Taking lessons with Gudrun has simply been the most amazing experience I've had learning about horses and proper riding technique. She is a true expert who has a gift for matching the exact right horse to each rider. During our sessions, she diligently monitors everything and makes timely, actionable recommendations--often noticing areas for me to improve well before I even feel them myself. I especially appreciate how Gudrun emphasizes building a genuine 'connection' with the horse, which makes the whole experience so much more enjoyable. I look forward to improving my skills with every single lesson. Thank you, Gudrun! read more

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My lesson was meh. It wasn't anything special. I don't feel like I got any instruction. We just went in circles and got yelled at about not posting our trot. I wanted to learn about the parts of the saddle, how to hold my body, how to breathe with the horse, the proper things I need to learn and expand on my knowledge of horse riding. There was a little girl in the class and she seemed to get all the attention. I didn't get any one on one attention-definitely not worth it if I wanna go in a circle, I would go on a kids ride. Coach was very nice, but not much of a teacher. It's not worth it read more

I cannot recommend The Riding Coach enough! Been going to classes for over a year now and I've learnt so much. Gudrun and Carol are both excellent instructors - always made sure you were safe but most importantly having fun. You get a casual 10-15mins trail ride to and from the barn to Eastern field, where you get about an hour of lesson time. Riding is really about connection with the horse and you'll get to ride different horses to level up your skills over time. I look forward to my classes each week!! read more

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I love the Riding Coach and starting my day with a lesson. I've learned so much, especially about why I do things as a rider and how I should interact with the horse. It really is a partnership between horse and rider and Riding Coach has helped me learn that, built my confidence as a rider, and made me more knowledgeable. I've always felt safe on any horse they put me on, and feel like I'm also challenged as I've gotten better at certain things. I fully recommend Riding Coach for anyone looking to learn more about horses and riding. read more

I highly recommend The Riding Coach, for all levels of riders. I am a new rider, and look forward to the weekly class. I feel safe, supported and at ease with the other students and our coach. The classes have a variety of students at different skill levels, and are very welcoming. Gudrun is a fantastic coach and teacher - clearly an expert in the sport, and passionate about sharing her wisdom with the students. Learning to ride has been a great mirror, reflecting to me how I show up on the horse is also how I show up in life. If you have even the smallest desire to learn to ride, take life by the reins and go for it! read more

I've been taking lessons with Gudrun and Carol for 3 years and have enjoyed every class and gone from a true beginner to a comfortable, confident rider. The classes are comprehensive, thoughtful and even a workout. The age of the students is really varied so safety as well as fun are all part of the experience. A great value and great people who have years of knowledge, and love their students as much as the horses. read more

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Loved every minute of our time here. Horses are just beautiful definitely will come back. Prices are ok they charge you by weight only paid about 15 dollars more for my husband than we would have down the street but it's ok since the location down the street, l.a rides or something like that, didn't attend to us after being there for 10 minutes and calling and calling and the service here was just right. Jesus was the perfect tour guide. read more

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This team is outstanding. I found them during the pandemic as an activity for our daughter. The wife and I have also become huge fans as we've taken our daughter. Sign up is simple through the site. The entire lesson ends up being a total experience of an hour and half with over one hour of hands on instruction. You get on the horse at the stable, get lead out with a TA, work in the ring for an hour and then have a casual ride back. It's amazing. They teach real riding and it's not an hour out just for recreation. From walking, to jogging, to the posting trot and then cantering. They want you to to really understand how to ride and to learn about horses. We've been over 10-20 times now as you develop and change the horses that you they pair you with to continually grow your riding ability. My wife and I have been teachers for over 20 years and know great instruction and that's what you get with this team. read more

The Riding Coach - Horseback Riding Near Me - Glendale, California

Gudrun is a dedicated and patient riding instructor. I returned to riding after learning as a teenager many decades ago and Gudrun was very helpful; especially in teaching the modern, more compassionate way to train and ride. Tip: If you're a beginner, plan on taking 4 or 5 classes before you decide if you like riding. It will take that long to get comfortable on the horse and internalize basic riding commands (so they become intuitive). Highly recommended! read more

At age 58, I decided it was finally time for me to realize a lifelong dream of learning to ride in a western saddle. I feel so lucky to have found the Riding Coach. The group classes include students of varying ages and levels of riding experience, which is great, because it offers less experienced riders a chance to observe what the more experienced riders are doing. Also, the students are super supportive of one another. The instructors, Gudrun and Carol, are true experts in horsemanship, and they teach with patience and commitment to their students and the horses. The classes are safe, exciting, challenging, and (most of all) FUN! read more

Great lessons! Gudran and Carol offer more than just riding advice, they have even done zoom classes on occasion to teach us about horse breeds and colors. The students in the class are wonderful too, and experienced students are always helpful and can answer questions about riding and offer feedback. read more

