Elvenstar Riding Lessons and Camps

Elvenstar Riding Lessons and Camps offers year-round riding lessons and spring, summer, and fall horse day camps for ages 4 and up. Moorpark Camps 2026 are open to ages 7 and up and include horsemanship, riding skills, horse care, games, and crafts.

Programs

• Moorpark Camps 2026 — 7 and up · Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 1:30pm · $725 per session · Open to ages 7 and up. Single-day options are available Monday through Thursday. Camps teach horsemanship, riding skills, horse care, and include games and crafts.
• Riding Lessons — 4 and up · Year-round
• Horse Day Camps — 4 and up · Spring, summer, and fall
• IEA — primarily ages 11 through 19 · The mission of IEA is to introduce students in private and public middle and secondary schools to equestrian sports.
• Training Programs — Includes National Program, Regional Program, and Riding Academy opportunities.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price range: $725 per session
• General schedule: Year-round Academy lessons plus spring, summer, and fall horse day camps; camps are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 1:30pm
• Facility hours: Tuesday – Friday: 8 am to 6 pm; Saturday & Sunday: 8 am to 2 pm

About the provider

Elvenstar has been serving riders of all levels for over twenty-five years. Its teaching style is positive and enthusiastic, with an emphasis on producing confident riders. The leadership team includes James Hagman, CEO, Founder, Head Coach and Instructor (All Programs); Lisa Benefield, Business Office and Accounting; Kaycee Kurtze-Bischoff, Instructor; and Kay Altheuser, Regional Show Director, Coach and Instructor. Elvenstar also hosts holiday events, local Academy Horse Shows, and special fun days, and it attends local shows.

Elvenstar reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. Elvenstar is not a licensed 'special needs' facility. For camps, all participants need a Camp Sign-Up and Elvenstar General Release form. Camp participants also need a completed Elvenstar Orange County General Release form on file. Non refundable deposit of $300 per week is due at enrollment; camper will not be registered until deposit is received. Balance due on or before May 1, 2026.

Last updated September 21, 2026.