Horseback riding for beginners in California

The horses for lessons are well behaved and great for intermediate or beginner riders.

Also starting at a new barn is intimidating especially as a beginner (I’m 27).

Ashley is a patient and encouraging instructor who knows how to meet you at your skill level, whether you're a beginner or more experienced.

I have been horseback riding one other time, so I am a beginner level rider.

Great afternoon, I’m stuck a beginner and they had just the right horse for me!

My wife, daughter and I recently started taking lessons (as beginners) with NorCal Trail Rides.

The place is amazing great horses even a beginner can ride beautiful country to ride through and the staff is amazing.

Pleasant Valley is an amazing barn for anyone from beginners having their first experience with horses or someone who has been ridding for years!

Cheyenne the pony is the great with the beginner students.

The horses are beautiful and know the trails so you can be a beginner and feel comfortable in the horses.

We felt very comfortable as beginners with their guidance and had an amazing time!

Terry was so fun, friendly, and helpful, especially with a first-time rider.

It I was super relaxing and we were all beginners but it was a great experience for my family.

We had a private tour with Cheyenne who was very friendly and helpful with our beginner riders and allowed the group to trot when we were feeling comfortable doing so.

My first time ever riding on a horse and our guide, T, made sure I had a great time and I learned many fun facts about horses.

As beginners we didn’t know what to expect.

Very comprehensive, professional approach to teaching beginners.

Awesome experience for kids, whether you're experienced with horses already like my daughter or a beginner.

" I did the Adult beginner camp and could not speak more highly of Sundance, the trainers (Vicki and Erin), and the fellow riders, and the beautiful horses, of course!

Her horses can take a beginner who has never been on a horse to an advanced rider like herself.

As a rank beginner, I've been taking basic dressage lessons with Floriane off and on for a couple years.

I started with no riding experience and thinking to understand horses and basic ideas for a few classes, and who knows now that I love it so much and I want to ride for life.

They work with riders of all levels from beginner to intermediate to advanced and consistently demonstrate patience, support, and genuine care.

Beginner lesson friendly.

I’m a beginner adult rider and have absolutely fallen in love with horseback riding, thanks to Kelsea and her sweet horses Ronan and Beauty.

The staff has always been helpful, I’m a beginner, and my teachers easy to work with.

No matter if you are a beginner or advanced rider you will enjoy these magnificent creatures.

I got to ride without a rope attached to her horse so I was taught to guide my own horse even as a beginner !

I have prior experience riding but it was my fiancée’s first time on a horse.

Went for a beach ride as a beginner without any experience riding horses.

They are especially sensitive to my nerves as an adult beginner and go above and beyond to help me be comfortable.

She helped me take a green TB from struggling to get canter leads to schooling 2nd level dressage and beginner novice eventing and we had fun all along the way.

Jody gives lessons from beginners on up.

My daughter had never ridden a horse before but Brittney was very patient with her.

Annette is very experienced and is a great instructor for a beginner like myself.

Students are also really friendly, ranging from beginners to professional jumpers!

This was her first time on a horse (She rode ponies a few times as a child at various faires/markets) so she was extremely sore after the first day.

I highly recommend Tally Ho to beginners of all ages and to more advanced riders not in a position to own a horse.

As a beginner rider I didn’t know what exactly I was looking for in lessons.

Had a first-time Rider with us.

My friend and I had little to no experience but our guide Tina was super knowledgeable and took the time to teach us the basics of horse riding.

As a beginner, I was a little nervous at first, but she took the time to make sure I felt comfortable and confident every step of the way.

We had a range of riders from pros to beginners and we all had a great time.

This is such a good barn for beginner riders!

It is an amazing place to ride for both beginners and intermediate riders- I love Pine Trails!

It was my wife's first time riding a horse and my first time in many years and our guide, Trinity, gave us clear and helpful instruction and helped us to feel comfortable.

I have progressed from being a beginner to an advanced competitor and winning ribbons over fences and in the undersaddle.

Great for beginners or advanced riders.

Would definitely recommend Four Star for lessons, including beginners!

From beginners to advanced riders, Cherie will create a program that works for you.

Great for beginners or any horse lover.

Rachel Deupree is an exceptional rider, talented trainer, and gifted coach who brings out the best in everyone, from beginners to experienced competitors.

Georgia helped us navigate our first time riding horses!

