Rising Star Riders

10/22/2026

Minuet is our newest lease addition to Rising Star Riders. She is a 24 year old Arabian mare. Today she had an adjustment by Dr Darrow. Minuet in her youth was an Arabian racehorse, and has done over 900 miles in endurance (over her lifetime). Her owner is possibly relocating in the near future and wanted to give Minuet a life of purpose and leisure. She is so sweet. Such a love. We are looking forward to her giving lots of love and rides to our students. She already had one RSR lesson and lots of grooming and attention. Stay tuned for her RSR journey.

10/10/2026

We all had a great day today at the Fall Ghost Hunt! Here are many, many photos!

10/07/2026

Happy Fall from Truffles! This Saturday, Oct 10 from 10-1 we are having our Fall Ghost Hunt! If you want to sponsor a student or a horse just follow the link on Zeffy. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-ghost-hunt

09/28/2026

Look at us being mentioned!!!

Rising Star Riders, located in Tehachapi, CA, has a mission to serve individuals with physical and emotional challenges through certified therapeutic horseback riding lessons and inclusive mental health services. Nonprofits create community, rising to the moment even under strain, and NIA is proud to protect the organizations that make this possible.

09/26/2026

Poppy wanted you to know that she LOVES treats!!! Rising Star Riders

09/20/2026

Having Fun at Kid’s Day at the Museum! Tehachapi Museum

09/08/2026

We love you Jahootie! Rest in Peace sweet boy. ❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕

09/08/2026

Rest in Peace Jahootie 9/2/2026. We love you! Forever in our hearts! Rising Star Riders loves you! ❤️🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈❤️

09/08/2026

It is with sadness that I share that our beloved Jahootie was laid to rest on 9/2/26. This is truly one of the hardest losses for me. If you had the pleasure of meeting Jahootie you would know why. Jahootie was given to me by a dear family who were moving away and could not take him with them. He was very loved by their family and was their grandfather’s horse. He went on to teach many of their family members to ride. Jahootie had some hidden talents such as bowing, sitting, laying down on command and lowering himself so his rider could easily mount. Jahootie spent years teaching children to ride at Rising Star Riders. He had one of the most teachable and rideable canters. His personality was full of life. He let you know if he liked or disliked what you were doing but mostly he loved his riders. There are so many stories and I hope if you had the pleasure of knowing Jahootie you will share. Please know that he was very loved and his life was full of meaningful connections. His legacy will live on as I have decided to have the Jahootie Scholarship fund for students and horses. I will keep you posted on the progress of the scholarship. Jahootie was approx 30 years old at the time of his passing. Thank you Dr. Comeau and Lara and John Sturgeon for your love and care during this difficult time. I love you Jahootie! You are very missed. The others you join over the rainbow bridge will love knowing you. ❤️🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈❤️