 lessons including a tack up lesson, safety video and horse handling session. Your choice of a Spring Down T-shirt or Hat along with a bag of horse cookies wrapped in a seasonal basket and notepad.

We offer gift certificates in any denomination if you want to customize something on your own. Contact the office to purchase a package or gift certificate.

Spring Down Lowdown
The latest issue of the official newsletter of Spring Down is here. Get the lowdown...

Spring Down Stars
Presenting a new addition to the Spring Down website - a showcase of the real stars of SD... the horses! Browse photos and read fun facts on each. Check it out...

Introducing the Saddle Club
You're invited to join this riding club on Sundays. Learn more...

Our new arena is here with state of the art footing! Learn more...

We get fan mail...
Here's what one Girl Scout leader has to say: "It was GREAT. I'm so pleased, because each one of the girls got a lot out of the experience." Read more...

About Spring Down

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

We’ve been at the same location for 25 years and serving the Bay Area with exceptional riding lessons and programs. We have over 50 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!

We warmly welcome you to visit any time. We are conveniently located in beautiful Portola Valley midway between San Francisco and San Jose, just off Hwy. 280.

Some of the photography on this site has been provided by Through Autumn's Lens

Spring Down Equestrian Center happily recommends:
RIDE! Magazine - Keeping You on Top of the Horse World

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