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Horseback riding in Walnut Creek, CA

We list 12 stables in Walnut Creek, California. Per their reviews or their own websites, 1 offers guided trail rides, 6 give riding lessons and 4 board horses. Stables are ordered by Google rating times review count.

Castle Rock Arabians

1350 Castle Rock Rd

LessonsBeginnersSummer camps
4.3Rating
38Reviews
6Services

Bryerly Farms

1180 N Gate Rd

LessonsSummer camps
5Rating
11Reviews
2Services

DeVito Equestrian Center

3775 Arbolado Dr

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
5Rating
9Reviews
5Services

Sunny Hill Farm

720 N Gate Rd

4.5Rating
8Reviews
—Services

TruNorth Stables

401 Pine Creek Rd

4.6Rating
7Reviews
—Services

Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek

390 N San Carlos Dr

4.8Rating
6Reviews
—Services

Ruiz equestrian center

980 Castle Rock Rd

LessonsBoarding
3.3Rating
7Reviews
2Services

Country Equestrian

1330 Castle Rock Rd

Boarding
5Rating
3Reviews
1Services

North Peak Equestrian

1550 Castle Rock Rd

LessonsBoarding
5Rating
1Reviews
2Services

Golden Hill Equestrian

1180 N Gate Pl

LessonsBeginnersEnglish
—Rating
—Reviews
3Services

Heather Farm Park Equestrian Center

144050018

—Rating
—Reviews
—Services

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

What Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

Trail rides in California

Riding lessons in Walnut Creek

6 of the 12 stables here mention riding lessons:

Also mentioned here: beginner riders (2), English riding (3), Western riding (1), summer camps (3).

“And even though i left, the barn has so many memories that I’ll never be able to forget, Anne taught me so much that I still know today.”

Google review of Bryerly Farms
Riding lessons in California

Horse boarding in Walnut Creek

4 of the 12 stables here mention boarding:

“It also has a friendly and supportive community of boarders!”

Google review of DeVito Equestrian Center
Horse boarding in Walnut Creek

Compare Walnut Creek stables

StableRatingReviewsRidesLessons and programsBoarding
Castle Rock Arabians1350 Castle Rock Rd 4.3★ 38 — Lessons, Beginners, Summer camps, English, Western, Good for kids —
Bryerly Farms1180 N Gate Rd 5★ 11 — Lessons, Summer camps —
DeVito Equestrian Center3775 Arbolado Dr 5★ 9 Trail rides Lessons, Summer camps, English Boarding
Sunny Hill Farm720 N Gate Rd 4.5★ 8 — — —
TruNorth Stables401 Pine Creek Rd 4.6★ 7 — — —
Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek390 N San Carlos Dr 4.8★ 6 — — —
Ruiz equestrian center980 Castle Rock Rd 3.3★ 7 — Lessons Boarding
Country Equestrian1330 Castle Rock Rd 5★ 3 — — Boarding
North Peak Equestrian1550 Castle Rock Rd 5★ 1 — Lessons Boarding
Golden Hill Equestrian1180 N Gate Pl — — — Lessons, Beginners, English —
Heather Farm Park Equestrian Center144050018 — — — — —
Northgate Equestrian Center1025 Trails End Dr — — — — —

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 Walnut Creek stables

Castle Rock Arabians

I took my two young granddaughters there to introduce them to horseback riding. The owners were absolutely wonderful and went above and beyond to ensure the girls had a great time...(they even found a pair of boots for one of the girls to wear).

★★★★★ Leslie, Feb 2016

Bryerly Farms

We initially came to Bryerly Farms just to take a quick look, thinking it would be a one-time visit for our horse-loving daughter. Months later, we find ourselves here every week, and it has become a truly special part of our lives. This place is so much more than just a place learning to ride.

★★★★★ Zarife, Feb 2025

DeVito Equestrian Center

DeVito Equestrian Center is by far the most phenomenal place my mare has boarded at! The owner is a very kind, thoughtful, and experienced horse woman who always puts the horses first. All the horses are managed with the utmost care and the hay is top notch quality.

★★★★★ J, Sep 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Horseback riding near Walnut Creek

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Walnut Creek horseback riding FAQ

How many riding stables are in Walnut Creek?
We list 12 stables in Walnut Creek, out of 1,566 stables in 408 cities across California.
Which Walnut Creek stable ranks first on Google numbers?
By Google rating times review count, Castle Rock Arabians comes first, with 4.3★ from 38 reviews. For star rating alone (10+ reviews), Bryerly Farms is highest at 5★ from 11 reviews.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Walnut Creek?
DeVito Equestrian Center mentions guided trail rides, per its reviews or its own website. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Walnut Creek?
6 of the 12 Walnut Creek stables give riding lessons, per their reviews or their own websites: Castle Rock Arabians, Bryerly Farms, DeVito Equestrian Center, Ruiz equestrian center and 2 more. Ask each about English or Western, private or group, and openings.
Where can I board a horse in Walnut Creek?
4 of the 12 Walnut Creek stables board horses, per their reviews or their own websites: DeVito Equestrian Center, Ruiz equestrian center, Country Equestrian and North Peak Equestrian. Compare horse boarding in Walnut Creek.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding in Walnut Creek?
Summer camps: Castle Rock Arabians, Bryerly Farms and DeVito Equestrian Center. Each comes from the stable's reviews or its own website.
Are Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek have riding stables?
Alamo (2 stables, 3 mi), Lafayette (1 stable, 5 mi) and Clayton (3 stables, 7 mi).

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