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Horseback riding in Nevada City, CA

We list 2 stables in Nevada City, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 offers guided trail rides and 1 gives riding lessons. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Gold Country Equestrian Trail Head

11487-11491 Conservation Rd

Trail ridesBeginners
4.8Rating
21Reviews
2Services

Red Moon Ranch

30395 CA-49

Lessons
4.9Rating
8Reviews
1Services

What Nevada City 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 Nevada City

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

“It was a beautiful morning for a horseback ride.”

★★★★★ Dineen, Aug 2022 · Google review of Gold Country Equestrian Trail Head
Trail rides in California

Riding lessons in Nevada City

1 stable here mentions riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (1).

Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding

Neither of the 2 Nevada City stables we list mentions boarding in its reviews or on its website. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 652 stables across California do.

Horse boarding in California

Compare Nevada City stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Gold Country Equestrian Trail Head11487-11491 Conservation Rd 4.8★ 21 Trail rides Beginners —
Red Moon Ranch30395 CA-49 4.9★ 8 — 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 Nevada City stables

Gold Country Equestrian Trail Head

Great bike riding watch out for the horse people and slow down if you see a horse

★★★★★ James, May 2025

Red Moon Ranch

Disclaimer: this is my Dad's ranch. That being said I may be the most qualified to rate the experience that you have there. Skip is an incredible instructor. His patience and understanding are integral for beginning horse enthusiasts. Also, Skip is constantly looking to improve his own techniques through research.

★★★★★ Joshua, Jul 2017

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 Nevada City

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Nevada City horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Nevada City?
We list 2 stables in Nevada City, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Nevada City stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Gold Country Equestrian Trail Head comes first, with 4.8★ from 21 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Nevada City?
Gold Country Equestrian Trail Head 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 Nevada City?
Red Moon Ranch gives riding lessons, per its reviews or its own website. Ask about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Nevada City?
Neither of the 2 Nevada City stables we list mentions boarding in its reviews or on its website. 652 stables across California do: see horse boarding in California.
How much does horseback riding cost in Nevada City, 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 Nevada City have riding stables?
Penn Valley (3 stables, 14 mi), Grass Valley (7 stables, 19 mi) and Marysville (1 stable, 21 mi).

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