WELCOME TO CHARIS EQUESTRIAN
Charis Equestrian is located in Temecula, California. Jessie "Jess" Hargrave, owner and founder, is originally from North Carolina.
Jess has a strong foundation in the art of teaching, and extensive experience in equestrian riding and education. Her lifelong passion for riding, coupled with degrees in learning theory, allow her to teach and instruct a broad range of students & horses in a variety of different settings.
To learn more about Jess's background and qualifications, click here.

"No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle."
~ Winston Churchill
Benefits of Riding
PHYSICAL BENEFITS ~
Riders develop coordination, balance, fine motor skills, core strength and endurance, joint mobility and flexibility while improving their posture and cardiovascular health.
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL BENEFITS ~
Horsback riding isn't just a fun recreational sport. It also helps improve self-esteem, confidence, self-control & discipline. Riders develop a sense of responsibility, empathy and compassion - important life skills.
Lessons & Training
Now Accepting New Training Clients!
Charis Equestrian Rates
Training/Board & Related Fees
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$1775 full training (5 days)/full board
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$1475 1/2 training (3 days)/full board
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$875 initial refundable deposit
(Includes hay, shavings, turnout & care.)
*Additional $300 deposit may be required for horses with a documented history of cribbing, wood chewing, or kicking.
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$25 holding horse for vet, farrier, dental
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$10 per diem wrapping
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$100/month wrapping
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$60/month blanketing
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Supplements and grain are the responsibility of the owner and are billed monthly
Lessons:
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$85 per diem (1-hr lesson on our lesson horses and ponies)
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$125 (75 min sibling lesson; 2 children max)
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$65 lesson on own horse
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$25 hack/haul in fee (waived if in a minimum monthly lesson package)
Monthly Lesson Packages:
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$300 1x weekly
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$600 2x weekly
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$800 3x weekly
Travel:
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$25 flat fee if less than 15 miles
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$25 + $2 per mile if over 15 miles
Leases:
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$500 1/2 lease; 3 days/week. Responsible for half of all expenses (grain, shoeing, body work, necessary vet expenses, etc.)
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$800 full lease; 5 days/week. Responsible for all expenses (grain, shoeing, body work, necessary vet expenses, etc.)
*Guarantees you the same horse for lessons/schoolings and must be in a minimum 1/2 lease to compete
**Must also be in a minimum monthly lesson package
Showing:
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$100 show prep/aftercare
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Day fee for horse or pony:
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$100 full day
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$50 1/2 day
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Show Coaching:
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$100 - 1 day
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$200 - 2 day
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$300 - 3 day
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*For more than one day shows, or for shows requiring an overnight stay, riders are responsible for a portion of the coach's expenses related to travel/hotel.
Additional Fees:
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$100 monthly trailer parking/storage
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$75 per day late fee (training/board and lesson packages due on or by the 5th of each month)
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$50 returned check/NSF fee
horseback riding lessons
Jess and a young student
Leadline lesson
Jess Hargrave - Charis Eventing
Horseback riding lessons
Chars Eventing - a little rider ready to ride
We offer two unique tracks in our lesson program: The Education Track and The Show Track.
The EDUCATION TRACK is geared toward any student that wants to learn to ride leisurely while learning horse management. Students on this track will be trained by the Assistant Trainer.
The SHOW TRACK is geared toward any student that wants to train to ride competitively. Students will be required to actively compete and participate in a minimum number of shows throughout the year. Students on this track will be trained by Jess Hargrave.
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