Riding Season Schedule
STAR Riders rides on weekends at the Marina Equestrian Center, with the season running from spring through late November. Here is how our season is structured — and the 2003 season calendar preserved from the original site as an example.
How the Season Works
Weekend Sessions
Lessons and riding activities take place on weekends, when our volunteer side-walkers, horse handlers, and instructors are all on hand.
One Weekend Off Each Month
The program observes the last weekend of every month off — time for horse care, volunteer training, and rest for the herd.
Season Ends Thanksgiving Weekend
The riding season traditionally closes at the end of November, and the horses enjoy a well-earned winter before spring sessions resume.
The 2003 Season — a Preserved Record
CM STAR Riders observed the following weekends off during the 2003 season:
| Weekend Off | Notes |
|---|---|
| May 31 – June 1, 2003 | Last weekend of May |
| June 28 – 29, 2003 | Last weekend of June |
| July 26 – 27, 2003 | Last weekend of July |
| August 30 – 31, 2003 | Last weekend of August |
| September 27 – 28, 2003 | Last weekend of September |
| October 25 – 26, 2003 | Last weekend of October |
| November 29 – 30, 2003 | Season ends |
Preserved from the original site. This calendar is the historical record of the 2003 season. For current session times and to plan a first visit, please contact the program director — and remember, every rider starts with a consent form.
Before You Come to the Arena
- Complete the program participation consent form for each rider (and each volunteer).
- Dress riders in long pants and boots with a heel, if possible — helmets are provided at the arena.
- Arrive a few minutes early to meet the horse and the instructor team.
- Bring family — the arena is open for parents and siblings to watch and cheer.
Directions to the riding center are on the contact page, along with a map of the Marina Equestrian Center.