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Horseback riding in Palm Springs, CA

We list 3 stables in Palm Springs, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 offers guided trail rides, 1 gives riding lessons and 2 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Smoke Tree Stables

2500 S Toledo Ave

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.8Rating
332Reviews
6Services

Los Compadres Club

1849 El Cielo Rd

Boarding
4.4Rating
199Reviews
1Services

The Lazy C Ranch

88 Lazy C Ranch Rd

Pony rides
4.8Rating
95Reviews
2Services

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

What Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

Also mentioned here: mountain rides (1).

“Fortunately we caught a wrangler departing at the gate and were able to give her the tip for the guides highly recommend this for novice or experienced riders.”

Google review of Smoke Tree Stables
Trail rides in California

Riding lessons in Palm Springs

1 stable here mentions riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (1), pony rides (1), therapeutic riding (1).

Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding in Palm Springs

2 of the 3 stables here mention boarding:

Horse boarding in Palm Springs

Compare Palm Springs stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Smoke Tree Stables2500 S Toledo Ave 4.8★ 332 Trail rides, Mountain rides Lessons, Beginners, Therapeutic riding Boarding
Los Compadres Club1849 El Cielo Rd 4.4★ 199 — — Boarding
The Lazy C Ranch88 Lazy C Ranch Rd 4.8★ 95 — Pony rides, Good for kids —

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 Palm Springs stables

Smoke Tree Stables

My mom and I did the longer trail ride. It was gorgeous! We both had prior riding experience but had not been on a horse in a long time. The guides were very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna around us which was awesome.

★★★★★ Corinne, Apr 2019

Los Compadres Club

Los Compadres is a gem! Unfortunately some people must be confusing this place with a restaurant or apartment complex or hotel? And they are leaving very confusing reviews. Most of the photos are NOT of Los Compadres Club either. As someone who has kept my horse here, I can assure you this is a horse boarding stables.

★★★★★ Kailey, Nov 2021

The Lazy C Ranch

We had our wedding here and it was absolutely amazing! The property is gorgeous with lots of amenities (Very scenic pool built into the rocks, a game room, barn area, western saloon and of course feeding all of the animals). The houses are spacious, comfortable and each one had a different theme.

★★★★★ Cara, Mar 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Horseback riding near Palm Springs

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Palm Springs horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Palm Springs?
We list 3 stables in Palm Springs, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Palm Springs stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Smoke Tree Stables comes first, with 4.8★ from 332 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Palm Springs?
Smoke Tree 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 Palm Springs?
Smoke Tree Stables 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 Palm Springs?
2 of the 3 Palm Springs stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Smoke Tree Stables and Los Compadres Club. Compare horse boarding in Palm Springs.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Palm Springs?
Pony rides: The Lazy C Ranch. Therapeutic riding: Smoke Tree Stables. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs have riding stables?
Desert Hot Springs (4 stables, 8 mi), Thousand Palms (5 stables, 11 mi) and Mountain Center (1 stable, 16 mi).

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