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    4.6 (44 reviews)
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    Leslie W.

    I recently had my first lesson at Zequestrian. Almost immediately, I was impressed by the owner, Sara. She was prompt to respond to my request for more information regarding lessons, she was very professional and very friendly. When I arrived to my lesson, she could not have been more welcoming and caring. You could tell safety is her top concern, along with making sure the horses are treated well. I have ridden for most of my life so am not a beginner, but have not ridden in a while so I would call myself a "rusty stirrup" at best. She took that all into consideration. It was a great lesson and I will be back with my daughter. I am excited to be riding again!

    Pony time!

    What a wonderful program for children to develop a love, for not only horses but horsemanship! My daughter had her first lesson this past week with Sara and the Zequestrian team in SJC, needless to say it was so enjoyable to watch her enjoy the amazing family centered down to earth environment Sara creates with her program. I grew up at the barn and on the backs of horses, side by side with Sara I may add. I can truly say she creates a lovely environment full of fun joy and true care for both horse and rider. It's was truly such a joy filled full circle moment to watch the young girl I grew up riding with teach my little girl how to love a pony just like we did as children. Thanks Zomo, we can't wait for our next pony adventure with you and the team!

    It wasn't until I was looking over some photos that my wife took when our daughter was riding Zequestrian's pony (Squishy) for the first time, when it hit me that we captured her absolute joy doing what she loves (at such a young age) in a photo. The rest is history. Thank you for letting my little girl's love of horses turn into weekly lessons.

    R J.

    Sara and her team were amazing! I brought my daughters in for their first horse riding experience. Sara had her instructors take my daughters to the stable, introduce them to the horses and pet them. They then walked them through preparing (tacking) the horse for a ride. Safety is top notch here and they equipped both girls with gear and walked them through the basics. I felt very confident that these ladies were professionals and that my kids were in great hands. They had an amazing time. 10/10 would recommend !

    Ms. Sara and her team are amazing. We felt we were part of her family since day 1. From start to finish, everyone is friendly, professional and my daughter felt confortable right away. She is always given personalized attention which ensured that she made progress during each class. While safety is their top priority, they also make sure my daughter has fun and enjoy herself thoroughly. Overall, I highly recommend Zequestrian for anyone who wants to enjoy a rewarding and fun horse-riding lesson!

    Michelle T.

    While visiting family in California, my 8-year-old daughter was gifted two horse-back riding lessons. In her words, "This was better than Disneyland!" Sara (and her awesome assistant, Sabrina) could not have been sweeter! They made my daughter feel at home from the first second. It was clear to me that safety was always their top priority (ie.: when grooming the horse, she was consistently reminded of what to do & where to stand, she was never given the reins to ride alone, and she was constantly "quizzed" on horse facts & etiquette). We will definitely be visiting them again on our next California trip.

    TLDR: LOVE ZEQUESTRIAN 1.Teaches real riding skills, not just how to sit on a horse that does everything for the student 2.SAFETY 3.Amazing way to make friends/great community 4.Taught life lessons/important skills that help students on and off the horse 5.Helpful and student-goal oriented 6.Great price At 14 I had wanted to start lessons, Zequestrian's competitive pricing drew us in. Sara and her horses have kept me hooked for the last 8 years. Ive gotten so much out of Zequestrian, so here is why Ive stuck around for almost a decade: 1. Great training: So fun but real communication with the horses, not just kick and go. She taught me to actually guide the horse rather than use simple cues the horses are trained to respond to (like 99% of trainers). I got to ride multiple horses, each have their own lessons to teach students. 2. Safety: Safety on the ground and in the saddle are heavily emphasized. Makes sure riders have a rock solid foundation before pushing us to higher level things. 3. Great enviro: Sara really nurtures a great environment for students to interact; learn from each other and make great friends. (How I met one of best friends to this day) 4. Life lessons: Teaches responsibility, listening skills, perseverance, and confidence. As one of Sara's older students, I love seeing so many young students over the years learn these things and be able to apply them to other areas of their lives. Working with horses is amazing for my mental health. 5. Adaptable/student focused: Sara is focused on YOUR goals. She is very well connected in the equestrian community and has so much information to offer. When I was interested in competing she was involved throughout the process. When I was ready for my own horse Sara was great. Me and other students were lucky enough to get horses that Sara had trained herself. Would let me take my lesson to unwind with the horses or to really focus on progression, super adaptable.

    My daughter fell one time while doing this exercise. At least this time she was in a saddle and had stirrups.
    Stacy G.

    My daughter rode with Sara at Z Equestrian for 4 months. When you are part of her barn, meaning one of her clients, she is very sweet. She is also very young. The issues we had were mostly of safety. She is a risk taker and lets face it when you are 24 the world seems invincible. My daughter is an advanced rider and her horse is an advanced horse. I know riding is a dangerous sport but sara would have my daughter ride without reins and with her hands in the air. The final straw was when she had her ride without reins while bareback and the horse took off and really my daughter could have been killed !! Other times she would have our horse run thru mud that was deep and where she could have fallen and been hurt. When we said we were leaving her barn she initially seemed so nice about it but by the next day she told all the other kids and parents to avoid us. I could care less about me being shunned but my daughter ? Come on, that's not right. The one girl that was my daughters age and supposed friend called my daughter to say that if she talked to her she would be fired! She is Sara's assistant. So incredibly immature! Lastly, although she charges less for lesson packages, she charges more for full training. Most trainers do a lot for a horse/rider in full training. It usually includes a combination of lessons and pro rides as well as taking full care of the horse. This trainer will take the horse out, let the horse roll in mud and put them back filthy.

    My Daughter has been wanting to ride for years now. For us it was a matter of the right fit for her. And we found that with Sara!
    Merissa G.

    My Daughter has been wanting to ride for years now. For us it was a matter of finding the right place and the right fit for her! We have found it here at Zequestrian! Sara has not only been her trainer on the horse but also a mentor in her life. My Daughter is 11 and life can be a bit confusing at that age. With Sara she feels she has someone to talk to, a person who has her back and cares for her. Zequestrian is more than just riding it's learning to ride the waves of life that the world throws at you. Since she has started her confidence and self esteem has grown and she has found her passion! As a parent we want our children to thrive in so many areas of life, I would have never thought she would find her purpose and unlock her passion and love for life with Sara's horses! I am more than thrilled I feel relieved I feel she has found her place!!! Thank you to all the friends she has made at Zequestrian staff. It's an amazing and beautiful place to let go of the days stress and unwind! I highly recommend Zequestrian to anyone looking for a great family of horse lovers and riders!

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