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Horseback riding in Santa Maria, CA

We list 3 stables in Santa Maria, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 gives riding lessons and 1 boards horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Wagner Family Equestrian Center

2982 Wildhaven Cir

LessonsBoarding
5Rating
9Reviews
2Services

Horse Riding

3107 Orcutt Rd

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What Santa Maria 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 3 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria

1 stable here mentions riding lessons:

Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding in Santa Maria

1 stable here mentions boarding:

“I would definitely recommend boarding at the Wagners.”

Google review of Wagner Family Equestrian Center
Horse boarding in California

Compare Santa Maria stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Wagner Family Equestrian Center2982 Wildhaven Cir 5★ 9 — Lessons Boarding
CAMBRIDGE EQUESTRIAN CENTER2000 Cambridge Way 5★ 3 — — —
Horse Riding3107 Orcutt 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 Santa Maria stables

Wagner Family Equestrian Center

Wagner Family Equestrian Center is SUCH a lovely place. They have an outstanding wash area, clean tack rooms, the corals and pastures are spacious and there are two areas to use. The barn culture is friendly and welcoming. Also, the location is outstanding, it is so close to town that its easy and fast to get to.

★★★★★ Elisabeth, Nov 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Top-rated in California

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Top-rated stables in California

Horseback riding near Santa Maria

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Santa Maria horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Santa Maria?
We list 3 stables in Santa Maria, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Santa Maria?
None of the 3 Santa Maria 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 Maria?
Wagner Family Equestrian Center 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 Santa Maria?
Wagner Family Equestrian Center 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 Santa Maria 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 Maria, 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 Maria have riding stables?
Nipomo (2 stables, 10 mi), Lompoc (3 stables, 17 mi) and Oceano (1 stable, 18 mi).

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