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24 schools listed · 8 in Petaluma · 15 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
The 24 schools listed for Petaluma, 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.
8 of the 24 schools we list are based in Petaluma; the other 16 serve Petaluma from towns including Santa Rosa (15 mi), Novato (11 mi) and Sebastopol (14 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 576 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 14 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. Domain records put 18 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 15 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.
Out of the 24 schools here, 23 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.
- “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
- “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
- “When I first walked into the barns, everyone at the stable was so welcoming.” — from a review of Monarch Stables
- “As a new horse owner, no one hesitated to answer any of my questions with kindness and patience (even if it was a no-brainer).” — from a review of Cloverleaf Ranch
- “Judy is quick to respond, never late, and teaches not just riding but my daughter comes home with tons of facts and interesting things she learned.” — from a review of Pegasus Riding School
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
