Central Arizona Riding
Academy
Central Arizona Riding Academy is a family-friendly dressage training and boarding
facility located in San Tan Valley, Arizona. Owned by Ulrich Schmitz and Dorie Vlatten-
Schmitz, CARA provides training for the horse and rider from beginner through Grand Prix.
Whether you are new to dressage or an FEI rider, our instructors are qualified to help you
reach your riding goals.
All riders will enjoy the many amenities our 10-acre facility has to offer, including two
standard-sized dressage arenas, one covered for your comfort, and daily pasture turnout.
Show opportunities exist throughout Central and Southern Arizona for competitive riders.
CARA hosts multiple schooling shows and clinics throughout the year, and an annual summer
camp for young riders.
Welcome
41656 N Rattlesnake Rd
San Tan Valley, Arizona
Central Arizona Riding Academy
Visitors are welcome during business hours.
Please enter the property through the automatic gate on
Rattlesnake Rd.
CARA News
EQUESTRIAN
CARA
Est. 1981
(480) 580-0634
The ABC’s of Horses, Nov 16th @10AM
Come and Learn @ CARA 5Yrs & Above
Champagne Show 2020 Feb. 7 &8
85 Days Away! Mark Your Calendars!
Make Your Plans!
USDF “L” Program Workshops
November 23-24
Judging Criteria for Gaits, Paces, Movements & Figures,
Joan Darnell
January 18-19,2020
Collective Marks, Basics & Rider Biomechanics,
Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez
If you are interested in USDF L Program or
another USDF Instructor Trainer Workshop
Series, please contact Dorie for further info.
(Click on box for printable version)
(Our covered arena with fantastic footing)
85 Days Away! Make Your Plans!
Mark Your Calendars!
The ABC’s of Horses
Come Join Us @ CARA
on November 16th at 10AM
This program is for kids 5 and older that wish to know
more about horses and to learn how to ride. There will
be instruction about the care of horses, grooming,
feeding, tacking up and general anatomy.
Cost: $10 per child, must sign up in advance.
Parents: Welcome to stay and watch kids or drop off and
collect at the end of the session. Siblings under 5 are
welcome to stay and watch with parents, but may not
take part in the program.
Dress in long pants with shoes or boots with heels, bring
at snack and water.
Riding helmets will be provided if necessary.
Contact Dorie
for info and availability