About Us
The Riding Coach is a Place to Learn, Ride, and Grow
The Riding Coach has been teaching riders since 1987. Founded by Gudrun Armanski and Carol Reynolds after years of university instruction at CSULA and USC, the program was created to bring thoughtful, high-quality riding education to the public.
We believe riding is about far more than technique. It is about confidence, communication, and learning to build a real partnership with the horse.
Riding Lessons for Every Level
Whether you’re brand new or returning to the saddle, we offer structured lessons designed to help you progress at your own pace.
Group Classes
A fun, supportive environment where you can learn alongside others while building strong fundamentals.
Private Lessons
Personalized instruction focused entirely on your goals, progress, and confidence.
Meet the Horses
Our Greatest Teachers
Our horses are at the heart of everything we do. Each horse has a unique personality and something special to teach. We carefully match horse and rider to create a safe, productive, and rewarding experience.
Through this partnership, riders learn not only technique but trust, awareness, and connection.
FAQ
Everything you need to get started.
Our classes run continuously so you may join a class at any time. Our students have varying skill levels and our classes are mixed. We find that our students learn from one another and it is a great opportunity for the beginning student to see more experienced students ride.
The students can get their horse at 1850 Riverside DR. Glendale. The will be guided to an open field where the classes are conducted.
Our students must be tall enough to saddle their own horse, (5’ minimum) and may not exceed 225 pounds. We believe no one is too old to learn.
We cancel class if it is raining really hard, if it is just sprinkling we will most likely still ride. The horses need to get out every day despite the weather. If there is thunder and lightning at the barn we will cancel class, and we will cancel class if there are strong Santa Ana winds. The weather at the barn may be different than at your house, so if you are in doubt you can call the stable at 818-547-0337.
Unfortunately, we can’t accommodate our students if they need to miss a lesson.
It is required that students take the 4 classes within a 5 week period. The classes are scheduled to meet once a week for the day that you have signed up. If you would like to take a class four days in a row we are happy to accommodate you.
Our classes are based on incremental learning; therefore, it is not possible to have someone other than a current student take your place in a class.