Dana Smith Show Team, Inc.

Dana Smith Show Team, Inc. offers horse training, horse riding lessons, and horse riding camps. Horse riding lessons are listed for riders above 5 years old and for all levels of riders and all ages of riders, with a 60 minute lesson priced at $90.00 and 8 sixty minute lessons priced at $670.00. Horse riding camps are listed for ages 5 and up, meet Monday through Thursday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and cost $600 per week.

Programs

• Horse Training
• Horse Riding Lessons — Above 5 years old; all levels of riders and all ages of riders · $90–$670 · 60 minute lesson - $90.00; 8 - 60 minute lessons - $670.00
• Horse Riding Camps — Ages 5 and up · Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm · $600 per week · 2026 summer camps are 4 days, 4 hours a day; maximum of 8 riders or less per camp

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $90–$670
• General schedule: 2026 Summer Camps: June 15/18, June 22/25, June/29-7/2, July 6/9, July 13/16, July 20/23, July 27/30, August 3/6, August 10/13, August 17/20

About the provider

Dana Smith Show Team, Inc. was established in 1983. Dana Smith is celebrating 41 years of training aspiring equestrians, and the 2026 summer camps are the program’s 43rd year. The leadership team includes Dana Smith, Greg Solente, and Katie Gieser. Dana Smith is a Certified Instructor with the United States Hunter Jumper Association for 17 years, has completed the United States Hunter Jumper Assn. Trainer Certificate Program, and has been awarded Trainer of the Year 16 times. The team is also involved with the Orange County Horse Show Association, the Interscholastic Equestrain League, and the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition.

All levels of riders and all ages of riders above 5 years old are welcome; horse riding camps, horse riding birthday parties and lease horses are also available; each rider or rider’s guardian will be required to sign a Hold Harmless Release

Last updated September 20, 2026.