Dal Porto Show Horses & Riding Academy

07/17/2024

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️PRICE REDUCED ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🦄🦄GWENIE IS FOR SALE🦄🦄

Great opportunity to own this amazing Welsh Pony. “Gwenie” is 18 yrs and has taught countless kids to ride throughout her time in our program. Now she is seeking her next adventure or special family of her own. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of riding Gwenie you know it takes some assertiveness to get her going but once you have her she boogies and is super fun to ride. Standing 13.2 she can take small adults for rides as well. Call Carol at (925) 683-2193 for more informatiown

07/15/2024

The weather was 🔥 and our Team was 🔥 in the show pen as well! Our plans couldn’t be foiled by the weather. We had positive vibes and fun through out the week and ended with some great results. Congratulations to all of my riders and thank you to all who supported us at the show in so many ways.

Gold N Grand All Breed Open Horse Show

Isabel Jellen & Choc Out My Asset CHAMPION
🏆 Amateur horsemanship Lmt
🏆Showmanship Lmt
🏆 Western Pleasure WJ Lmt

Carol Dal Porto &
Choc Out My Asset
🏆 CHAMPION Jr.-Sr Western Pleasure Combined

⭐️ Rachael Goodwin &
Rappers Can Be Sassy
Res. CHAMPION horsemanship w/j
⭐️ Carol Dal Porto
Top 5 w/j trail

⭐️Art strong & Better Get Reddy
RES CHAMPION
Amateur and Amateur select w/j pleasure

⭐️Sophia Mederios & “Duke”
⭐️Res CHAMPION youth halter and 14-18 showmanship

Carol Dal Porto &
⭐️CR Impressive Dude
Res CHAMPION 1st/2nd year green trail
🏆 CHAMPION walk/jog trail Open

05/04/2024

Every day I am humbled by the generosity of these animals. Every single one of them offers us an opportunity to learn from them and about ourselves. With every year, day, hour and minute that I spend with them, I explore how to really be with each of them in their own way. In taking the time to do this I discover their differences and also how they each just want the same things; respect, trust, affection and love. Horses give us these things naturally. When they receive them from us they thrive and open their hearts even more, reminding us of the common thread that we share with them and all beings. I’m so grateful for the wisdom that horses so generously share with me daily. ❤️🐴✨✨

03/31/2024

🔷 Life Lessons of a Horse Person 🔷

1. People who don't take care of their own horses will be the first ones to tell you how to care for yours.

2. You should never buy a cheap girth!

3. A handsome horse who's badly behaved will become a lot less attractive in about 15 min.

4. People who think they have nothing more to learn about riding, hit the ground the hardest.

5. Children and ponies are natural allies and often have identical dispositions.

6. The richest horse people often look the poorest.

7. The closeness of a horse is one of the sweetest smells in the world.

8. A solitary ride through the bush is more beneficial than six months with the best psychiatrist.

9. The worse a person rides, the more likely they are going to blame it on the horse.

10. The best thing about going to the barn first thing in the morning is that horses don't care how you look.

11. If a dealer insists a horse is worth twice what he's asking, he's usually worth half that much.

12. The best way to appreciate how another person rides is to get on
their horse.

13. I can recognize another horse person no matter what town, city, state, county or country I visit.

14. You can never have too many hoof picks.

15. It is not wise to argue with something that outweighs you buy 1,000 pounds

16. I'd rather have a horse with a perfect mind than a perfect head.

17. Eight hours is too long to be in the saddle!

18. If you think you have left the water on in the barn - you have, if
you think you have closed the pasture gate - you haven't.

19. When someone asks you if you like their horse, always say yes

20. The happiest people I know own horses, dogs, cats and at least one
deranged goat or donkey.

21. If you're looking for the perfect horse you will never own one.

22. Owning a horse can either make a marriage or break it.

23. I can't stand to have an empty stable.

24. You shouldn't talk about your first place ribbon to someone that
came in second.

25. If someone says that a horse has a little buck, it has a BIG buck.

26. If we need rain, schedule a show, if you want it to quit raining
put down fertilizer or grass seed.

27. I've never warmed up to someone that didn't want to walk down to
the stables.

28. A clean stable and a sparkling horse are among life's great pleasures.

29. Even giving away horses can be too expensive, and free horses are never truly free.

30. No matter how badly behaved you are, your horse always gives you a
second chance.

31. A more expensive horse doesn't make a better one.

32. Losing a horse can break your heart, but it will have been worth it.

- Author unknown

03/28/2024

Spring Gold N Grand 2024
Goals were set and met. Onward and upward we go. Thanks again to the fantastic staff at Murieta Equine, you make it an enjoyable show with whatever the weather brings.

