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Cañada Larga Stables
- Ranch
“Tons of trails and riding arenas.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Ventura, CA
1 of these schools is based in Ventura; the others serve Ventura from towns including Ojai (10 mi), Moorpark (24 mi) and Somis (16 mi).
2 open 24/7 · 21 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Los Padres Outfitters
- Sunset
- Pictures
- Wranglers
“I approached each and interacted with them, determining who I wanted to ride and Willy was expressive, communicative and obviously wanted me to ride him”
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A Lotte Horses
“My daughter loves this place and the instructors!”
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Aliso Ranch Stables
- Trails
“Mailman..”
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Equestrian Excellence at Infinite Horsemanship
“My young daughter was excited to ride but scared of the horses at first , Cara has a very gentle way of working through any fears yet still keeps a level of discipline and order to make it fun and exciting.”
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On the Line Equestrian
“Her wealth of knowledge and patience has taken myself as a rider with 25 years experience that developed bad habits over the years regain my confidence.”
The 24 schools listed for Ventura, 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: Ventura, CA
22 of the 24 schools on this page have a rating, from 3.7 to 5.0 across 367 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open around the clock; 21 are open on Saturdays and 17 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (USHJA). Domain records put 14 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 3 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 14 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 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.
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Canty Rune Training Stables
- Learn
- Adults
- Kids
“Not only does my daughter get to ride but she learns valuable lessons on Horsemanship which will stay with her for a lifetime and has added to her overall confidence.”
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Western Trail Rides
- Learn
- Boys
“We took a 2 hour ride, I would have opted for the 3 hour but it was very hot and the trails were still in recovery mode from the fires they had around there.”
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Black Mountain Sport Horses
“I highly recommend the riding program at Black Mountain, whether it's your first day in the saddle or you're looking to ride in the prix.”
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Friend's Stable and Orchard
“Laid-back stable in a beautiful setting.”
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Kaitlyn Hennessy Dressage
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Rocking R Ranch
- Drama
“So if you are looking for a place to board where your horses are fed enough hay according to their weight and need as opposed to the owners hay bill (I personally got sic of buying additional hay because other places would only feed 1 flake per feedi...”
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VH Ranch
- Pasture
- Trails
“There are a number of different pastures of different sizes with shade trees, other horses to be companions for your horse, and big water tanks cleaned by goldfish (so your horse does not drink toxic chemicals along with water).”
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El Sueno Equestrian Center
“I've never felt so safe traveling then I do now knowing these three women will care for my horses, as well as the rest of the staff whose not only friendly, but take pride in what they do and it shows.”
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Scott Lico
“He genuinely cares about his clients and will go out of his way to make sure they get everything they need.”
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Citrus Hill Farms North
“Great job with the kids, congratulations on a great year.”
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Spirit Equestrian
“Their facilities are top-notch, featuring indoor and outdoor arenas and state-of-the-art equipment, such as video cameras to watch your progress while riding or competing at shows or events!”
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Sunnybrook Farm & Ranch
“As a Rebecca, this place is really important to me.”
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Vista Del Mar Ranch
“Stacee is the best!”
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Peck Farm
- Kids
- Trails
- Tack
“She has extraordinary knowledge and experience with horse care which is an absolute necessity when choosing a trainer to work with and care for your valuable horse.”
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Mark Watring Stables
“Excellent trainer and facility!!”
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Robyn Fisher LLC
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Fillmore Equestrian Center
- Horses
“Although on that occasion we couldn't ride a horse because we couldn't find the person in charge of this, but we were able to walk, interact with the animals and, above all, breathe fresh, pure air.”
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STC Dressage Inc.
“And great person as well!”
Horseback Riding Services in Ventura, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$200
Maximum cost
$950
National Average
$285
Avg Per Hour Rates
$85
$250
$450
Typical price range is based on 415 cost profiles
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