All of her horses are well mannered, very well taken care of, AND she has a horse to match every level of rider from beginner to advanced in both Western and English disciplines.

The horses are good for beginners.

We are both beginners, having only done one other horseback riding tour previously, and our guide Kyle was very patient and friendly.

Our trail guide was Joe, he was amazing and patient with us as beginners on our horses.

A must do for beginners and skilled riders alike!

I highly recommend Bay Area Horse Archers to anyone who wants to explore mounted archery, from beginners to competitive archers, everyone can benefit from their training.

I was going to sign myself up for riding lessons even if it meant I was going to look ridiculous or feel insecure as an adult beginner.

Ideal whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, if you are in the area the go!

I'm an adult beginner who was taking lessons at another facility.

Wendell was our guide and he was great - very knowledgeable and made our first time rider (me) feel confident from the beginning.

This was my first time riding at this place , our guide was Marina and she was really fun and explained everything really well!

I went to Los Lagos as a beginner rider.

I booked a trail ride for 2 as first-time riders, and the entire process, including booking with Christy and the actual experience itself was very welcoming.

It was my first time riding in a lot of years and everything went well.

We volunteer here, have no experience with horses, but what a great experience.

Had my beginners class with Katie and she was awesome.

I’m a first time rider and this has opened a new love for riding!

The rides can range from beginner to a more advanced ride Jennifer explained.

The experience at rancho agave was 100/10 🙌🏼 it was my first time riding a horse and the instructors made me so comfortable that I ended up becoming a pro at the end of the day😝.

Steve was truly delightful company in addition to being a fantastic guide on the trail providing guidance and instilling confidence to my in beginner level companions.

As an adult beginner rider with very little experience, Paul has been such a great trainer.

Which is great if you do have this experience, because it´s no „nose-to-tail“ and therefore not suitable for beginners.

Adam trains all levels and ages of riders from elementary school age youth beginners up through mature adults.

I highly recommend from very beginner to experienced riders!

I would definitely recommend coming here for horse lessons if you are a beginner or experienced.

It was my husbands first time riding and the instructor did amazing step step by step.

Whether you’re a complete beginner just finding your seat, or an advanced rider refining your skills, she sees the potential in every student.

She was a fabulous teacher for the kids, who all had never been on a horse before.

As a complete beginner, I appreciate the calm and well-paced lessons to build up my experience and confidence in riding.

Amazing trails for beginners with unforgettable views as well as advanced private rider options with Ashley or Adam!

Whether you're a first-time rider or have plenty of experience, this is a fantastic adventure.

As a beginner rider, I appreciated how my instructor Casey understood my needs and conducted the lessons at a slow and comfortable pace.

Tobi was an incredible lead and ran us through everything we needed to know, especially as total beginners who have never ridden horses before.

Doug, (owner operator) was a very patient and informative guide for our party of 4 beginner riders.

He is awesome with beginners and with more advanced riders as well as with my special needs kid.

Incredible first time ever on a horse.

I highly recommend Kim, the trainers and her horses to anyone from beginners interested in learning to ride to experienced riders wanting to become involved at the showing level.

I recommend you do a private lesson if you’re a beginner, and then enjoy a lovely, therapeutic trail ride.

The summer camp is highly recommended for beginner riders to experience horsemanship, riding instruction and barn life.

The captain treats everyone fairly, and teaches everyone to ride horses competitively as well for beginners

No experience necessary, as I did not know a thing about riding horses.

I would highly recommend for beginners to the novice

Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, Brooke will make sure you have a great time!

She guided my friends and I who had little to no experience on horseback.

Most people who are beginners do not understand how to properly use a bridle and bit and as a result end up pulling on the horse's mouth the whole time which is not good.

It was my first time riding so I was a little nervous but Jimmy the owner was extremely patient.

I had some experience english riding as a child and teenager, but hadn't ridden in decades and was basically back to being a beginner.

We had one beginner and two intermediate riders and everyone felt comfortable and had a good time.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, you'll find a warm and welcoming environment here that truly puts horses first.

We were beginner and intermediate and the horses/mules chosen for us were a perfect fit.

My wife never rode a horse before and was scared, especially the one they brought out was very large.

My daughter was a first time rider and she has had a blast since she started.

I started riding with VBE as an adult beginner, and I could not have found a better barn to start my journey!

FYI we are beginners and this was fairly easy.

