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Horseback riding in California

We list 1,566 stables in California, in 408 cities. San Juan Capistrano has the most, with 27. Per their reviews or their own websites, 267 offer guided trail rides, 950 give riding lessons and 652 board horses.

1,566Stables
408Cities
267Trail rides
950Lessons
652Boarding

Featured stables in California

Picked by Google rating times review count, with stables Google lists as riding schools or riding services first. Every city is listed below.

Malibu Riders

2056 Westwood Blvd

Trail ridesBeginnersBeach rides
4.9Rating
865Reviews
5Services

S&D Horseback Riding

4886 California Ave

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.5Rating
775Reviews
4Services

Shadow Glen Family Stables

include rates, 4854 Main Ave

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.7Rating
544Reviews
6Services

Sea Horse Ranch

1828 Cabrillo Hwy N

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4Rating
632Reviews
5Services

Cascade Trails Mustang Sanctuary

6353 Cascade Rd

Trail ridesBeginnersPony rides
4.9Rating
389Reviews
5Services

Griffith Park Horse Rentals

1820 Riverside Dr

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.5Rating
394Reviews
3Services

408 California cities with riding stables

The number is how many stables we list in each city.

What stables here offer

A stable counts only when its Google reviews or its own website mention the service; the proof is on each stable's page. Links go to the California list when at least 3 stables here qualify, otherwise to the list for the whole country.

Trail rides

Lessons and programs

Boarding

A barn aisle lined with wooden stall doors

Horse boarding in California

652 stables in California board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Los Angeles Equestrian Center (Burbank), Shadow Glen Family Stables (Fair Oaks), Sea Horse Ranch (Half Moon Bay) and 649 more. Board types (full, partial, pasture or self-care) and rates differ from barn to barn, so visit and ask.

Horse boarding in California

Top-rated in California

Up to 10 California stables ranked by Google rating times review count. A stable needs 10 or more Google reviews to make the list; 750 here do.

Top-rated stables in California

California horseback riding FAQ

How many horseback riding stables are in California?
We list 1,566 stables in California, in 408 cities. A stable is listed only when its Google listing, its reviews or its own website show it offers riding or boarding to the public.
Which city in California has the most riding stables?
San Juan Capistrano, with 27 stables. Next: San Diego (24) and Norco (22).
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in California?
267 of the 1,566 stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their own websites, including Sunset Ranch Hollywood (Los Angeles), Malibu Riders (Los Angeles), S&D Horseback Riding (Norco) and 264 more. 46 mention mountain rides, 43 mention beach rides and 35 mention sunset rides. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable. Trail rides in California.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in California?
950 of the 1,566 stables we list mention riding lessons in their reviews or on their own websites, including Los Angeles Equestrian Center (Burbank), S&D Horseback Riding (Norco), Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventures (Fish Camp) and 947 more. 455 mention English riding and 239 mention Western riding. 485 say beginners are welcome. Riding lessons in California.
Where can I board a horse in California?
652 of the 1,566 stables we list board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Los Angeles Equestrian Center (Burbank), Shadow Glen Family Stables (Fair Oaks), Sea Horse Ranch (Half Moon Bay) and 649 more. Ask each barn which board types it offers and whether it has openings. Horse boarding in California.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding programs in California?
74 stables mention pony rides, 261 mention summer camps and 129 mention therapeutic riding, per their reviews or their own websites. Pony rides in California. Horse camps in California. Therapeutic riding in California.
Which California stable ranks first on Google numbers?
Ranked by Google rating times review count, Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank comes first, with 4.8★ from 927 reviews. The top-rated list for California ranks up to 10 stables with 10 or more reviews.
How much does horseback riding cost in California?
We don't list prices. Rates for rides, lessons and board are set by each stable and change, so ask the stable when you book.
Do California stables have age or weight limits for riders?
Each stable sets its own rider rules, and we don't list them. Call the stable and ask before you book, especially for young kids. Stable pages show Google hours where Google has them; call before you go.