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Amanda Garcia Equestrian Training
“She is so professional , the barn is always spotless clean and she is an amazing rider and trainer!”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons in San Luis Obispo, CA
24 schools listed · 6 in San Luis Obispo · 18 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Meadow Creek Farm
- Trails
“Dozens of white and blue peacocks roam freely, strutting and preening, goats, ducks and other barnyard animals fill the air with calls of nature, friendly folks chat easily, and contented horses graze in vast green pastures.”
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Morning Star Equestrian Center
“The owners are delightful, historic California family crossing paths with mine.”
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Bodhi Ranch
“In conclusion, Bodhi Ranch is not just a boarding facility; it's a retreat where horse enthusiasts can enjoy the beauty of Edna Valley, the proximity to Pismo Beach, and the unparalleled environment created by Kenzie and Keefer that's safe, comfortab...”
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Sage and Spur Ranch
“Premium hay is fed three times daily, grain/ supplements fed, (owner provided), blanketing, fly masks, protective boots applied for daily turn-out, all without extra charges.”
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Madonna Ranch
“Five Star's”
The 24 schools listed for San Luis Obispo, 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: San Luis Obispo, CA
6 of the 24 schools we list are based in San Luis Obispo; the other 18 serve San Luis Obispo from towns including Santa Ynez (55 mi), Arroyo Grande (11 mi) and Los Osos (10 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 249 reviews; 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. 17 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 22 of the schools on this page; 19 publish a contact page and 21 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 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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Barbi Breen-Gurley's Sea Horse Ranch
- Trails
“My grandson Frankie goes to Sea Horse Ranch for his Heartland (Charter School) horse lesson…I was privileged to go a be a spectator today… on top of it being a beautiful blue sky of a day…Morro Bay and ocean sounds in the distances…perfect…then the p...”
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Los Osos Valley Equine Farm
- Hike
- Forest
“Lots of room in their stalls, it is a nice setting, out in the country, lots of trees and trails to go riding on, also a nice arena for shows and equestrian events.”
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Varian Arabians
“Legendary Varian Arabians!”
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Roseshell's Roundup
“Roseshell and her assistants have done an amazing job introducing and teaching my children horse care, horse riding, safety and ranch life.”
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Eric Wagner's Training Center
“I've been a client here for a few years and really like their approach to starting and training horses, giving them a thorough foundation and teaching the owner and/or rider how to be an active knowledgeable rider and not a passenger.”
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United Mustangs of America
- Environment
- Learning
“They did so many fun things: beach rides, trail rides in Montana de Oro, training for and participating in jumping shows and Gymkhanas, assisting Monica with the training of wild mustang Luna, and much more.”
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The Horse Experience
“I called on Saturday morning to see if there was any availability for riding lessons or horse experience for the same day.”
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Cambridge Equestrian Center
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Starlite Meadows Farm
“Awesome”
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Arriba Arabian Horse Ranch
“Very nice place and they are always attentive to the care of the animals”
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Grace Riding Academy
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Tahira Mar Equestrian
“Anywhere she is managing, you'll see tidiness and organization as well as happy, relaxed horses.”
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Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding
- Fiancé
- Trail
- Scenery
“Best customer service, best horses for any level of rider, and the most gorgeous single track trails with breathtaking vistas of the vineyards and canyons.”
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Santa Ynez Valley Horseback Rides
- River
- Stream
- Trees
“I enjoyed the tranquility, the open fields, the green bushes that my horse was constantly trying to eat, the tree branches that I had to duck under because my horse is such a tall guy, the shallow stream that we waded through, even the butt of the ho...”
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Little Big Riding School
- Instructor
- Kids
“The ride itself was great, just a quick 45 minutes around the fields outside Santa Ynez, but the horses were very well behaved and easy to get along with.”
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California Sporthorses
“Heather is very knowledgeable, keeps me well updated, and my horses return in top condition and happy as can be.”
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Santa Ynez Valley Pony Club
“Very beautiful place”
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Horsemans Hangout
Horseback Riding Services in San Luis Obispo, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$202
Maximum cost
$958
National Average
$288
Avg Per Hour Rates
$86
$252
$454
Fair price range is based on 529 cost profiles
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