Silver Stirrup Riding Academy offers riding lessons through introductory and graded Level 1 to Level 4 courses. Group visits, summer camps and Tiny Trotters programs for young children are also offered. Visitors can meet the academy's horses, and mini programs focus on horsemanship. Lessons can be purchased through the website.
Malibu Riders runs guided horseback trail rides in the Santa Monica Mountains, around Malibu and Agoura Hills in Los Angeles County. Offerings include 1-hour and 2-hour Malibu Creek rides and private 2-hour rides. Riders must be at least 8 years old and complete an online release waiver before the tour. The rides are open to first-time riders as well as more experienced riders.
Fieldstone Riding Club is an equestrian facility in Moorpark, California, that has been in operation for over 25 years. It offers riding lessons and training packages for beginner through advanced riders, using its own school horses, as well as training programs for horse and rider. The club also offers boarding, a summer camp for children, and sales or leasing of horses. The facility focuses on safety and the basics of riding and horsemanship.
Los Angeles Horseback Riding is a ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains near Topanga, offering guided horseback trail rides. Rides run in small groups of up to eight people, with larger parties accommodated by arrangement. The ranch offers horses for all levels of experience, and a range of ride types including sunset, moonlight and private rides. Trails are part of the Santa Monica Mountains Backbone Trail.
TES is a horseback riding school in Los Angeles, established in 1981. It offers riding lessons from first-time riders to advanced levels, using its own well-trained school horses. The school also runs horse camps for children, Girl Scout badge programs, and schooling shows. It also provides services for privately owned horses.
Nicole Perry Dressage offers training for horses of all breeds and stages, with a personalized program set for each horse and rider. Training combines dressage, lunging and long lining, cavaletti and small jumps, obstacles and trail riding. Lessons are available for adults and children of all levels in English and Western riding. The business also runs a Kids Program and exhibitions.
Brandi's Equestrian Riding Academy offers horse riding lessons for children and adults, from beginners to riders who want to improve their skills. The academy runs horsemanship classes and lesson programs with its own lesson horses. Lessons are supervised by trained instructors, and the academy is led by owner and head trainer Brandi Hartdegen. The location is in Fallbrook, California.
Hunter Valley Riding Academy offers horse riding instruction for riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced competitors. Lessons can be taken on the rider's own horse or on the academy's school horses. The academy offers single sessions as well as monthly lesson and training packages. Lessons are by appointment only, and the business is based in Lakeside, California.
Los Angeles Equestrian Vaulting Club teaches vaulting, the art and sport of gymnastics and dance on horseback. Founded in 2011 by coach Blake Dahlgren, it trains vaulters from age 6 to 28, starting at the walk and progressing to trot and canter. The club offers group classes, monthly memberships, introductory lessons, private vaulting experiences and clinics. Its members compete as individuals, pairs and teams at regional, national and international level. Vaulting practice takes place at The Paddock Riding Club in Los Angeles.
Roberto Flores Horsemanship offers professional colt starting, training and development for horses. Training is built on trust, clear communication and mutual respect between horse and rider, tailored to each individual horse. Services include client hauling and exposure trips to shows and events, along with on-site and off-site assessments. The business also offers a selection of horses for sale and a range of tack and gear.
Canty Rune Training Stables offers horse training and riding instruction at select locations in the Ojai area. Each horse is trained as an individual using a mix of classical and modern techniques. Lessons for adults and children are available, either on the rider's own horse or on the stable's school horses. The stable also coaches riders at local and regional horse shows and hosts occasional clinics.
Pacific Dressage is a dressage training barn led by Claudia Roberts. It trains horses and riders, mainly in Classical Dressage and Western Dressage. The barn accepts riders of all levels and any breed or age of horse. Services include private lessons, trainer riding sessions, and multi-day training programs.
A Lotte Horses is a riding school and official US Pony Club Riding Center in the Ventura and Santa Paula area of California. It offers riding lessons for all ages and levels, from lead-line beginners to riders working on jumping and dressage. Ponies are available for children and horses for adults, and the school also gives training and lessons to riders who bring their own horse. Programs include holiday camps, homeschool programs, Pony Club and mini pony adventures.
Good Pony, Inc offers private horseback riding lessons and boutique private trail rides in Burbank, California. It also provides horse training and care programs for horse owners, including full-service and partial training plans. The business works with rescued horses and senior horses, and specializes in first-time owners. Lessons are for adults only and are arranged by appointment.
Elvenstar is a riding academy with locations in Moorpark and Orange County, California. It offers group and private riding lessons for beginner through advanced riders, with Academy lessons available year-round. Spring, summer, and fall horse day camps are offered for ages four and up. The facility also provides full-service boarding, hunter jumper training, and equitation programs, along with regional and national show programs.
Regal Equestrian, run by Susann Regalmuto, offers customized dressage training, private lessons, and show coaching. Training options include full and partial training programs, trail and enrichment rides, and clinics in Southern California. Stabling is available for horses in training, and professional hauling is offered for lessons, clinics, and shows. Susann is a USDF certified instructor and trainer whose approach is based on the German Training Scale.
Maneva Horse Riding of Los Angeles runs guided horseback trail rides in Los Angeles. Rides go through Griffith Park, up into the Hollywood Hills, and along canyon paths with views of the Hollywood Sign and the city skyline. The business welcomes first-time riders as well as experienced riders, with riding and safety instruction and helmets and riding gear included. Flexible ride lengths from 30 minutes to 2 hours are offered, and rides can be booked online.
CM Training Stables is a European-style training and sales barn serving riders in the Los Angeles area. The barn specializes in Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage and Equitation. It offers riding lessons and training programs, with a focus on show jumping. The barn also offers horse sales and leasing.
Pepperwood Riding Center is a full-service combined training facility in Sun Valley, California, run by eventing professional Gina Economou. The center offers training for horse and rider in dressage, cross-country and show jumping. It also provides boarding and riding lessons. Lessons are booked by contacting the center to schedule a visit or a lesson.
MZ Equestrian operates Glenview Vista, a full-service horse boarding facility. The facility offers riding arenas, round pens, turn-out paddocks and access to nearby trails. Approved trainers provide lessons, clinics and show opportunities. Boarders can choose from several horse care programs, and some sessions such as TheraPlate and BEMER treatments are available alongside riding lessons.
Matthews Equine Veterinary Services is an equine veterinary practice in San Diego County, caring for companion and sport horses. Services include lameness diagnosis and treatment, dentistry, and preventative care such as vaccinations and routine checkups. The practice offers mare reproductive services and stallion management, including shipping of collected semen. Emergency and urgent visits are available for horses that are injured or sick. General surgery and health certification for horse shipping are also provided.
Matthews Equine Services is a mobile equine veterinary practice led by Dr. Jon S. Matthews. The practice combines Eastern and Western medicine in its care for horses. Services include chiropractic balancing, lameness treatment, and pain origin discovery and treatment. The practice has served Ramona and Southern California since 1989 and offers a 24-hour emergency service.
Vin Hesten Trail Rides offers horseback trail rides in Temecula, California, through oak forests, meadows and Wine Country roads. Rides range from 30 to 90 minutes and include a wine tasting option on the longer ride. The business also offers semi-private riding lessons for children and adults, covering horsemanship, groundwork and riding skills. Lessons are open to the general public.
Friend's Stable & Orchard is a small private horse boarding facility on a historic citrus orchard in Ojai, California. It offers boarding for a range of horses, including show partners, trail horses, arena horses and retired companions. A stable manager and resident trainer live on the property and attend to the horses' daily care. The facility provides a peaceful, secluded setting for boarded horses.
