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Horseback riding in San Juan Capistrano, CA
The directory lists 27 riding stables in San Juan Capistrano, California. Going by customer reviews and the stables' own websites, one offers guided trail rides, 19 offer riding lessons, five offer horse boarding and eight run horse camps. Going by the same sources, eight welcome beginners and four run therapeutic riding programs. Ranked by rating × review count, Rancho Sierra Vista Equestrian Center leads the list, with 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews.
27Stables
1Trail rides
19Lessons
5Boarding
8Camps
At a glance
A blaze means a customer review or the stable's own website shows the service; click it to see the proof. A blank means we haven't seen proof yet, not that the stable doesn't offer it, so ask the stable.
| Stable | Rating | Trail rides | Lessons | Boarding | Camps | Beginners | Therapeutic |
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| Rancho Sierra Vista Equestrian Center | 4.8★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Center | 4.4★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Zequestrian | 4.7★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Mission Trails Stables | 4.8★ | ✓ | |||||
| The Shea Center | 4.6★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Ortega Equestrian Center | 4.6★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Bridges Equestrian | 4.7★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| 5M Ranch | 4.7★ | ||||||
| Camulos Farm | 4.2★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Equestricise | 4.7★ | ✓ | |||||
| HM Equestrian | 5★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Ivy Gate Farm Mary Morrison Owner & Head Trainer | 5★ | ||||||
| Greystone Equestrian | 5★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Dana Smith Show Team, Inc. | 4.7★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Capistrano Valley Riding Center | 4.4★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Sorella Farm | 5★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Brownlee Equestrian | 5★ | ✓ | |||||
| Slide Stop Reining Horses | 5★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Capistrano Riding Club | 5★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Reveal Equestrian | 5★ | ✓ | |||||
| Andiamo’s Equestrian | 5★ | ✓ | |||||
| Cold Spring Farm | 5★ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| PepperTree Equestrian | 5★ | ✓ | |||||
| Bridgeport Farms LLC | 4★ | ||||||
| All About Horses OC | — | ||||||
| Cindy Forrest Performance Horses | — | ||||||
| Equiis Elite Performance Horses | — |
All 27 riding stables in San Juan Capistrano
Sorted by Google rating × number of reviews, which favors stables with many good reviews over a handful of perfect ones. The blue rosette marks the top of that list, not an award.
5M Ranch
4.7Rating
21Reviews
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Ivy Gate Farm Mary Morrison Owner & Head Trainer
5Rating
12Reviews
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Bridgeport Farms LLC
4Rating
1Reviews
—Services
All About Horses OC
—Rating
—Reviews
—Services
Cindy Forrest Performance Horses
—Rating
—Reviews
—Services
Equiis Elite Performance Horses
—Rating
—Reviews
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What each stable offers
A service shows up here only when a customer review or the stable's own website mentions it. Quotes are verbatim sentences from 4 and 5 star Google reviews. Ride lengths, rider requirements and rates vary, so check those with the stable.
San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Center
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“Early in the morning before any lessons are going on is the only way to do it.”
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“My grand-daughter days this day camp is "the" best ever!”
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“Three covered arenas, good staff, sets well for dressage, jumping, western, etc.”
Zequestrian
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“Such a welcoming environment for beginners and advanced riders alike.”
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“We decided to join the horse riding camp with Sara and her team.”
Mission Trails Stables
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“I board my horses here and love it!”
The Shea Center
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“My niece really enjoys her therapy sessions riding the horses and learning from the great volunteers and instructors here.”
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“Fabulous Center for Therapeutic Riding in Capistrano helping people of all ages and disabilities.”
Ortega Equestrian Center
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“It was a wonderful surprise and all around an amazing experience that I couldn't recommend more to any one looking for a beautiful trail ride with a fun guide and great horses!”
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“All ages & skills can enjoy riding the beautiful SJC trails or take a lesson in our facility's arenas.”
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“I worked with the equine therapy horses and their facilitators, therapists, and volunteers for 6 weeks.”
Bridges Equestrian
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“From the first time I arrived everyone was very helpful, friendly and patient with me as they taught me how to get the horse ready for riding.”
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“Everyone is treated as an equal, from the beginner starting out to the patrons here that own horses.”
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“From Summer Camp to private lessons, Horsemasters, and the their Interscholastic Equestrian (IEA) Team.”
