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 · 9 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Almond Tree Stables

Almond Tree Stables

4.6 7 reviews
“My horse, was well cared for and the on site trainer is a sweet gal Brittany, that really cares about her patrons, and what they need, or want.”
Since 2014
3538 Elk Ave
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Sheltering Oak Farms

Sheltering Oak Farms

5.0 1 review
“Patient, encouraging and kind riding instructors.”
Since 2014
3445 Meridian Rd
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Butte Creek Horse Club

Butte Creek Horse Club

5.0 2 reviews
“My horse and I love it.”
Since 2011
Durham, CA · 8 mi from Chico
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Camelot Equestrian Park

Camelot Equestrian Park

4.7 39 reviews
“I also enjoy spending my time looking at all of the beautiful horses who stay there!”
Open 24 hoursSince 2007
Oroville, CA · 15 mi from Chico
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Almond Country Farms Center

Almond Country Farms Center

4.7 5 reviews
“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”
Since 1994
Durham, CA · 8 mi from Chico
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Coalcyn Equestrian

Coalcyn Equestrian

5.0 1 review
Since 2020
Oroville, CA · 15 mi from Chico
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The 10 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

The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 156 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. 1 is open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 32 years. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 6 publish a contact page and 8 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 10 schools here, all 10 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.

Durham Park Stable

Durham Park Stable

5.0 4 reviews
“Kristin is an exceptional horsewoman who puts the health, safety and well being of every horse here as her top priority.”
Since 2013
Durham, CA · 8 mi from Chico
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Driving Naturally With Nattie

Driving Naturally With Nattie

4.7 2 reviews
Since 2011
Durham, CA · 8 mi from Chico
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Golden West Stables

Golden West Stables

4.9 2 reviews
Since 2021
Paradise, CA · 10 mi from Chico
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Starfire Gypsy Vanner Horses

Starfire Gypsy Vanner Horses

5.0 12 reviews
“I am so very grateful to Samantha at Starfire gypsy's What an incredible lady and trainer.”
Since 2013
Bangor, CA · 33 mi from Chico
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