LONE OAK RIDING STABLES
Ride. Learn. Connect.
Private horseback riding lessons in Pilot Hill, California.
Children & adults · English & Western · Beginners to experienced riders
HORSEBACK RIDING IN PILOT HILL
More Than Just Riding Lessons
At Lone Oak Riding Stables, riding lessons are about more than staying in the saddle. Jalaina helps riders build confidence, responsibility, and a genuine connection with horses while learning practical riding and horsemanship skills.
Located on a hilltop in Pilot Hill, California, Lone Oak offers private riding lessons for children and adults, from first-time riders to experienced equestrians.
RIDING FOR ALL AGES & EXPERIENCE LEVELS
Come Ride With Us
Beginners and experienced riders alike receive lessons tailored to both the rider and the horse.
CHILDREN
Learn balance, safe riding habits, and horsemanship skills while building comfort and confidence around horses.
ADULTS
Returning to riding or starting something completely new? Lessons meet you where you are.
BEGINNERS TO EXPERIENCED RIDERS
Learn at your own pace, from first rides on the lead line to refining technique and working toward individual riding goals.
ENGLISH OR WESTERN
Riders can learn in the style that fits their goals, with lessons adapted to their experience and interests.
THE LONE OAK EXPERIENCE
Where Riders Build a Connection
At Lone Oak, learning to ride is also learning to understand the horse beneath you. Jalaina teaches riders to care for their horses, communicate with them, and become confident, capable partners.
Her goal is simple: every lesson should be safe, fun, and purposeful, with both horse and rider enjoying the time together and learning something new.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Every Lesson Is Hands-On
1. MEET YOUR HORSE
Jalaina prepares the horse for the lesson, while experienced riders may learn to catch their own horse from the paddock.
2. GROOM & TACK
Students groom and tack up their horse, learning how to safely prepare for a ride. Jalaina assists younger or newer riders as needed.
3. LEARN & RIDE
Most of the lesson takes place in the arena, where riders develop balance, skills, confidence, and communication with their horse. More experienced riders may begin with groundwork or lunging before getting in the saddle.
4. FINISH THE RIDE
After riding, students return to the tie posts, untack their horse, and help finish the lesson.
Each lesson is designed to build confidence, responsibility, and a stronger connection between horse and rider.
RIDING LESSONS
Ways to Ride at Lone Oak
Lessons are tailored to each rider’s experience, goals, and comfort level. Whether you’re new to horses or looking to build on years of experience, Jalaina meets you where you are.
PRIVATE RIDING LESSONS
One-hour private riding lessons are available for children and adults, ages 6–99 (and beyond). Each lesson provides focused, individualized instruction tailored to the rider’s experience, goals, and comfort level.
CHARTER SCHOOL RIDING LESSONS
Lone Oak Riding Stables partners with charter schools to provide hands-on learning through riding lessons. Students learn riding, horse care, safety, responsibility, and practical skills through working with horses.
Vouchers accepted from participating charter schools
LIFE ON THE HILL
Ride With a View
Perched on a hilltop in Pilot Hill, Lone Oak offers more than a place to ride. On clear days, views extend down to Folsom with Mt. Diablo rising above the horizon. Winter and spring bring colorful blooms, while tule fog kisses the base of the arena. The sunsets are something special.
CHARTER SCHOOL RIDING LESSONS
Hands-On Learning With Horses
Lone Oak partners with select charter schools to give students a hands-on educational experience built around horses, riding, and responsibility.
Students learn throughout the entire experience: grooming and preparing their horse, riding, practicing safety and communication, and caring for the horse afterward.
Charter school students use educational vouchers obtained through their school.
MEET JALAINA
The Heart Behind Lone Oak
Jalaina has always loved horses, but she didn’t take the traditional path into riding. After choosing equine science for college, she began her career as a barn manager and eventually found her calling as an instructor.
Today, she brings more than a decade of teaching experience and an Associate degree in Equine Science to every lesson. She believes riding should be safe, fun, disciplined, and rewarding for both horse and rider.
Starting with their first lesson, Jalaina’s goal is to help every rider become more confident, capable, and connected to their horse.
GET STARTED
Let’s Get You in the Saddle
Looking for your child’s first riding lesson, returning to the saddle, or continuing to develop your skills? We’d love to hear from you.
PRIVATE RIDING LESSONS
$70 per lesson
One-hour lessons · Ages 6 – 99 (and beyond) · English or Western
Buy 5 lessons for $350 and receive your 6th lesson free.
LIFE AT LONE OAK
A Place to Ride, Learn & Grow
There’s always something happening at Lone Oak. Take a look!
READY TO RIDE?
Come Find Your Place at Lone Oak
We’d love to help you find the right lesson for you or your rider.