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Horseback riding in Ojai, CA

We list 6 stables in Ojai, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 2 offer guided trail rides, 4 give riding lessons and 2 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company

1290 Meyer Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.8Rating
124Reviews
7Services

Western Trail Rides

559 S Rice Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.7Rating
18Reviews
4Services

Equestrian Excellence at Infinite Horsemanship

1128 Meyer Rd

LessonsBeginnersTherapeutic riding
4.9Rating
10Reviews
3Services

Friend's Stable and Orchard

3468 Grand Ave

Boarding
4.2Rating
6Reviews
1Services

Peppercorn Ranch

4401 Sulphur Mountain Rd

LessonsEnglish
5Rating
2Reviews
2Services

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

What Ojai 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 Ojai

2 of the 6 stables here mention guided trail rides:

Also mentioned here: sunset rides (1).

Trail rides in California

Riding lessons in Ojai

4 of the 6 stables here mention riding lessons:

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

“It was such a special experience and I could tell from that short visit, and seeing one of her young riders, that Melissa gives you so much more than horse riding lessons.”

Google review of Western Trail Rides
Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding in Ojai

2 of the 6 stables here mention boarding:

Horse boarding in Ojai

Compare Ojai stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company1290 Meyer Rd 4.8★ 124 Trail rides, Sunset rides Lessons, Beginners, Pony rides, Summer camps Boarding
Western Trail Rides559 S Rice Rd 4.7★ 18 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners, Good for kids —
Equestrian Excellence at Infinite Horsemanship1128 Meyer Rd 4.9★ 10 — Lessons, Beginners, Therapeutic riding —
Friend's Stable and Orchard3468 Grand Ave 4.2★ 6 — — Boarding
Peppercorn Ranch4401 Sulphur Mountain Rd 5★ 2 — Lessons, English —
The Oak Knoll Ranch10883 Oak Knoll Rd — — — — —

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 Ojai stables

Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company

This is one of the premier ranches to be able to ride horses. You go out on a horse to the Oso Trail next to the Ventura River. It's a wonderful experience altogether, perfect for kids. Our riding guid Donna was fabulous and was amazing with the kids.

★★★★★ Wook, Aug 2024

Western Trail Rides

Melissa is a kind, generous, well experienced and knowledgeable in caring for horses and teaching horseback riding. Our daughter started lessons when she was 6 and wanted all things horses. Melissa gently introduced her to her "boys" and my daughter was able to learn and grow in her knowledge and love of horses.

★★★★★ Melody, Nov 2021

Equestrian Excellence at Infinite Horsemanship

Cara is an excellent instructor as well as just a lovely person in general. She's experienced, informative (in a way that is easy to comprehend), and well rounded in her knowledge. She wants to see you succeed and advance, and she makes that known.

★★★★★ Maggie, Jun 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Ojai horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Ojai?
We list 6 stables in Ojai, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Ojai stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company comes first, with 4.8★ from 124 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Equestrian Excellence at Infinite Horsemanship is highest at 4.9★ from 10 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Ojai?
2 of the 6 Ojai stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company and Western Trail Rides. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Ojai?
4 of the 6 Ojai stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company, Western Trail Rides, Equestrian Excellence at Infinite Horsemanship and Peppercorn Ranch. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Ojai?
2 of the 6 Ojai stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company and Friend's Stable and Orchard. Compare horse boarding in Ojai.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Ojai?
Pony rides: Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company. Summer camps: Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company. Therapeutic riding: Equestrian Excellence at Infinite Horsemanship. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Ojai 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 Ojai, 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 Ojai have riding stables?
Ventura (3 stables, 4 mi), Santa Paula (6 stables, 9 mi) and Carpinteria (4 stables, 17 mi).

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