Camulos Farm
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“The lessons have also helped him with his emotional control/regulation tremendously, which has carried over into so many other areas of his life.”
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“Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced equestrian refining advanced skills, they meet you exactly where you are.”
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Good for kids
“My son has taken lessons with her for a few years now and has grown so much in both skill and confidence.”
Equestricise
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LessonsGood for kids
“My daughter has learned many life skills and life lessons from being at the barn that will serve her well throughout her life.”
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“Equestricise is unparalleled for individuals interested in competing at the highest possible level in Dressage, Hunter Jumper or any other area of English riding.”
HM Equestrian
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“HM Equestrian has AMAZING lesson horses for people at any experience level, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been riding for years.”
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Good for kids
“Lauren has helped my daughter improve her riding and jumping skills and most importantly her confidence in her riding abilities.”
Greystone Equestrian
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“Our trainer Taryn, drove an insightful lesson while maintaining a thoughtful and professional approach to teaching.”
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“I felt totally comfortable being a first time rider and witnessed Taryn fantastically instruct riders of all ages and experience levels with ease.”
Dana Smith Show Team, Inc.
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“Each lesson she is perfectly paired with fellow riders & horses to accommodate her level and challenge her.”
Capistrano Valley Riding Center
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“I have been riding with Sabo eventing since 2005, and Lisa and Brian have helped me achieve and exceed all of my riding goals and have taught me some very valuable lessons.”
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“The perfect barn for beginners all the way to the most advanced riders.”
Sorella Farm
Brownlee Equestrian
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“Recently she visited my home barn and gave me a lesson on one of her sale horses.”
Slide Stop Reining Horses
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“Lots of advanced training available, but we’ve found it as a great place for kids to get lessons and equine therapy riding.”
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“No one takes reining more seriously than Doug Seeing him study year after year constantly competing and just having such a commitment to think like a horse.”
Capistrano Riding Club
Reveal Equestrian
Andiamo’s Equestrian
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“Kristin the trainer has been giving my daughter lessons.”
Cold Spring Farm
PepperTree Equestrian
Trail rides in San Juan Capistrano
Going by customer reviews or the stables' own websites, one stable here offers guided trail rides: Ortega Equestrian Center. Ride lengths, rider requirements and rates differ from stable to stable, so check with the stable before you book.
First time on a horse? Read your first time horseback riding and what to wear. Compare every stable with trail rides in California.
Riding lessons in San Juan Capistrano
Going by customer reviews or the stables' own websites, 19 stables here offer riding lessons: Rancho Sierra Vista Equestrian Center, San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Center, The Shea Center, Ortega Equestrian Center, Bridges Equestrian, Camulos Farm, Equestricise, HM Equestrian, and 11 more in the table above. Lesson formats, rider requirements and rates vary, so ask each stable.
Reviews or websites mention English riding at 13 stables and Western riding at 2 stables. Not sure which style to start with? Read English vs Western riding.
Our guide to choosing riding lessons covers private and group lessons and what a first lesson looks like. Compare every stable with riding lessons in California.
Horse boarding in San Juan Capistrano
Going by customer reviews or the stables' own websites, five stables here offer horse boarding: Rancho Sierra Vista Equestrian Center, Mission Trails Stables, Bridges Equestrian, Sorella Farm and Capistrano Riding Club. Board types, what's included and rates vary, so visit and ask for the details in writing.
Our guide on how to choose a boarding barn explains full, partial, pasture and self-care board and what to check on a visit. See all horse boarding in San Juan Capistrano.
Kids, camps and beginners in San Juan Capistrano
Going by customer reviews or the stables' own websites, eight stables run horse camps, eight stables welcome beginners and four stables run therapeutic riding programs. The table above shows which ones. Every stable sets its own rider requirements, including age, so ask before you plan around a ride, a lesson or a camp week.
- Stables with horse camps in California8
- Stables that welcome beginners in California8
- Therapeutic riding programs in California4
Planning a camp week? Read horse camp: what to expect for what camps include and what to pack.
More in California
- Trail rides in California267
- Lessons in California957
- Boarding in California652
- Beginners in California485
- Pony rides in California74
- Summer camps in California262
- Therapeutic riding in California130
- English in California455
- Western in California239
- Beach rides in California43
- Mountain rides in California47
- Sunset rides in California35
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