MKO Performance Horses

03/24/2026

Hi Everyone!

We at MKO Performance Horses wanted to share with you our summer camp here in Lake Forest.

This camp is a great introduction to our program/horses and will jumpstart your child for continous lessons/future riding goals.

2026 Summer Camps
All level riders, new riders welcomed!
Our summer camps focus on all-around western horsemanship lessons for students ages 6-14 years old. Each student will ride everyday and get to experience a 1.5-Hour trail ride. Riding Groups of 3-4 students at a time. Max 16 kids per camp.

What We Do at Camp
Our camps are designed to be fun, hands-on, and confidence-building for every rider.
Each day includes:
🐴 Riding lessons (tailored to skill level)
🧽 Horse care & grooming
🎯 Games on horseback & team challenges
📚 Basic horsemanship & safety skills
🧠 Learning horse behavior & communication
🎨 Fun activities (crafts, themed days, or water play in summer)
Riders gain independence, responsibility, and confidence both in and out of the saddle.

Price: $750
We require a $150 non-refundable Deposit on registering for the camp. The remainder of the Camp is due June 1st.

Spots fill fast- don't wait till the last minute! Our Camps filled up quickly last year.

Schedule Dates/Times-
All Camps are Monday- Friday 8:30AM-2:00PM

Camp #1- June 6th-12th

Camp #2- June 15th-19th

Camp #3- June 22th- June 26th

Camp #4- June 29th- July 3rd WAITLISTED

Experience the enjoyment of horseback riding at MKO Performance Horses.

10/11/2024

Beginner Horseback Riding Camp in Lake Forest! Have the opportunity of a life time to ride and get to know our wonderful horses!

Spots do fill quickly.

Mkoperformancehorses.com

02/09/2024

We have opened up some times for Pee-Wee Lessons!

Pee-Wees are a 30 minute Private lesson. In Each Lesson Students will ride for a minimum of 15-20 Minutes. Once a student ages out/ or skills out of a Pee-Wee level, full 1 Hour Lessons are available.
Pee-Wee lessons are for ages 3-6 years old.

Monday
3:30PM 1 Spot Available
5:30PM 1 Spot Available

Tuesday
3:30PM 2 Spots Available
5:00PM 1 Spot Available
5:30PM 1 Spot Available

Wednesday
3:30PM 2 Spots Available
5:00PM 1 Spot Available
5:30PM 1 Spot Available

Thursday
3:30PM 1 Spot Available

Friday
3:30PM 1 Spot Available
5:00PM 1 Spot Available
5:30PM 1 Spot Available

As well as we offer weekly Adult- 1 hour lessons on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:00PM. Lessons for students ages 7-18 are Monday-Friday 4:00PM-8:00PM and are categorized by age and skill level. Please DM me for Scheduleing and or any questions!

All 1 Hour Lessons are $80 Each, and all Pee-Wee classes are $40 Each.

Located at Serrano Creek Ranch in Lake Forest.

04/17/2023

Our Horseback Riding Summer Camps are now available for Registration!🐎

Monday-Friday, 9:00AM- 2:00PM
No Experience Required
Ages 7-12

Horseback Riding Everyday!
4 Days in the Arena, 1 day out on the Trail! + extra ride on one of the days which will include Ba****ck Riding and fun tricks!

Activities Include:
Learn the basics of Roping
Grooming and Saddling your horses everyday
Learning Colors/Breeds and Basic horse Anatomy
Bathing and Braiding your Horse
Cleaning Stalls/ Horses Waters
Making Horse Cookies
Painting a horse
Feeding and learning about horses
Take Home, Tie-Dye Shirts
Trivia/Games
Learning all the Rodeo Events/Patterns
Learning the everyday life of an owning a horse

Kids will need a packed lunch and refillable water.
Friday's we will host a Pizza Party!

2023 Dates

Camp #1 June 12th-16th

Camp #2 June 19th-23rd

Camp #3 June 26th-30th

Camp #4 July 10th-24th

Camp #5 July 17th-21st

Camp #6 July 24th-28th

Our Camps are priced accordingly!
$550/Child
$275 Non-Refundable Deposit to hold your child's spot.

We do have limited spots per week, and are a first come first serve basis.

For more information our website Mkoperformancehorses.com or shoot us an email [email protected]

If you would like to schedule please make an iclasspro account and pick which week or weeks you'd like to do.
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/mkoph

We are Located at Serrano Creek Ranch in Lake Forest.

10/05/2020

Some photos of our Rodeo Team Riders, Rebecca on Addy and Sophia on Chloe. They did really well for the first time back in the ring! Love that races are starting to open back up since Covid-19.

06/23/2020

From here on out, we ask that NO TREATS are given to donkey at SCR. There will be a sign up shortly. Please let people know this and if you see someone feeding him to let me or konrad know. NO APPLES, NO CARROTS, NO TREATS. Even if he is begging and you think its cute. Thanks!

05/23/2020

Upcoming Events: June

June 6th-
Surf City Jackpot in Hunington

June 13th- (Depending)
FRR Gymkhana in Fullerton or
NBHACA20 Race in Campo

June 27th-
Beach Day at Fiesta Island, San Diego

Check back as more will be added, as soon as we know. All details are posted in the Calander Page on our Website.

05/12/2020

If the horses at the ranch thought donkey was scary, just wait! 🦓