Erica Lynn

Above: Erica Lynn with horses Ace, Snip, Galileo and Split

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Erica Lynn Equine offers horseback riding lessons for riders of all levels. The program focuses on safety, learning and connection—teaching not just how to ride but also how to groom, tack up and truly bond with a horse. Founder Erica Lynn has four horses and works with individuals and groups of people. She recently started the South Bay Cowboy & Cowgirl Club, a lifestyle brand and community project to celebrate the equestrian community in Palos Verdes and the South Bay. 

What inspired you to start your business?

Horses have been my passion for over 10 years. I started Erica Lynn Equine to create a space where kids and adults could experience connection, growth and joy at the ranch and in the saddle. What began as horseback riding lessons in Palos Verdes soon grew into a welcoming community.

What does “local” mean to you?

To me, “local” means showing up for the people, places and traditions that make our community unique. At Erica Lynn Equine and through the South Bay Cowboy & Cowgirl Club, that looks like teaching lessons, connecting people through horses and creating memories that keep cowboy culture alive in the South Bay. Supporting local is about lifting each other up so our community continues to thrive together.

How long have you lived in your community?

I’m a fourth-generation Manhattan Beach local, and what I love most about living here is the balance. I can surf in the morning and ride horses down the trail by the afternoon.

How can we support other women in business?

​​Support doesn’t always have to be big. It can be as simple as showing up, making an introduction or choosing to recommend other women-owned businesses. For me, the best support has come from women who believed in me before I believed fully in myself. We can all be that person for someone else. Sometimes a kind word or shared opportunity makes all the difference in whether someone keeps going or gives up.

Photographed by Shane O’Donnell