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Horseback riding in Gilroy, CA
We list 16 stables in Gilroy, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 10 give riding lessons and 7 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.
Rancho Gavilán
Stagnaro Stables
Flying Tail Farms
What Gilroy stables offer
Trail rides
None of the 16 Gilroy stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 267 stables across California do.
Trail rides in CaliforniaRiding lessons in Gilroy
10 of the 16 stables here mention riding lessons:
- Bay Area Horse Archers per its website and 10 reviews
- Blue Banner Stables per its website and 6 reviews
- Painted Star Equestrian per its website and 33 reviews
- Jeanette Arnaout Training per its website
- SL Barrel Horses per its website
- Under the Son Horsemanship per its website
- DiCorti Bush Equestrian per 1 review
- Three Horse Farm per its website and 2 reviews
- and 2 more in the table below
Also mentioned here: beginner riders (6), English riding (6), Western riding (3), summer camps (2), therapeutic riding (1).
Riding lessons in California“As coaches they excel at understanding the horse and rider they’re working with and determining what challenges to present to get students to gain new skills at every lesson.”
Horse boarding in Gilroy
7 of the 16 stables here mention boarding:
- Blue Banner Stables per its website and 3 reviews
- Red Fox Farm per 1 review
- Painted Star Equestrian per 1 review
- Woodmyst Farm per 1 review
- Three Horse Farm per its website
- Seascape Sport Horses per its website
- The Ranch in Gilroy per its website
Horse boarding in Gilroy“Their lessons are well-organized and engaging, and they also offer boarding services for those who need it.”
Compare Gilroy stables
| Stable | Rating | Reviews | Rides | Lessons and programs | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Horse Archers11676 New Ave | 4.9★ | 43 | — | Lessons, Beginners, English, Western | — |
| Blue Banner Stables11590 New Ave | 4.8★ | 28 | — | Lessons, Western, Good for kids | Boarding |
| Red Fox Farm9380 New Ave | 4.8★ | 26 | — | — | Boarding |
| Painted Star Equestrian11590 New Ave | 5★ | 23 | Beach rides | Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Western, Good for kids | Boarding |
| Jeanette Arnaout Training6100 Pacheco Pass Hwy | 4.7★ | 18 | — | Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Good for kids | — |
| Woodmyst Farm7460 Crews Rd | 4.4★ | 19 | — | — | Boarding |
| SL Barrel Horses3605 Dryden Ave | 5★ | 10 | — | Lessons, Beginners, English, Good for kids | — |
| Under the Son Horsemanship1290 Masten Ave | 4.9★ | 9 | — | Lessons | — |
| DiCorti Bush Equestrian9380 New Ave | 5★ | 6 | — | Lessons, English | — |
| Three Horse Farm1290 Masten Ave | 4.8★ | 6 | — | Lessons, Beginners, English | Boarding |
| Rancho Gavilán3055 Roop Rd | 4.5★ | 6 | — | — | — |
| Seascape Sport Horses7460 Crews Rd | 5★ | 5 | — | Lessons, Beginners, English, Good for kids | Boarding |
| Stagnaro Stables10390 New Ave | 5★ | 4 | — | — | — |
| Flying Tail Farms9380 New Ave | 4.5★ | 4 | — | — | — |
| Equestrian Training3200 Roop Rd | 5★ | 1 | Beach rides | Lessons, Therapeutic riding, English | — |
| The Ranch in Gilroy1290 Masten Ave | 5★ | 1 | — | — | Boarding |
What riders say about Gilroy stables
Adam and Ariel are an amazing team who provide an excellent educational experience. They focus on foundations. They emphasize the training and physical training of the horse, all the way down to proper saddle fitting. They spend time on groundwork as well as horsemanship.
The facility is beautiful, fun and friendly. The new owners have been steadily upgrading and renovating. The horses are well loved by all the boarders and children. The lesson program is great and the horses are all very happy and well cared for.
This boarding facility is absolutely extraordinary. There is a deep bench of trainers for H/J, eventing and dressage. The grounds are absolutely perfect, excellent footing, a groomed gallop track, enormous turnouts, huge covered arena and a variety of stabling options from pasture to luxurious indoor stalls and…
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 CaliforniaHorseback riding near Gilroy
- San Martin 7 · 4 mi
- Morgan Hill 6 · 9 mi
- San Juan Bautista 1 · 11 mi
- Hollister 9 · 13 mi
- Watsonville 18 · 14 mi
- Aptos 3 · 17 mi
- Prunedale 1 · 20 mi
- Castroville 2 · 22 mi
Gilroy horseback riding FAQ
- How many riding stables are in Gilroy?
- We list 16 stables in Gilroy, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
- Which Gilroy stable ranks first on Google numbers?
- By Google rating times review count, Bay Area Horse Archers comes first, with 4.9★ from 43 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Painted Star Equestrian is highest at 5★ from 23 reviews.
- Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Gilroy?
- None of the 16 Gilroy stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their websites. 267 stables across California do: see trail rides in California.
- Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Gilroy?
- 10 of the 16 Gilroy stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Bay Area Horse Archers, Blue Banner Stables, Painted Star Equestrian, Jeanette Arnaout Training and 6 more. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
- Where can I board a horse in Gilroy?
- 7 of the 16 Gilroy stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Blue Banner Stables, Red Fox Farm, Painted Star Equestrian, Woodmyst Farm and 3 more. Compare horse boarding in Gilroy.
- Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Gilroy?
- Summer camps: Painted Star Equestrian and Jeanette Arnaout Training. Therapeutic riding: Equestrian Training. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
- Are Gilroy 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 Gilroy, 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 Gilroy have riding stables?
- San Martin (7 stables, 4 mi), Morgan Hill (6 stables, 9 mi) and San Juan Bautista (1 stable, 11 mi).