01/29/2024

Always find time to do the things that make your soul shine. ✨✨🧡✨✨

01/15/2024

Did you know that Dal Porto Show Horses has a Grass-Roots Riding Program?
For children and adults to spend quality time in the Barn with horses and learn the correct skills to ride safely and explore their passion for horses. Showing is not a necessary part of this program, as that’s not for everyone, and it doesn’t need to be a goal.
We have a separate instructor under our guidance who teaches the base skills of our program so students are prepared should they decide they want to advance to our Show Team. The grass roots program is low key, fun and less intense!!

Youth and Adults, here is your opportunity!!
Riding is great physical exercise, gets you out in nature to breathe and connect and build’s positive self esteem. Give us a Private Message or Text and we will get you started. 925-683-2193 .

01/09/2024

Making memories 💛
Exercise • Breathe • Connect

01/01/2024

12/24/2023

Peace on Earth and Goodwill toward all.

12/02/2023

Message for details 🎁🐴🎁🐴🎁
Did you know that Dal Porto Show Horses has a Grass-Roots Riding Program?
For children and adults to spend quality time in the Barn with horses and learn the correct skills to ride safely and explore their passion for horses. Showing is not a necessary part of this program, as that’s not for everyone, and it doesn’t need to be a goal.
We have a separate instructor under our guidance who teaches the base skills of our program so students are prepared should they decide they want to advance to our Show Team. The grass roots program is low key, fun and less intense!!

Youth and Adults, here is your opportunity!!
Riding is great physical exercise, gets you out in Nature and helps create Self Esteem! Give us a Text and we will get you started. 925-683-2193

11/10/2023

Did you know that Dal Porto Show Horses has a Grass-Roots Riding Program?
For children and adults to spend quality time in the Barn with horses and learn the correct skills to ride safely and explore their passion for horses. Showing is not a necessary part of this program, as that’s not for everyone, and it doesn’t need to be a goal.
We have a separate instructor under our guidance who teaches the base skills of our program so students are prepared should they decide they want to advance to our Show Team. The grass roots program is low key, fun and less intense!!

Youth and Adults, here is your opportunity!!
Riding is great physical exercise, gets you out in Nature and helps create Self Esteem! Give us a Text and we will get you started. 925-683-2193

11/10/2023

Did you know that Dal Porto Show Horses has a Grass-Roots Riding Program?
For children and adults to spend quality time in the Barn with horses and learn the correct skills to ride safely and explore their passion for horses. Showing is not a necessary part of this program, as that’s not for everyone, and it doesn’t need to be a goal.
We have a separate instructor under our guidance who teaches the base skills of our program so students are prepared should they decide they want to advance to our Show Team. The grass roots program is low key, fun and less intense!!

Youth and Adults, here is your opportunity!!
Riding is great physical exercise, gets you out in nature to breathe and connect and build’s positive self esteem. Give us a Text and we will get you started. 925-683-2193 .

11/05/2023

Small, seemingly insignificant steps completed consistently over time will create a radical difference.

10/11/2023

Did you know that Dal Porto Show Horses has a Grass-Roots Riding Program?
For children and adults to spend quality time in the Barn with horses and learn the correct skills to ride safely and explore their passion for horses. Showing is not a necessary part of this program, as that’s not for everyone, and it doesn’t need to be a goal.
We have a separate instructor under our guidance who teaches the base skills of our program so students are prepared should they decide they want to advance to our Show Team. The grass roots program is low key, fun and less intense!!

Youth and Adults, here is your opportunity!!
Riding is great physical exercise, gets you out in Nature and helps create Self Esteem! Give us a Text and we will get you started. 925-683-2193

09/08/2023

A big welcome to all of the new students who have joined our lesson programs this summer. We are excited to be sharing our horses, our knowledge and program with you. We are seeing so much progress and success already in each student. What a joy it is to watch the passion, enthusiasm and love that you bring to the lessons with the horses. Thank you for choosing Dal Porto Show Horses & Riding Academy.

08/22/2023

If you have a son or daughter that would like to ride horses...

We have time slots available during FALL BREAK for kids to try our lesson program.

Monday through Friday

October 2-13th

Located in Brentwood CA
Private Message or call 925-683-2193

08/21/2023

SPECIAL LESSON PACKAGES 🍂🌻🍂
Perfect Fall Break Activity 🍂🌻🍂

Riding lessons on our horses.
Instruction for all levels including beginners.
Lesson spots available during Fall Break

Flexible Schedule
October 2nd through October 13th
Text or call for information and to reserve a spot. 925-683-2193

Located in Brentwood CA

08/19/2023

Saturday morning lessons ~Trail, Horsemanship, Showmanship.

