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Almond Tree Stables
“Well organized and kept.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Chico, CA
2 of these schools are based in Chico; the others serve Chico from towns including Durham (8 mi), Oroville (15 mi) and Paradise (10 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Sheltering Oak Farms
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Butte Creek Horse Club
“My horse and I love it.”
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Camelot Equestrian Park
- Sale
- Trails
- Tack
“Great place for camping and riding your horse”
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Durham Park Stable
“This is horse heaven!”
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Almond Country Farms Center
“I love this place all the people are very sweet,the horses are very loving and beautiful scenary iv been their several times and I loved it I recommend this place to people”
The 24 schools listed for Chico, 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: Chico, CA
23 of the 24 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,128 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 19 are open on Saturdays and 17 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 52 years. 4 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. 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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Driving Naturally With Nattie
“She really knows horses and works super hard to make sure all of her clients learn a lot and have a great experience.”
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Golden West Stables
- Trails
“If you want to board your horse at a stable where it will be safe and well cared for, in a friendly and fun environment, you won't find a better facility than Golden West Stables.”
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Coalcyn Equestrian
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Starfire Gypsy Horses
- Training
- Team
“More than training and showing a horse all the way to the National level, Samantha does so with class, excellent sportsmanship, and a willingness to always help others along the way.”
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Butte Star Ranch
- Instructor
- Wedding
- Lessons
“Every 3rd week has inspirational music by Hope Point YC Naz excellent everything music fellowship”
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Infinity Farm
“It's all about team work here at infinity farm so come on out and see the many things we have to offer and breathe in some knowledge about horse life here at the farm.”
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Boarding On the Lake
- Pictures
- Name
- Fun
“The horses are well trained and obviously well cared for, the guide was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the ride, and the views were beautiful.”
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Horse N Around Trail Rides
- Scenery
- Memories
- Pictures
“I wanted to go horseback riding with some friends for my birthday but didn't know where to go (we were driving up from SF) and stumbled upon Horse N Around.”
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Piping Rock Equestrian Center
- Deer
- Camp
- Environment
“5-year old originally was signed up for the Farmstead Camp but he showed more interest in horse riding than the (wonderful) activities so mid week we changed him to Pony Critters.”
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Shadow Glen Family Stables
- Scenery
- Beautiful
- Wrangler
“They would check on is because of heat and they were very good listeners and helped anyone who had trouble with the horses and they made it really fun!”
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Triple Crown Equestrian Center
- Kids
- Parking
- Arena
“Best facility in the western United states!”
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Rollin F Ranch
- Metal
- Art
- Apple
“I was a newbie at horse riding and I was really comfortable (mine stopped for a quick bathroom break lol) The ranch is well maintained and has a lot of cool art installments across the route.”
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Sugarland Ranch Woodland
- Team
- Lessons
- Management
“This is up and coming to be woodlands hottest equestrian center and I feel lucky that I managed to get a paddock near my friends before they're booked out!!!”
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Horseshoe Barn
- Supply
- Farrier
“Delivered here to a load, they're amazing they took me right in , very friendly people no docks if you got semi but big parking lot enough to turn around and easy in and out.”
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Cloverleaf Ranch
- Animals
- Community
- Safety
“If you sign a release and sport one of their bumper stickers you are free to collect as much used bedding material (horse poo and shavings) as you wish.”
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Triple Creek Horse Outfit
- Forest
- Trails
- Book
“The most positive part of her experience was the time Dominic took to teach and prepare her for her ride so horse and rider remained safe, but then, for the next hour and a half, he continued to make sure she was having fun, grew in confidence and ri...”
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Topiary Farms
- Patient
- Lessons
- Instructors
“I love this place would recommend it to anyone Ellen and the trainers were very patient and supportive with my kids The farm is absolutely gorgeous”
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Dragonfire Farm
“At other riding places I've been to it seems like they just lead the kids around and nothing is really learned but the instructors here are very knowledgeable and my daughter felt safe on the horse they had so she's progressed very fast!!”
Horseback Riding Services in Chico, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$234
Maximum cost
$1109
National Average
$333
Avg Per Hour Rates
$100
$292
$526
Typical price range is based on 516 cost profiles
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