About Capricorn Equestrian Center

Capricorn Equestrian Center

About Capricorn - Established in 1976, Capricorn Equestrian has long been one of the leading equestrian facilities in the area, concentrating on teaching individuals about the joys of horseback riding.

At Capricorn, there is no limit to how much you can learn. Our instructors are well-trained riders who are as passionate about helping students reach their goals as they are about reaching their own. We provide our students with all of the necessary tack and equipment, as well as more than 20 schooling horses for students to use. If you like to ride or just like horses, you are going to love Capricorn.

Facilities - Capricorn Equestrian Center features a 36,000 square foot facility with a 20,000 square foot indoor arena, as well as a 10,000 square foot outdoor arena with over 20 school horses available. We are located on 80 acres at 6101 Ben Road near the Sachse-Garland border and only fifteen minutes east of North Central Expressway (Hwy. 75) and President George Bush Turnpike (I-90).

Equipment - Riding helmets are mandatory for students under the age of 18. Adult students who choose not to wear a helmet do so at their own risk. Capricorn Equestrian Center does provide riding helmets for those who need or desire them. It is requested that students and riders wear hard soled shoes or boots, if possible. Sandals or other open toed footwear will not be permitted in the barn area. Long pants are suggested for riding.

Owner - Capricorn Equestrian has been owned and operated by the Easterling family since 1976. Chad Easterling took over ownership of Capricorn from his mother, founder Pat Easterling in 1993. Chad has a degree in Equine Sciences from North Central Texas College and is a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, Appaloosa Horse Club, the National Foundation Quarter Horse Association, and the National Reining Horse Association. In addition, Capricorn is a member of the Sachse Chamber of Commerce and provides lessons through Garland Recreation Center, Rowlett Recreation Center, Sachse Recreation Center, and Rockwall Recreation Center.

Staff - Capricorn's staff consists of longtime students who moved on to instructors. This brings a unique element to their teaching because they've been through the same process as their students. Capricorn instructors continue to expand on their knowledge and many now ride, train, and show their own horses.

Horses - Capricorn school horses are uniquely trained to provide students with maximum learning benefits in a safe manner. School horses range in age from 5 to 30 and are primarily quarter horses.