SUMMER CAMPS

Angela May is the Founder and Director of Stoney Oaks Ranch in Alpine, California, a 10-acre equestrian facility she established in 2018 that houses and boards 30 horses. With over 20 years of professional experience in equine care, training, and instruction, Angela is dedicated to fostering safe, effective, and rewarding partnerships between horse and rider.

As a Western riding instructor, Angela specializes in beginner through intermediate horsemanship, emphasizing strong fundamentals, rider safety, and clear communication with horses. She has designed and led a variety of successful programs aside from her lesson program, including summer camps serving more than 300 youth participants every summer, homeschool programs integrating horsemanship with leadership and character development, and riding clubs offering age-appropriate, progressive instruction. In addition, she has organized and managed large-scale equestrian experiences, such as overnight camping trips and trail rides involving 25+ horses and riders through the local East San Diego County Mountains. 

 Angela’s expertise is strengthened by ongoing professional development and advanced training. Her education includes an Equine Assisted Learning Certification (2023), a Colt Starting Clinic at Art of the Cowgirl (2025), a Liberty Training Clinic (2025), attendance at the Christian Camp and Conference Association’s National Conference in New Orleans (2026), and participation in a two-day Groundwork Clinic in Lakeside, California (2026). These experiences allow her to continually refine her instructional methods, safety standards, and program design. 

At the heart of her work, Angela’s purpose and passion lie in developing leadership, strength, and community in young people. She believes that today’s youth, more than ever, need connection—connection with each other, with animals, and with the outdoors. Through her programs, she provides opportunities for meaningful growth, equipping young riders not only with horsemanship skills but with the resilience, teamwork, and confidence to thrive beyond the arena. She is committed to lifelong learning for herself and her students, coordinating educational opportunities with subject matter experts and veterinarians several times a year. 

Areas of Expertise:

• Western Riding Instruction 
• Program & Curriculum Development – Small to Large Scale
• Horse Boarding & Facility Management
• Equine Health & Daily Care Oversight
• Leadership Development 

Angela brings energy, professionalism, a love of horses, and a love of working with children to every clinic and program she leads—inspiring riders of all ages to develop confidence, horsemanship skills, and a lifelong connection with horses.