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Horseback riding in Aptos, CA

We list 3 stables in Aptos, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 offers guided trail rides, 2 give riding lessons and 1 boards horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Pleasant Valley Horse Club

710 Del Valle

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.6Rating
10Reviews
7Services

The Barn Boarding Stable

6501 Freedom Blvd

LessonsBoarding
4.7Rating
7Reviews
2Services

Whisper Equestrian Center

120 Pine Forest Dr

5Rating
3Reviews
—Services

The "Local fave" rosette marks the Aptos stable with the highest Google rating times review count. It's a ranking of public numbers, not an endorsement.

What Aptos stables offer

Trail rides, lessons and boarding are listed apart. A service shows here only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it.

Trail rides in Aptos

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

Also mentioned here: beach rides (1).

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Riding lessons in Aptos

2 of the 3 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (1), English riding (1), Western riding (1), summer camps (1).

“I've grown up here, love the owners, very community oriented, lessons offered by Jaime Kennedy, Horse Feathers.”

★★★★★ Denna, Jul 2019 · Google review of The Barn Boarding Stable
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Horse boarding in Aptos

1 stable here mentions boarding:

“This boarding stables is old with alot of character.”

★★★★★ Lori, Dec 2020 · Google review of The Barn Boarding Stable
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Compare Aptos stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Pleasant Valley Horse Club710 Del Valle 4.6★ 10 Trail rides, Beach rides Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English, Western —
The Barn Boarding Stable6501 Freedom Blvd 4.7★ 7 — Lessons Boarding
Whisper Equestrian Center120 Pine Forest Dr 5★ 3 — — —

A service shows only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it; the review sentence or website note is on each stable's page. A dash doesn't mean a stable lacks it, so ask.

What riders say about Aptos stables

Pleasant Valley Horse Club

Can't go wrong with a visit there. If you love horses it's a must and if your just want to learn about them it's a must!

★★★★★ Frederick, Feb 2024

The Barn Boarding Stable

Been here over 15 years now! Love it and the wonderful people that own It! Big arena, trails, and a nice big red barn!!

★★★★★ Jamie, Mar 2018

Whisper Equestrian Center

Kind and caring animal loving people with a pleasant, quiet and multifaceted environment

★★★★★ Russell, Sep 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Horseback riding near Aptos

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Aptos horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Aptos?
We list 3 stables in Aptos, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Aptos stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Pleasant Valley Horse Club comes first, with 4.6★ from 10 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Aptos?
Pleasant Valley Horse Club mentions guided trail rides, per its reviews or its own website. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Aptos?
2 of the 3 Aptos stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Pleasant Valley Horse Club and The Barn Boarding Stable. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Aptos?
The Barn Boarding Stable boards horses, per its reviews or its own website. Ask which board types it offers and whether it has openings. More horse boarding in California.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Aptos?
Summer camps: Pleasant Valley Horse Club. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Aptos stables open today?
Each stable's page shows its Google hours where Google has them, and the cards above show whether a stable is open now. Stables change hours with the season and the weather, so call before you go.
How much does horseback riding cost in Aptos, and are there age or weight limits?
We don't list prices or rider limits. Each stable sets its own rates and rules for riders, so ask the stable when you book.
What other towns near Aptos have riding stables?
Watsonville (18 stables, 5 mi), Soquel (4 stables, 6 mi) and Scotts Valley (1 stable, 11 mi).

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