OFFICIAL NEWS OF OUR SUCESSFUL PETITION TO U.S.E.F and U.S.D.F. LEADLINE DIVISION ADDED TO RATED SHOWS (With new intro level tests for children as young as three to compete in.)
Meg Brown lead trainer at Mega Arte Riding Academy has patented and gained acceptance in 2007, by United States Equestrian Federation, and United States Dressage Federation, the governing board of all equestrian sports, of an official leadline division of classes for ages three to eight, where children can now show intro level tests A and B at rated dressage show throughout the United States. This will have a very positive outcome for competitive dressage at large and for the past five years Meg has been organizing to create this new and exiting division!
To date our primary sponsers of this successful division are Cintos Equestrian Management, who have joined forces with Meg Brown and added these classes to their show premiums at their San Marcos Legacy Farms location as well as their Palm Springs location, thanks to Meg Brown and her pioneer team of children, the first in the world of dressage to officially upgrade the leadline classes at the rated shows to include the full intro tests into their premiums.
Call or e-mail us for our next show date to see this exiting and new division and perhaps your child as young as three can join the first ever in the U.S.A, team of children to ride, and compete, as young as three officially at rated dressage shows.
We can make your or your child's dream a reality, it's never too early or too late to begin! We specialize in certified English dressage for ages 2 to adult, as well as vaulting and jumping for ages 11 to adult. We offer beginner to advanced riding programs. You and your child will learn to ride on well-trained and disciplined show-quality horses and ponies. We strive to make learning an enjoyable and challenging experience. For ages 2 to 5, we have a special program emphasizing balance and coordination using Shetland ponies and miniature horses. For ages 5 to 10, we have a great challenging program which encourages the child to take full control of their pony and begin to learn basic dressage movements as well as walk, trot, and canter on and off the lunge line.
We also teach a great hunter jumper program as well as a trail endurance program in addition to the dressage program for children as young as 6 up to teens and adults.
Learn the language of the horse through natural horsemanship skills that you'll develop in every lesson. You will gain a tremendous respect and love for your equine partner, at the same time developing balance, strength and coordination. Lessons are tailored to each rider's individual needs.
Children's lessons include 15 minutes of trail riding on our nature bridal path located just outside the ranch gates. Our environment is relaxing and natural and puts students at ease, allowing full focus on mastering the intricate movements of dressage. Also, the challenge and excitement of jumping will give you confidence, and the wonderful partnership of simply being on the horse will put a smile on you or your child's face.
Schooling shows with qualified judges will be held 4 times a year at our facilities. All students, ages 2 through adult, are welcome and encouraged to participate in lead-line to advanced dressage. We also compete at rated national shows in Dressage and Hunter/Jumper. Each year, we participate in the Del Mar Nationals with a select number of adult and teen riders that are up for the challenge.
Call Mega Arte for more details, dates and booking. Visa and Mastercard accepted (Service charge will be applied).
Since we are a rescue our horses and ponies rely on your commitment to your individualized training program.
Boarding is available for the horses/ponies of clients who are in full-training programs that consists of 3 training/riding lessons per week. We have a beautiful grass pasture for turnout and spacious corrals with shaded areas.
If lessons are booked on a per time basis with out a regular weekly time slot an additional charge will apply.
Prices are subject to change, and after the first lesson, a monthly package must be purchased in order to reserve your weekly time slot.
Mega Arte Riding Academy requires a written four week notice prior to termination or any changes to any riding lesson programs, training programs or any lease or boarding agreements. 24 hour notice required to cancel lesson, due to illness, vacation, or rain-outs, and a make up lesson within the pre-purchased monthly package is client's responsibility to book according to availability.
Save $25 when you pre-pay your monthly lessons at the beginning of each lesson month.
Meg Brown has many years of experience working with children and adults on the spectrum.
• We need to have filled out and signed Release and Waiver of liability form from each parent.
• All riders must be properly attired, including boots, breeches and a riding helmet. We do have many ASTM-approved helmets available in a variety of sizes to use at our facilities. We also have loaner boots in a variety of sizes as well.
• Lessons must be pre-purchased for each month of service, and must be completed within six weeks of the 1st lesson booked. Mega Arte Riding Academy requires a full calender month's notice prior to any changes or termination of any riding lesson or lease program. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy, and rain make-ups are required.
• There is a minimum of 1-lesson commitment per week. Discounted lesson rates are available for full training, which consists of 3 lessons per week.