08/18/2023

PASS IT ON DOWN • 1991- 2014
Smart, kind and oh so talented. Pass It was well ahead of his time in the pleasure arena, a horse like him is what dreams are made of. We raised him out of one of our Fair Charles daughters and he was by the AQHA sire Barpassers Image. With his pedigree and movement there were people across the country desiring to breed to him. Unfortunately his semen would not tolerate the extenders necessary to ship it. We decided to make him a gelding and he paid us back by becoming one of the best. He was shown to many wins by Non Pro and youth riders and later became a special lesson horse.

Pictured as a Junior Horse
shown by Carol Dal Porto
📸 Gail Bates

08/15/2023

So you want to be successful, just keep showing up, most quit.

08/14/2023

🐴🍎 FALL SADDLE CLUB 🍎🐴

🐴 A small group setting offers each rider optimal opportunity to receive riding instruction and spend quality time with the horses.

🐴 Designed for kids to experience a safe, fun and educational experience outdoors at the barn.

🍎 Message us for more info and to reserve a spot.

08/06/2023

🍂🌼🍂 FALL OFFERINGS 🍂🌼🍂
Riding Programs for all levels

🐴 September Pony Club
🗓️ Tuesdays- runs 4 weeks
⏰ 5:00-600 pm
Geared to teach beginners the basics of horsemanship & safety around horses. Students will build towards riding and get to do a few riding sessions throughout the program.
Designed for 4-7yr olds.

🐴 September Saddle Club
🗓️ Mondays - runs 4 weeks
⏰ 4:00-5:30
Returning students and beginners gain knowledge and experience in our Saddle Club. Hands on with horses including riding instruction are included each week.
For 8-12 year olds.

⭐️🐴⭐️We also have a few lesson spots available in our fall lesson schedule. ⭐️🐴⭐️

Message us for more information

Located in Brentwood, CA
925-683-2193

08/05/2023

Lesson horses deserve to be celebrated every day, every single one of them, every day. ❤️

https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2023/08/04/the-purpose-of-the-lesson-horse/?fbclid=IwAR0bGLIr3MIomJf6j1ckm9r7OaY55WXgTDbF6ThUOChwBECA7dbQuwyQhdk_aem_AaDvhcZrNSVIAvTugTo4FolmUrSXvnpoZP0MkZikCqeWFmlcvzciSYZCjIQrJpDq6ec&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

BY Maddy Brown One of my biggest frustrations in this industry is the lack of understanding and consideration for the role that lesson horses play. So often, I see riders complaining about lesson horses for a huge variety of reasons: for their perceived lack of quality or value, for having to ride o...

08/04/2023

Thank You to all of the parents who send your kids to our Saddle Clubs and Lessons. We are so grateful to be giving them opportunities for growth as equestrians as they develop skills that will also carry over to becoming successful in life. Every day we see kids dig into their personal strength that they don’t even know they have, sometimes it’s physical strength and other times it’s mental strength and each time it is a powerful discovery about themselves. It is such a privilege to lead these kids on a journey to discover what they are capable of doing . Thanks again to the parents of all the kids who we get to spend our days teaching.
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07/30/2023

Kids + Horses = 🥰 Nothing compares to the joy of sharing these beautiful animals with the curious and open hearts of young people. If you’re looking for an outdoor activity for your child, with a focus on self awareness and building confidence, our programs offer that and more. We have openings in our Fall Lesson Schedule - Message or call 925-683-2193

07/25/2023

🍁🐴 Fall Lesson Programs 🐴🍁

Join us for our fall programs. Whether your child would like to learn more about horses for enjoyment or become a world caliber competitor, we coach students at all levels.

🐴 Our program focuses on safety, and creating a solid foundation. Students also gain life skills while learning about and riding horses.

🏆 We have coached hundreds of students over the past 40 years and have created many local, state and national champions.

Fall programs begin September 4 and run for 4 weeks.

🐴 September Pony Club
Tuesdays from 5:00-600 pm Geared to teach beginners the basics of horsemanship & safety around horses. Students will build towards riding and get to do a few riding sessions throughout the program.
Designed for 4-7yr olds.

🐴 September Saddle Club
Mondays from 4:00-5:30
Hands on with horses including riding instruction each week.
For 8-12 year olds.

⭐️We also have a few lesson spots available in our fall lesson schedule.

Spots are already filling and are limited. Payment options available.

Located in Brentwood, CA
925-683-2193

07/22/2023

Another “more GOLD N GRAND results”post

Rachael and Suzie took on a new event. We’ve been practicing trail at home for “someday when we are ready”, what Rachael didn’t know was how soon that day was coming! When I announced to her that she should study the trail pattern and that I thought she should show the trail she was on board to tackle it. I love that she believed in my confidence in her and that in turn she found confidence in herself. With some successful patterns and after having so much fun she admits to being hooked on trail.

Additionally 🏆🐴🏆
Rachael & Suzie aka RAPPERS CAN BE SASSY finished overall circuit champions in Amatuer Horsemanship