Sierra Riding Academy

The mission of the Sierra Riding Academy is to provide students with an opportunity to take their horseback riding to the next level.  We believe that working hard on the ground is just as important as riding, and all our riders are expected to pitch in through volunteer work and cleaning their own stalls when asked. Sierra Riding Academy allows children to have experiences with horses without the full time commitment of horse ownership. We hope to provide a bridge to horse ownership with our programs.

Over Arching Program Details:

  • 8 month commitment April- November* (may opt-out of July or August for no charge)

  • Riders must own all of their own tack (saddle, pad/blanket, halter with lead rope, bridle, grooming supplies)

  • Partial Lease and Lessons: 8 group lessons per month totaling 2 1/2 hours per lesson day, with a 2 hour “hack” on Saturday or Sunday. Make-ups will be offered by trainer if space and time are available.

  • Additional rental charges for Piping Rock Schooling Shows. SRA member who wish to travel must join Show Team and own or full lease.

  • Required Community Service/ Mentorship Requirement

  • Western or English instruction

  • JuniorSRA ages 10-12

  • SRA ages 12+

  • Price Packages start at $775 per month. Additional costs for stall boarding, horse upgrade, and shows

  • Access to Piping Rock Schooling Shows throughout the year

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Piping Rock Show Team

Show team riders must own your own horse or be in a full lease (there will be limited PREC horses for full leases in 2022).
Training programs geared to the individual rider.
Travel to shows outside of Truckee and require advance commitment.
Price: Range of $1,100 -$1,800 per month

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Community Service through Mentorship

We believe that the reason our SRA program is so unique is the ability to learn more about horsemanship by listening to instructors and helping other kids learn to ride. Additionally, while kids are helping out at the barn, they get to work with ponies and project horses, older kids go on the back of trail rides and they get many of the perks of being in summer camp by paying a fraction of the price.
All SRA riders will be required to do community service during the summer.

SRA Interest Form