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Horseback riding in Portola Valley, CA

We list 11 stables in Portola Valley, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 3 offer guided trail rides, all 11 give riding lessons and 7 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Isola Stables Riding Club

3639 Alpine Rd

LessonsBeginnersSummer camps
4.6Rating
40Reviews
5Services

Spring Down Equestrian Center

725 Portola Rd

LessonsBoardingSummer camps
4.8Rating
36Reviews
5Services

Peninsula Riding Academy

145 Ansel Ln

LessonsBeginnersEnglish
4.9Rating
28Reviews
4Services

Isola Stables at Glenoaks Equestrian Center

3639 Alpine Rd #7741

LessonsBoardingBeginners
4.7Rating
24Reviews
6Services

Boarding at Webb Ranch

2720 Alpine Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.3Rating
17Reviews
7Services

Cossentine Equestrian

145 Ansel Ln

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
5Rating
9Reviews
6Services

Milestone-equestrian

100 Ansel Ln

LessonsEnglish
5Rating
8Reviews
3Services

Riding at Webb Ranch

2720 Alpine Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.4Rating
7Reviews
6Services

HC Equestrian

2720 Alpine Rd

LessonsBoardingEnglish
5Rating
3Reviews
3Services

Stone Pine Stables

100 Ansel Ln #1

LessonsBoardingBeginners
5Rating
2Reviews
4Services

Harley Brown Equestrian, Inc.

100 Ansel Ln

LessonsEnglish
5Rating
1Reviews
2Services

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

What Portola Valley 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 Portola Valley

3 of the 11 stables here mention guided trail rides:

Also mentioned here: mountain rides (3).

“Alex got us setup with boots and helmets than introduced us to Charlotte our guide.”

Google review of Boarding at Webb Ranch
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Riding lessons in Portola Valley

All 11 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (6), English riding (11), Western riding (3), summer camps (5).

“I started lessons in the fall (as an adult beginner) with both Andrii and Kae, who are 10/10 instructors - super patient, clear, and encouraging.”

Google review of Isola Stables Riding Club
Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding in Portola Valley

7 of the 11 stables here mention boarding:

Horse boarding in Portola Valley

Compare Portola Valley stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Isola Stables Riding Club3639 Alpine Rd 4.6★ 40 Mountain rides Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English —
Spring Down Equestrian Center725 Portola Rd 4.8★ 36 — Lessons, Summer camps, English, Western Boarding
Peninsula Riding Academy145 Ansel Ln 4.9★ 28 — Lessons, Beginners, English, Good for kids —
Isola Stables at Glenoaks Equestrian Center3639 Alpine Rd #7741 4.7★ 24 Mountain rides Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English Boarding
Boarding at Webb Ranch2720 Alpine Rd 4.3★ 17 Trail rides Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English, Western Boarding
Cossentine Equestrian145 Ansel Ln 5★ 9 Trail rides, Mountain rides Lessons, Beginners, English Boarding
Milestone-equestrian100 Ansel Ln 5★ 8 — Lessons, English, Good for kids —
Riding at Webb Ranch2720 Alpine Rd 4.4★ 7 Trail rides Lessons, Summer camps, English, Western Boarding
HC Equestrian2720 Alpine Rd 5★ 3 — Lessons, English Boarding
Stone Pine Stables100 Ansel Ln #1 5★ 2 — Lessons, Beginners, English Boarding
Harley Brown Equestrian, Inc.100 Ansel Ln 5★ 1 — Lessons, English —

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 Portola Valley stables

Isola Stables Riding Club

Love this place. I am currently learning to ride horses and have been three years. I have always enjoyed every single second of it. The horses are very fit for learning, and they can accommodate different levels of horse riding. The coaches are especially amazing.

★★★★★ Sara, Dec 2021

Spring Down Equestrian Center

Best place to ride horses ever! Even though I used to ride and own horses 15 years ago, the knowledge I’m acquiring from taking lessons here is unbelievable. The owner Caroline is a great teacher, passionate about horses and really care about them. I’ve never seen horses that are well trained like Caroline’s!

★★★★★ Moutasem, Sep 2023

Peninsula Riding Academy

If I could give 10 stars I would! I absolutely love this place! We are a big animal loving family and our daughter takes lessons here within just a short amount of time the things she’s learning is absolutely amazing I’m left in awe every time, so proud of my daughter in what’s she’s learned but also a big thank you…

★★★★★ Karla, Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Horseback riding near Portola Valley

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Portola Valley horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Portola Valley?
We list 11 stables in Portola Valley, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Portola Valley stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Isola Stables Riding Club comes first, with 4.6★ from 40 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Peninsula Riding Academy is highest at 4.9★ from 28 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Portola Valley?
3 of the 11 Portola Valley stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Boarding at Webb Ranch, Cossentine Equestrian and Riding at Webb Ranch. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Portola Valley?
All 11 Portola Valley stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Isola Stables Riding Club, Spring Down Equestrian Center, Peninsula Riding Academy, Isola Stables at Glenoaks Equestrian Center and 7 more. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Portola Valley?
7 of the 11 Portola Valley stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Spring Down Equestrian Center, Isola Stables at Glenoaks Equestrian Center, Boarding at Webb Ranch, Cossentine Equestrian and 3 more. Compare horse boarding in Portola Valley.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Portola Valley?
Summer camps: Isola Stables Riding Club, Spring Down Equestrian Center, Isola Stables at Glenoaks Equestrian Center and 2 more. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Portola Valley 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 Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley have riding stables?
Menlo Park (4 stables, 1 mi), Palo Alto (2 stables, 2 mi) and Atherton (1 stable, 2 mi).

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