Bay Area Equestrian Center

Bay Area Equestrian Center offers riding lessons for ages 6 and up, from beginner through advanced riders. All new riders begin with foundation lessons, which are 30-minute one-on-one sessions that cover grooming, tacking, riding, horsemanship, and safety. The program also offers regular group lessons, private lessons for students who have completed foundation lessons and/or are in class lessons, and horse camps in winter, spring, and summer.

Programs

• Riding Lessons — Ages 6 and up; beginner through advanced riders · Monday-Sunday · Foundation lessons are required for all new riders. Home school and adult classes are available.
• Foundation Lessons — Ages 6 and up · By appointment · 30-minute one-on-one session. Students learn fundamentals of horsemanship and safety from the ground up, including grooming, tacking, and riding.
• Regular Group Lessons — Ages 6 and up · Group lessons for beginners, intermediate, and advanced riders. Home school and adult classes are available. All new riders must begin with foundation lessons.
• Private Lessons — Students who have graduated foundation lessons and/or are currently in Class Lessons · One-on-one with an instructor. Advanced riding with emphasis on control and patterns.
• Show Program — Youth and adults · National-level Arabian show program. The Show Team attends the Youth National Arabian and Half-Arabian shows annually.
• Horse Camps — Winter, spring, and summer · Camp dates listed include winter camps on Dec 21-22, 2026 and Dec 28-29, 2026, and summer camps on July 11-12, July 17-18, July 24-25, and August 1-2.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Current session: Winter Camp (Dec 21–Dec 22, 2026); Winter Camp (Dec 28–Dec 29, 2026)
• General schedule: Lessons are offered seven days a week. Camps are available in the winter, spring, and summer.
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

About the provider

Bay Area Equestrian Center has served the community since 1995 and is described as a vital part of the Greater Houston equestrian community. The leadership team includes Lynn Almond, Helene Fitzgerald, Laurie Long, Krista Wilkes, Mallory Polk, Linda Greywolf, and Edgar Chamarro. The program says its mission is to positively impact people's lives through fostering relationships with the power and wonder of horses, and it is described as a national caliber Arabian show resource.

All new riders must begin with foundation lessons. Riders should wear long pants and boots; the facility supplies the rest.

Last updated November 2, 2026.