Painted Star Equestrian
“If you're thinking about trying horseback riding, whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, definitely book a lesson with her.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons in Gilroy, CA
15 schools listed · 10 in Gilroy · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Jeanette Arnaout Training
“Fantastic day with Jeanette, both my girls (5yr & 2yr) had a wonderful time.”
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SL Barrel Horses
“10 stars for her abilities and "touch" she brings to her barn.”
De Frates Horsemanship
“Her facility is fantastic and I will definitely work with her again in the future with either lessons or training.”
Blue Banner Stables
“The team at this local stable is incredibly knowledgeable and always eager to help, making them a fantastic resource for both kids and adults who are interested in learning.”
Flying Tail Farms
“She connects incredibly well with every horse she rides, and is one of those very rare riders that can adjust their riding style to exactly what the horse needs.”
The 15 schools listed for Gilroy, 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: Gilroy, CA
10 of the 15 schools we list are based in Gilroy; the other 5 serve Gilroy from San Martin (5 mi), San Juan Bautista (8 mi) and Watsonville (12 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 271 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "knowledge" and "patient". 14 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 22 years. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 1 takes 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 15 schools here, 14 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.
Three Horse Farm
“They have great horses at their barn that are treated really well, even the lesson horses which I feel like is sadly fairly rare to see these days.”
Seascape Sport Horses
“My wife has been riding at Seascape Sport Horses with Charis since the beginning of the year and it's been a fantastic experience.”
Red Fox Farm
“Exceptional facilities, extreme care to ensure that all aspects of this facility are clean, maintained and ready for use.”
Stagnaro Stables
“It was perfect for getting him out to burn off some energy and get some fresh air & sunshine in the privacy of his own designated space ❤️”
Thorson's Arena
“Seems like a really nice place.”
Triple Bar Stables
“I cannot thank her enough for helping me with the purchase of my diva as well as teaching me how to ride him and allow both of us to relearn the sport in a way we can both enjoy.”
Pacific View Sport Horses
“The smaller outdoor arena is perfect for little kid lessons, lunging, and working on flat work without having to navigate around jumps and poles.”
Lone Oak Equestrian Center
“Great place my daughter has been attending classes for three years now.”
Seven Oaks Farm
“I had some experience on horses but I lacked in the fundamentals and I feel much more educated now.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in Gilroy
- “My wife looks forward to every lesson and her riding has improved so much.” — from a review of Seascape Sport Horses
- “This is both my kids first time taking riding lessons and Shannen is awesome!” — from a review of Painted Star Equestrian
- “Jeanette is amazing with horses! She has the knowledge and experience to help you and train your horse.” — from a review of Jeanette Arnaout Training
- “If you're thinking about getting your kids (or yourself!) into riding, I can't recommend this place enough.” — from a review of Painted Star Equestrian
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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