Our Facility

Welcome to Elvenstar Orange County, located at Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center in beautiful Huntington Beach, CA. Our high standards of training, instruction, and care make Elvenstar Orange County one of the leading training and teaching programs in the country.

Elvenstar is more than just a place to learn to ride, more than a place to train, we are an extended family of students, trainers, and instructors. We offer a multi-faceted training program for the first time rider to the seasoned show competitor seeking advanced training and all levels in between. We pride ourselves on meeting the need of each individual horse and rider with our prestigious nationally renowned program.

The success of Elvenstar is not measured in the many thousands of trophies, medals, ribbons, and awards won, but in the ever-increasing capabilities of Elvenstar students.

Our riders are distinguished by their high level of riding skills, sportsmanship, and in the heat of competition, the quality of Elvenstar students is always evident. They are determined to win, but never at the expense of their horse and will congratulate an opponent as readily as they will console a friend, always aware of the responsibility of representing themselves and their community.

On Success

The success of Elvenstar is not measured in the many thousands of trophies, medals, ribbons, and awards won, but in the ever-increasing capabilities of Elvenstar students.

Rachel Mahowald

Manager & Head Trainer

Rachel started out running our Summer Camps and teaching our beginner lessons. In 2010, after graduating from Chapman University, Rachel took over the managing and head trainer position. Since then, she has helped numerous students achieve great success at the local and national levels.

Rachel strives for Elvenstar Orange County to be more than just a place to learn to ride and train, but an extended family of students and instructors. She encourages our clients to be true horsemen that enjoy all aspects of this sport from riding and showing to the horsemanship and care of their partners.

- Evaluation Lesson (45 minutes):
  - The evaluation lesson serves as an introduction to the Elvenstar-Orange County’s riding program. In this lesson, an instructor will assess the student’s riding abilities, allowing the rider to be placed in an appropriate skill level. Following the evaluation, the instructor will discuss the student’s abilities, needs, and goals, and establish a personalized riding program.
- Group lessons
  - 1 hour (6 rider limit)
- Private lessons
  - 45 minutes
- Packages of 5 or 10 group or private lessons are also available to purchase.
- Horsemanship classes
  - 1 hour
    Horses and supplies/tack will be provided
    Shoes with a small heel a must and can be provided
    Approved helmets a must and can be provided
Please call us for more information on our Lesson Program and pricing. (714) 842-5555

Come learn to ride in a safe and fun environment! Elvenstar Summer-Time Pony Clinics are designed to teach all aspects of horsemanship from riding skills to horse care.

Each week of our clinic includes:
- Riding lessons TWICE daily!
- Daily instruction in horse care
- Horse themed crafts
- Paint your pony day!
- A jumping demonstration by our Pro-level riders
- A clinic show on Friday where riders decorate their ponies and show their families everything they’ve learned!