The BARR Club
Service to members only
The BARR Club offers guided trail rides, trail lessons and endurance coaching to members only. We have a few open spots for new members. Send an email to get more information and to schedule your first ride.
Information about the BARR Club
As a BARR Club member, you can come on guided trail rides in parks and preserves in the south bay of the San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Cruz mountains, take trail lessons and if endurance interests you, get coaching and participate in endurance events on BARR horses. In addition, we sometimes do trips, camping and other special events. The club consists of local horse enthusiasts, most are experienced riders. Groups on trail rides are small, max four guest riders.
The BARR Club is for riders who like a vigorous trail ride on fit horses and/or want to try the sport of endurance riding. Therefore, I provide forward, athletic horses that are responsive to a trained equestrian's aids. Beginners can join the club only if they are willing to put in the time and effort to become proficient riders. Weekly lessons with me or another facility is required for all beginners.
Requirements to ride
- At least 15 years old
- Maximum 200 lbs. and maximum BMI of 30
- Be physically fit enough to be able to hike at least five miles in hilly terrain. Not that we do this, but it is a measure of required minimum fitness.
- Be able to mount a horse unassisted
- Always wear a helmet
Benefits of becoming a BARR Club member
- You can use your club account for yourself, your friends and family as long as you are on the ride and the payment comes from your BARR Club account.
- Invitations to special rides and events that are not listed on our web site, such as endurance events, camping trips and member parties.
- Open invitation to come to Ridge Ranch (where the horses live) and hang with the horses, take one for a walk or a casual bareback ride in the neighborhood and private trails.
- One-hour, private trail lessons at Ridge Ranch.
- One-hour private round pen lessons including lunging lessons and Pilates on horseback.
- Free horsemanship lessons at Ridge Ranch.
- Being part of the BARR Club community, a group of local horse enthusiasts.
- There might be some other random surprise perks as well.
Please inquire for pricing and how to become a member.