Riding Lessons in Calpe, Costa Blanca
Private horse riding lessons for children, adults, beginners and nervous riders, guided by a qualified instructor in a calm round arena setting.
Private lessons · Children & adults · Beginners welcome · English, Dutch & Spanish spoken
Learn to Ride With Confidence
Paradise Stables Costa Blanca offers private riding lessons for children and adults who want to build confidence, improve their riding and feel more comfortable around horses.
Whether it is your child’s first lesson, you are returning to riding after time away, or you want support as a nervous rider, lessons are designed to move at a pace that suits the rider.
You do not need to arrive knowing exactly what level you are. Tell us your age, experience and goals, and we’ll help recommend the right starting point.
Meet Luna Vandroogenbroeck
Lessons are facilitated by Luna Vandroogenbroeck, a qualified riding instructor who works with both children and adults.
Luna helps riders build confidence, improve control and develop a better feel for the horse in a calm, supportive environment.
Who These Lessons Are For
Complete Beginners
For riders starting from the basics and learning how to sit, steer, stop and feel comfortable on the horse.
Children
Private lessons for children who want to learn safely, build confidence and enjoy riding.
Adults
For adults who are starting, returning to riding, or want more confidence and control.
Nervous Riders
Supportive lessons for riders who feel unsure, tense or need a slower, more confidence-led approach.
Returning Riders
For people who have ridden before but want to rebuild feel, balance and confidence.
Progressing Further
For suitable riders ready to work toward more advanced skills such as jumping or dressage basics, where appropriate.
What Your First Lesson Can Look Like
Getting Comfortable
Meet the horse, understand the lesson setup and get comfortable before riding.
Mounting & Position
Learn how to sit, balance and relax your body in the saddle.
Starting, Stopping & Steering
Begin with simple control, direction and confidence-building exercises.
Building Feel
Start to understand how your body, hands and legs communicate with the horse.
Next Steps
Based on your confidence and ability, Luna can recommend what to focus on next.
A Typical Learning Path
Progress depends on age, confidence, consistency, fitness, previous experience and how often the rider takes lessons. Weekly lessons can help riders build skills more steadily over time.
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First Lesson
Get comfortable with the horse, basic position, balance, stopping, steering and simple control.
- 2
First Few Lessons
Build confidence, improve posture, develop smoother steering and become more relaxed in the saddle.
- 3
With Regular Weekly Lessons
Work toward better balance, rhythm, transitions, rising trot and more independent riding.
- 4
As Confidence Builds
Suitable riders may begin working toward canter, jumping basics, dressage basics or more refined control, depending on their goals and ability.
- 5
Ongoing Progress
Lessons can continue as weekly confidence-building, skill development or structured support for riders who want to keep improving.
Lessons in the Round Arena
Lessons take place in the round arena, giving riders a focused space to learn, practise and build confidence with guidance.
This setting is especially helpful for beginners, children and nervous riders because the lesson can stay controlled, focused and adapted to the rider’s level.
Riding Lesson Details
Why Regular Lessons Help
Riding is a skill that develops through repetition, feel and confidence. One lesson can help a rider get started, but regular weekly lessons make it easier to build balance, remember the basics and grow steadily over time.
Confidence
Regular practice helps riders feel calmer and more familiar with the horse.
Balance
Riders gradually improve posture, stability and control in the saddle.
Consistency
Weekly lessons make it easier to remember and build on what was learned before.
Progression
As the rider becomes more confident, lessons can become more structured around personal goals.
Real Lesson Moments
See the horses, arena and riding moments that make lessons at Paradise Stables feel supportive and practical.
Paradise Riding Academy Course — Coming Soon
We are developing a structured course for riders and horse lovers who want to learn more about riding, horse care, communication and stable life. More details will be announced later.
Good to Know
Book a Riding Lesson
Tell us the rider's age, experience level and what they'd like to work on. We'll reply on WhatsApp to confirm availability.