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Horseback riding in Santa Cruz, CA
We list 7 stables in Santa Cruz, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 3 give riding lessons and 2 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.
Graham Hill Showgrounds
Bonny Doon Equestrian Park
Tina Kramer Equestrian
What Santa Cruz stables offer
Trail rides
None of the 7 Santa Cruz 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 CaliforniaRiding lessons in Santa Cruz
3 of the 7 stables here mention riding lessons:
- Coast Road Stables per 1 review
- LC Equestrian per its website
- Magical Horsemanship per its website
Also mentioned here: beginner riders (1), English riding (1).
Riding lessons in California“A wonderful horse community that is kid friendly and a great place to take lessons?”
Horse boarding in Santa Cruz
2 of the 7 stables here mention boarding:
- Coast Road Stables per 1 review
- Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association per its website
Horse boarding in Santa Cruz“A peaceful and scenic facility with friendly boarders, large paddocks, and amazing trail, arena, and turnout access”
Compare Santa Cruz stables
| Stable | Rating | Reviews | Rides | Lessons and programs | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Hill Showgrounds1145 Graham Hill Rd | 4.8★ | 24 | — | — | — |
| Coast Road Stables551 Coast Rd | 4.8★ | 13 | — | Lessons | Boarding |
| LC Equestrian3675 Bonny Doon Rd | 5★ | 3 | — | Lessons, Beginners | — |
| Magical Horsemanship451 Coast Rd | 5★ | 3 | — | Lessons, English | — |
| Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association1251 Graham Hill Rd | 5★ | 3 | — | — | Boarding |
| Bonny Doon Equestrian Park3675 Bonny Doon Rd | 5★ | 2 | — | — | — |
| Tina Kramer Equestrian343 Soquel Ave | — | — | — | — | — |
What riders say about Santa Cruz stables
Easy access and easy parking with lots of room for horse trailers. Nice arenas with good footing. Clean modern bathrooms, showers, and clubhouse. Shadded paddocks, overnight camping and access to miles of trails through the redwoods all the way to the coast make this a great equine destination.
Hands down the best ranch to board at in Santa Cruz. Friendly helpful and beyond beautiful.
Can't say enough about Larah. Best in town especially for teaching horsemanship and not yelling
Top-rated in California
Up to 10 California stables ranked by Google rating times review count, each with 10 or more Google reviews.
Top-rated stables in CaliforniaHorseback riding near Santa Cruz
- Felton 5 · 4 mi
- Scotts Valley 1 · 4 mi
- Soquel 4 · 7 mi
- Los Gatos 4 · 12 mi
- Aptos 3 · 13 mi
- Watsonville 18 · 17 mi
- Saratoga 2 · 19 mi
- Cupertino 4 · 23 mi
Santa Cruz horseback riding FAQ
- How many riding stables are in Santa Cruz?
- We list 7 stables in Santa Cruz, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
- Which Santa Cruz stable ranks first on Google numbers?
- By Google rating times review count, Graham Hill Showgrounds comes first, with 4.8★ from 24 reviews.
- Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Santa Cruz?
- None of the 7 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?
- 3 of the 7 Santa Cruz stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Coast Road Stables, LC Equestrian and Magical Horsemanship. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
- Where can I board a horse in Santa Cruz?
- 2 of the 7 Santa Cruz stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Coast Road Stables and Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association. Compare horse boarding in Santa Cruz.
- Are Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz have riding stables?
- Felton (5 stables, 4 mi), Scotts Valley (1 stable, 4 mi) and Soquel (4 stables, 7 mi).