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Horse Harmony
“I am doing things I never thought possible with my horses, and have done it all in such a way with Sandi's tutelage that my horses greet me daily with a “Pick me!”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Los Gatos, CA
1 of these schools is based in Los Gatos; the others serve Los Gatos from towns including Gilroy (26 mi), Portola Valley (18 mi) and Watsonville (24 mi).
21 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Portola Pastures Inc
- Trail
“I liked.”
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Deerhorn Ranch
- Property
- Barn
- Pony
“Amazing environment for horses.”
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Peninsula Riding Academy
- Lessons
- Skills
- Learned
“If you are looking for that personal touch and an actual mentoring type relationship, where you will not just learn to ride but how to truly bond with these wonderful animals, you can't go wrong with Mary and Peninsula Riding Academy.”
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Milestone-Equestrian.com
- Lesson
- Skills
“From beginners to seasoned equestrians, this academy offers top-notch facilities and personalized attention, ensuring every rider reaches their full potential.”
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Coyote Canyon Ranch
- Trail
“Kristin is a trainer with lots of knowledge to share, but a kind heart, willing to listen as well as teach and not holding herself above the rest of us, which is also not a common experience.”
The 24 schools listed for Los Gatos, 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: Los Gatos, CA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 564 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "knowledge". 21 are open on Saturdays and 14 on Sundays. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for 22 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 4 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, 22 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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Stone Pine Stables
“You don't become a national champion by accident!”
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Harley Brown Equestrian
“If hunters is more your interest, rest assured that with the right commitment level on your end Harley and Olivia will take you to the international Hunter Derby rings.”
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Millennium Farm
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Bay Area Ridge Riders
“Great scenery, challenging ride with plenty different gait opportunities, horses were sweet (mine had a touch of attitude, which is what I like) and ride was refreshingly the full 3 hours (actually, 12 minutes over)!!”
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Excel Equestrian Llc.
“In that time, she's learned not only how to feel safe and comfortable riding, jumping and trail riding, but how to groom and care for the horses.”
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Horse Park at Woodside
- Country
- Skill
- Weather
“Great cross country horse park and more, riders can try their riding skill and develop it more, huge facility with all people would need to have a great day of riding.”
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Ligara Farms
- Beautiful
- Hills
- Barn
“Took my clients to see horses the nicest person took time out to talk with them about breed and sizes clients were amazed by the beauty in the horses love this amazing place💕💕💕 …”
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Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center
“Great organization.”
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Thorson's Arena
“Seems like a really nice place.”
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SL Barrel Horses
- Lessons
- Mare
- Patient
“She's great with both kids and adults alike, and whether you've got lofty goals and trying to shave off some time/get more competitive, or want to just improve and learn for fun, she's got you covered.”
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Painted Star Equestrian
- Lessons
- Patient
- Knowledge
“She responded quickly, re-assured me that it was never to late to get back into riding, and worked with me to find a lesson time that was convenient for me.”
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Leap of Faith Equestrian
“Natalie and her team continue to not only teach my daughter(13 yr old) to ride but also help guide and encourage her which results in more confidence!”
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Pacific View Sport Horses
- Barn
- Lessons
- Property
“I was nervous to leave behind a really supportive group of people at my last barn, especially with where my mare and I were at in our partnership, but I am so grateful that I have found PVSH and I look forward to our future there.”
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Chaparral Ranch at Woodside
- Trail Ride
- Area
- Trees
“We showed them our confirmation email and it only took a few minutes for them to ready some horses and find a staff member to lead the ride, but it's possible you may have to wait if this happens to you.”
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De Frates Horsemanship
“Her facility is fantastic and I will definitely work with her again in the future with either lessons or training.”
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Blue Banner Stables
- Kids
- Lessons
“Thank Kayla very much for your training!”
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Jec A. Ballou Equine Performance
“Her books and courses should be required reading for every professional in the industry, and every owner/rider serious about improving their horse's fitness and training.”
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Valen Equestrian
“Great care of horses and friendly people.”
Horseback Riding Services in Los Gatos, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$200
Maximum cost
$950
National Average
$285
Avg Per Hour Rates
$85
$250
$450
Fair price range is based on 445 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Los Gatos
- “Sarah is a wonderful patient trainer who showed so much compassion for my daughter who was going through some pretty tough confidence issues with her horse at the time.” — from a review of SL Barrel Horses
- “Natalie is a firm but patient teacher and I have watched my daughters progress steadily with their riding.” — from a review of Leap of Faith Equestrian
- “My daughter has grown in confidence in the riding ring in ways that translate to school and the rest of life.” — from a review of Peninsula Riding Academy
- “Professional and extremely enjoyable. Not only do you learn to proper riding technique, but how to take care of a horse including grooming and tacking up your horse.” — from a review of Excel Equestrian Llc.
- “The trainers and families at Pacific View Sport Horses are welcoming, kind, and friendly.” — from a review of Pacific View Sport Horses
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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