My 11 yr old daughter takes lessons there and really loves it. She is able to borrow a helmet and boots so I didn't have to buy to start. She helps care for the horse as well as learning riding skills. They are so friendly here and it. It is obvious Goodrun and Carol are there for the love of the horses. The animals are very well taken care of and loved. This is a warm and friendly place. My daughter always begs to go early. I highly recommend. read more

I originally found this riding school from yelp and I wish there would have been a review to warn me. I paid $280 for 4 lessons on the website. Separately, I reserved my spot for a lesson. When I got there the next day I wasn't on the list but they put me on a horse anyways. But when we got out to the field Gudrun put me on the phone with Carol, who started to berate me for "lying" about not paying for my classes. They never communicated to me that I was supposed to choose one particular day of the week and pay extra for other days. I'm stunned that a company that has been running for so many years would have such bad communication and horrible customer service. There are a lot of horse riding schools in LA, I don't recommend this one. read more

We had a large group of young Brownie Girl Scouts and they wanted to work toward their "Horsemanship Badge" with their hard-earned cookie money this year. So after some Googling, I came across The Riding Coach. After reading about Carol and Gudrun and their philosophy on horses and riding, it was a no-brainer that this was the stable for us! We scheduled a two hour lesson where the girls learned about horse anatomy, grooming, mounting, dismounting and general horse care. The girls got to spend about 15 minutes each in the arena on a horse learning basic riding skills. A few of our girls were super nervous, but Carol, Gudrun and their amazing team of assistants put the girls at ease right away with a "no pressure, lots of fun" sort of attitude. It was a fantastic first experience for the girls and they came away feeling excited and proud of themselves. The next day the girls and some of us moms took a 45 min. trail ride. We had a group of 17 riders and Carol and Gudrun once again brought in several wonderful expert assistants to ride with us. It was a wonderful journey and we cannot thank Carol, Gudrun and their assistants (Jackie, Marilyn, Grace and Eric) enough for sharing their positive attitude, no-nonsense approach to safety, and real love and respect for horses and riding with our troop. If you are a troop looking to earn your Horsemanship Badge, or just want to take a trail ride, I would highly recommend The Riding Coach!! read more

I take lessons here regularly and just love it. Gudrun and Carol are wonderful teachers-- they're patient and will never make you do something you're uncomfortable with, but they still push you to get better. They know their horses so well, and really do consider them members of the family. I take their group lessons and I adore everyone else that I ride with-- everyone is incredibly supportive and encouraging, and Gudrun and Carol always manage to give you plenty of individual attention. Whether you're new to horseback riding or you've got some experience, Gudrun and Carol will have plenty to teach you. I highly recommend checking this place out! And as a bonus they have boots and helmets to borrow, so you don't have to make that investment if you don't want to. read more

Gudrun and Carol are great! If you want to learn about horse care and riding this is a great place! They have boots and helmets if you don't have your own and everyone is really friendly! read more

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A good place for lessons, for beginners, intermediate or advanced. The instructors are very safety conscious, but not to the extent that you won't have fun. They know their horses, and treat them well. Riding is mostly western; a mixture of basic riding, patterns and trail riding in and around Griffith Park. read more

This was an amazing experience! I am so happy I came! I have very little to no experience with horses and we learned how to groom them, saddle them and about them in general before going on a ride. Gudrun is wonderful, so is Jackie and her more advanced students. They are all very helpful. I always felt safe and am looking forward to coming back. read more

was looking to take horseback riding lessons for as cheap as possible, as close to home as possible. thankfully, i came across gudrun's classes and couldn't be happier. i'm on my second 5 week session and already know how to care for a horse pre-ride (brushing, etc), saddle and unsaddle a horse, and how to take care of them post-ride. i've learned simple riding, posting trot, and canter and continuing to get more and more comfortable on a horse. what i really like is that they teach you everything you want to know. a lot of places don't even teach you how to saddle a horse, let alone care for it. a big reason i began lessons is because i'm currently acting in a western, so gudrun asked me exactly what i needed to learn and by when and has been delivering since the beginning! read more

Today I had my second lesson. I love the instructor Gudrun and volunteer Jackie. They are so professional and patient. You don't have to worry if you don't have any experience. My attention was just to learn horseback riding, but I'm so surprise that I learn so much about grooming, saddle and unsaddle. I learn knowing horses and take care of them. Every horse has their own personality, so interesting. I love the instructor and her horses. I already thinking about to do volunteer over there if I get retired, but I'm far away from my retirement. Anyway, highly recommend this place read more

The Riding Coach is an exceptional place - Gudrun and Carol really know their stuff and make students feel comfortable and at ease. I had never been on a horse before and had some initial nervousness about horseback riding - but, I really wanted to try it. During my lesson I became acquainted with the horse and Gudrun ensured that I had the "right" horse to ride. My husband also enjoyed himself tremendously -he had been riding previously. We both learned a great deal about how to groom/clean a horse, saddle up, ride and dismount. Both Carol ad Gudrun are very knowledgeable about all aspects of horses and are great teachers. They instill alot of confidence! I would highly highly recommend the Riding Coach to anyone who wants to learn horseback riding. They have all levels of riders - but for me (a beginner), it was really excellent. read more