I’m a first time rider and can say that their beginner class is very beginner friendly.

Great for beginners of all ages to well versed riders!

It's a small ground, good for beginners and the folks there are really nice and professional.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider looking to advance, you’re in great hands here to improve as a rider.

Wonderful ride, good for first time riders!

had my first beginner lesson in January!

From beginners to more experienced riders, this barn has it all.

The school horses are all lovely teachers and very patient with beginner riders like me.

Highly recommended but more for beginner Hunter jumper riders.

Watching kids light up with pride after a great lesson or seeing a nervous beginner grow into a confident rider is something truly beautiful.

Beginners are welcome here!

Highly recommend Western Trail Rides for all lessons beginners or not!

I’m just a beginner, but I highly recommend Cara for any level!

They shouldn’t put beginner or first-time riders on untrained horses that can’t follow commands.

Great for beginners or intermediate riders of most ages, and the guides were super informative and helpful and kind, especially with my mother and helping her up.

She is well qualified to teach anyone, from beginners to advanced.

Both myself and my grandson highly recommended riding here whether you are a beginner or have experience riding.

Whether you're a seasoned equestrian or a first-time rider, I highly recommend embarking on a horse adventure with socal horse adventures.

Jasmine is a great beginners horse.

I previously rode English while my partner had never ridden a horse - Tad did an amazing job explaining it to him and may have even helped convince him to eventually get a horse.

My parents and cousin had never ridden horses before, so this outing was very special and meaningful to me.

Wilma was just as gentle and beautiful as her website description - a perfect horse for a group of young girls (some first time riders included).

When she started, she was a beginner, and now she is a talented rider jumping over three feet!

Gerry, Stacy & Erica work with each individual horse and rider to bring out the best of their abilities from beginner to show rider and everywhere in between.

Great and fun riding for kids, teenagers and older ones, beginner or advanced riders.

I started lessons with Amy as an adult beginner, and I’ve grown so much in confidence, technique, and connection with the horses under her guidance.

Her daughter Chloe was a sweetheart and they both were so patient with my kids since it was there first time riding a horse.

Being beginners to riding horses Conner made sure to answer all our question and gave us helpful tips and feedback when going up and down hills.

Whether you are interested in lessons or beautiful trail riding adventures, whether you are a beginner or a life-time rider, this is absolutely the best place to ride!

I started lessons in the fall (as an adult beginner) with both Andrii and Kae, who are 10/10 instructors - super patient, clear, and encouraging.

As a first-time rider, I was nervous starting lessons in my 20s, but Mary made me feel welcome from the very beginning.

I would love to do this again and would recommend to this to newbies and beginners, and also more experienced riders.

Made the experience fun for me and even my partner who has no riding experience.

Recently started with Red Barn as an adult beginner.

Also, there are a few schools there which teach beginner-advanced kids and adults.

The horses themselves are exceptionally well-trained, so even nervous beginners can relax and enjoy the ride.

Great instructors from beginner to advanced.

Karla’s program is ideal for every rider - beginners, advanced, kids, adults, etc.

She has a gift for teaching and makes my dream of riding feel possible, even as an adult beginner.

I am a beginner and know virtually nothing about horses.

I have never rode a horse.

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced rider, I’d highly recommend booking a lesson with her.

My dtr started off as an advanced beginner trail rider and has progressed to their gymkhana team on a step up horse in 4 months of lessons.

We are all beginners and her instruction and horse selection were perfect.

I would highly recommend this place to anybody whether you're a beginner or not.

This was my first time riding a horse, and I don’t think it could have gone any better anywhere else.

The horses seemed so well cared for and were great for 2 beginners (1 had never been on a horse) and myself, a current rider.

Overall, I highly recommend Claudia as a horse trainer for anyone who wants to learn about or become familiar with horses, whether they are beginners or have some prior experience.

This place is best for people with some prior experience, but they will take on dedicated beginners or recommend a quality barn for newbies to get some basic skills.

Such a welcoming environment for beginners and advanced riders alike.

Everyone is treated as an equal, from the beginner starting out to the patrons here that own horses.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced equestrian refining advanced skills, they meet you exactly where you are.

I felt totally comfortable being a first time rider and witnessed Taryn fantastically instruct riders of all ages and experience levels with ease.

The perfect barn for beginners all the way to the most advanced riders.

