Wendee and Friends
“From my very first session with Wendee she taught me that there is an entirely different yet effective way to work with horses as well as other animals.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Napa, CA
1 of these schools is based in Napa; the others serve Napa from towns including Petaluma (18 mi), Vacaville (19 mi) and Glen Ellen (14 mi).
8 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Sonoma Horse Park
“One of the best horse parks in California with such nice people working there.”
Triple Creek Horse Outfit
“He took time to make sure we felt comfortable and would be safe on the horses before setting out.”
Giant Steps
“Fantastic program that uses equine therapy to help so many people.”
Windfall Farm Inc
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Strides Riding Academy
“As a late bloomer beginner in horse riding at the age of 68, I have come to feel confident, in charge and even competitive in my riding, now at the age of 80!!!”
The 10 schools listed for Napa, 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: Napa, CA
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 219 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 8 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page; all 10 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 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.
Ranchotel Horse Center
Arabian Star Equestrian Center
“Three outdoor arenas with lights and the indoor arena is great”
Alex Greer Dressage
“Alex is an incredible dressage trainer who really cares about the horses and her clients.”
Equithotics Inc
“He does a great job with my 21 yr old!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Napa
- “We had such an amazing time with the horses and Wendee was very welcoming during our time with them.” — from a review of Wendee and Friends
- “Maggie Clancy is an excellent instructor--she provides the confidence building skills, along with skills needed to be one with your horse.” — from a review of Strides Riding Academy
- “Very friendly trail guides and horses. Very flexible service too, if you contact them in advance.” — from a review of Triple Creek Horse Outfit
- “Top notch facility and show. Beautiful facilities filled with people that truly care for the horses and the people that travel with them.” — from a review of Sonoma Horse Park
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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