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Horseback riding in Sunol, CA

We list 5 stables in Sunol, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 3 offer guided trail rides, all 5 give riding lessons and 4 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Chaparral Ranch

5358 Sheridan Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.3Rating
90Reviews
10Services

Arriba Vista Ranch

5810 Mission Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.7Rating
33Reviews
6Services

Leap of Faith Equestrian

5790 Mission Rd

LessonsBeginnersEnglish
5Rating
21Reviews
4Services

Kla Training

5810 Mission Rd

LessonsBoardingEnglish
5Rating
3Reviews
4Services

Arriba Vista Ranch Arena

5790B Mission Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
5Rating
2Reviews
6Services

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

What Sunol 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 Sunol

3 of the 5 stables here mention guided trail rides:

Also mentioned here: beach rides (1).

Trail rides in California

Riding lessons in Sunol

All 5 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (2), English riding (5), Western riding (4), summer camps (1), therapeutic riding (1).

“The lesson horses in the program are in great shape and the team is sure to match riders with a horse that complements their abilities for both lessons and shows.”

Google review of Leap of Faith Equestrian
Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding in Sunol

4 of the 5 stables here mention boarding:

Horse boarding in Sunol

Compare Sunol stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Chaparral Ranch5358 Sheridan Rd 4.3★ 90 Trail rides, Beach rides Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, Therapeutic riding, English, Western, Good for kids Boarding
Arriba Vista Ranch5810 Mission Rd 4.7★ 33 Trail rides Lessons, English, Western, Good for kids Boarding
Leap of Faith Equestrian5790 Mission Rd 5★ 21 — Lessons, Beginners, English, Good for kids —
Kla Training5810 Mission Rd 5★ 3 — Lessons, English, Western Boarding
Arriba Vista Ranch Arena5790B Mission Rd 5★ 2 Trail rides Lessons, English, Western, Good for kids Boarding

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 Sunol stables

Chaparral Ranch

I haven't been horseback riding since I was a kid, but i didn't have any problems, my friend and I decided to go and im glad we did, staff was really nice and the trail ride was great, loved the name of my horse, Playboy, I wanted to take him home....

★★★★★ Rosie, Sep 2020

Arriba Vista Ranch

Love this place. Trainers are friendly and knowledgeable. Boarders are great too. no nonsense! Horses are well fed, happy and the stalls are always clean. The arenas are well maintained and daily groomed. Trails are on the property. I am extremely happy with this place and I would highly recommend it.

★★★★★ Fbertolus, Sep 2021

Leap of Faith Equestrian

Leap of Faith Equestrian is a comprehensive, multifaceted horse riding program with a fun supportive community built in! The owner and head trainer Natalie works thoughtfully to provide robust riding programs that include beneficial extracurriculars like on-property schooling shows, monthly horsemanship lessons,…

★★★★★ Bria, May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Sunol horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Sunol?
We list 5 stables in Sunol, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Sunol stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Chaparral Ranch comes first, with 4.3★ from 90 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Leap of Faith Equestrian is highest at 5★ from 21 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Sunol?
3 of the 5 Sunol stables mention guided trail rides, per their reviews or their own websites: Chaparral Ranch, Arriba Vista Ranch and Arriba Vista Ranch Arena. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Sunol?
All 5 Sunol stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Chaparral Ranch, Arriba Vista Ranch, Leap of Faith Equestrian, Kla Training and 1 more. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Sunol?
4 of the 5 Sunol stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: Chaparral Ranch, Arriba Vista Ranch, Kla Training and Arriba Vista Ranch Arena. Compare horse boarding in Sunol.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Sunol?
Summer camps: Chaparral Ranch. Therapeutic riding: Chaparral Ranch. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Sunol 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 Sunol, 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 Sunol have riding stables?
Fremont (1 stable, 5 mi), Union City (1 stable, 7 mi) and Milpitas (2 stables, 9 mi).

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