Fun and professional riding environment for beginners to top show level riders from junior to adult.

The horses provided for beginners are so calm and gentle.

Do most definitely recommend if beginners want to learn

Everyone couldn’t believe how beautiful, strong and calm the duo are and how much this transferred into first time horseback riding for some!

As a complete beginner, I was nervous about getting started, but she has been incredibly patient, encouraging, and supportive every step of the way.

I would highly recommend her to anyone from beginners to advanced and any age!

Shari has taught me how to ride and is great for beginners who want to take lessons.

Definitely recommend this center for any beginner riders as myself.

Sara is a very good instructor, all her horses are very friendly horses, she also have horses for beginners riders and experienced riders.

Thanks to Scott’s dedication and expertise, we went from complete beginners to confidently loping.

Were great at working with beginners to advanced.

Everyone there was so nice and understanding for first time riders.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, Julie knows how to tailor her instruction to fit your level.

She’s so patient and encouraging, especially for adult beginners like me.

I came to Judy as an adult beginner rider with some experience working with horses.

Our children had never been on horses and she worked so well with them.

No riding experience necessary, the staff was professional and polite the whole way.

Great place for beginners I took the fam they really enjoyed themselves.

Starting with no experience, I’ve learned how to ride well and feel confident on a horse.

If you are beginner like me, this is the right place to start.

The horses are beautiful and well trained, great for both beginners and the more experienced riders.

Started taking lessons as an adult beginner with Maryam a few months ago and have been loving every aspect of it so far!

As a beginner I was immediately at ease with Nelly.

It's a great place for beginners to give riding a try and for experienced riders to bring their horses.

First time ever on a horse for me and I couldn’t of asked for a better birthday!

I have taken beginner level lessons a few different times across my life but I’ve never learned as much as quickly as I have working with Erin.

As adult beginners riders, it can feel pretty daunting to start a new hobby but everyone has been so kind and helpful and reassuring!

She has a great way of working with riders at a wide range of experience levels, from beginners to advanced riders.

Whether you want a quiet escape, a beginner horsemanship session, or a scenic carriage ride, this place delivers an unforgettable, restorative experience highly recommended!

His personality was easy going and outgoing and helped with any new beginner scares.

great barn for beginners to horse show goals.

This is truly a program for beginner to advanced riders to improve with a smile on their face!

A unique opportunity to see beginner to pro riders on hunting and jumping horses.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, we recommend Katie and Roxbury Riding Club without hesitation—her passion and expertise are unmatched!

Great time for beginners, Christy is friendly and patient, she did a great job with me and my wife

The horses were happy and rested making our ride easy and enjoyable, even for our first-time rider.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, Chrissy meets you where you are and helps you reach your goals.

She has tons of experience and is able to teach from beginners to advanced.

We both started as complete beginners, and her patience, knowledge, and encouragement have helped us become much more comfortable and confident in the saddle.

The horses were clearly well-cared for and incredibly gentle, making even a beginner like me feel completely at ease.

We took our granddaughter here for her first time ever riding a horse.

The creek tour was very manageable for a beginner rider (me) as long as you are comfortable with the slight inclines and declines on the trail.

This should be every beginner or veteran in the horse world's very first stop

She started as a total beginner and has advanced to small jumps up to 2 feet and schooling shows.

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced rider, Kelsey makes sure you're not just improving your riding skills but also building a strong, trusting partnership with your horse.

Lynette is a lovely person, has a lovely family, and is careful in choosing horses with riders; both experienced and first-time riders.

I watched her work with beginner riders untacking, as well as observing how she treated her employees.

Whether you're a seasoned rider or a beginner, Mt.

Have taken a few lessons here, the trainers are very nice and welcoming to beginners and experienced riders alike!

Whether you're a beginner taking your first lesson or an experienced rider looking to advance your skills, Caboray Ranch offers the perfect environment to learn, grow, and thrive.

This facility has help and resources for the very beginner, and is also set up for those who are a little more serious with their horse passion!

It is very hard to find Excellent trainers that are very friend and have patience with all ages of riders from beginners to advanced!

They are very happy and fun to ride, beginner-friendly horses who can help you grow to competition level!

I have gone from beginner to intermediate and I am very pleased with my progress, thanks to Kim.

Maddie was an incredible guide for my first time riding and made the whole experience relaxed and filled with laughs.