Let's Go Horseback Riding!

The following is a list of stables that provide horse rentals and/or trail rides. Hourly rates vary and are subject to change. Some trails are subject to seasonal closures. Most stables are flexible in accommodating your needs by prior arrangement. Reservations are recommended or required. Things to keep in mind include:

• Almost all trail rides are now done with guides. If not, be candid about your riding experience. Most stables provide group and individual lessons for a fee.
• Follow the instructions of your group leader or guide.
• Wear long pants and sturdy shoes with heels.
• Horses have the right of way on trails. But be courteous to others you meet, as many trail users do not understand the importance of trail etiquette requiring them to defer to horses.
• Obey trail signs and never litter.
• Horses are individuals. Ask questions about your horse's temperament and preferences. Be gentle but firm in maintaining control. Do not jerk on the horse's mouth.
• Be alert for things that could startle your horse, or others.
• Volunteer your services to help in trail maintenance.

Anthony Chabot Regional Park
14600 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland CA 94619
    Phone: (510) 569-4428
    Directions: Call for appointment and directions.
    Open: Has intermittent rental stables. Should be available again in the year 2000. In the meantime, children summer camps are being offered.

Las Trampas Stables
18015 Bollinger Canyon Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94583
    Phone: (925) 838-7546
    Directions: I-680 to Bollinger Canyon Rd. west; cross Crow Canyon 4 miles on left.
    Open: Daily 9-5 for rides. Seasonal restrictions, but year round generally on Las Trampas Regional Wilderness (EBRPD). Day camp summer for children. Year-round lessons; pony rides, horse boarding. Famous for night rides and BBQs during daylight savings hours.

Sunol Wilderness Pack Station
Geary Rd.
Sunol, CA 94586
    Phone: (925) 862-0175
    Directions: Call for information and reservations.
    Open: Guided trail rides in Sunol Regional Wilderness by reservation only.

Wildcat Canyon Ranch City Stables
13560 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
    Phone: (510) 430-9510
    Directions: Skyline Blvd between Redwood and Kellor on north side.
    Open: Daily. Only for inner city children from the City of Oakland. 5 week summer camp from 1-3pm M-F. focus is on recreation, job training, education and environmental awareness. Many referrals from the school district, but private individuals may also participate in equine care and events on a paid basis. Adjoins Chabot Regional Park.

Five Brooks Stables

8001 State Route 1
Olema, CA 94950
    Phone: (415) 663-1570
    Web: www.fivebrooks.com
    Directions: San Anselmo to Sir Francis Drake Blvd. dead ends into Highway 1 at Olema. Left turn and go 3.5 miles south; stables on right.
    Open: 120 miles of trails, including beach rides at the Pt. Reyes National Seashore. Guided rides, private rides, pack trips, hay wagon rides, pony rides, horse boarding and riding lessons.

Miwok Livery

701 Tennessee Valley Rd.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
    Phone: (415) 383-8048
    Web: www.miwokstables.com
    Directions: 101 to exit for Highway 1/ Stinson Beach. Go west one mile. Left on Tennessee Valley Rd.
    Open: Limited guided trail rides in Marin Headlands (GGNRA); by appointment in small groups 1-4 people. Please call ahead to arrange.

Sunset Corral

2901 Vineyard Rd.
Novato, CA 94947
    Phone: (415) 897-8212
    Directions: Call for reservations and directions.
    Open: Daily 8-5. Guided trail rides, play days, horse shows, boarding, covered arena. Summer day camps for all ages.

Friendly Acres Ranch
2150 N. Cabrillo Hwy
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
    Phone: (650) 726-9916
    E-mail: SHRHorses@aol.com
    Web: www.horserentals.com/seahorse.html
     Directions: On Hwy 1 (the Coast/Cabrillo Hwy), about 1 mi. N of Hwy 92 in Half Moon Bay. Near Young Ave., Dunes Beach entrance. or
    Open: Daily all year, weather permitting. No reservations required. 1- to 2-hour rides along the bluffs overlooking the ocean and on the beach. With or without guides. Pony rides for children under 9 in enclosed arena.

Mar Vista Stables
2155 Skyline
Daly City, CA 94015
    Phone: (650) 991-4224
    Directions: 280 exit John Daly Blvd. and continue through several lights toward ocean . Right turn on Highway 35 and stable is shortly award on right side.
    Open: 9-5 daily; guided horse rental rides on the beach. BBQ parties for groups. Ponies for children. Can bring ponies to your home.

Seahorse Ranch
1828 N. Cabrillo Coast Hwy
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
    Phone: (650) 726-2364/726-9903
    E-mail: SHRHorses@aol.com
    Web: www.horserentals.com/seahorse.html
    Directions: On Hwy 1, about 0.5 mi. N of Hwy 92 in Half Moon Bay.
    Open: Daily all year, weather permitting. No reservations required. 1 hour to all day rides along the bluffs overlooking the ocean and on the beach. With or without guides. Trail and area ponies for children.

