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Horseback riding in Chico, CA

We list 9 stables in Chico, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 2 offer guided trail rides, 4 give riding lessons and 5 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Jan's Rails To Trails

9 Hagenridge Rd

Lessons
5Rating
26Reviews
2Services

Almond Tree Stables

3538 Elk Ave

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.6Rating
17Reviews
3Services

Rock ‘N’ Oak Ranch

90 Nicalog Rd

Trail ridesBoarding
4.6Rating
9Reviews
2Services

Dreams Come True Stables LLC

4742 Kilkare Ln

Boarding
5Rating
6Reviews
1Services

Rose Lane Stables

4002 Hicks Ln

LessonsBoarding
5Rating
6Reviews
2Services

Chico Parkside Stables

Cactus Ave

5Rating
5Reviews
—Services

Chico Equestrian Association

Upper Bidwell Park, 1 Arena Way

4.3Rating
3Reviews
—Services

Sheltering Oak Farms

3445 Meridian Rd

LessonsBoardingTherapeutic riding
5Rating
2Reviews
4Services

Starflower Stables

4985 Starflower Ln

Trail rides
5Rating
1Reviews
1Services

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

What Chico 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 Chico

2 of the 9 stables here mention guided trail rides:

“I recently took a horseback ride on one of Starflower Stables horses, Chip.”

★★★★★ Daelyn, Jul 2024 · Google review of Starflower Stables
Trail rides in California

Riding lessons in Chico

4 of the 9 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (1), English riding (1), therapeutic riding (1).

“My granddaughters first few months of lessons were private then we felt she was ready for group lessons.”

Google review of Jan's Rails To Trails
Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding in Chico

5 of the 9 stables here mention boarding:

“Lots of boarders were there with their horses.”

★★★★★ Cindy, Mar 2022 · Google review of Almond Tree Stables
Horse boarding in Chico

Compare Chico stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Jan's Rails To Trails9 Hagenridge Rd 5★ 26 — Lessons, Good for kids —
Almond Tree Stables3538 Elk Ave 4.6★ 17 — Lessons, Beginners Boarding
Rock ‘N’ Oak Ranch90 Nicalog Rd 4.6★ 9 Trail rides — Boarding
Dreams Come True Stables LLC4742 Kilkare Ln 5★ 6 — — Boarding
Rose Lane Stables4002 Hicks Ln 5★ 6 — Lessons Boarding
Chico Parkside StablesCactus Ave 5★ 5 — — —
Chico Equestrian AssociationUpper Bidwell Park, 1 Arena Way 4.3★ 3 — — —
Sheltering Oak Farms3445 Meridian Rd 5★ 2 — Lessons, Therapeutic riding, English Boarding
Starflower Stables4985 Starflower Ln 5★ 1 Trail rides — —

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 Chico stables

Jan's Rails To Trails

Friendly, helpful, Trainers, volunteers, and young interns. Giving horses another chance at being loved and cared for. The students take part in collecting the horse they will use that day. Bringing them to the barn, where they learn about grooming, graining, giving supplements, tacking up and then riding.

★★★★★ Teri, Nov 2021

Almond Tree Stables

I have nothing but good things to say here. My horse, was well cared for and the on site trainer is a sweet gal Brittany, that really cares about her patrons, and what they need, or want.

★★★★★ Teri, Nov 2022

Rock ‘N’ Oak Ranch

We had an amazing time on our trail ride today. Our trainer made us feel like family. She was so informative on what we needed to know so our experience was fun and safe.

★★★★★ Paul, Mar 2021

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 Chico

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Chico horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Chico?
We list 9 stables in Chico, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Chico stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Jan's Rails To Trails comes first, with 5★ from 26 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Chico?
2 of the 9 Chico stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Rock ‘N’ Oak Ranch and Starflower Stables. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Chico?
4 of the 9 Chico stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Jan's Rails To Trails, Almond Tree Stables, Rose Lane Stables and Sheltering Oak Farms. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Chico?
5 of the 9 Chico stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Almond Tree Stables, Rock ‘N’ Oak Ranch, Dreams Come True Stables LLC, Rose Lane Stables and 1 more. Compare horse boarding in Chico.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Chico?
Therapeutic riding: Sheltering Oak Farms. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Chico 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 Chico, 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 Chico have riding stables?
Durham (3 stables, 11 mi), Glenn (1 stable, 13 mi) and Paradise (1 stable, 14 mi).

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