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Santa Clarita Valley Equestrian Center
- Teaching
- Kids
- Trail Ride
“Sta Clarita is a very beautiful, clean and safe city, I think that is why it is very expensive to live here, but if I could, of course I would live here.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons in Santa Clarita, CA
24 schools listed · 6 in Santa Clarita · 1 open 24/7 · 17 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Jump For Joy
“My horse is well cared for, eats high quality alfalfa, has his stall cleaned once a day, has access to several turn out areas, and has the benefit of staff and friends that have an eye on him, even when I'm not around.”
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White Oak Ranch Boarding Stbl
“Very clean, upscale in a natural level.”
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Clear Compass Equestrian
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Lowe Riders Riding Academy
“We met the manager Jill I think was her name, This place is beyond beautiful we got to see the baby horse name Siri play with the dog discuss options for my daughters first lessons very professional and polite really looking forward to our future vis...”
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Wolf Creek Valley Ranch
- Trail
“Great place with wonderful people.”
The 24 schools listed for Santa Clarita, 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: Santa Clarita, CA
6 of the 24 schools we list are based in Santa Clarita; the other 18 serve Santa Clarita from towns including Chatsworth (11 mi), Sylmar (12 mi) and Lake View Terrace (13 mi). 23 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 3.9 to 5.0 across 419 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. Domain records put 14 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 22 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 2 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.
Can I book a riding lesson online?
2 of the 24 schools take bookings through their own site. For a first lesson most barns still want a phone call, because they need your height and weight before they can put a horse's name against your slot.
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Jakes Place Horse Ranch
“Great place”
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Brass Ring Sun Farms
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Silver Gate Farms
“They take really good care of their horses and every horse I have ridden so far has been a real joy to ride.”
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Courtship Ranch
- Area
- Trails
- Property
“Great owners, that care for your horse as if it is their own, a well managed facility with large covered arena and easy access to miles of beautiful trails.”
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Goldspirit Farm
- Teach
“Under Susan's careful tutelage, I have learned to groom and care for a horse and its tack, how to walk, trot, and canter, and am currently learning dressage and jumping!”
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Hansen Dam Horse Park
- Duty
- Scenery
- Site
“Watch horse training and riding”
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Cellar Door Farm
- Wranglers
- Learn
- Health
“In addition to being an incredible teacher, you can tell the quality of her barn by seeing her happy and healthy horses, by interacting with her amazing team (we adore her assistant!”
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Golden Glen Stables
- Training
- Skills
- Instructor
“Erin's training abilities and aesthetics for both horse and rider paint a beautiful picture in the show ring and provide a solid foundation for any rider.”
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Randy Cano Training Stables
“I will always be grateful to him and Ben for this wonderful horse who shared my life.”
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Storia Stables
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Breezy Meadow Stables
- Patient
- Barn
- Lesson
“My kids have never worked/rode horses and in less than 18mths are not only comfortable but know the ins and outs of how to ride and care for them and continue to learn with every lesson!”
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Peppertree Ranch
“Has everything you need.”
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Regal Equestrian
“Excellent horse trainer working in a gorgeous facility”
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Hillside Farms
“Wonderful training barn for Dressage & H/J”
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Mischief Farm
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SS Performance Horses
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Mountain Meadows Ranch
- Trails
“Our family, friends, and more.”
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Rushton Stables LA
“You get to watch horses on their way in and out as the trainers work with them, constantly moving, and when it's time for your lesson you're matched with one of their fantastic, show-quality horses.”
Horseback Riding Services in Santa Clarita, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$245
Maximum cost
$1160
National Average
$348
Avg Per Hour Rates
$104
$306
$550
Average price range is based on 452 cost profiles
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