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Cloverleaf Ranch
“Daughters ages 10 & 14 have been attending Cloverleaf Residence Camp for the past four summers and every year they have an amazing experience.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons in Santa Rosa, CA
15 schools listed · 5 in Santa Rosa · 7 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
McDonald Ranch
“I believe Mc Donald ranch is a great camp for all children that love activities and animals.”
Green Vista Stables
“Best turn out in Sonoma County, great care, big stalls.”
Pegasus Riding School
“I love that she doesn't use bits in her bridles (which I find to be cruel) but instead teaches a much more natural and gentle way to communicate and bond horse and rider.”
Monarch Stables
“Brigitte and Cheyenne are both amazing, patient and take wonderful care of these beautiful American Saddlebred Horses.”
Rollin F Ranch
“She even told me what horse she'd pair me up with before even getting there in case I wanted to learn about him on their website.”
The 15 schools listed for Santa Rosa, 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 Rosa, CA
5 of the 15 schools we list are based in Santa Rosa; the other 10 serve Santa Rosa from towns including Petaluma (15 mi), Sebastopol (7 mi) and Windsor (9 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 293 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 7 are open on weekends. Domain records put 11 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 15 of the schools on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 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 15 schools here, all 15 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.
Triple Creek Horse Outfit
“She is a genius at making you feel comfortable without making you feel like a complete newbie!”
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Strides Riding Academy
“Strides has been a wonderful facility for our daughter to grow in her horsemanship skills and riding abilities.”
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Jaz Creek
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Apple Creek Training & Lessons
“I love this place and will continue to come and take lessons throughout my riding journey!”
Alex Greer Dressage
“Alex has been a very positive influence on me, I am returning to riding and with her patience, guidance and training skill I have learned that dressage is within reach again!”
Chalk Hill Ranch
“It's got great trails, lots of nice people who love their horses and enjoy trail riding.”
Arturo Saldana Training
Arata Ranch Equestrian
“Horses are well cared for, facilities are nice, Stephanie is a talented trainer and they teach many young children successfully.”
L Bar D Ranch
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in Santa Rosa
- “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
- “Every class Judy provides pictures/videos of my daughter on the horses, which is great!” — from a review of Pegasus Riding School
- “The instructors were so outgoing and fun, and I would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking to ride horses along a beautiful trail!” — from a review of Cloverleaf Ranch
- “Judy is intuitive, knowledgeable and truly cares about her horses and her students.” — from a review of Pegasus Riding School
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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