Equestrian Riding improves health and fitness, teaches life lessons, improves social skills, boosts confidence and teaches responsibility.
West Coast Premier Hunter/Jumper Riding Academy & Training Facility
Concord specializes in hunter, jumper and equitation. We have an indoor area and 4 outdoor rings at Del Mar Horsepark. We train and show here 12 months a year. Mark teaches and mentors top professional and amateur riders from all over the world. His personally trained teaching staff develops riders from beginners to Grand Prix. His exceptional program, with proven results, and his passion for teaching and success makes CEC the ultimate home for the dedicated rider.
CEC is proud to have taught and mentored kids and adults here in Del Mar for over 30 years. English hunter/jumper riding is a unique sport where the athletes ride their pony or horse as a partnership and also enjoy being part of a competitive sports team. Equestrian sports are also one of the only sports where women and men compete equally.
Come join us for a pony or horse play date. Supervised and for ages 6-13. A two hour interactive experience with fun and learning. Groom, paint and bath a horse or pony. While he or she is drying, meet some of the riders and other horses. Bring some snacks for your horse and have fun.
I started riding at Concord a few months ago, when my husband bought lessons for me as a gift. I showed horses my entire childhood but hadn't ridden since then (which was about 28 years),so was more than a bit nervous. I've had a great time at every lesson and she is very patient with me, and I feel like I'm making great progress toward being the confident rider I was as a kid. The lesson horses are extremely well cared for and very loved. The people in the barn, whether working or just hanging out, are so friendly they make you instantly feel comfortable there. I couldn't have picked a better place myself!
Stacey S. Encinitas, CA
My ten year old son has been taking weekly riding lessons for six months. He is gaining confidence and abilities that will serve him far beyond the arena for the rest of his life. Watching Maribeth work with him is magic. He smiles the entire time he is in the saddle. She is so committed to her students. The entire staff works together to create a relaxed, safe, confident environment that makes learning enjoyable. The animals are very well cared for. Safety is a top priority. The office returns calls promptly and keeps the schedules perfectly. I am so grateful we have Concord Equestrian Center.
Jodi J. Del Mar, CA
I started at Concord as a proud father, some years ago watching his daughter learn to ride. Through the years of watching and helping her, I fell in love with horses, and dreamed of learning to ride myself. After working to lose some weight, I asked if Concord would accept me as a student a year ago. They did, and I have taken lessons ever since. A year after beginning, almost to the day, I cantered a horse around the arena -- a wonderful mixture of exhilaration and incompetence -- that sets me up to work to improve further in the coming year. I have been so glad I began to ride (although so late in my life) and am grateful to Mark and his staff, who have encouraged me at every step.
