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Mountain View Ranch
“Absolutely amazing ppl with extensive knowledge that can take any level”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Cathedral City, CA
None of these schools is based in Cathedral City; they work from towns including Temecula (45 mi), Fallbrook (55 mi) and Hemet (31 mi).
24 schools listed · 3 open 24/7 · 15 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Wine Country Trails by Horseback
- Morning
- Squirrel
- Wine Tasting
“We went with a group of 6 and it was memorable and we all recommend it for anyone wanting to enjoy the sightseeing of a vineyard or want to have an experience riding horses.”
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White Brook Farm
“My daughters would be nervous about new techniques or information they needed to learn but would not say anything, and she would explain everything in such a clear manner and level they would understand.”
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Stokes Equestrian
- Kids
- Lessons
- Ranch
“My daughter struggled every day with going to kindergarten but on horse days I knew she'd spring right out of bed and get ready for school with no complaints .”
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Hybrid Horsemanship
“They really focus on teaching the horses using hormenship trainings and bringing up the best from each horse.”
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Roloff Ranch
“Great place to keep your horses.”
The 24 schools listed for Cathedral City, CA teach riding. Which disciplines a barn runs, whether it has an indoor arena and which ages it accepts come from what the barn publishes itself; star ratings and rider quotes are taken from public listings.
Area overview: Cathedral City, CA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 738 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. 3 are open around the clock; 15 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. Domain records put 15 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 5 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 15 publish a contact page and 19 list a public email. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Where are riding lesson times and rider levels published?
Out of the 24 schools here, all 24 publish a site of their own. That page carries the lesson timetable, the rider levels and the age rules; whether a barn has an indoor arena is rarely in the listing itself, so read it before you call.
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Collins Horse Ranch
“Very nice setup”
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Eclipse Equestrian
“We have boarded and trained with Eclipse Equestrian for more than 4 years.”
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Bellarian Farm LLC
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Providence Heart Ranch
“I wish the ride was on a trail and not just in the circle pen, but the staff were great at giving us a few riding tips since it's been a while since we rode last”
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Reins Therapeutic Horsemanship Program
“I encourage everyone to donate your equine equipment if you have any to spare and if you have time volunteers are needed especially for the afternoon shifts.”
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San Luis Rey Training Center
- Horse Racing
- Watch
- Thoroughbred
“I trained there for a year and it was a wonderful experience...”
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The Riding Academy
- Learning
- Lessons
“We really loved this place and we will definetly go back and reccomend this acadamy (the horse tango was who they parntered me with and he was very calm) :)”
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Blossom Hill Ranch
- Pony
- Kids
- Barn
“The trainers are so engaged and their love of horses and riding shows and rubs off on the kids.”
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Stachowski Farm
“Beautiful beyond belief!”
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End Of the Road Ranch
“Such a great slice of heaven”
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Great Horses of America
- Trails
“Love this place!”
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Brandi's Equestrian Riding Academy
“So does my granddaughter best experience EVER!!”
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Kimberly Monk Dressage
“One of the best places to ride.”
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Over the Rainbow Farm
- Lessons
“I highly recommend this farm if you want to learn everything about horses, not just a “touristy” experience where they kick you out at the one hour mark.”
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Equu8 Horsemanship and Therapeutic Riding Temecula
“Marina is great with our children.”
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Chestnut Hills Equestrian Center
“I love it here it is the best!!!”
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Wylde Horses Therapeutic Riding Facility
“Took my son in for his first lesson first time riding on a horse and we loved this facility Rachael was very patient, kind and educated my son about horses even let him walk red she explained everything very clearly for my son to understand proper ba...”
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Roper Ranch
“I want to put out a HUGE Thank you to this ranch for taking in my mother's horse Twinkie as she lost her home and almost Twinkie in the campfire in Paradise California.”
Horseback Riding Services in Cathedral City, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$210
Maximum cost
$996
National Average
$299
Avg Per Hour Rates
$90
$263
$472
Typical price range is based on 426 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Cathedral City
- “Christina helped my daughter to feel confident with the horses from day 1 despite my daughter having zero experience with horses when she started.” — from a review of White Brook Farm
- “Had a wonderful experience with our guide. The horses were very calm and made us feel safe for being our first time.” — from a review of Wine Country Trails by Horseback
- “Horses are very well taken care of. Trainers and staff are very nice and professional.” — from a review of Stachowski Farm
- “Robin is amazing and made everyone feel safe and comfortable learning how to ride horses.” — from a review of Over the Rainbow Farm
- “Strongly recommend Wine Country Trails by Horseback. Our group had an amazing experience working with the staff from start to finish!” — from a review of Wine Country Trails by Horseback
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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