...Come see the country like our forefathers did  "On the back of a Horse"

Leona Valley Riding Center and Trail-Rite is your one-stop distance trail and endurance connection! Come train with us and learn the sport of endurance. Leona Valley has many miles of scenic trails that are perfect for endurance training. There is an AERC( www.aerc.org) Endurance Event nearby every month. We have well bred, fine Arabian Endurance athletes of all types for sale on our facility, conditioned and ready to take you to the next event.

With years of experience and over 30,000 miles combined endurance miles within the family and involvement in the sport of endurance for over 40 years. As a mentors, coaches, ride managers and product designers within the family. Proven experience will take you and your horse to optimum levels. We have extensive competition experience and horsemanship skills.

We offer horses for sale, to train, lease or compete on with different skill and temperament levels. We also design our own products (www.trail-rite.com)  made specifically for the sport of endurance and provide the endurance rider with all the outfitting needed.

You can ride to win or ride for the beauty and camaraderie of the sport. Endurance rides are all over the U.S. (www.aerc.org)  See some of the most beautiful country in the world. Weather riding 25, 50,or 100 miles or even multi-days. It's the perfect way to combine horsemanship and nature. Every level of riding is available: Beginning endurance riding- The pleasure of the ride. Intermediate endurance riding- I'm a little competitive and Endurance Racing- Proven Strategies to Win!

As with every sport there are skills to master and techniques to learn. Leona Valley Riding Center and Trail-Rite is the only place that combines it all! We can show you how to keep your horse balanced, sound and supple. From starting youngsters properly to proper conditioning and teaching you how to read your horse, we offer a well-rounded program. We also help you achieve optimum performance with our top-notch nutrition solutions. We use heart monitors and GPS to rate your speeds and evaluate conditioning. Bring your own horse or use one of the ranch's experienced athletes for easy results.

What you will Learn:

Horsemanship - Race and Trail Etiquette - Evaluation of horse's strengths and weaknesses - Conditioning - Nutrition and horse health and wellness - The Importance of pulse (how to take one) respiration (how to breathe) and temperature criteria - Saddle fit - Negotiating trail obstacles -Electrolytes- How to pace - Evaluating your horse, before.,during the ride and after  - Strategies - Preparing for the ride - Showing for the vet - Vet checks - After Care and Best Condition showing!  

Our objective is to help horse and rider better connect as our motto is "bringing you and your horse together!" We are very goal oriented and will help you make your dreams come true.

Prices:

Lessons: 

1hr. Lesson Round Pen or Arena $45.00 

2 hr Lessons $65.00 Arena and or some trail.

 3 hr Lesson $75.00 Arena and trail.

Conditioning Lesson 20 miles 5 hour $125.00

Weekend and 5-day training/leasing programs.Our horse or yours. Accomodations available on site for horse and rider :Prices vary to needs. 

Endurance Escorts: 25, 50, 75, and 100 mile rides. Tevis Escorts! Prices vary (our horse or yours) as transportation and locations vary.

Clinics:

One Day Clinic: Introduction to endurance -Evaluation of horse, equipment and riding skills -Arena work and balanced riding tips- Plus 3 hr trail ride. $200.00

3 Day Clinic:  Introduction to endurance- Horse evaluation -Saddle fit and tack selection- Evaluation of riding skills - Ground work, round pen and arena - Conditioning Horse and Rider- Balanced riding techniques - Trail riding over varied terrain how to ride it - Trail etiquette -Mimicked Endurance ride setting - Vet check procedures what to do - Showing for the vet before during and after the ride. Best Condition Judging! 25 mile ride with Vet Check. Care of you and your horse at a vet check $450.00

5 Day Clinic: Introduction to endurance- Horse evaluation -Saddle fit and tack selection- Evaluation of riding skills - Balanced riding - Horse weakness signs- Ground work, round pen and arena - Being a team and becoming a strong rider - Balanced riding techniques - Trail riding over varied terrain how to ride it - Trail etiquette -Mimicked Endurance ride setting - Vet checks and vet check procedures, what to do - Showing for the vet before during and after the ride- Getting your horse to look his Best for Best Condition Judging! Selecting a horse- conformation analysis- Nutrition solutions and evaluation as well as advanced optimum feeding and nutrition and supplements and programs. Preventative secrets and solutions for high performance and high mileage horses- Hoof care and hoof protection. Two long rides A 20 miles conditioning ride and then a 25 mile ride with Vet Check. Preparing vet check bags- Care of you and your horse at  vet checks $750.00

Accomodations not included in clinic prices. $10.00 a day for stall, hook ups available, bunk house available on site $65.00 a day.$70.00. for both horse and human accomodations.