Rio Vista Farm Camps and Riding Lessons

Rio Vista Farm Camps and Riding Lessons offers English riding through private and group riding lessons, as well as day camps during summer, winter, and spring break. The program includes Hunter Jumper boarding and training, horse shows, and in house horse shows for entry level riders. Riders who participate in the program may ride in groups that are arranged by age and skill level, and may also choose between private or group lessons.

• Ages: 7–16 years old

Rio Vista Farm was established in 1995 and is described as a full care Hunter Jumper boarding and training facility. The program is led by Susan and Bill, with Susan McMorris serving as Head Trainer and as a Board Member of the Texas Hunter Jumper Association, and assistant trainers Emilie Gardner, Lauri Bothern, and Haylee Mynyk. Susan began her professional career in 1984 after graduating from Meredith Manor School of Equestrian Studies; Emilie graduated from West Texas A&M with a degree in Equine Industry and Business as well as Animal Science; Lauri graduated from St. Andrews College with a Business degree; and Haylee has 25 years of experience teaching riders of all levels. Rio Vista Farm and Susan and Bill state that they hope to spread their love of the sport and the horse by offering training, instruction, and care to riders and horses or ponies of all levels. Rio Vista Farm is described as the Leading English Riding Barn and the Leading Hunter Jumper Barn in Austin, Texas, and it competes across Texas and the United States at the “A” show level, including in Louisiana, Mississippi, Colorado, Kentucky, California, and Florida. The farm is also described as one of the few “Show” barns that offers a start in riding for those who do not own their own horse or pony.

Last updated February 11, 2026.