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Horseback riding in Arcata, CA

We list 2 stables in Arcata, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 offers guided trail rides. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Mad River Stables

5725 Wymore Rd

4.6Rating
8Reviews
—Services

Boots and Beaches Trail rides

1785 Victor Blvd

Trail ridesBeginnersBeach rides
5Rating
2Reviews
4Services

What Arcata 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 Arcata

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

Also mentioned here: beach rides (1), sunset rides (1).

Trail rides in California

Riding lessons

Neither of the 2 Arcata stables we list mentions riding lessons in its reviews or on its website. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 950 stables across California do.

Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding

Neither of the 2 Arcata stables we list mentions boarding in its reviews or on its website. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 652 stables across California do.

Horse boarding in California

Compare Arcata stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Mad River Stables5725 Wymore Rd 4.6★ 8 — — —
Boots and Beaches Trail rides1785 Victor Blvd 5★ 2 Trail rides, Beach rides, Sunset rides Beginners —

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 Arcata stables

Mad River Stables

This place is amazing. The new owners are putting a fresh face to the place. It's like one big horsey family.

★★★★★ April, Dec 2020

Boots and Beaches Trail rides

We had a great experience on our beach ride. Brandy is very personable and easy to work with, and my teenage daughter loved the ride. It was really nice to have some freedom to trot a bit on the beach since she’s an experienced rider and not just have to walk her horse the entire session. I definitely recommend!

★★★★★ Meghan, Aug 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Top-rated in California

Up to 10 California stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.

Top-rated stables in California

Horseback riding near Arcata

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Arcata horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Arcata?
We list 2 stables in Arcata, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Arcata?
Boots and Beaches Trail rides 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 Arcata?
Neither of the 2 Arcata stables we list mentions lessons in its reviews or on its website. 950 stables across California do: see riding lessons in California.
Where can I board a horse in Arcata?
Neither of the 2 Arcata stables we list mentions boarding in its reviews or on its website. 652 stables across California do: see horse boarding in California.
Are Arcata 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 Arcata, 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 Arcata have riding stables?
Eureka (2 stables, 8 mi), Blue Lake (1 stable, 9 mi) and Loleta (1 stable, 17 mi).

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