Best Horseback Riding Lessons in Santa Cruz, CA

The highest-rated Horse Riding companies out of 200 vetted & reviewed in the Santa Cruz area.

Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center

Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center

(23)
“Awesome stsff”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2002
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Deerhorn Ranch

Deerhorn Ranch

(12)
  • Barn
  • Pony
  • Property
“I like the option of nearby trails and the new arena will be awesome!”
In Business Since 2021
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Jec A. Ballou Equine Performance

Jec A. Ballou Equine Performance

(2)
“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.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2005
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Valen Equestrian

Valen Equestrian

(5)
“Fabulous!!”
In Business Since 2014
620 Calabasas Rd, Watsonville, CA
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Horse Feathers Training and Riding Academy

Horse Feathers Training and Riding Academy

(6)
Liability Forms, Horse Training, Boarding
“She's an excellent instructor and even if it's just one lesson, you'll leave with a better understanding and maybe a positive experience that will bring you back again.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1988
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Magical Horsemanship

Magical Horsemanship

(3)
  • Healing
“She has a special way with the natural world that makes it both accessible and healing, helping to connect visitors and clients with Earth's balancing energies for an amazing experience.”
In Business Since 2023
1148 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA
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Free Spirit Stables

Free Spirit Stables

(2)
  • Yoga
“I have been blessed to attend many of her 'yoga with horses' sessions and every single time I leave with my body and mind feeling rejuvenated and anew.”
In Business Since 2021
1148 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA
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Whisper Equestrian Center

Whisper Equestrian Center

(1)
“Kind and caring animal loving people with a pleasant, quiet and multifaceted environment”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2020
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Golden Gaits Equestrian Center

Golden Gaits Equestrian Center

(1)
“Great trainer, a lot of experience with all ages …wonderful energy too!”
Accepts Cash, Check
In Business Since 2007
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Bay Area Ridge Riders

Bay Area Ridge Riders

(1)
“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)!!”
In Business Since 2010
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Trinity Rivers Equestrian at Monte Vista Christian School

Trinity Rivers Equestrian at Monte Vista Christian School

(1)
“I can not begin to describe just how much of a blessing this is especially for someone looking to work their way up to a top-level rider you really wont find horses as bombproof, accommodating, and talented as these for even 2-3 times the lesson cost...”
In Business Since 2012
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Horse & Heart Equine-Assisted Learning

Horse & Heart Equine-Assisted Learning

(4)
“They are very friendly.”
In Business Since 2011
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Equine Harmony Equestrian

Equine Harmony Equestrian

(2)
“I recently moved my horse to the facility and I'm most impressed with, how well, organized the boarding facility is , and clean.”
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Horse Harmony

Horse Harmony

(1)
“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!”
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Sea Star Training Stables

Sea Star Training Stables

In Business Since 2014
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Ligara Farms

Ligara Farms

(33)
  • Hills
  • Trainers
  • Happy
“Corrie is doing such an amazing job and thanks to her excellent teaching style I see how my girls advance and make a very good progress in such a short time.”
In Business Since 2021
1690 San Pedro Ave, Morgan Hill, CA
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Thorson's Arena

Thorson's Arena

(18)
“Beautiful grounds”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2012
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Pacific View Sport Horses

Pacific View Sport Horses

(6)
  • Lessons
  • Felt
  • Confidence
“This was our 3rd riding school and the minute my daughter set foot on the property and felt embraced by Rosy and her team, she wouldn't consider riding elsewhere.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2021
295 Webb Rd, Watsonville, CA
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Coyote Canyon Ranch

Coyote Canyon Ranch

(13)
  • Trail
“Not only is it in a great location - a 5 minute walk from a beautiful new preserve, but it is also well maintained by people who really care about the horses.”
In Business Since 2016
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Triple Bar Stables

Triple Bar Stables

(3)
“I came from a hard experience previous to her and she has helped me excel past any expectation I have had of both myself and my horses.”
20+ Years Experience
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Lone Oak Equestrian Center

Lone Oak Equestrian Center

(18)
  • Lessons
“They treat all their clients like it's their horse with focused lessons and lots of advice when you encounter something you're not sure how to deal with.”
In Business Since 2017
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Down Centerline Dressage

Down Centerline Dressage

(2)
Showing, DCD Clinics & Workshops, Training
“Emily's focus is on creating happy horses who are physically and mentally healthy over their entire lifetimes; not just their “working” lifetimes.”
In Business Since 2013
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Cooksy Family Stables

Cooksy Family Stables

(1)
“Great place to stable right in town!”
Family Business
Locally Owned & Operated
In Business Since 2014
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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One Step Closer Therapuetic Riding

One Step Closer Therapuetic Riding

(4)
  • Volunteers
“Awesome place Awesome people.”
In Business Since 2006
Serving Santa Cruz Area
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Horseback Riding Services in Santa Cruz, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$218
Maximum cost
$1033
National Average
$310
Avg Per Hour Rates
$93
$272
$489
Average price range is based on 369 cost profiles
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Average Cost $310
Minimum cost $218
Maximum cost $1033
Avg Per Hour Rates $93

Average range $272 to $489 is based on 369 cost profiles.

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