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Horseback riding in Modesto, CA

We list 4 stables in Modesto, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 2 give riding lessons and 2 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Double N Ranch

2824 Illinois Ave

Boarding
4.9Rating
30Reviews
1Services

Ruiz Ranch

6437 Woodland Ave

LessonsBoarding
4.7Rating
20Reviews
2Services

Hannink Equine Center

5437 McHenry Ave

LessonsBeginnersEnglish
—Rating
—Reviews
3Services

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

What Modesto 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 4 Modesto 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 Modesto

2 of the 4 stables here mention riding lessons:

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

“My granddaughter takes riding lessons here.”

★★★★★ Heather, Nov 2022 · Google review of Ruiz Ranch
Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding in Modesto

2 of the 4 stables here mention boarding:

“Love this ranch, you couldn't ask for more caring and helpful owners than Nan & Norm, great community of horse owners and tons of places to ride for the boarders.”

★★★★★ Summer, Feb 2015 · Google review of Double N Ranch
Horse boarding in Modesto

Compare Modesto stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Double N Ranch2824 Illinois Ave 4.9★ 30 — — Boarding
Ruiz Ranch6437 Woodland Ave 4.7★ 20 — Lessons Boarding
Leo’s Pony’s3113 Crows Landing Rd 4.3★ 8 — — —
Hannink Equine Center5437 McHenry Ave — — — Lessons, Beginners, English —

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 Modesto stables

Double N Ranch

I love the positive vibe here. The fellow equestrians are super encouraging. I do not board here but I just had a horse here for colt breaking by Jessica Woodbridge. I must say I was hesitant and scared since I did not personally know her. Or even really know of her prior to bringing my young horse in for training.

★★★★★ Kristy, Jan 2024

Ruiz Ranch

It's a lovely place out in the country and a great place to keep horses. All the horses were healthy and in great shape.

★★★★★ Alec, Jun 2021

Leo’s Pony’s

Excellent friend service! My granddaughter was over the moon excited to ride the horses

★★★★★ Jennifer, Jun 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.

Top-rated stables in California

Horseback riding near Modesto

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Modesto horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Modesto?
We list 4 stables in Modesto, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Modesto stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Double N Ranch comes first, with 4.9★ from 30 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Modesto?
None of the 4 Modesto 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 Modesto?
2 of the 4 Modesto stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Ruiz Ranch and Hannink Equine Center. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Modesto?
2 of the 4 Modesto stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Double N Ranch and Ruiz Ranch. Compare horse boarding in Modesto.
Are Modesto 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 Modesto, 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 Modesto have riding stables?
Ceres (3 stables, 8 mi), Escalon (1 stable, 9 mi) and Riverbank (1 stable, 9 mi).

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