Horseback Riding in the Central Valley

About Horseback Riding in the Central Valley

Horseback riding is a great way to get outdoors and explore backcountry regions without hassling with backpacks and uncomfortable hiking boots. Horses can cover great distances in much less time than hiking. Generally, guided groups head for the most breathtaking lookout points and other points of interest that the region has to offer. Most of the stables in California offer trips from one to two hours and provide helmets for rider safety. Although any equestrian riding can be unpredictable, the horses are generally of calm temperament and disposition making them easy even for inexperienced children to ride. Below we've listed many of the stables in the Central Valley from north of Sacramento to the foothills outside of Bakersfield.

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Gibson Ranch - Elverta is located north of Sacramento off Interstate 80. The stables at Gibson Ranch offer 1 to 1.5 hour group or private horseback riding along a trail that traverses through Gibson Ranch County Park. The 4 mile trail follows the picturesque Dry Creek.

Gibson Ranch County Park
8556 Gibson Ranch Road
Elverta, CA 95626
(916) 991-7592
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Wonder Valley Ranch Resort - Sanger is located off Highway 180 east of Fresno. The stables at Wonder Valley offer 1 to 4 hour guided horseback riding through the foothills below Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park. Wonder Valley is a full service resort with accommodations, conference & wedding facilities, a pool with waterslides and a regional museum. You do not have to be a guest of the resort to join one of their horse riding tours.

Wonder Valley Ranch Resort
6450 Elwood Road
Sanger, CA 93657
(800) 821-2801
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Clyde Pack Outfit - Clovis is located off Highway 168 northeast of Fresno. The stables offer everything from 1 & 2 hour day horseback riding to multi-day pack trips into the Sequoia wilderness. The stables are located at Dinkey Creek. Pack stations are located at Wishon Reservoir and Courtright Lake.

Clyde Pack Outfit
Clovis, CA 93613
(559) 298-7397
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Rankin Ranch - Caliente is located off Highway 58 east of Bakersfield. The stables at Rankin Ranch offer one-hour horsback riding twice daily. Horse riding varies between flat lands to mountainous trails. Rankin Ranch is a full-service guest ranch with accommodations, a pool, lake, rec rooom, kitchen and more.

Rankin Ranch
Caliente, California 93518
(661) 867-2511
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