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Horseback riding in Oakland, CA

We list 7 stables in Oakland, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 offers guided trail rides, 6 give riding lessons and 5 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Kheystone Stables

14600 Skyline Blvd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.4Rating
65Reviews
6Services

Kenilworth Stables

5745 Redwood Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.6Rating
35Reviews
5Services

Piedmont Stables

6525 Redwood Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.4Rating
24Reviews
7Services

Skyline Ranch Equestrian Center

5750 Redwood Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.3Rating
18Reviews
7Services

Oakland City Stables

13560 Skyline Blvd

LessonsBoardingTherapeutic riding
4.7Rating
15Reviews
3Services

Redwood Arena

085 000101400

5Rating
1Reviews
—Services

QUEST Equestrian

5750 Redwood Rd

Lessons
—Rating
—Reviews
1Services

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

What Oakland 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 Oakland

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

“Good for trail rides with/out your horse.”

★★★★★ Queen-, May 2019 · Google review of Piedmont Stables
Trail rides in California

Riding lessons in Oakland

6 of the 7 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (4), English riding (4), Western riding (1), summer camps (4), therapeutic riding (3).

“I’ve taken a few lessons here, and each one has been a great experience.”

★★★★★ Nubia, Aug 2025 · Google review of Kheystone Stables
Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding in Oakland

5 of the 7 stables here mention boarding:

“I love watching the personal bonds that the owners have with the animals and the professionalism, care, and attention that they show to employees, visitors, and boarders alike.”

Google review of Kheystone Stables
Horse boarding in Oakland

Compare Oakland stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Kheystone Stables14600 Skyline Blvd 4.4★ 65 — Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English, Western Boarding
Kenilworth Stables5745 Redwood Rd 4.6★ 35 — Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English Boarding
Piedmont Stables6525 Redwood Rd 4.4★ 24 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Therapeutic riding, English Boarding
Skyline Ranch Equestrian Center5750 Redwood Rd 4.3★ 18 — Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Therapeutic riding, English, Good for kids Boarding
Oakland City Stables13560 Skyline Blvd 4.7★ 15 — Lessons, Therapeutic riding Boarding
Redwood Arena085 000101400 5★ 1 — — —
QUEST Equestrian5750 Redwood Rd — — — 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 Oakland stables

Kheystone Stables

This is an excellent, well maintained, friendly for both horses and humans facility. It is located in the most picturesque park like setting. The trail access is fabulous! You feel like you have gone on vacation everytime you go there. They provide quality feed 3 times daily and and keep the spaces clean.

★★★★★ K, Nov 2015

Kenilworth Stables

I started riding at Kenilworth a year ago, and it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. Now I ride 2-3X a week and it brings me endless amounts of joy. I was intimidated at first -- it's a stunning, full-service barn with a committed staff and members who ride regularly.

★★★★★ Ashley, Aug 2023

Piedmont Stables

People here are so welcoming & kind. Horses are beautiful. Thanks again Candice for allowing us to use the WIFI in the barn to get a Lyft back to the city.

★★★★★ Catherine, Dec 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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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 Oakland

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Oakland horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Oakland?
We list 7 stables in Oakland, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Oakland stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Kheystone Stables comes first, with 4.4★ from 65 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Oakland City Stables is highest at 4.7★ from 15 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Oakland?
Piedmont Stables 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 Oakland?
6 of the 7 Oakland stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Kheystone Stables, Kenilworth Stables, Piedmont Stables, Skyline Ranch Equestrian Center and 2 more. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Oakland?
5 of the 7 Oakland stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Kheystone Stables, Kenilworth Stables, Piedmont Stables, Skyline Ranch Equestrian Center and 1 more. Compare horse boarding in Oakland.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Oakland?
Summer camps: Kheystone Stables, Kenilworth Stables, Piedmont Stables and 1 more. Therapeutic riding: Piedmont Stables, Skyline Ranch Equestrian Center and Oakland City Stables. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Oakland 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland have riding stables?
Orinda (1 stable, 4 mi), San Ramon (1 stable, 7 mi) and Castro Valley (13 stables, 8 mi).

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