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
Covered Arena With Lighting
Our Barn Boards Thirty Horses
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
Announcing CARA FALL Schooling Show Series.
November 19 Sunday
December 9 Saturday ( this will be our
Championship show)
USDF Instructor Trainer Workshops
Jan 27-28 Riding Workshop with Sarah Martin
February 24-25 Teaching Workshop with Sarah
Geikie
March 17-18 Lunging Workshop with Bill
McMullin
Beautiful New Footing On Great Fall Day