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Horseback riding in Lakewood, CA

We list 4 stables in Lakewood, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 offers guided trail rides and 3 give riding lessons. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Lakewood Equestrian Center

11369 E Carson St

Trail ridesPony rides
4.7Rating
329Reviews
2Services

Barnyard Buddies

11369 E Carson St

LessonsPony ridesSummer camps
4.6Rating
187Reviews
3Services

Sandie Mercer Ranch, Inc

11369 E Carson St

Lessons
5Rating
4Reviews
2Services

OC Equestrian Vaulting

11369 E Carson St

LessonsBeginnersEnglish
5Rating
1Reviews
4Services

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

What Lakewood 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 Lakewood

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

Trail rides in California

Riding lessons in Lakewood

3 of the 4 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (1), English riding (1), Western riding (1), pony rides (2), summer camps (1).

“My daughter had been asking for riding lessons and luckily my wife discovered that the Lakewood equestrian center was offering them.”

★★★★★ Chris, Jan 2026 · Google review of Sandie Mercer Ranch, Inc
Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding

None of the 4 Lakewood stables we list mention boarding in their reviews or on their websites. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 652 stables across California do.

Horse boarding in California

Compare Lakewood stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Lakewood Equestrian Center11369 E Carson St 4.7★ 329 Trail rides Pony rides —
Barnyard Buddies11369 E Carson St 4.6★ 187 — Lessons, Pony rides, Summer camps —
Sandie Mercer Ranch, Inc11369 E Carson St 5★ 4 — Lessons, Good for kids —
OC Equestrian Vaulting11369 E Carson St 5★ 1 — Lessons, Beginners, English, Western —

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 Lakewood stables

Lakewood Equestrian Center

Small, peaceful, quiet on the weekdays but busy on the weekends. Lakewood Equestrian center has friendly employees and gentle ponies. Great for special needs kids.

★★★★★ Eleneri, Oct 2020

Barnyard Buddies

Super cute small little farm, offering petting and feeding goats as well as pony rides. They also have a small play area for the little ones. Highly recommended.

★★★★★ Babsi, Nov 2025

Sandie Mercer Ranch, Inc

Been taking riding lessons for a couple months here. Seen a lot of improvement in my riding! Sandie is very experienced and can notice if you are off on any of the million aspects of horseback riding. She is direct and effective, also her lesson horses are very patient with us newbies.

★★★★★ Stella, Apr 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Top-rated in California

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Top-rated stables in California

Horseback riding near Lakewood

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Lakewood horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Lakewood?
We list 4 stables in Lakewood, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Lakewood stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Lakewood Equestrian Center comes first, with 4.7★ from 329 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Lakewood?
Lakewood Equestrian Center 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 Lakewood?
3 of the 4 Lakewood stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Barnyard Buddies, Sandie Mercer Ranch, Inc and OC Equestrian Vaulting. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Lakewood?
None of the 4 Lakewood stables we list mention boarding in their reviews or on their websites. 652 stables across California do: see horse boarding in California.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Lakewood?
Pony rides: Lakewood Equestrian Center and Barnyard Buddies. Summer camps: Barnyard Buddies. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Lakewood 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood have riding stables?
Artesia (1 stable, 2 mi), Cerritos (2 stables, 3 mi) and Bellflower (1 stable, 4 mi).

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