This balanced program helps develop positive character qualities, offers the opportunity to learn new skills and for the therapeutic effect that working with equines has on humans. It strives to meet the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of students in an environment that is safe and supportive. Additionally, the needs of our equine partners are carefully monitored to maintain good mental & physical states.

The goal is to offer the opportunity to learn quality content in horsemanship and equestrian skills in a safe, fun and relaxed atmosphere. Participants will be challenged to try new skills in a supportive environment, but will not be asked to go farther than is deemed safe to do so by the instructor.




Welcome to Burbank Riding Academy! Here is a little bit more about us:






What makes us different from the rest? Here are just a few things~

  • The Right Stuff~So many barns, so many instructors, how do you choose? An accomplished show rider & horse trainer indicates a skilled horseman, however this does not necessarily mean they are a proficient and effective instructor. Teaching in itself is a skill and an art that our instructors have proven that they can do through their certification with the Certified Horsemanship Association. This ensures they know their horsemanship and equestrian theory and area able to teach it to students effectively while maintaining high standards of safety.
  • Safety~Many of our instructors/trainers are certified by industry associations which maintain high safety standards and practices.
  • Standards of Animal Care and Horsemanship~We practice and maintain the standards set forth from the British Horse Society and the United States Pony Club.
  • Great Client Service & Professional Standards~ your time is valuable. You will get prompt answers, return phone calls, emails and NO! your lesson will not be interupted by an instructor on a cell phone or talking to someone besides those involved in the lesson.
  • We are friendly~ We want everyone to have a good time and enjoy themselves no matter what your background or interests are.
  • Instructors are not in the revolving door~ low to no turnover rate. We are here to stay!



    Nice job Kaylee & Lobelia!



    Standard Instructor Certification Clinic

     Sunday April 26- Friday May 1, 2009




    11/17/08- The riding academy has been recommended to the USPC Board of Directors by United States Pony Club evaluators to become an official Pony Club Riding Center. This is wonderful news- please check back in for more news soon.



    10/8/08-Horses Page Updated.



    10/8/08-Welcome Beth Taft! She is welcomed as one of our new instructors. More information to come about her.



    TAKE US UP on our SPECIALS: Running now until Nov. 3! Sign up now, at the Open House on Sunday Oct 19th or Fall Family Festival on Sunday Oct 19th to take advantage of special pricing on group lessons. Purchase a block of 6 group lessons ($210) and receive $25 off the lessons, plus get another $50 off the Holiday Camp or $10 off the Own a Horse for a Day or the Pony Sleepover Camp.





    10/3/08:

    CAMP Page is updated with Pony Camp Sleepover information and also Own a Horse for the Day. Please click on the PROGRAM button at the bottom of this page and click on CAMPS to see all the updated information.





    9/25/08: Instructors and Gallery Page upadated~


    9/23/08: What will your child be doing Monday December 1 when they have off from school? They can be participating in our "Own a Horse for a Day" Program. Kids are assigned their own horse for the day to take care of and ride. This includes feeding, cleaning stalls, grooming, saddling, bridling, taking a lesson, etc. Pricing and more information will be posted shortly.


    Happy Pony and his Fans!



    9/23/08: JOIN us for our Fall Pony Sleepover Camps! Dates are Oct 25-26 (younger kids ages 7-11) and November 8-9 (older kids ages 12-14). Enjoy riding lessons, sleepover, dinner/breakfast with the horses, campfire cookout, plus other fun activities. Pricing and details will be posted shortly.




    Happy boy on his Pony!

    9/14/08: Fall/Winter 2008 and Early Spring 2009 Group Lesson & Camp Schedule Published~

    *Fall Session I: Eastern Lebanon County High School Equestrian Team: Sept 29-Nov 3
    *Fall Session II: Open Enrollment Nov 10-Dec 15
    *Winter Holiday Camp: Open Enrollment Dec 29-Jan 2
    *Winter I: Open Enrollment Jan 15-Feb 9
    *Winter II: Open Enrollment Feb 16-Mar 23
    *Spring I: Open Enrollment May 11-Jun 15
    *Spring II: Eastern Lebanon County High School Equestrian Team: Mar 30-May 4
    *Spring Day Camp: Apr 6-Apr 13

    For more information or enrollment, please call 610-927-2634 or 610-413-1542 or email christine@burbankridingacademy.com




    9/9/08: Join us at our FALL OPEN HOUSE in Wernersville on Sunday October 12th from 11am-2pm. SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT GROUP LESSON SESSION and Receive $25 off** (Lesson block runs November 10 through December 15)! **When you sign up for a lesson block get coupon for $50 off Holiday Day Camp that runs from December 29- January 2**Tour the new facility, refreshments available, talk to instructors, small children can go for pony rides and interested potential students may participate in a free mini-lesson.




    9/9/08: 2009 CHA Standard Instructor Clinic scheduled for 2009. More details to come.


    9/9/08: HOLIDAY DAY CAMP: scheduled for the week of December 29-January 2. Enjoy lessons, riding, and fun holiday activities. More details to come.


    9/9/08: Welcome Jennifer Monroe! She is welcomed as one of our new instructors. More information to come about her.


    7/4/08: Looking towards Fall: Open House Party in Mid-Spet or early October- come celebrate with us! We are also looking to do a Pony Sleepover and Campout.


    7/4/08: Read a short article: Tips on Finding the right Riding Instructor or Academy- found on the Instructor's Page


    7/4/08: Have ideas for clinic topics? We are working on 2009 clinics and would love to hear ideas or requests.


    7/4/08: Pony Club Riding Center Application Filed. More details to come on this development.


    7/4/08: A long overdue WELCOME!to Eastern Lebanon County (ELCO) High School Equestrian Club! The club will participate in regular lessons, clinics, and activities. Are you a local high school student that wants a club at your school? Contact us and we will try to get you started in the right direction.


    7/4/08: Part-time/Full-time riding instructor needed-more details to come.


    7/4/08: Gallery Page Updated with construction photos and pony pictures.