Lessons
English Riding Instruction
Lessons in Hunters, Jumpers and lower level Dressage are available. We specialize in building excellent equitation skills in the saddle by teaching riders to effectively communicate with the horse as well as horsemanship skills on the ground.
In addition to providing physical exercise, learning to ride and care for horses teaches many life skills, including responsibility, patience, perseverance, and how to set and achieve goals. Unlike other forms of exercise, riders experience the emotional bond that comes from caring for and riding a horse – a partnership like no other.
Victory Stables utilizes a prescribed curriculum to teach riders about horse care and handling in addition to horseback riding. "We don't just make riders we build equestrians". All levels of instruction are welcome for students providing their own horse, we have limited spots available for students needing a horse so please inquire about these options and truck-ins are always welcome.
**Riding is a physically demanding sport, riders should be aware of their fitness level and be prepared for the rigors of physical activity. Plese be aware that horse do have a weight limit that is determined by the horses age, size and health as well as the riders ability level. Proper attire is required while riding at all time**
Private Lessons
Private lessons meet for one hour- 15 minutes warm up and 45 minutes of instruction. Private lessons allow for one on one learning with an instructor. They are appropriate for all skill levels and mandatory for all beginners. Riders may sign up for one or reserve a permanent spot basis.
Group Lessons
Group lessons meet multiple times a week and are small in size to allow for individual attention. Boarders have access to 3 group lessons a week.
Meet The Riding Team...
Together we offer students decades of combined knowledge in the areas of horse ownership and training, stable management and riding instruction.
Cory Valenzuela
Owner, Head Riding Instructor, Lead Trainer, Competitive Team Coach
Cory is a USHJA Credentialed Instructor, a CHA Level 4/Jumping Certified Riding Instructor and Pro Rider. She works with our advanced riders and instructs our competitive team. Cory has 30 years of horse training experience that she brings to every new training project. Originally from New England she has an extensive background in hunter/jumpers and dressage. She has trained under many well-known instructors including Kathy Connelly, Barend Heilbron and Sharon McCusker amongst many others. She completed the USDF Instructor Certification training in 2010, taught Equine Studies at SMA, had a successful competitive history, and is still active in the horse community both nationally and locally. Cory is an avid rider and horse owner, wife and mother of 4. Cory is certified in Equine Emergency First Aid and CPR/first aid. Cory is SafeSport certified and holds memberships with USEF, USHJA, IEA, USDF, USPC, AYHC, CHA. She is the past President of IEA Zone 7/Region3 and a USHJA RRA and HQC Committee Member.
Cory is available for riding lessons, clinics and haul-in's
Summer Valenzuela
Summer is a competitive Hunter & Jumper rider coming up through the ranks under the guidance of her coach, Cory Valenzuela. She loves the ponies and also enjoys dressage. She was an Interscholastic Equestrian Association Varsity rider and rode Pony Club earning rated in Eventing while in High School. In 2022 she was a national finalist in the USHJA Horsemanship Challenge and has twice been selected to ride for the regional US Emerging Athlete Program. She graduated Cum Laude from Post University with a Bachelors in Equine Studies. She is an avid rider and horse owner. Summer is SafeSport certified and holds memberships with USHJA and USEF.
Mady Smith
Instructor
Mady Smith is a native Texan who grew up riding English in central Texas and a graduate of Texas State. She loves teaching beginners and has the qualifications to develop the solid foundation of any rider. Mady enjoys working with riders of all levels and has coached Middle and Upper School IEA competitive team. She enjoys working with her own horses, doing in hand training and problem solving with horses, and when not in the arena, trail riding! Mady is an avid rider and horse owner, wife and mother of 2. Mady is certified in Equine Emergency First Aid and trained in CPR/First Aid. Mady is SafeSport certified and holds memberships with USHJA and USEF.