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Horseback riding in Soquel, CA

We list 4 stables in Soquel, 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.

Willow Pond Ranch

505 Alfadel Ln

LessonsBoarding
4.8Rating
12Reviews
2Services

Horse & Heart Equine-Assisted Learning

5017 Ironwood Dr

LessonsSummer campsWestern
5Rating
11Reviews
3Services

Briarcliff Farm

2655 Soquel San Jose Rd

LessonsBoarding
3.9Rating
13Reviews
2Services

Willow Pond Equestrian Center

505 Alfadel Ln

—Rating
—Reviews
—Services

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

What Soquel 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 Soquel 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 Soquel

3 of the 4 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: Western riding (1), summer camps (1).

Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding in Soquel

2 of the 4 stables here mention boarding:

“The other boarders at the barn are great as well.”

Google review of Briarcliff Farm
Horse boarding in Soquel

Compare Soquel stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Willow Pond Ranch505 Alfadel Ln 4.8★ 12 — Lessons Boarding
Horse & Heart Equine-Assisted Learning5017 Ironwood Dr 5★ 11 — Lessons, Summer camps, Western —
Briarcliff Farm2655 Soquel San Jose Rd 3.9★ 13 — Lessons Boarding
Willow Pond Equestrian Center505 Alfadel 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 Soquel stables

Willow Pond Ranch

Beautiful home! Absolutely loved my stay here! Would not drive my little electric car there again though, it had trouble making it up the steep drive.

★★★★★ Jessica, Nov 2017

Horse & Heart Equine-Assisted Learning

A special family-run business. Enjoyed immensely the group therapy session. Highly recommend to up your horsemanship and connect with horses in a unique, and structured, way. One of a kind!

★★★★★ G, Nov 2024

Briarcliff Farm

I have been around Briarcliff for over a year now, and my mare is boarded here, and I have no plans to leave. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. The horses are very well taken care of, you will never find an Ill-treated horse on the property.

★★★★★ Kaitlyn, Sep 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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 California

Horseback riding near Soquel

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Soquel horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Soquel?
We list 4 stables in Soquel, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Soquel stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Willow Pond Ranch comes first, with 4.8★ from 12 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Horse & Heart Equine-Assisted Learning is highest at 5★ from 11 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Soquel?
None of the 4 Soquel 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 Soquel?
3 of the 4 Soquel stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Willow Pond Ranch, Horse & Heart Equine-Assisted Learning and Briarcliff Farm. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Soquel?
2 of the 4 Soquel stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Willow Pond Ranch and Briarcliff Farm. Compare horse boarding in Soquel.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Soquel?
Summer camps: Horse & Heart Equine-Assisted Learning. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Soquel 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 Soquel, 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 Soquel have riding stables?
Scotts Valley (1 stable, 5 mi), Aptos (3 stables, 6 mi) and Felton (5 stables, 7 mi).

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