That was very good choice to come here for lessons . Very professional team . I highly recommend this place for every level : beginner advanced or coming back after long brake . :) read more

I started lessons with Gudrun 10 years ago and gained a great base understanding and instinct with riding. When work took me out of state I stopped riding. Now, upon returning to Los Angeles, I stopped into the barn to see if Gudrun was still there and, of course, she was! I started riding again and it's been such a joy. All the things I learned came right back. Gudrun is extremely encouraging and attentive. She has great respect for the horses and is really on top of safety, though not stiflingly so. Even in a group lesson I feel like I'm getting private attention. She makes a point to encourage and communicate with every rider in her class. If you want riding lessons from a real cowgirl, The Riding Coach is your place! Lessons include grooming and feeding horses, saddling, trail rides and/or technique practice in wide open spaces. Helmets and boots available to borrow in many sizes, though it is recommended to bring your own. read more

I just finished a 5-lesson set with The Riding Coach and had a great time. I was pretty scared at my first lesson, and by the last one I was comfortable jogging (and finally got in a brief canter). Gundrun is an amazing teacher, and shares a lot of useful information about horses (their habits, personalities, etc.). I plan to take more classes with them! read more

I would have given more stars but let me explain. This lady I assume who is apart of management bitched out this employee for about five minutes in front of us and other customers. Very unprofessional. Yes there was a language barrier and it was a issue about money but the way it was handled was very tacky. Other than that me and the wife had a great time. It was my first time horse back riding and of course I got a crazy horse but our guide was always right there to correct the situation. The trail is 3 1/2 miles and It's very scenic and fun to travel. I really enjoyed the experience and would do it again. Next time I may choose another place in the area just to see if management has their Shit together. read more

I can't say enough good things about The Riding Coach. Riding horses teaches you to let your body take over and relax your mind- there's a reason why so many of us (especially those who work in front of computer screens all day) feel like this is therapy. It's also a big confidence booster when you can get an 800 pound animal to agree that you're the one in control. Gudrun and Carol help you get into the horse world safely and pleasurably. They love to see their students grow in their abilities. They really do show that any day on a horse is a good day. read more

Having read all the horse books as a child and yet never having taken a lesson, I finally signed up for riding classes in my 50s. Gudrun at the Riding Coach is an exceptionally patient and kind teacher, she really loves her horses and teaching and I highly recommend this place for any beginner. The horses are so well cared for and they choose a horse that is right for you. I rode the sweet and unflappable Dagwood, who was perfect for me to gain confidence and feel comfortable actually on the back of one these magnificent animals and not just as an armchair rider! I also really enjoyed learning to groom and saddle him. Only going to class once a week, it took me a long time to remember how to put the bridle on and cinch up the saddle, etc, and yet Gudrun and Dagwood were always patient and kind with me. Jackie and Grace are the other students in my class, they've been with the Riding Coach for years and they are also a great asset, very friendly, helpful and encouraging. I've stopped riding for a couple of months after 5 months of lessons because of some time constraints but never a Monday morning goes by that I don't think of my two and four footed friends there and I'm sure I will be back. read more

I started taking lessons here 12 years ago and have no plans to stop. Gudrun and Carol are great teachers and their horses are well trained and very well cared for. They teach mostly Western riding and all levels. They teach you how to groom and tack your horse as well as how to ride safely. Classes are geared to your level of experience and are always fun and interesting. If you've ever wanted to learn to ride, this is the place. 5+ stars! read more

I have been riding there for a couple of months and love it! Brought friends from all levels and they loved it as well :-) would recommend to anyone read more

The Riding Coach is absolutely the place to go if you want to learn all there is to know about riding, and have the complete horse care experience. Carol and Gudrun are wonderful teachers, and will take you from being a beginner with no experience at all to an experienced rider who can confidently care for a horse in all situations. When I first started taking lessons from them I was a complete beginner. About two years later I was ready to buy my own horse, thanks to all they taught me. Now here I am, 20 years later, still calling them for help and advice in regards to my horse, because they have such superior knowledge and abilities. Whether you're considering just a few lessons or a long term horse commitment, The Riding Coach will help you every step of the way!! read more

This is an excellent place to learn to ride and to learn about horses in general. Gudrun and Carol are great teachers with tons of experience and they make the lessons really fun and interesting. Their monthly trail rides through Griffith Park are also really fun. Great teachers, nice horses, and a friendly, laid-back atmosphere-this place is a real gem right in the middle of the city. read more

Nice horseback riding lessons. You get feedback on what you're doing right & on what needs to be improved. They also have schedule trail rides. read more