Welcome to Manetgen
Horse riding for beginners and professionals
Manetgen a San Francisco-based horse club, where anyone can learn how to ride a horse. Our USEF qualified instructors are available 7 days a week for one to one and group tuition. Our experienced staff and horses can cater for riders ranging from beginners to advanced.
We have a dedicated team of experienced coaches ready to help you reach your goals. Our instructors can help with career advice, exam preparation, portfolio building, and goal setting for those wanting to work in the industry. We also run short courses for horse owners.
Experienced
Instructors
Each of our instructors has more than 10 years of experience in teaching children and adults how to ride horses.
Award-Winning
Programs
Programs that we offer our students have been numerously awarded by American Horse Association.
Perfectly
Trained Horses
All our horses are trained by our coaches and most of them have taken part in horse riding competitions.
About Our Horses
Trakehner
Instructors:
John Malkovich & Vanessa Black
The Trakehner horse is the oldest warmblood breed in the world, with a history spanning amost 300 years to the foundation of the main stud Trakehnen in 1732.
- Head is elegant & refined
- Eyes are large & expressive
- Neck is long & crested
- Back is straight & short
- Chest is deep
- Legs are muscular with broad, clean joints
Oldenburg
Instructors:
John Malkovich & Vanessa Black
Initially the Oldenburger was developed as a coach horse that was adaptable enough for agriculture work. The bloodlines of this breed were developed over time to accommodate the changes in society. The modern Oldenburger is bred solely for riding and competition.
- Handsome, well-set head
- Strong shoulders
- Deep chest with a long back
- Wide and strong hindquarters
- Thick, stocky legs
- Large hooves
Friesian
Instructors:
John Malkovich & Vanessa Black
The Friesian is a horse breed developed in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. Incredibly agile given their large size, Friesians were historically used as war horses, able to carry knights in full armor. The Friesian is an animal often noted for their flashy appearance and movement.
- Head is noble and carried high on an arched neck
- Eyes are bright and intelligent
- Back is strong and shoulder is powerful and slanting
- Legs are lean, muscular and feathered
- Feet are well-developed
Andalusian
Instructors:
John Malkovich & Vanessa Black
The Andalusian is up there with the Arabian when it comes to purity & length of bloodline. Easily the grandfather of modern horse breeds, Andalusian blood influences almost every breed known today. The roots of this breed are likely to have come from Asian influence.
- Large sculpted head with convex profile
- Bright eyes & a kind expression
- Elegant arched neck
- Deep, short-coupled body
- Strong round hindquarters
- Short cannon bones
Testimonials
What our students say
- Personalized training
- Qualified instructors
- Skills development
It was a wonderful experience. I had 3 rides of 2 hours each, and I was able to engage with the horse, through talking with the club members.Andrew B. 27 yrs. old
They have very experienced coaches at this club!Paul B.25 yrs. old
Thank you for looking after my horse so beautifully, I had a wonderful evening and my children want to return for another ride to your club.Jimmy E. 30 yrs. old
Great! Made a difference in attitude towards my riding.Ann N. 21 yrs. old
They have very experienced coaches at this club!Paul B.25 yrs. old
It was a wonderful experience. I had 3 rides of 2 hours each, and I was able to engage with the horse, through talking with the club members.Andrew B. 27 yrs. old
Great! Made a difference in attitude towards my riding.Ann N. 21 yrs. old
Thank you for looking after my horse so beautifully, I had a wonderful evening and my children want to return for another ride to your club.Jimmy E. 30 yrs. old
They have very experienced coaches at this club!Paul B.25 yrs. old
Great! Made a difference in attitude towards my riding.Ann N. 21 yrs. old
It was a wonderful experience. I had 3 rides of 2 hours each, and I was able to engage with the horse, through talking with the club members.Andrew B. 27 yrs. old
Thank you for looking after my horse so beautifully, I had a wonderful evening and my children want to return for another ride to your club.Jimmy E. 30 yrs. old
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