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Horseback riding in Placerville, CA

We list 4 stables in Placerville, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 2 give riding lessons and 1 boards horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

PonyTales: Party Ponies

2240 CA-49

Pony rides
5Rating
11Reviews
2Services

Empire Equestrian

4420 El Dorado Rd

LessonsBoardingBeginners
5Rating
3Reviews
3Services

Hooves and Hearts LLC

1286 Big Oak Rd

Lessons
5Rating
3Reviews
1Services

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

What Placerville 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 Placerville 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 Placerville

2 of the 4 stables here mention riding lessons:

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

Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding in Placerville

1 stable here mentions boarding:

Horse boarding in California

Compare Placerville stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
PonyTales: Party Ponies2240 CA-49 5★ 11 — Pony rides, Good for kids —
Empire Equestrian4420 El Dorado Rd 5★ 3 — Lessons, Beginners Boarding
Hooves and Hearts LLC1286 Big Oak Rd 5★ 3 — Lessons —
Mustang True Horsemanship4560 Bull Head Ln — — — — —

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 Placerville stables

PonyTales: Party Ponies

PonyTales really did an amazing job. They had great communication and truly wanted to make their pony rides special for my daughters’ birthday. Down to every last detail, they ponies had color streaks in their hair, painted hooves and glitter! They asked the theme and dressed accordingly.

★★★★★ Tiffany, Nov 2023

Empire Equestrian

I have had my horse here for a week and so far we are really happy! The facility is so clean and organized and we feel very comfortable. Free to do our own things and enjoy all of the available amenities. It's nice having a covered arena and an additional outdoor arena, plus a round pen..

★★★★★ Fgr, Aug 2026

Hooves and Hearts LLC

Miranda is amazing. We have seen many riding instructors but no one as good as her. She is such a great teacher and explains things well while also giving constant feedback that my child can understand. Hooves and Hearts runs a great barn that is timely but also so caring. I am so glad we have them a try!

★★★★★ Sarah, Sep 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Horseback riding near Placerville

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Placerville horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Placerville?
We list 4 stables in Placerville, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Placerville stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, PonyTales: Party Ponies comes first, with 5★ from 11 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Placerville?
None of the 4 Placerville 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 Placerville?
2 of the 4 Placerville stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Empire Equestrian and Hooves and Hearts LLC. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Placerville?
Empire Equestrian boards horses, per its reviews or its own website. Ask which board types it offers and whether it has openings. More horse boarding in California.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Placerville?
Pony rides: PonyTales: Party Ponies. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Placerville 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 Placerville, 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 Placerville have riding stables?
Shingle Springs (2 stables, 8 mi), Somerset (1 stable, 10 mi) and Garden Valley (2 stables, 12 mi).

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