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Castle Rock Arabians offers lessons for riders of all ages and experience levels, including private lessons and an apprenticeship program. The program also includes group rides in 22 wilderness areas, day camps, and selected overnight camps for advanced riders. The ranch operates as a family-owned and operated program with an additional 10 acres that include 2 riding arenas.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Lesson and camp options available between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM throughout the year
Castle Rock Arabians has been developing equestrians since 1971. The owner is Nancy Dupont, and the Manager and Head Instructor is Rebeca Mendez, who is CHA Certified and holds a 3rd level CHA certificate. The mission of Castle Rock Arabians states that it is a family-owned and operated ranch providing lessons for riders of all ages and experience levels, from beginners learning to walk, trot, and canter to advanced riders working on equitation. Nancy Dupont works closely with organizations such as the Diablo Arabian Horse Association, The Amigos De Anza Equestrian Drill Team, The Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek, and the East Bay Regional Parks District, and in the late 1990s she formed a partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District to expand the operation to an additional 10 acres.
Last updated March 20, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Lesson and camp options available between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM throughout the year
Castle Rock Arabians has been developing equestrians since 1971. The owner is Nancy Dupont, and the Manager and Head Instructor is Rebeca Mendez, who is CHA Certified and holds a 3rd level CHA certificate. The mission of Castle Rock Arabians states that it is a family-owned and operated ranch providing lessons for riders of all ages and experience levels, from beginners learning to walk, trot, and canter to advanced riders working on equitation. Nancy Dupont works closely with organizations such as the Diablo Arabian Horse Association, The Amigos De Anza Equestrian Drill Team, The Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek, and the East Bay Regional Parks District, and in the late 1990s she formed a partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District to expand the operation to an additional 10 acres.
Last updated March 20, 2026.
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