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Horseback riding in Martinez, CA

We list 10 stables in Martinez, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 8 give riding lessons and 7 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Briones Horse Center

2525 Reliez Valley Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.6Rating
26Reviews
5Services

Sunset Ridge Equestrian Center

4100 Barry Hill Ct

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.6Rating
22Reviews
4Services

Horse and Rider Connection

Franklin Canyon Stables, 180 Dutra Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.4Rating
13Reviews
9Services

Kismet Farms

1050 Pereira Rd

LessonsEnglish
3.9Rating
14Reviews
2Services

Franklin Canyon Stables

180 Dutra Rd

LessonsBoarding
3.8Rating
12Reviews
3Services

Canyon Hill Farms LLC

2560 Franklin Canyon Rd

LessonsBoarding
4.9Rating
8Reviews
3Services

KR Ranch

Brookwood Dr

Boarding
5Rating
3Reviews
1Services

Martinez Stables

2470 Franklin Canyon Rd

5Rating
2Reviews
—Services

Serendipity Stables

2475 Reliez Valley Rd

Lessons
5Rating
2Reviews
1Services

Kims Horse Training

180 Dutra Rd

LessonsBoardingSummer camps
3.3Rating
3Reviews
6Services

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

What Martinez 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

None of the 10 Martinez 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 California

Riding lessons in Martinez

8 of the 10 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (3), English riding (3), Western riding (2), pony rides (2), summer camps (2).

“My daughter’s doing a pony ride lesson here, and her instructor Steve is very patient with my daughter.”

★★★★★ Kristine, Apr 2023 · Google review of Briones Horse Center
Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding in Martinez

7 of the 10 stables here mention boarding:

“I really enjoyed boarding my horse here.”

★★★★★ Keely, Jul 2023 · Google review of Franklin Canyon Stables
Horse boarding in Martinez

Compare Martinez stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Briones Horse Center2525 Reliez Valley Rd 4.6★ 26 — Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides, Good for kids Boarding
Sunset Ridge Equestrian Center4100 Barry Hill Ct 4.6★ 22 — Lessons, Beginners, Good for kids Boarding
Horse and Rider ConnectionFranklin Canyon Stables, 180 Dutra Rd 4.4★ 13 Beach rides Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides, Summer camps, English, Western, Good for kids Boarding
Kismet Farms1050 Pereira Rd 3.9★ 14 — Lessons, English —
Franklin Canyon Stables180 Dutra Rd 3.8★ 12 — Lessons, Good for kids Boarding
Canyon Hill Farms LLC2560 Franklin Canyon Rd 4.9★ 8 — Lessons, Good for kids Boarding
KR RanchBrookwood Dr 5★ 3 — — Boarding
Martinez Stables2470 Franklin Canyon Rd 5★ 2 — — —
Serendipity Stables2475 Reliez Valley Rd 5★ 2 — Lessons —
Kims Horse Training180 Dutra Rd 3.3★ 3 Beach rides Lessons, Summer camps, English, Western Boarding

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 Martinez stables

Briones Horse Center

Both my kids are getting lessons here with Steve. He is awesome with beginners and with more advanced riders as well as with my special needs kid.

★★★★★ Daniella, Feb 2020

Sunset Ridge Equestrian Center

We love boarding here! The barn is drama free, family friendly, and gorgeous. Truly a hidden gem right off the highway but tucked away in the quiet hills.

★★★★★ Carlee, Apr 2018

Horse and Rider Connection

I joined this program 2 1/2 years ago after the pandemic looking for something that would bring joy to my life, I have been horse camping, done gymkhana, and also do horse archery and got to perform a clinic at the western states horse expo where hundreds of professional horse trainers around the world come to teach a…

★★★★★ Manvi, Nov 2023

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.

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Horseback riding near Martinez

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Martinez horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Martinez?
We list 10 stables in Martinez, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Martinez stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Briones Horse Center comes first, with 4.6★ from 26 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Martinez?
None of the 10 Martinez 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 Martinez?
8 of the 10 Martinez stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Briones Horse Center, Sunset Ridge Equestrian Center, Horse and Rider Connection, Kismet Farms and 4 more. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Martinez?
7 of the 10 Martinez stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Briones Horse Center, Sunset Ridge Equestrian Center, Horse and Rider Connection, Franklin Canyon Stables and 3 more. Compare horse boarding in Martinez.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Martinez?
Pony rides: Briones Horse Center and Horse and Rider Connection. Summer camps: Horse and Rider Connection and Kims Horse Training. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Martinez 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 Martinez, 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 Martinez have riding stables?
Briones (7 stables, 3 mi), Lafayette (1 stable, 6 mi) and Orinda (1 stable, 9 mi).

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