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Horseback riding in Goleta, CA

We list 7 stables in Goleta, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 3 offer guided trail rides, 3 give riding lessons and 2 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch & Stables, Lodging and Events

1800 Refugio Rd

Trail ridesBeginners
4.8Rating
355Reviews
2Services

Circle Bar B Horseback Riding Stables

1800 A Refugio Rd

Trail ridesBeginnersMountain rides
4.8Rating
140Reviews
4Services

In The Irons Farm

1210 Franklin Ranch Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.1Rating
9Reviews
4Services

Glen Annie Ranch

610 Glen Annie Rd

5Rating
7Reviews
—Services

Urban Eventing

630 Glen Annie Rd

LessonsBoardingEnglish
5Rating
3Reviews
3Services

Evergreen Equine Center

7730 Evergreen Dr

5Rating
1Reviews
—Services

Santa Barbara Beach Horseback Rides

8301 Hollister Ave

Trail ridesLessonsBeach rides
—Rating
—Reviews
3Services

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

What Goleta 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 Goleta

3 of the 7 stables here mention guided trail rides:

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

“The views were breathtaking, and our guide was fantastic—it was such an unforgettable experience.”

Google review of Circle Bar B Guest Ranch & Stables, Lodging and Events
Trail rides in California

Riding lessons in Goleta

3 of the 7 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (3), English riding (2).

Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding in Goleta

2 of the 7 stables here mention boarding:

“There are a range of boarding options and training packages to suit needs, environment is friendly, and the team is super accomplished and professional.”

Google review of In The Irons Farm
Horse boarding in Goleta

Compare Goleta stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch & Stables, Lodging and Events1800 Refugio Rd 4.8★ 355 Trail rides Beginners —
Circle Bar B Horseback Riding Stables1800 A Refugio Rd 4.8★ 140 Trail rides, Mountain rides Beginners, Good for kids —
In The Irons Farm1210 Franklin Ranch Rd 4.1★ 9 — Lessons, Beginners, English Boarding
Glen Annie Ranch610 Glen Annie Rd 5★ 7 — — —
Urban Eventing630 Glen Annie Rd 5★ 3 — Lessons, English Boarding
Evergreen Equine Center7730 Evergreen Dr 5★ 1 — — —
Santa Barbara Beach Horseback Rides8301 Hollister Ave — — Trail rides, Beach rides Lessons —

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 Goleta stables

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch & Stables, Lodging and Events

Our stay at Circle Bar B Ranch was truly unforgettable! The property is stunning, beautifully maintained, very clean, and it all feels recently renovated. It immediately felt like home! The horseback riding experience was an amazing, breathtaking views of the mountains and waterfalls! The food was absolutely delicious!

★★★★★ Mayya, May 2025

Circle Bar B Horseback Riding Stables

Circle Bar B is the perfect getaway! The staff and cowboys go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and at home. My girlfriend and I stayed for a three nights and enjoyed every moment of our visit. Each meal was thoughtfully prepared and absolutely delicious!

★★★★★ Crafted, Dec 2024

In The Irons Farm

Our horse has been "at home" here for many years - we love the facility and location. It's quiet, peaceful and clean. We appreciate all that the facility offers, from the barn to the footing in the arena, covered round pen for lunging and rainy days, and the open spaces for trail rides.

★★★★★ Tecolote, Aug 2015

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Horseback riding near Goleta

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Goleta horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Goleta?
We list 7 stables in Goleta, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Goleta stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch & Stables, Lodging and Events comes first, with 4.8★ from 355 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Goleta?
3 of the 7 Goleta stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Circle Bar B Guest Ranch & Stables, Lodging and Events, Circle Bar B Horseback Riding Stables and Santa Barbara Beach Horseback Rides. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Goleta?
3 of the 7 Goleta stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: In The Irons Farm, Urban Eventing and Santa Barbara Beach Horseback Rides. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Goleta?
2 of the 7 Goleta stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: In The Irons Farm and Urban Eventing. Compare horse boarding in Goleta.
Are Goleta 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 Goleta, 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 Goleta have riding stables?
Santa Barbara (9 stables, 10 mi), Santa Ynez (1 stable, 15 mi) and Gaviota (1 stable, 15 mi).

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