Calero Ranch Stables
23201 McKean Rd.
San Jose, CA 95141
    Phone: (408) 268-2567
    Web: www.caleroranch.com
    Directions: In Calero Reservoir County Park off McKean Rd. San Jose
    Open: Seasonally open, spring through fall, winter weekends, and by special arrangement. Reservations required. 1- to 2-hour guided trail rides in Calero Park.

Chaparral Ranch
3375 Calaveras Rd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
    Phone: (408) 263-3336
    E-mail: drumsey@ix.netcom.com
    Directions: Calaveras Rd. in Milpitas to Ed Levin Park.
    Open: By appointment only. Day camps for children 7-18. Guided trail rides in Ed Levin Park.

Garrod Farms Riding Stables
22600 Mt. Eden Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
    Phone: (408) 867-9527
    Directions: Mt. Eden Rd., Saratoga, off Stevens Canyon Rd.
    Open: Daily all year; covered arena riding in bad weather. Weekday reservations required. 1 hour guided rides in Fremont Older Open Space Preserve / Lower Stevens Creek County Park. Weekend wine tasting. Horse boarding and riding academy.


Note: Grant Ranch was approved to operate a rental stable mid-1999. Please call Santa Clara County Park and Recreation Department for further information (408) 358-3741.

Redwood Riding Adventures

PO Box 236
Felton, CA 95018
    Phone: (831) 335-1334
    Directions: Call for appointment and directions. Reservations required.
    Open: Only available for private guided rides of 2-5 maximum in the redwoods. Lessons, boarding, leasing, natural horsemanship camps for all ages.

Armstrong Woods Pack Station
Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve
P.O. Box 970
Guerneville, CA 95446
    Phone: (707) 887-2939
    E-mail: jayers@metro.net
    Web: www.redwoodhorses.com
    Directions: From San Francisco (1-3/4 hours): Hwy 101 to north Santa Rosa. Exit River Road to Guerneville. At the second stop light in Guerneville, turn right to Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve. Stable is one mile into State Park. Follow "Horses for Hire" signs (left fork), turn into dirt road by Armstrong Tree. (With reservations, drive 1/2 mile past "Authorized Vehicles Only" off-season sign.) Park charges $5 per car day-use fee. You can park free at entrance lot and walk the mile.
    Open: Year-round, with limited availability Oct.-May. Trail rides and overnight pack trips through Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve and adjoining Austin Creek State Recreation Area.

Chanslor Ranch
2650 Rt. 1
P.O. Box 99
Bodega Bay, CA 94923
    Phone: (707) 875 3333
    Web: www.chanslor.com
    Directions: 101 exit in Petaluma on Washington East, but head west. Road name changes into Bodega Ave. and ends at Hiway 1 about Valley Ford. Take Highway 1 through both Valley Ford and Bodega Bay. Just after Bodega Bay on right side, turn right and follow long white fence into ranch.
    Open: Guided trail rides in Bodega Bay and on the beautiful Sonoma coast, private rides, pack trips, hay wagon rides, pony rides, boarding, lessons, parties. Bed and breakfast with horse stabling facilities.

Sea Horse Stables
P.O. Box 277
Bodega Bay, CA 94923
    Phone: (707) 875-2721
    Directions: In Bodega Bay. Call for directions
    Open: Call for availability. Trail rides through the coastal hills and sand dunes along Salmon Creek Beach.

Sonoma Cattle Company
P.O. Box 877, Glen Ellen CA 95442
    Phone: (707) 996-8566
    Fax: (707) 938-8366
    Web: www.thegrid.net/trailrides
    Directions: 3 locations: Jack London SP in Glen Ellen, Sugarloaf Ridge SP in Kentwood, and Bothe-Napa Valley SP in Calistoga.
    Open: Reservations required. 3 ride-outs daily. Minimum age 8, maximum weight 240 pounds. All guided rides. 1.5 hours in Calistoga; 2 hour rides in Sonoma parks. 3 hour adventure rides, sunset rides, private rides, catered packages, wine tasting rides, and corporate outings.

Victoria's Fashion Stables
4193 Adobe Road Petaluma, CA 94954-9539
    Phone: (707) 769-8820 (Voice/Fax)
    E-mail: (temp) fashionstables@hotmail.com
    Web: www.fashionstables.com
    Directions: Call for information
    Open: Riding lessons, trail rides, adventure rides. Weddings, campgrounds, pony rides for children. Summer day camps for children. Horse boarding, breeding. Media opportunities, parades, parties and petting zoo.

1/1988; rev. 11/1988, rev. 6/1999, 4/2000

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