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Oak Creek Training Stables has been providing excellent equine education at the same great facility in Granite Bay, CA for over 30 years. We offer English riding lessons for beginners through advanced riders for Eventing, Hunter/Jumpers, Dressage, and Pony Clubbers in a fun and informative program.

If you do not have your own horse to ride, we have lesson horses available. If you have your own horse we also provide boarding, or you can also trailer in.

Hello! I'm Carmela Richards founder of

Oak Creek Training Stables

Carmela has over 40 years of professional horse training and instructional experience. The last 30 years of it have been as owner and manager at Oak Creek Training Stables. She is a knowledgeable and encouraging certified riding instructor. Carmela can offer riders of all ages an excellent education of correct riding skills, training theory and stable management.

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