Two young girls smile while sitting on horses with colorful saddles in a tropical outdoor riding arena at La Vista Rides in Puerto Rico, ready for their horseback riding lesson.

Learn to Ride with Confidence

Introductory and intermediate riding lessons in a calm, supportive rainforest setting.

What’s Covered in Your Lesson

How to safely approach and handle a horse

Mounting and posture

Basic stop, start, and turning controls

Groundwork and saddle time

Optional short trail ride (if ready)

Our instructors match each rider’s pace and comfort level.

Class Details

Class Duration:45 minutes to 1 hour
Price:$50 per rider
Age Requirement:6+
Private Option:1-on-1 or small group classes
Level:Beginner to Intermediate
Booking Times:Tuesdays or Wednesday afternoons (by request)

A Safe, Personal Way to Begin Your Riding Journey

Our riding classes are designed for beginners of all ages. Whether it’s your first time in the saddle or you're brushing up on your technique, our expert guides will lead you through a fun and safe learning experience. You’ll build comfort, control, and confidence — all while enjoying the beauty of our family-owned ranch surrounded by the El Yunque rainforest. 💡 No experience needed. Just bring curiosity and closed-toe shoes!

A young girl in pink rides a brown-and-white horse confidently in a riding arena at La Vista Rides, surrounded by palm trees and a tropical backdrop.

Plans change? Cancel free up to 24 hours before your class.

Getting Ready for Your Lesson

What to Bring

Closed-toe shoes, long pants, hair tie (if needed), water bottle.

Weather & Safety

Lessons run light rain or shine. Our guides adapt for safety and comfort.

Arrival

Please arrive 15 minutes early to meet your horse and instructor.

Required

Signed waiver (parent/guardian signature for minors under 18)

Let’s Ride Together

Spots fill quickly — reserve your riding lesson today!

Questions?Contact for Group Bookings

A rider and horse mid-air during a jumping session at La Vista Rides in Puerto Rico, showcasing precision and athleticism in an outdoor arena surrounded by tropical greenery.

Two riders on horseback descending a tropical trail with palm trees, overlooking a sunlit riding arena nestled in the lush mountains of El Yunque, Puerto Rico.

A smiling group of riders and guides with horses and a dog at the start of a rainforest horseback trail in Puerto Rico, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Smiling young girl holding a blue ribbon award while standing proudly next to her horse inside a stable after a competition.

Smiling young girl sitting confidently on a brown horse with a purple saddle pad during a riding lesson at a tropical equestrian facility.

A lone brown horse standing near a trampoline overlooking lush green mountains and a forest valley in Puerto Rico, with vibrant red flowering trees in the foreground.

Smiling woman and young girl wearing helmets riding together on a small white horse with a pink saddle pad in a sunny outdoor riding arena surrounded by lush greenery.

Outdoor horseback riding arena surrounded by palm trees and lush green mountains, with a few people and a horse visible on the sandy training ground.

Young rider in a helmet practicing on a chestnut horse with a red saddle pad in a sunny outdoor riding arena surrounded by tropical greenery and palm trees.

Woman in a straw hat riding a brown and white horse through the lush green mountains of El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico.

Smiling young child in a purple La Vista Rides polo and helmet riding a white horse with a pink saddle in an outdoor riding arena surrounded by lush greenery.

A scenic horse riding arena surrounded by lush tropical greenery and mountains under a blue sky with clouds, featuring jumps set up for training or competition.

A woman in a white shirt and helmet riding a dark bay horse along a fenced arena lined with lush banana trees, focused during a horseback training session.

A young rider in a helmet and tank top riding a dark brown horse with a pink saddle pad along a tropical riding arena bordered by lush banana plants and greenery.

A young rider dressed in white gear guiding a white pony over a ground pole in a sunlit arena surrounded by trees and a white fence.

A young boy smiling while sitting confidently on a brown horse with a red saddle, surrounded by green banana trees and a wooden fence.

A group of smiling young riders on horseback with their instructor, posing together in a sandy riding arena surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A horseback riding instructor observes several young students navigating poles and practicing their skills in a tropical outdoor riding arena.

A rider on a white horse gazes at a colorful sunset sky from an open grassy clearing surrounded by trees during a tranquil La Vista Rides evening tour in El Yunque, Puerto Rico.

A smiling child and adult on horseback enjoy a scenic trail ride overlooking lush green fields and the distant coast in Puerto Rico, while a playful dog rolls in the grass nearby at La Vista Rides.