Welcome to Aloha Riding Lessons
Aloha Riding Lessons is proud to offer year round horseback riding lessons in multiple disciplines in the gorgeous Koko Crater located in Hawaii Kai.
With over 35+ years experience in the industry as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Business Management & Instruction from the prestigious St. Andrews University, our instructors are top notch and proven to bring out the best in your equestrian experience. No matter if you are just starting out on your equestrian journey or furthering your skills, we welcome all ages and skill levels!
Awesome Activities For Adults
Here at ARL, adults seeking a deeper connection with horses can indulge in a variety of hands-on experiences, whether they prefer to ride or engage with horses on the ground through grooming, lunging, and liberty work. Additionally, we offer unique adult-focused social events combined with horseback riding lessons, painting classes focused on equine art, and specialized "riding for stress reduction/weight loss" programs to enrich both body and soul.
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Our Location
Aloha Riding Lessons inside the Koko Crater and Botanical Gardens is the ultimate destination for those who love horses, and want to learn more in a gorgeous outdoor setting. If you are looking for a new hobby, a fun sport, or a challenge in the saddle to become more active in your lifestyle, we are the right place foryou. We offer first-class facilities for equestrian learning of all levels and disciplines, located in an incredible botanical gardens in the heart of Honolulu on the island of Oahu. We are the ideal destination for year round riding and all things horses. At this time we do not offer trail rides but we are happy to refer you to one of our favorite locations.
From Barn to Beyond: Developing Well-Rounded Equestrians at Aloha Riding Lessons
Aloha Riding Lessons is a fun, active barn with lots of learning opportunities both in the saddle and on the ground. We are committed to creating well-rounded and knowledgeable equestrians of all levels who are upstanding, commendable citizens outside of the barn. Just ask our "Barn Rat" kids who are always around the barn!
Classic Principles, Modern Practices: The ARL Equestrian Program
We have combined the US Pony Club, 4H, and other curricula to come up with our very own
hybrid of standardized education. Our day-to-day instruction, clinics, and camps reflect the whole horsemanship is the best in the saddle and our goal because,
as our head trainer says, "Everything you do on the ground translates to the saddle". Kim Hollandsworth ARL Owner/Head Trainer
Setting the Stage for Success!
At Aloha Riding Lessons our program combines both riding and horsemanship lessons following the highest standards and guidelines of the equestrian federation to make the whole horseman/horsewoman.
Testimonials
I'm blessed to be a part of this community. My daughter has been riding with Kim for a little over a year. Her love, passion, and knowledge for horses has surpassed any expectations i ever had...
John K.
I've loved my time at ARL! I initially reached out to Kim because I'm an adult that really wanted to take lessons my whole life, but never had the opportunity until now. I've thoroughly enjoyed her approach to horsemanship and I really feel like my comfort level around horses
Chelsea B.
My son and I have the best time riding here for years. It's the perfect place for families to learn and to have fun. Kim and Troy are the best and really want everyone learn and have fun. They also, employ local kids and kids looking to find their path even if it doesn't end up being horses
Jorden G.
Kim and her team are amazing! My daughter has been taking lessons for nearly a year and LOVES it! The lessons are about so much more than riding a horse.
Ann B
Kim is a great riding Instructor. Not only does she teach both our daughters how to ride [Western or English], but she makes sure they learn how to groom, put on the tack and saddle before getting on the horse. I highly recommend Aloha Riding Lessons.
Erik P
We had a wonderful time! The stables were so clean, the horses and ponies looked so happy and well cared for... The whole experience was exacellent! surely, it will be a memory to last for my girls, myself and as well my mother!